Dear Simon,
I have met you and your wife on a few occasions, I found you both very polite, honest people who seem to care about my football team.
I am not going to dwell on todays game as I expected that result, however my following post reflects on my view of this season.
James Brent relinquished his reign as chairman having saved the club from extinction, we will be externally grateful to still have a club.
I do not know who advises you on the day to day running of the club, but here are my observations/recommendations, I feel qualified to do this having watched Argyle for the past 42 years.
PRE SEASON:
Can I recommend we do not waste money going to Holland playing second rate teams, this money could go back into the managers budget.
Do not play teams like Parkway, Tavistock yes we beat them but it is no way to prepare for the coming season, we need stiffer opposition.
BUDGET:
We have been told it was competative? Well only the next two games will tell, it's an old cliche but you pay for what you get.
PLAYERS:
Ultimatly purchased by the manager, who had a competative budget, I would only keep three of the existing squad, we have been very poor in all areas, the last few games I have watched the lack of passion, skill, it's not good being a fan seeing this. We have purchased has beens, and people at the end of their careers, even more sad nobody coming through the ranks, Kevin Hodges must be frustrated as me.
MANAGER :
We need to change the manager, I wish him the bestt for the next team he manages, but the tactics are now boring, as are the excuses. If we have to pay him off so be it, he won't be the first or the last, the fans I talked to today have had enough of watching the same dross. Ultimately Derek the buck stops with you.
THE BOARD:
Simon I think your intensions are good, but without additional funds we will have the same quality of players next season If we are relegated you will be putting your hand further into your pocket as season tickets will be fewer. The three grades of corporate have not sold out, going to be very difficult to sell in the bottom division.
Existing directors to invest additional funds or appoint new directors who are willing to put money in.
The upgraded grandstand will be a vast improvement, but if it's not full every other week repayment will take longer. I appreciate you want Argyle self funded, but if we are relegated, the trap door is open to oblivion.
THE FANS:
Average 10,000 amazing for what we have had to watch this season, I spoke to lot's of older fans today who said they will not be renewing their sesson tickets, I would be very worried on a commercial point it will take alot to get these fans to return.
A very frustrated Argyle fan
I have met you and your wife on a few occasions, I found you both very polite, honest people who seem to care about my football team.
I am not going to dwell on todays game as I expected that result, however my following post reflects on my view of this season.
James Brent relinquished his reign as chairman having saved the club from extinction, we will be externally grateful to still have a club.
I do not know who advises you on the day to day running of the club, but here are my observations/recommendations, I feel qualified to do this having watched Argyle for the past 42 years.
PRE SEASON:
Can I recommend we do not waste money going to Holland playing second rate teams, this money could go back into the managers budget.
Do not play teams like Parkway, Tavistock yes we beat them but it is no way to prepare for the coming season, we need stiffer opposition.
BUDGET:
We have been told it was competative? Well only the next two games will tell, it's an old cliche but you pay for what you get.
PLAYERS:
Ultimatly purchased by the manager, who had a competative budget, I would only keep three of the existing squad, we have been very poor in all areas, the last few games I have watched the lack of passion, skill, it's not good being a fan seeing this. We have purchased has beens, and people at the end of their careers, even more sad nobody coming through the ranks, Kevin Hodges must be frustrated as me.
MANAGER :
We need to change the manager, I wish him the bestt for the next team he manages, but the tactics are now boring, as are the excuses. If we have to pay him off so be it, he won't be the first or the last, the fans I talked to today have had enough of watching the same dross. Ultimately Derek the buck stops with you.
THE BOARD:
Simon I think your intensions are good, but without additional funds we will have the same quality of players next season If we are relegated you will be putting your hand further into your pocket as season tickets will be fewer. The three grades of corporate have not sold out, going to be very difficult to sell in the bottom division.
Existing directors to invest additional funds or appoint new directors who are willing to put money in.
The upgraded grandstand will be a vast improvement, but if it's not full every other week repayment will take longer. I appreciate you want Argyle self funded, but if we are relegated, the trap door is open to oblivion.
THE FANS:
Average 10,000 amazing for what we have had to watch this season, I spoke to lot's of older fans today who said they will not be renewing their sesson tickets, I would be very worried on a commercial point it will take alot to get these fans to return.
A very frustrated Argyle fan