Pre Season Games 2015

TheNeil29 wrote:I must admit, I'm nowhere near as enthusiastic as last season. A manager who states that he is aiming for a 10th placed finish doesn't exactly scream ambition and neither do the pre-season signings so far. I also get the impression that the remainder of the pre-season signings wont exactly be anything to get excited about.

I don't blame Irving for reducing the budget, after the debacle of the big money signings last season and his son's lack of ability to motivate them and get the best out of them, which led to over 40 players coming through the revolving doors that is HTFC.

For me, next season will just consist of a mixed bag of league results with the usual injury excuses, a few early cup exits and a season of mid-table football, resulting in a 10th placed league position. The only away fixture I'm looking forward to is the one that results in a weekend in Blackpool.

Its all nice having the facilities, but promotion is earned on the pitch, not off it.

Only when we get an impartial chairman and a more experienced manager will we see real improvement and ambition, on the pitch.

GARAGE wrote:

paulstreet wrote:You can't resist the feeling that last season's massive disappointment has drained a lot of the enthusiasm out of the club and all associated with it. Feels a bit like going through the motions at the moment. Irving has (understandably) reduced the budget it would seem, Simon is talking about aiming for a 10th placed finish (that's really going to get the crowds pouring through the gates!), the whole mood seems incredibly flat.

OK so it all went Pete Tong in the end, but remember the excitement of last close season: the signings, the new terrace, the top notch friendlies being announced, at least there was a buzz in the air. This year...nothing.  Still time I suppose for a couple of signings to really get us loyal fans excited (we have short memories!), but I'm not holding my breath.  Anybody else have the same feeling?

I can sense your getting excited Paul -you will be talking about going to an away game next season soon

CCOB wrote:From the Advertiser:

'Meanwhile, Weaver confirmed talks to bring former hero Chib Chilaka back to the CNG Stadium had broken down. Weaver was thought to be keen to bring the 2012 FA Cup hero back to the club, but he has instead opted to stay at Bradford Park Avenue'.