Mr Krulak,
Thank you for your candid posts that has assisted some in understanding the real issues.. I do wonder whether there is some regret due to the furore it has created in the press and I would hate for MON to now react but I understand your motives.
I currently work in the public sector and the savage budget cuts are beyond belief and a reflection on how the banking crisis has affected not only our country but the world. It will probably mean that I will have to work longer. Football is being affected by the financial turmoil and it is only right Mr Lerner has constraint. Do we want to be a Portsmouth? MON signed players and for one reason or another became beligerant and wont play them. This is not the fault of Mr Lerner but I do wonder who signed them up on such high wages.
It was clear to everyone that this was not about transfer funds but our wage stucture, which is excessive. Releasing players was about getting the bill down rather than creating funds. One of the reasons we cannot shift our fringe players is because they are earning so much. If we cannot sell the fringe players then perhaps the likes of Milner and Ashley will need selling to balance the books.
In noting Mr Lerners latest quotes I notice some reality and a management of our expectations. He states we still have ambitions that match our resources and size of club. In truth I see this as an acceptance that a top 7 finish is as much as we can hope for now. I can fully accept this and look forward to a manager that can perhaps bring a style of football and tactics that are pleasing to the eye as MON's style left me so frustrated I could not watch it. For this reason I'm glad he's gone even though it's tinged with sadness that a top 4 spot has truly gone.
Health and family is what is important, which I'm sure Mr Krulak has always realised. Up the Villa!!!
