Originally Posted by
slack_pie
Sadly, this is true. The money needed to compete even at the top of L1 is now insane; the Championship is even crazier. Look at Forest and the amount they spend to tread water in the second tier. So, what we used to consider the least we expected (L1 football) is now probably the best we can hope for.
Why bother? Well, what else are we supposed to do? It's not exactly a hobby you can quit easily. Besides, football can be fun at any level. Most fans are happy to go and watch a game where their team plays well and wins, no matter what division they are in. A win is a win. If anything, the higher up the ladder you go, the more removed you feel as a fan.
Anyway, we're currently in the fifth tier. That's two promotions away from the glorious promised land that is L1. Two promotions would be wonderful, even if it does mean we end up back where we were a few years ago.