03 May 2026 13:01:00
Until we get a footballing person in charge of the football side of the club we are going to continue to make these mistakes. Let Shi run the club but bring in a director of football to run that side. That would include recruitment and development.
Taking a risk is not something that has worked well for us, with the notable exception of Nuno. So we need a chief to oversee the football side. Any number of names come to mind but I look at Southgate.
Get in the plan for how we play going forward and identify the players to play that system. This is a golden opportunity for Fosun to show they care.
They must now realise that they are not doing a great job at the moment.
Secondly, investment is needed and it’s needed now. Development of the stadium is a priority. Increase capacity to 45000 and it will be filled. Latest data shows over 16000 on the season ticket waiting list.
South Bank and Steve Bull need improvement, and get rid of that scaffolding called the GH.
Forward thinking is what we need and Fosun must accept this is no longer a vanity project but a real life football club. This means so much to us all and the frustration is now palpable.
03 May 2026 14:16:42
Nando, you make good points. Is there anyone listening?!
03 May 2026 14:35:25
Fosun will circumnavigate the Director of Football post by suggesting Matt Jackson fulfils that role.
03 May 2026 17:29:52
Couldn't have put it better, Nando, but, as Rugeley says, is the club listening, or is it both fingers in ears, lah, lah, lah, as it's been for some years now.
03 May 2026 17:41:01
Good points, but you are to be reminded that it is Fosun we have as owners.