‘People say we’re destroying football – I think it’s absurd’ - Humphrey in the Independent

[RedAdmiral]

Originally Posted by Red Dragons AFC

It's hard to say what Humphrey does behind the scenes cause we aren't in the boardroom and how irreplaceable that part of his role is, I assume at this point they could find any number of qualified people willing to work for them to fill that void...but it's hard to think of anyone aside from Rob and Ryan themselves who've done more from a PR standpoint for Wrexham, he was the liason for R and R to the team and town itself in the early days, and has been one of the main liasons for R and R/the team and town to the public via the documentary plus his various appearances on podcasts/interviews and the like.

Living a double life is hard, I completely understand if he needs to take a step back. We kind of saw that with Spencer on the way out too, it takes a toll.

I think Humphrey provides the translation from R&R to Parky and management team, and vice versa. He gets it right and that's why we are such a solid overall unit, and why replacing him adequately will be so vital, and probably so difficult.

Hope he can cope with the stresses and strains on his personal v business life for at least next season, and hopefully beyond. A very special human being. We are so lucky.

[noisy1]

Originally Posted by rob_the_red

they will be happy with 10th next season - they'll be happy with higher than that too obviously, but they know that's all part of the long term plan - 10th isn't the ambition long term , it's a step along the way .

Next season will see considerable building on and off the pitch to see us through the next few years .

If you're going into next season with expectations of a top 2 or even top 6 finish , then you need to moderate those expectations a little

I know the park out mob will be waiting to punch all over that next season , as somer of them will settle for nothing les than winning every game , but that's the reality of the coming season

RnR are in it to win it, better get used to it.

As fans, I think the majority are a little more realistic and are hoping for a top 12 finish.

[Scribblenütz]

Originally Posted by Wrexy

I think that's called managing expectations.

I guarantee R&R won't be happy with 10th.

Exactly.

[RedAdmiral]

Originally Posted by Scribblenütz

Exactly.

And how do you think they will react if reality kicks in?

[Scribblenütz]

Originally Posted by RedAdmiral

And how do you think they will react if reality kicks in?

For clarification, I don't think they'll be happy aiming for 10th. Getting 10th will be more than a perfectly fine result, I just don't think that'll be the goal. I think they'd want to get into the championship within two years. My guess is that they will put a roster together that will be designed to give them a shot at getting into the playoffs and with a bit of luck maybe even get another promotion. Hopefully they'll be building their facilities and getting young players with potential with the eye of competing in the Championship in a few years. The thing they have going for them is that they are in a position to continue building infrastructure while most likely also having one of the higher wage bills in L1.

[RedAdmiral]

The (currently missing) infrastructure will be as much essential to long-term progression as flashing the chequebook season on season.

[DenbighRed]

Originally Posted by RedAdmiral

The (currently missing) infrastructure will be as much essential to long-term progression as flashing the chequebook season on season.

It's far more important. There's only so long you can outspend other teams in the league to get promoted. League One is most likely where that strategy ends.

It'll be top training facilities, a productive academy and savvy recruitment that will be the key factors in us progressing much further. Luckily I think the owners realise that.

[the_holt_dragon]

Stevenage finished 9th, I don’t see it as impossible that we could better that. I am sure many Ipswich fans would have taken 10th at the start of the season.

[LongSufferingRed]

Originally Posted by DenbighRed

It's far more important. There's only so long you can outspend other teams in the league to get promoted. League One is most likely where that strategy ends.

It'll be top training facilities, a productive academy and savvy recruitment that will be the key factors in us progressing much further. Luckily I think the owners realise that.

Correct! We also need a stadium that is capable of producing non matchday income as the current FFP in the Championship is maximum losses of £39m over 3 seasons.

I recently read an article about QPR losing £350k a week and their CEO was stressing how much they're in need of a new ground due to Loftus Road being old and having no facilities that can be used in terms of offices, limited parking etc. The cost of policing due to the local area and stadium design. Obviously being in London is more costly.