by Gullscorer » 17 Jun 2015, 00:16
Wow!! I suppose it was always on the cards, but I have to admit the events of the past few days came as something of a surprise, not to mention shock. But the it's the kind of shock a sudden whirlwind brings, which is also a breath of fresh air. Talk about a new broom sweeping clean!
And we still await the appointment of a new manager, promised by the end of the week, as well as the signings of enough new players to form an effective squad for the campaign ahead. And the first pre-season friendly is exactly four weeks away..!!
What should be the priorities for the new regime? I believe first should be instilling the right ethos and attitude into the squad, and Dean Edwards has said all the right words so far in this regard: no namby-pambyism. We want no prima donnas, no spoiled little brats, no homesick kids. We want players with ambition who are willing to die (metaphorically speaking) for the cause and who are willing to work and to put in the required hard graft. Alongside that, it is essential that players should be fully fit, an element that was often noticeably absent last season.
And I'd really like to see a return to the old days I used to see at Plainmoor: enthusiastic crowds fully supporting the team, passion and desire to win among players and supporters alike. If current events are not sparking such enthusiasm among the local population, then nothing will. So come on folks, get along to Plainmoor, and bring a friend or neighbour. It's the start of a new season, and the beginning of a new era..
Wow!! I suppose it was always on the cards, but I have to admit the events of the past few days came as something of a surprise, not to mention shock. But the it's the kind of shock a sudden whirlwind brings, which is also a breath of fresh air. Talk about a new broom sweeping clean!
And we still await the appointment of a new manager, promised by the end of the week, as well as the signings of enough new players to form an effective squad for the campaign ahead. And the first pre-season friendly is exactly four weeks away..!!
What should be the priorities for the new regime? I believe first should be instilling the right ethos and attitude into the squad, and Dean Edwards has said all the right words so far in this regard: no namby-pambyism. We want no prima donnas, no spoiled little brats, no homesick kids. We want players with ambition who are willing to die (metaphorically speaking) for the cause and who are willing to work and to put in the required hard graft. Alongside that, it is essential that players should be fully fit, an element that was often noticeably absent last season.
And I'd really like to see a return to the old days I used to see at Plainmoor: enthusiastic crowds fully supporting the team, passion and desire to win among players and supporters alike. If current events are not sparking such enthusiasm among the local population, then nothing will. So come on folks, get along to Plainmoor, and bring a friend or neighbour. It's the start of a new season, and the beginning of a new era..
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