Think I can understand where Paxman is coming from, he isnt saying it will be easy(well actually he is but i think there is more to what he says), isnt saying we should win every game, but if we accept a mediocre standard then thats what we will achieve.
By League 1 standards.........
we have the best facilities bar none
we have better crowds than most
we have potentially a better squad than most
we are able to pay better wages than most and attract better players because of it
we have better training facilities than most other clubs (if not all) in the division
we have a bigger squad than most
we have a better academy set up than nearly all
what we need is the results and success ............ we have, despite a lot of off field stuff, a lot going for the team
we should not set up for mediocrity in this division, as fans we shouldnt accept that. No game is easy but we should have a resolute confidence and desire in achieving a result. Setting our standards too low or accepting mediocre performance is not going to achieve the results. We, the management, the players, have to instill high standards and confidence into the team to get out of this League. We shouldnt fear anyone, we should go out expecting to win and knowing how to, only accept being beaten by a better side on the day. A little controlled arrogance and self belief is a positive.
None of that guarantees us success but it will gain us more than accepting mediocrity. For far too long we have accepted the mediocre in everything at CCFC - time to set standards higher for all involved
