When I use to go football with my father in the '80s and 90's there would always be individuals that would shout at the manager or players
or what was happening on the pitch. My father's name for them was " Mouths" it was a source of amusement listening to the guttural tones
and occasionally funny one-liners. Social media has given rise to them having a platform 24/7.
Social media has also given a platform to the individuals that would keep quiet at the match. When you get the podcast commenting
on the match and being critical of players, some are dedicated and watch the matches, and the tv coverage. But I also remember watching Peter/Herts on the podcast who not only wasn't at the game but never watched the match either, it didn't stop him from having a go at Dougall.
Everyone has opinions but it is from their own perspective.
This season the appointment of Appleton was a big mistake, he isn't a great coach but he also isn't a motivator like Ollie. Players have lost confidence, and I can't think of any player that has been here from the start of the season that either improved or remained at the same
playing level. They have all gone backward.
The problem is that the club cannot please everyone all of the time, especially when they are facing the challenges of rapid inflation of costs,
and the need to improve both the stadium and the training facilities. When Raggy was threatening to go to the training ground on the podcast and talk with the players, no matter how well-intentioned should not have been rewarded with a private meeting with the players.
The big problem is that Simon Sadler although a smart, and successful businessman is no expert in football. At least Oyston had the benefit of
Jimmy Armfield for football expertise, we have Mansford instead. Sadler needs to do is get someone to give him the expertise before getting the
next coach/manager, they have to be reasonably local and be committed to Blackpool, and have an understanding of both coaching, managing, and playing. Maybe someone like Thompson, but maybe he lacks management expertise. The ideal person that lives locally when he retires from
football management would be David Moyes.