Great bit of hyperbole, there!

I've mocked previous WATR statements but this one is pretty much spot on.

A club going into a transfer window with identified key targets and seemingly ready to make signings happen. What is this madness?

I would be delighted to upgrade from chickens to turki. It won't happen.

I agree. The WATR statements do come across as "meek" and somewhat like a jilted lover telling their friends about how their cruel and bullying ex doesn't talk to them anymore, whilst pleading with the same ex for better communication and respect in their 'relationship', rather than just calling out the ex for the insufferable shit they are. It feels a bit sad to read and definitely doesn't seem to carry any impact, whatsoever. But I might be missing it so I'm genuinely happy to hear what people think the statements are achieving.

It makes very little sense, at all. It feels to me like it can only be decisions taken out of spite, now. Certainly not the actions of anyone who cares at all about success, reputation, community etc

So, what was the outcome of the hearing??

Good. The headline on a couple of sites about this being about the owners refusing to fund is refreshing and encouraging. These are billionaires, with nothing stopping them from covering relatively small costs. If they can't or won't do that, they have no chance at all of keeping this business going eventually. I'm glad they are being shamed in this way and suspect it is our best chance of being rid of them. Obviously awful for all those caught in the crossfire though and make no mistake - this is all on the Raos.

I just made the mistake of reading some of the comments on the Facebook post. Is it just me, failing to see that this is an inevitable and sound business decision with only positive implications for the men's team? Im really sorry that I'm not quite getting it.

I can only conclude this was always a calculated misdirection based on the literal meaning. Of course they don't refuse to sign a cheque, because they realistically would never be asked to.

I know what you are saying but Sheff U would have thrashed us if they were able to shoot. I think we gave just about as much as our limited team could. Close. But so far away.

They've earnt it through the second half of the season. Had we scraped it on the last day I would have been delighted, of course, but it would have been lucky. Bristol City have the sheer determination and team hard-work and determination that ours has, at times, really lacked. It made a difference.

They've earnt it through the second half of the season. Had we scraped it on the last day I would have been delighted, of course, but it would have been lucky. Bristol City have the sheer determination and team hard-work and determination that ours has, at times, really lacked. It made a difference.

Our subs have been nowhere near good enough to impact this game in the way we needed. Dennis, Kargbo, Woodrow, Forshaw, Gueye. None of them should be here. I would honestly rather we had academy graduates covering each of those. The wages are a total waste. Kargbo might, just might, offer us something next season. January 'significant investment' has been the (negative) difference. Again.

Great save and how the actual fuck has Pears played so many games this season?

Oh, it's fine. Forshaw and Woodrow are on their way. This is going to feel like a huge missed opportunity to have "had a right good go". PS Kargo is exciting but, unfortunately, also seems to be brain dead.

Oh, it's fine. Forshaw and Woodrow are on their way. This is going to feel like a huge missed opportunity to have "had a right good go". PS Kargo is exciting but, unfortunately, also seems to be brain dead.

Oh, it's fine. Forshaw and Woodrow are on their way.

Wilder must be ahead of Parker in the stakes for the most dislikeable football manager. He always looks like one of those drunks you see at a bus station shouting at the pigeons. But with less class.

So many of our players look out on their feet, here. Surprised not more than the one sub so far. THis is going to be another so near yet so far away.

Honestly, I feel sick with nerves for this game. I don't know how I'd cope with the anticipation of a play-off match!! I still sense this is a scenario I won't have to be concerned about but, you never know...

Possibly, just possibly, could be important.

Third goal. Helpful. Perhaps...

Very good comeback win. The last few games have shown a resilience that was badly lacking in the february-march period. Going into the final game of the season with a chance is nice. Leaving aside the feeling of "what if", I just hope the team selection next weekend speaks of attacking intent from the outset, rather than any sitting in for an hour before hoping to still be level for a last push.

Ever reliable, Venkys Rovers. Just not for the good things.