Quote Originally Posted by Des Parrot View Post
Dan, the discontent is because we haven't learnt anything from the summer. It doesn't help that everything is now being played out in the media (& on forums) so speculation suddenly converts to rumour to fact. As I've said elsewhere in this thread it's one of the few weaknesses / amateurism that the club has failed to address at the same rate as other improvements / professionalism.

There's a massive opportunity to maintain PL status.
I agree it's a massive opportunity; but at the same time the point stands. How do you force an issue without chucking cash at it. That's a road we've been down before. There's of course a balancing act and spending that little bit more to give us a chance; has to be seen as a wise investment; but that has to have a limit too. If clubs/agents/players know that they can make a few more ££ by holding tight we can't force anyone to agree to anything.

Agree with the media stuff; but look through twitter it's rife; from Bournemouth to Newcastle. The higher up the leagues the more people seem to be involved and the more click-bait articles that are being raised.