I am not, by nature, a negative nellie, and have been in the "happy clapper" category most of the last 15 years. some really tough times during that spell. Some great times from time to time and the entire MB run was something that we were truly fortunate to experience.

However, I think this is the worst we've had. Total mismanagement of the transfer window. Horrific contracts that should never have been executed. The majority of the team seems disgruntled and unsettled with no prospect of offensive ability. This is in spite of the fact we probably have one of the best coaches in the championship and is offensive minded.

we can't even get the most basic concept of a LB and Striker in place even though we've not had a proper one in those spots for 2 years. it really seems as if our owners operate in an alternative universe. we have funding but we have no competence on how to use it.

It's going to be a long and difficult season with little or no chance of promotion. this is almost worse than the post risdale collapse.

reality does really suck sometimes.