a fan but also a businessman
his vision is and was to make bfc self sufficient
he wants to be supportive to his managers but think since he has been the owner how much money has been wasted where we have spent money
nuttall hardie dale etc not his fault poor recruitment
maybe only jerry yates and expiteta could turn a profit in truth cant remember if we paid for marv
free transfers have at least given value for salary overall
for long term he wants to see players come through system none have to date though some look promising development squad doing well
huge investment needed for training ground which by definition will only show long term benefits
again money needed for east stand which of course wouldnt be needed if relegated
he appoints a manger with long term in mind someone who can develop players in critchley critchley moves on we get compensation so more instability
up to that point virtually no criticism headed in simons direction
at some stage it was always going to happen
he would make a decision that was unpopular he appoints michael appleton
a modern day manager has to be pr aware
needs to say the right things at the right time
think what olly was like positive /funny/challenge status quo
appleton gets a lot of stick but i actually think he is an ok coach a manager he isnt
fans werent pleased with appointment and as season has gone on perception has worsened
simon has backed him with some key signings
the mood picks up for 3 days then we lose at watford
appleton cant win damned if he does and damned if he doesnt
simon is at heart loyal and has a good team around him
reality is they must discuss appletons future
i am sure he will be given at least another month
however it is a ticking time bomb
simons natural instinct is to look to the long term
fans instinct is always short term
championship survival is crucial for long term structure and finance
so real question is this if in simons position do you make change now
his vision is and was to make bfc self sufficient
he wants to be supportive to his managers but think since he has been the owner how much money has been wasted where we have spent money
nuttall hardie dale etc not his fault poor recruitment
maybe only jerry yates and expiteta could turn a profit in truth cant remember if we paid for marv
free transfers have at least given value for salary overall
for long term he wants to see players come through system none have to date though some look promising development squad doing well
huge investment needed for training ground which by definition will only show long term benefits
again money needed for east stand which of course wouldnt be needed if relegated
he appoints a manger with long term in mind someone who can develop players in critchley critchley moves on we get compensation so more instability
up to that point virtually no criticism headed in simons direction
at some stage it was always going to happen
he would make a decision that was unpopular he appoints michael appleton
a modern day manager has to be pr aware
needs to say the right things at the right time
think what olly was like positive /funny/challenge status quo
appleton gets a lot of stick but i actually think he is an ok coach a manager he isnt
fans werent pleased with appointment and as season has gone on perception has worsened
simon has backed him with some key signings
the mood picks up for 3 days then we lose at watford
appleton cant win damned if he does and damned if he doesnt
simon is at heart loyal and has a good team around him
reality is they must discuss appletons future
i am sure he will be given at least another month
however it is a ticking time bomb
simons natural instinct is to look to the long term
fans instinct is always short term
championship survival is crucial for long term structure and finance
so real question is this if in simons position do you make change now