Quote ="Mild Rover"If it was been run purely as a business, then no, but I don't think it was. Sport can be a fun leisure activity too - remember?
Without a bit of heart ruling head Rovers would still be becalmed in the lower leagues, I'm 99% sure of that. The years of sums 'not adding up' have, with franchizing coming in, been ones of necessary rapid growth. Losses were anticipated, that has been admitted - whether they have been dramatically worse than expected is unclear. That they can't continue forever, is something fans have to accept.'"
Heart ruling head comes with admiration not criticism. I am sure there is no greater passtime in the world then owning and running the club you support and love. But, when does reality strike?
Quote ="Mild Rover"Out of interest, is your sig aimed at us or the overoptimistic amongst Hull fans or both?'"
My sig has been unchanged for about 6 years and serves to remind me and others to remove those club coloured spectacles now and again.
Without a bit of heart ruling head Rovers would still be becalmed in the lower leagues, I'm 99% sure of that. The years of sums 'not adding up' have, with franchizing coming in, been ones of necessary rapid growth. Losses were anticipated, that has been admitted - whether they have been dramatically worse than expected is unclear. That they can't continue forever, is something fans have to accept.'"
