OK - I have been looking at the past 3 seasons in the Conference and I DO NOT class the 'Robinson relegation" as a relegation as that was no ones fault.....
05/06 - Won 24%, Drawn 26%, Lost 50%
06/07 - Won 28%, Drawn 26%, Lost 46%
07/08 - Won 20%, Drawn 30%, Lost 50%
05/06 - For 40, Against 71, Diff -31
06/07 - For 53, Against 67, Diff -14
07/08 - For 56, Against 82, Diff -26
I want the club to progress... Thats all .... Not be scared and as my motto in life is "Its better to regret something you have done that to regret something you haven't.....
Time will tell .....
Can we move FORWARDS and not be scared of moving the football club forwards as well.
I also disagee with various comments in the past that imply the fans are unrealistic, I can tell you know there aren't many clubs who would back a manager over 3 (well 2) relegations is there
and as Fans the support that is directed is second to none in my opinion.
I think Altrincham have the most realistic fans around but I also believe that should not stop them from wanting to be ambitious and also be annoyed/upset if things aren't going well. If people are prepared to take a 'pat on the back' they should be prepared to take some heckling as well.... its part of FOOTBALL or indeed ANY OTHER BUSINESS !?
For me last season wasn't about lack of money or backing by the board or indeed anything off the field but by negative tactics that cost us in games. We should believe in ourselves more and try and kick on and not settle for being a 'part time' team that the whole world is against. I don't expect 3-4-3 in games but I do expect us to TRY and compete and not just 'hang on' for as long as possible cos the last 2 seasons have proved that doesn't work..
Teams should be scared of coming to Moss Lane and we should be positive enough to impose that.
As a Football club I just ask again that we don't get scared of moving forwards. Altrincham FC is still a big name in non league football and will be back up there in time, if we allow it to.