I deny that "Terry should sell the club to X person who may well be imaginary" is a realistic attitude. Realistic would be: "The Nix are in for a bumpy ride for a few more years and there is no quick or easy way out of it." If you're going through hell, keep going.
Agreed, there are no certainties, but my view has evolved to the point that another year or two of Terry hanging on with gritted teeth may make the business un-salvageable for any other interested party down the line.
The phoenix is a cool brand with much credibility, and patronage from a much younger and edgier market than rugby does.
One of the best things to happen last year was more corporate sponsors coming onboard, wanting to be associated with the nix brand/image. I'm just not sure how well that will survive if we keep stuttering under Terry.
The worst thing to happen last year was a decline in bums on seats. Part of that is the economic climate, and the rugby world cup advance spend, but the worse case scenario is it was because people only come when we're winning. If that is the case, then a decline in a funding/team quality could become a seriously spiralling issue.
None of this is in to anyway demean the sacrifices and leadership Terry has brought to both the nix & Football in this country to get it to this point.
I'd like two things - The nix as a viable and sustainable business, and an A-League title. I'll take the first over the second any day.
zonknz2011-04-19 14:22:09