Now its decision time, will you renew or not ?

[b1gduk]

On the poll , i opted for , waiting to be persuaded.

Since then there has been a shift in the public face of the club running , but its not clear if this means the owners are still the owners. If they are how much behind the scenes influence the will have.

We still seem to be looking to develop young players with the aim of selling on which is fine, with a balance of experience and quality , unless I have missed something, there hasn't really been any clear statement of intent of change of direction, in fact very little. Perhaps a little harsh to suggest that rearranging the deck chairs wont save the titanic but that is kind of how it feels at the moment. At least we are looking at manager who know our game but will they be in control of recuitment or be given a set of prospects to make a team from.

Convince me ... it really is 50/50

[animallittle3]

I can't convince you duk because I share many of the concerns you raise .

[Young_Nudger]

We are in good hands.
I’m certain there are exciting times ahead.
The only question is - how far away are the good times?
We may have to endure a season or two of upheaval before the good times arrive.
On the other hand things could be good right from the start.

[Arblasterfromthepast]

We are in good hands.
I’m certain there are exciting times ahead.
The only question is - how far away are the good times?
We may have to endure a season or two of upheaval before the good times arrive.
On the other hand things could be good right from the start.

I'm not renewing. But my disillusionment goes at bit further than BFC and I now have other priorities. However, I tend to agree with Nudge. Things are sounding more promising but there probably won't be any instant fixes. Seeing Lee and Conway marginalised has to be positive although I'd rather they were gone altogether.

[pass_and_move]

The clubs philosophy remains the same with a couple of much needed tweaks. What looks much clearer to me and a vast improvement is that the people involved in running the club are much more honest and have asked the fans to put trust in them over time. No bullshyte or gimmicks as Conway used to dish out in abundance, just straight talk. I believe that will convince many to renew.

The financial position that we find ourselves in dictates things somewhat. Bringing in a wow factor manager costs money, this is money that the club clearly doesn't have. Yes, most of us would like an Alan Clarke mk 2 type of appointment, a serious show of ambition but it ain't happening and I can understand and appreciate that. It's all about stability now.

[b1gduk]

@animal - are you a ST holder or ex ST holder ?
YN - What really grates on me is that when ever we build anything to get behind, we sell up and have to start again, there is no concept of building on success because anything successful is gone is a flash. I'm still bitter about the Hourahane / Roberts / Mawson / Watkins and co .. team that got us promoted in 2016 then were cashed in. We followed that up with another side that the same thing happened. The new owners promised that we would be able to retain talent and grow organically. Sounded good but we know what the truth was now. I just cannot see what there is to get excited about if we find a striker that puts 6 goals in before XMAS he will be gone in January along with the manager.

[b1gduk]

God Damn it ... You all did a **** job .... But I have just renewed. I hate myself

Just kidding of course about the **** job. Lets see what next season brings. You Reds !

[Young_Nudger]

@animal - are you a ST holder or ex ST holder ?
YN - What really grates on me is that when ever we build anything to get behind, we sell up and have to start again, there is no concept of building on success because anything successful is gone is a flash. I'm still bitter about the Hourahane / Roberts / Mawson / Watkins and co .. team that got us promoted in 2016 then were cashed in. We followed that up with another side that the same thing happened. The new owners promised that we would be able to retain talent and grow organically. Sounded good but we know what the truth was now. I just cannot see what there is to get excited about if we find a striker that puts 6 goals in before XMAS he will be gone in January along with the manager.

It not only grates you - it grates anyone who thinks more deeply about Barnsley other than what is served up on the field.

We have a town that is football mad - and yet in my lifetime of watching Barnsley we have never ever had what anyone could describe as a prolonged period of success.
So no matter how frustrating and annoying it may be - is there any wonder a large proportion of Barnsley folk have chosen to support football clubs in Sheffield and Leeds.

The potential of Barnsley Football Club has never been realised.
And because of that many people that surround the club have tended to think small.
Think small - and you will always be small.

[Jules88]

No. Not a chance.
And She is more adamant than me. Be a few years, and not just a “flash in the pan” for us to buy a season pass again
.
I don’t believe a word I’ve seen, heard, or been told about the future of the club.
In fact, if Jean, James, and Khaled knocked on OUR DOOR tomorrow, it’d be a NO.

Nah.

[Jules88]

God Damn it ... You all did a **** job .... But I have just renewed. I hate myself

Just kidding of course about the **** job. Lets see what next season brings. You Reds !

You renewed? Really….?
I hope you guys who renew get rewarded….. not my intention to say you will be wrong……
Your choice,….. but will things change whilst 6, or 7 k renew after FAILURE, AND DERELICTION of leadership? …

My god…. what do the owners have to do to get you to back off.?