Quote: bren2k "Paul Aiton is an out and out Richard Agar signing; he came to us due to to personal recommendations from players he knew who had already played for Agar - I know that for a fact.
As for TRB's point about the potential of this squad - that's not the whole picture; I think there'll be some signings for next season that will brighten people's outlook and massively improve what the team can achieve. Say what you like about RA, but players like and respect him and will come to play for him.
This is year zero of the ten year plan - it's largely about rebuilding the playing structures from the bottom up and as such, the on-field results are not yet the correct barometer of success; I'm as disappointed as anyone else about some of the performances, but Agar cannot be judged on them - that comes later, when a squad he can call his own is executing strategies and procesess he can call his own; if they're still losing then, pitchforks can be sharpened. Until then, we have to be realistic about where we are and hold steady.'"
It may be a long term plan we are employing but unfortunately this has become clouded by all the hype of new players, new ground, new stands etc. etc. Crowds have increased and so has expectancy of the team. The hardcore supporters will stick with the club, whatever, but the many extras who make up the recent increases may well not be so patient.
As for the on field performances it wouldn't be so bad if the team didn't collapse in the alarming way they have done in a few matches this season, I think it's at times such as that, that supporters question the heart and commitment of some of the players. probably this is why there are constant suggestions for players to be dropped! I don't mind losing as long as players have put effort in to win but sometimes it has to be questioned. Let's hope there is a suitable response against Salford!
