Haven't read the whole thread, but isn't that a contradiction ?
The bit most football fans look forward to is the promise of better times ahead (if they're currently going through the mill). The bit that nobody likes is the thought of no hope. When people despair, they give up. It feels like the resilience of our diminishing numbers versus the conundrum that is SISU. I could put up with it if I knew they'd be gone in 5 years, or at least provided to show vision/ leadership in the meantime. The worry that nothing may change for years is painful. In a way, I am glad the Ricoh rent comes to an end soon, as at least some direction will become clearer (won't it?) !