It’s nothing to do with negotiating contracts - the reason parachute payments were sanctioned was the 3 team relegation - the pay off is the protection those clubs get which doesn’t exist in the Football League.
I know this is probably a ridiculouscomment but Simms reminds me of the Honey Monster in the cereal advert.
A big hulking presence with just no aggression and just blundering along.
He just isn’t up to the job
Football should be about stress and pressure. You support teams for these sort of games.
Big crowds and a tense atmosphere. Highs and lows are far better than mediocrity.