The major problem with the club today, and over the years, has been the scattergun, piecemeal approach to everything. Setting aside the stadium, which speaks for itself, we've been panicked into bringing in players unfit for purpose, the Blackstock 3-year contract being a prime example; chosen the cheaper option or the quick fix whenever possible; tampered here and there... We've had ideas but have never seen them through to fruition, we've had plans which have never materialised, we've had promises and statements which have never been fulfilled... There has never been a comprehensive, whole-hearted, informed, long-term approach.

I've no issue with trying something new, recruitment has been diabolical in recent seasons so, let's bring in a Head of Recruitment with his software package. It couldn't be any worse than the Stubbs-inspired fiasco. My main concern is that every initiative is addressed in isolation. If we are to adopt a more professional, a more technical approach to recruitment then we need to be looking at our approach to new technology across the board. If we are to upgrade recruitment then this needs to link into a reassessment of contracts and wage structure. Similarly, if we're looking to attract quality players, we need to be able to offer them quality medical and training facilities. I'm not suggesting we do everything overnight but we need a plan, properly costed, with deliverable timescales. This in itself can act as an incentive in showing us to be a progressive club with aims and objectives. Showing somebody a field and saying this is where our new training facilties might be in a few years time simply isn't good enough. Showing them a detailed plan, with drawings and timelines shows intent rather than dreams.