An after thought.....what does Mcrae do anyway?

That would be the case if the 50% rule was still in force.

But it's not, every club can spend the same apart from a few extra k for internationals.

I'm not talking just about money. Under whatever regime we have we just don't seem to be able to match performance , execution and results with our ambition and clear potential which suggests that , especially bearing in mind your cap comment , we are not good enough in any department apart from possibly merchandise but even there it's the fans blind optimism that gets us buying the "jam tomorrow" shirts every year. Don't know what the answer is it's been the same for so long now.

A change of culture/education/mentality?

I would make the players watch the 2005 & 1982 Cup Finals, that would show them the desire and passion for the shirt that is needed to win. Some of the players now cant be d it has showed in the last few games. Same old story really.

On the basis that the OP's prediction hasn't materialised ( ) this is being locked. As it has also drifted off topic, anything subsequently discussed can be put in a new thread.