So I for one will cut him some slack for being a bit one eyed toward some of his players. He does lack perspective when it comes to recruitment and selections but he's the boss and its his call.
My greatest concern for the club is this off season is absolutely vital for our future. We have to make some very important appointments off field. We also need to do some smart recruiting to refresh an aging squad. For me its absolutely critical that Rickie gives these jobs his 100% attention. Its hard to imagine this happing with all these other distractions going on.
Pretty much agree with (all of) that post - including the positives I've not repeated above. The only thing I'd re-emphasise is the intention to get some football nouse on the Board, and how well that complements Ricki, will be important, as will be getting a good assistant coach who can at least give Ricki some different ideas.
Just all seems a bit too cosy and one man band at the moment, though understandably so.
"Lacks perspective when it comes to recruitment" is a pretty significant limitation to try and compensate for somehow within the club. Especially if Ricki sees it differently.
mjp22012-01-09 20:46:06