Which of course proves that most of the blame for our problems resides with Robinson and Richardson, not SISU
SISU and Ranson just didn't have the necessary resources to repair the damage, caused by years of financial extravagance beyond our means
Maybe if 31,000 fans turned up more often, eh Ashdown. Or are we being selective when it comes to using evidence to back one particular argument?
The fans wanted Thorn - perhaps with good reason at the time - but it becomes yet another stick to beat SISU with.
Go back and read the evidence, such as it was at the time. We have no way of knowing whether or not this is 100% accurate but there is some stuff out there that supports this conclusion
If the reporting is right, Wise exercised an interest in the job but when confronted with the limitations...
In all honesty, all the available evidence was that Robins was lined up. It was reported in the media and listed by the bookies. These confirm nothing but were strong indicators. Yet after strong fans protests, exercised in various public domains, Thorn was appointed.
When Thorn did...
Go back and look at the press reporting and bookies records for the period post-AB. Robins was clearly reported as the man SISU wanted.
Then compare and contrast some of the fans comments - on the lines of "if SISU don't appoint Thorn, I am handing back my season ticket"
It was noteworthy...