I accept what you're saying here, and I acknowledge that I'm taking it out of its context a little but I'm sure I've seen a quote on one of these threads this week that states that Rovers' Premiership record under Souness contained more defeats than victories (something like 45 defeats to 40 wins)
If you are referring to tangible success ie trophies and European qualification then I accept that point.
I know stats can be manipulated to paint whatever picture you want to portray, however losing more games than you win can't be good in anyone's view.
The Blackburn "paying public" are deserting in their droves because, over the last 18 months or so, they are being asked to pay more in ticket prices for a poorer standard of football. Simple as that. The hardcore season ticket holders will continue to support year after year but the "casual" supporter, the bandwagon supporter if you like, is going to jump off just as quickly as he/she jumped on circa 1995 because they're not getting any 'entertainment value'
I'm looking forward to the new manager
a) being a popular choice
being tactically proficient
c) having a good backroom team around him
d) introducing some entertaining football
e) being able to cure our defensive frailties
it's not too much to ask is it ?!!
BLIMEY!!