Quote Originally Posted by AucklandRover View Post
Champs, I have no idea what that means. Every football supporter would prefer to be high in the league, rather than low.
In terms of team-progress, however, you seem to be making an assumption that any change is for the better. I have lived a long life, and I can assure you...that is not a given!
In football terms, we showed what we can do with spirit on Saturday. We need to get technically better, of course, but I don't have your implicit faith that a 19-year-old will automatically make a massive difference. Apart from anything else, whose place will he take?
Can you give a direct pointer to the Rovers supporters who have stated we "we should get back down the table where we belong"?
I think you are being extreme. Not everyone is going to see things exactly the way you do. That does not make them "fearful" or "unambitious" or whatever.
I would be delighted to get promotion because it represents success. It certainly would not thrill me, however, because of it involving promotion to the PL. I have enjoyed the Championship games I have watched this season (not just Rovers) - partly because many of them are competitive and even. I'm not so keen on being in a League where there is a huge divide between the top six and the rest.
Ditto !

Champs, Aucks view like myself is governed by many many decades of 'seeing things before' (many times over).
Yes of course this does not necessarily mean we are better equipped to determine things, but does make you cautious (not fearful, far from it) of the outcome of things when changes are made.
i have great trust in TM, as has Aucks. But he's human just like everyone so will make the odd miscalculation now and again.
All know my views on the Prem. But it's a financial necessity now so the jump really needs to be made.
Having said that, it is also necessary in order to satisfy 'expectation' as a culmination of a successful seasons campaign.
More and more in these wonderful times 'only first place counts'!!!

This squad give their all for the cause, and for me that's all I ask.

This is an excellent forum with sensible debating going on (even Sax now &#128521, long may it continue.