Salford friendly

[MillersTime]

That’s basically true but most teams are just aiming for status quo, no promotion expected, some maybe fighting relegation.

We on the other hand are hitting a footballing form of Groundhog Day, a position we’ve been in before ( even with the same manager) where we’ve gone up and are now expecting to go down again. Unless of course something changes and we do something different. So far there is no real indication that we are doing anything different, that’s what’s worrying the majority of fans.

But as you quite rightly suggest, things can change, there’s still time and maybe we shouldn’t worry too much about recruitment

But the rest of the market isn't going to change because of our needs. We are a tiny pawn in the grand scheme of things and there is nothing we can do about it, unfortunately. We will never have the financial clout to force deals quicker, players will still feel out their options and take their time, agents will always try and get the best deals, clubs will do likewise, our people behind the scenes who control the purse strings the same. It is just the system and unless you take in a load of players who aren't up to the standard and nobody wants (who will bite your hand off immediately for a move), you have the game. The game that largely ends in frustration for one reason or another.

You can see why managers hate the transfer window. The stress of it all. Dealing with all these people, thinking you have someone, losing them, bids coming in etc. Nightmare.

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

But the rest of the market isn't going to change because of our needs. We are a tiny pawn in the grand scheme of things and there is nothing we can do about it, unfortunately. We will never have the financial clout to force deals quicker, players will still feel out their options and take their time, agents will always try and get the best deals, clubs will do likewise, our people behind the scenes who control the purse strings the same. It is just the system and unless you take in a load of players who aren't up to the standard and nobody wants (who will bite your hand off immediately for a move), you have the game. The game that largely ends in frustration for one reason or another.

You can see why managers hate the transfer window. The stress of it all. Dealing with all these people, thinking you have someone, losing them, bids coming in etc. Nightmare.

Yes, correct, that’s why delegation is so important