Quote: DSJ1983 "It’s a vicious circle though, without some major event creating a lot of optimism (big signings, announcement of investment/change in ownership, great season ticket deals) I can see us down to 6-7K absolute max crowds next season, so many people are just not going to bother with it. Even if we do stabilise things on the field and climb up the table very slightly at that point we then won’t have the revenues to afford better players.'"
It doesnt effect the likes of Salford.
I dont think the crowds will dwindle too much either, 30 quid to get in and playing in 11th still sees crowds around 10k mark. If the boo boys go home that could be what the club needs.
You look at KR players they had now finished bottom with them and its only since theyve turned into internationals theyve attracted better players.
I more then anyone would want us to announce some top line signings but given the position we are in and the negetivity in the stands I cant see it happening until those things change. Having young kids who hurt the same as we do is the way forward but they cant play everyweek.
I know Cust isnt the greatest half back out there but he in my opinion would provide better cover then Charles and morgan smith for next year at least.
Weve got to build and it has to be small blocks at a time. When we won the cup we never struggled for a signing and im sure we will get there again.
Cartwright I believe will be an astute head coach of a signing who will raise the intensity of training and what it means to get a matchday jersey. While the young kids have being great it hasnt being difficult for them to surpass the former players in the team and that in itself can be a dangerous cycle.
When you like at Robertson at Saints he has to surpass Welsby and now Sailor. Where as Moy only had to do it to Hoy and Walker, completely differerent ball game. I think the signings we made will make us slightly more competitive and have more leaders in the group. That said I wont be booking any final tickets!