Isn’t that what a discussion is? Or are we all just here to blow smoke up each other’s arses. Tell me where or how my issue is wrong? I called him out because for large parts of the game boro we’re good, yet not a peep. Then as soon as it goes wrong he pops up again. Whether you agree with the term “taking delight” or not it’s accurate here under the commonly accepted meaning.
As for the players Spence was arguably our best player without playing for us, followed by Tav. That’s why they’ve gone for the big bucks. As for the loanees; Balagoun, Connelly and Sporar played a lot for us, and despite them not being great they were some of our better performers. That’s nearly half a team gone and as of yet not fully replaced or improved on.
Am I opposed to disagreements? Absolutely not. I just don't get why its usually perceived negativity that gets challenged rather than rose tinted, blind optimism.
Just to add, last seasons "better performers" were the consistency of McNair, Djiksteel and Howson, the quality of Tavernier and Fry, the emergence of Jones and the £750 grand bargain that was Crooks - and thats without including the great contributions of Coburn, Watmore & Bamba. No loanees would get a look-in there, but thats just my opinion, of course.
I don't think there is or was any blind optimism in here, definitely not from me. I hope I'm a realist. Bill on the other hand would apparently rather shave his old chap with a rusty blade than give any credit.
I didn't see many games last year, mostly on TV, and agree with a few of the players above. Connolly might have been an ambitious claim by me. One thing does stick out though and that is how inconsistent most of our players are, including the better performers. We don't have many, if any, constant 7s, which I think is critical for promotion.
