Yesterday was so disappointing, particularly because it felt unnecessary and unavoidable. We should have stayed up, but errors along the way meant that did not happen. I was a fan of Adams and feel he will likely succeed elsewhere but despite the disappointment, relegation provides the opportunity to really start afresh in every sense, especially with new Grandstand.
Being an Argyle fan we do not expect to be playing in the Premier league and even this season in League one were aware of our financial weakness in comparison to the Sunderland, Luton and Portsmouth's of the world. With our current owners advocating a club that is self financing and does not rely on wealthy owners to plug financial gaps, it is likely that our status as lower league team that will struggle to reach the Championship will continue, albeit in time the Grandstand will help with this. This is understandable and something I think most realistic Argyle fans can accept, but what I do think is achievable and would, for me, make supporting Argyle all the greater would be for the club to decide upon a philosophy and identity of attacking, passing football. Manager's come and go but the club could continue to follow this philosophy and appoint managers that can only work to this philosophy. Look at Swansea, Bournemouth and Crewe. Differing extremes financially but they all stuck to a core philosophy of attacking , passing football. I would hope this is something the club is moving towards with the appointment of the head of recruitment from Swansea. I also see on one thread that Tisdale's name has been linked to us. How realistic that is I dont know, but he would be an ideal appointment to work within such a philosophy.
We will never be one of the richest or most successful teams. I can accept that but we can be progressive and play attractive football from youth to first team to an unflinching philosophy. Our location is unique, our colours are unique, our name is unique, and wouldn't it be great to be also recognized as one of the few teams that 'plays the right way'. and abides by a clear footballing philosophy.
Being an Argyle fan we do not expect to be playing in the Premier league and even this season in League one were aware of our financial weakness in comparison to the Sunderland, Luton and Portsmouth's of the world. With our current owners advocating a club that is self financing and does not rely on wealthy owners to plug financial gaps, it is likely that our status as lower league team that will struggle to reach the Championship will continue, albeit in time the Grandstand will help with this. This is understandable and something I think most realistic Argyle fans can accept, but what I do think is achievable and would, for me, make supporting Argyle all the greater would be for the club to decide upon a philosophy and identity of attacking, passing football. Manager's come and go but the club could continue to follow this philosophy and appoint managers that can only work to this philosophy. Look at Swansea, Bournemouth and Crewe. Differing extremes financially but they all stuck to a core philosophy of attacking , passing football. I would hope this is something the club is moving towards with the appointment of the head of recruitment from Swansea. I also see on one thread that Tisdale's name has been linked to us. How realistic that is I dont know, but he would be an ideal appointment to work within such a philosophy.
We will never be one of the richest or most successful teams. I can accept that but we can be progressive and play attractive football from youth to first team to an unflinching philosophy. Our location is unique, our colours are unique, our name is unique, and wouldn't it be great to be also recognized as one of the few teams that 'plays the right way'. and abides by a clear footballing philosophy.
