Yes, exactly. Which was why it was important to focus on the FL and their own flaunted guidelines in respect of move to Northants, golden share, etc.
We have been the victims of this systemic corruption but ultimately the whole sport suffers.
It is obvious that the sisu model is to mark time. They have no ambition. Mowbray has had the wool pulled over his eyes and been unlucky. If by some miracle he manages to get us promoted fans will think him Messiah but the owners won't thank him.
For a club to be competitive you have to
genuinely aim for success.
When a club is obviously being mismanaged (by an off shore hedge fund for example perhaps for pecuniary motives) then all sporting principles are lost.
This IS a Ccfc issue as the principles that underpin ownership are enshrined within the FL regs. These were waived and we ended up in Northants. Unless the governing body is rigidly consistent there will plenty more 'Charltons', 'Blackpools' and so on. Fair play to them and we should unite in...
Try pragmatism
Try living in this world not Lala land.
This is business not outmoded idealism based on a dewy eyed view of an ethical standard.
Try not to get frothy mouthed about anything that doesn't conform to your rigid perspectives.
This is true. This has also been evident among our club at odd times in its history, 1967 and again twenty years later.
Off hand would you happen to know if Burton owners spend more time in court than watching football?
Sick Boy admits he 'has no idea'. This will not shock many.....
Meanwhile the Law finds in favour of Council who don't like owners of local football club.
Have personal differences soured a favourable outcome for our beloved club?
I'd say definitely. Sisu, always played hardball.
'We...
True,......the way they bent over to be shafted by sisu at the fans' expense was a grim reminder of how toothless and spineless the FL is. The FA are little better.