AUFC 1910

As much as I’d like to see us snap up the best players in the division on good money and 3 year deals, the reality at this stage in our progression is that there are teams that we cannot compete with. Or put another way, I’m sure we could compete for one, two or even three of them, but would blow our budget out the water. As a club, the board could dip into their pockets or put us in debt to do so, and take the gamble on promotion, but I don’t think we are ready as a club for that yet. It doesn’t come down to ambition - what club doesn’t want to do we and progress? It’s purely down to money.

Players are interested in: 1. Money 2. Length of contract 3. Club / manager / facilities / teammates There will always be some that buck the trend, but we will struggle against some in the Championship with number 1 and maybe number 2 until the (thank you Mr Chairman) infrastructure starts to yield increasing returns and we get close to similar incomes. Bad managers can always spunk money with no return, and good managers can get better returns from less, but if we are seriously looking at a challenge for promotion, I can’t see it happening for at least another 2 or 3 season - unless the board take a gamble.

Any update on your goalie? Hope he is doing well. Every single person in the stadium applauded when he was carted off and showing some movement. Think everyone would happily have stopped the game then.

I’d happily get past it if he is banging them in at the Somerset Road end every other week

A small inlet of water, maybe, say, a harbour?

He was impressive - I liked him and thought he had good attributes to carve out a decent career. Can’t remember if he won any POTY

So, sun shining, mild weather and a sea of black and white covering Somerset Park - a very civilised way to end the season with a game of association football. 3-3

You assumed I was kidding! I was actually thinking how well he would have done with a non football role for all of the reasons you mentioned.

That's Chalmers rage right there!

I think there is room for another coach in there somewhere

I wish we would kick off the rebuild with a bit of a marquee signing that will turn a few heads and a few further players our way. Now, I know this doesn’t always guarantees success, but what does in the championship other than the biggest budget? I feel it would be good for the fans and create a nice buzz that would get a few more season tickets sold.

Surely that depends on who you replace him with?

Lee Bullen managed 2nd - anyone can do anything

Yearly hostage photo

All said and done, I think I might actually buy this one - which would be my first since the centenary top ️

If it had been plain white, I think it would have been one of our best

I actually think it would have looked better with the badge. I just feel there is a lot going on for the lettering to stand out - feel it gets lost a wee bit. Still like it though

Except for us, the league positions haven’t really changed - go us!!!!!

Players can improve

Collar or no collar? Would love to see Murphy weave his way through players as his massive oversized black triangular collars flap up and down like a combination of a spaniel's ears and a flamingo taking off

I’ll never forgive him for getting sent off with a stupid and needless challenge against St. Johnstone in a cup game at Somerset. Not petty at all

Well I’m hoping for a 5-4 goal fest with a last minute winner for us, as it’s my birthday and the last game of the season. I’m sure most of the players will have their foot off the gas with one eye on their summer holiday. Might be a few not tied up yet looking to impress though! Fingers crossed.