I couldn't help but noticing the continuing decline in the condition of the area around the Grandstand and office Portakabins when looking at the video of the welcome arrival of Derek Adams.
With the Grandstand replacement very unlikely to happen for a long time, it is really vital to do some cosmetic upgrades, for example, getting rid of unwelcome foliage, repainting the famous gates and publicly visible areas, doing something to make the Mayflower steps area look like something better than the scene from a grimy industrial wasteland film, no doubt there are myriad jobs to do too - like fixing taps and toilets that are having to be used again etc.
However, we are a fourth division club with limited funds and so available funds must be prioritised to getting results on the pitch.
Derek Adams spoke about wanting to help build the club, not just a team. That was music to many of our ears, I suspect. I am sure there must be a way forward where perhaps a combination of local tradespeople and volunteers can get these jobs sorted out.
For example if an external decorator is available then s/he could paint the gates area and the club would give him/her space in a programme, or an advert in the area saying this was refurbed by so and so of Devonport etc.
Or for example, we could have a supporters day, where we all turn up armed with good will and get rid of the shrubbery around the place. At the end of the day, we could have a meet and greet with Derek and Craig (if it is to be him etc).
It really shouldn't be too hard to organise these small but important items. Let's face it, the place is a shambles at the moment and is an embarrassment.
Maybe the Fans Trust could help and/or it could be organised via PASOTI. I really don't care. But let's get it done and - along the way - help to rekindle the Spirit of Wycombe!
With the Grandstand replacement very unlikely to happen for a long time, it is really vital to do some cosmetic upgrades, for example, getting rid of unwelcome foliage, repainting the famous gates and publicly visible areas, doing something to make the Mayflower steps area look like something better than the scene from a grimy industrial wasteland film, no doubt there are myriad jobs to do too - like fixing taps and toilets that are having to be used again etc.
However, we are a fourth division club with limited funds and so available funds must be prioritised to getting results on the pitch.
Derek Adams spoke about wanting to help build the club, not just a team. That was music to many of our ears, I suspect. I am sure there must be a way forward where perhaps a combination of local tradespeople and volunteers can get these jobs sorted out.
For example if an external decorator is available then s/he could paint the gates area and the club would give him/her space in a programme, or an advert in the area saying this was refurbed by so and so of Devonport etc.
Or for example, we could have a supporters day, where we all turn up armed with good will and get rid of the shrubbery around the place. At the end of the day, we could have a meet and greet with Derek and Craig (if it is to be him etc).
It really shouldn't be too hard to organise these small but important items. Let's face it, the place is a shambles at the moment and is an embarrassment.
Maybe the Fans Trust could help and/or it could be organised via PASOTI. I really don't care. But let's get it done and - along the way - help to rekindle the Spirit of Wycombe!