Fitzhugh Fella

Is anyone else feeling a bit underwhelmed at the present? To think it was 50 years ago when we signed the greatest centre-forward the world has ever seen.

A measured read and a measured viewpoint. Sometimes as fans it's nice to expect the unexpected, but up to now during the close season the club have not really given the supporters cause to be excited. I sense the fanbase needs a bit of a lift and occasionally it would be nice to see the club take a bit of a risk. I am starting to feel a bit soporific and underwhelmed, and yes, I know there is still a fortnight left in the window. Claude looks like a safe pair of hands but he doesn't really inspire me. It's almost as if we have settled for an average season. That will be more than enough for some, who glance down the M27 and shudder, but those of us who are running out of years would prefer a bit of glory instead of an enviable bank balance. Just thinking out loud, no doubt the like of CB Fry and Turkish will slaughter me for daring to want more. I am very grateful for the last 7 years but success just makes you want more!

That badly ironed tablecloth they use for pressers has got to be worth a couple of quid?

Did anyone think to ask about Guardos?

Would have thought with the Europa league coming up etc etc Austin would have been an absolutely must to hold onto - if he leaves I will be very disappointed, we were crying out for a "fox-in-the-box" finisher last year and he has hardly had a chance. What with the Fonte situation, bad body language by several on Saturday and now this I am starting to become a little concerned. The Board have made few mistakes in the last few years so we must keep the faith but you can't help wondering

I am usually very quick to criticise as many of you know but when it comes to Katherina I can find no fault. Never let us down, loves the club, puts her hand in her pocket (Staplewood) when needed and no ego. Owners like her do not grow on trees.

It's not 9-3 I can guarantee that

Pssst

Very impressive debut, I feel for JWP but I don't see what he brings to the team whatsoever, a useful man to have on the bench is the best I can say.

I'd just like to sign someone who can shoot first time

Oh yes they have influence but perhaps their connection to the club is always going to be more short term in comparison with the lifelong fan and therefore less inclined to aspire. That's not intended to sound critical. When I was born we were regarded as a 2nd/3rd Division outfit with our glory days being at the turn of the century. We have steadily progressed and are on the verge of being regarded as a top club, but our best players continue to leave. Surely it's not heresy to ask is there anything we can do to stop that happening?

It is a shame that you intersperse your quite insightful posts with attempts to belittle with sarcasm as I am sure you would be taken on here with more seriousness. I don't really think the likes of Nicola, Ralph etc know the real answer. They are business men entrusted to make a profit and are no real judges of potential fan growth other from a marketing angle. Perhaps they have no real interest? Too much risk investment etc. Even Lowe, who was around a lot longer, initially resisted a 30,000 plus stadium believing we wouldn't fill it. I certainly don't think there is anything wrong with looking to boost St Marys by say a third and, I maintain at the moment, our relatively small stadium (compared with the premier league big boys) is the biggest hurdle, if indeed we think we can join the big boys. You yourself did not answer whether you think we can or not?

To you maybe but I can't recall your view. Can we be a big club? If your answer is no fair enough but if your answer is yes then how? Genuine question and one you haven't put entirely to bed because if so you wouldn't have ventured ok to this thread?

The million dollar question is whether we have the potential to become a so-called big club and if we do what steps do we need to be contemplating. It's debatable but one thing that surely needs addressing is the capacity of the ground.

I reckon nothing will happen until this thread reaches 100 pages

But in that case the police and solicitors should be brought into it?

If you are going to try and be cute then you should learn to spell. It's "too seriously". There's nothing like a smart arse

Laughable

You are just full of ****e. I have been club historian since 1997 since Brian Truscott offered me that position. It was never taken away despite the fact Lowe and I fell out. Unlike you toady that you are, I am not afraid to criticise when I disagree with the way the club is run. You seem to be a doff the hat pleb who thinks your cosy world will end if anyone dares to protest. You probably think the earth is flat and anyone who thinks otherwise should be shot. And your obsession with Lawrie Mac is positively unhealthy, but I know one thing, if you bumped into him in the street you'd probably curtsey. You are nothing more than keyboard warrior who knows the square root of eff all.

You really are a nasty little vindictive gutless troll. Snipe away behind your little screen you cowardly little toerag. Alternatively out yourself and contact me directly at duncan@duncanholley.co.uk Got any balls? Nah

Inspirational he aint

Targett?

For him not sure if both sides have the option .

Sam has an option to return in Jan if things don't work out

Sky are saying it's a season long loan, they are incorrect, the proposed loan is until Jan