tell that to Halifax, and all the other part time teams who are more than holding their own
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I have held my own on many occasions and whilst there was brief joy and satisfaction, it did not last and ultimately I was left back where I started feeling somewhat deflated.
For every success of cash injections, just as many failures could be named. It's a bit of a pointless exercise as every case is different.
For progress to be long term there needs to be a sound foundations to build upon. Any monies coming in need to be sustainable. I don't think anyone wants to be a fat cat's plaything, unless bending over and being taken for all you're worth is up your dark alley of prostitution.
I for one certainly do NOT envy clubs like Brackley.