And even in the seasons where we struggled there was always a feeling of hope for the future.

Fair enough, but I'm afraid I've now gone past that stage and simply cannot see any hope unless/until these owners go. It's not just about not being in the Premier League, either. I was there in the 80's, but in those days we were owned and run by people who cared about the club and it's supporters. This is just shit, on and off the pitch. It's futile.

That's a given, but winning has become very rare, and miserable journeys home have become the norm. Compare how a matchday feels now to, let's say the mid noughties. Sitting in a half empty stadium, generally devoid of atmosphere, with the lowest of expectations. This isn't Blackburn Rovers. It's a parasite pretending to be it's host.

I think, in the main, the people still attending are those who are prepared to put up with it due to loyalty to the club, or force of habit. There is certainly very little stomach for a fight, and many of the people who protested in the early days of Venkys have simply stopped attending. Not attending is the only real ongoing form of protest. If we go down and Venkys are still here next season, the attendances will be pathetic.

He’s certainly one of them, but it all comes back to the owners, (who put him there). Look at the “calibre” of his predecessors. A succession of hired goons , and then there is the ‘real’ CEO, Suhail Pasha.

There may be a ‘fan takeover’ of a less cordial nature if things go completely pear shaped prior to the final home game.

That is exactly what I meant by "those are the type of wins that get you promoted". They have followed up a 6 - 0 home thrashing with an ugly 1 - 0 away win. They are top of the league for a reason. We are where we are for a reason, (and I agree re - the squad).

A good win for Sunderland yesterday, and another defeat for us, (yes, we did okay but it's just another defeat). Not confident and hoping for more favours from other teams.

Those are the type of wins that get you promoted. I only saw the second half, but we were definitely a bit unlucky not to take a point from that game, but them's the breaks when you're down the bottom. Re - the save from Szmodicz, yes the keeper got a bit lucky, but you make your own luck.

Close game, you get the breaks when you’re near the top and vice versa when you’re in our position.

Yes, he was facing the wrong way!

Probably told Ipswich he’s coming in the Summer.

Half my job cancelled today, so I can watch the second half on the box. Not sure whether that’s a good thing or not 😂🙏

and because of his persona.

Nail on the head. I was a fan of JDT, and he was more sinned against than sinner, but certainly not worthy of sainthood.

Yes, a bloke more anonymous than Coldplay's drummer.

I’m not debating that. I’m saying he also spoke about things which have nothing to do with the academy.

That’s as maybe, but he didn’t just talk about EFL development. Still wouldn’t surprise me if he left in the Summer, one way or another.

I think we already knew this. They are all a bunch of dickheads who should be nowhere near the club, other than to clean the bogs.

Well, given the interview wasn’t via the club’s own media department, if Broughton has gone off on one without authority he will soon be working elsewhere.

Two hired goons engaged in an argument indirectly. Personally, I don’t care what either has to say.

Broughton will hang on as long as he can. There won't be a queue of clubs wishing to acquire his services.

Surely, player trading is chiefly a responsibility for the Director of Football. I wonder if Broughton was aware of what Waggott and Pasha were up to? Obviously, any such decisions should only be actioned after full consultation with the Head Coach. It’s just another example of how dysfunctional the club is, because the owners fill key positions with hired goons, who don’t work together as a team.

I wasn’t being entirely serious, but you are right about the second part. I don’t think it’s a case of us not being that stupid, more that attention to detail isn’t our thing, so we should be okay.

A bit harsh, @philipl I think we all need to be saying a few prayers on Saturday and Tuesday when Ireland are playing.