Failure to spend the Joseph cash on more quality buys confirms Sadler's parsimony.
Poor goals conceded, inadequate midfield cover and the club's leading scorer gone.
Dismal home results betray too little investment for a definitive playoffs bid.
Apologists who cite a better transfer climate later ignore the harsh reality.
Excessive dependence on loans compels another comprehensive summer rebuild.
The owner could have used money from the Bowler, Grimshaw and Yates sales.
Compensation from Aston Villa for Critchley's exit offered further resources.
Instead he vindicated growing views that the Seasiders require a new custodian.
The aspiration for Championship stability
looks a dream suspended in the past.
Even amid unlikely promotion, most hold little confidence on the funds to stay up.
Poor goals conceded, inadequate midfield cover and the club's leading scorer gone.
Dismal home results betray too little investment for a definitive playoffs bid.
Apologists who cite a better transfer climate later ignore the harsh reality.
Excessive dependence on loans compels another comprehensive summer rebuild.
The owner could have used money from the Bowler, Grimshaw and Yates sales.
Compensation from Aston Villa for Critchley's exit offered further resources.
Instead he vindicated growing views that the Seasiders require a new custodian.
The aspiration for Championship stability
looks a dream suspended in the past.
Even amid unlikely promotion, most hold little confidence on the funds to stay up.