Well, not the start we wanted, can we please move off the Academy comments. It's not a viable or rapid fix to mess with. The Chairman states it's a multi-year commitment funded outwith the any possiblity of re-allocation of funds to 1st team playing staff. If it had produced x player a year culminating in a decent transfer fee income to almost self fund, it would be mute point. The whole structure in Premier and championship transfers is messed up. Big sides pay stupid money for an overseas 17yo., but will not pay reasonable money for UK academy players. Crewe Alex., search for a benefactor supporting to club would be nice, however will be difficult to get a significant investor without them demanding large proportion of shares. We also do not wish a Swindon situation at Crewe. This season, will be hard graft, with the squad in place, as defense shaky, midfield struggling, lack of goals (not sure where these can come from). Still not convinced on the goalkeeping front, no command of the box, like a more dominant attitude, most of goals scored against us within 6 yards!
Let's see what Saturday vs Swindon brings? Also any comments from the forum?