Almost as hilarious as watching Maguire defend.
Only good decision (structural wise. Not counting minor stadium upgrades) was Ed Woodward leaving (and that was more of a PR move due to the super league debacle).
It was reported he was due to leave despite that reported by Ducker and Ornstein it was just the time that was up in the air and the decision was mid season instead of seasons end.
Murtaugh as DOF was another good decision after the work he had done at other clubs at various roles and the way he’s overseen our entire academy restructure and womens teams birth.
The set piece coach appointment was another good move. Since he and Ralf have started to work together we haven’t conceded from a set piece in at least 11 matches. Far cry from when Ole was here and we was conceding from nearly everyone.
Rangnick was another good appointment. Yes results have been disappointing but despite them I can see improvements on the pitch but it’s gonna be slow as to what he was thrown into and the timing. But also for the long term his appointment.
You call them minor upgrades. We have totally modernised OT from lighting, turnstiles, pitch lighting, food service areas made changes to access in and out of the parking at OT which was a nightmare.
Not to mention the completely redone disabled area, 2 quadrants adjusted for the singing sections. And the safe standing area. Hundreds of thousands spent on Sports Leigh stadium for the womens team. And Carrington going through a massive overhaul currently for all levels at the club. And we have just hired a huge contracting company to start drawing up plans for OT to be made bigger and to start work on a stadium for the academy.
Yes looking solely at the first team things look poor atm results wise but as a whole there’s a lot of good going on. From the the academies doing well on the male side. The womens team is doing better than ever. And the ladies academy is sweeping leagues up at all age groups.
For once in a very long time I see a lot to be optimistic about.
Tbh the club has made some very good decisions the last 12-18 months in regards to appointments and spending money on the club. Long over due yes but can’t complain tbh.