As a comparative newcomer to the forum it is understandable that you may be a trifle perplexed by the negativity surrounding our owners.
The same "dudes" who criticise JWH&Co have witnessed only a minimal improvement football-wise since the days of the confirmed fraudsters that were H&G, this in spite of promises to the contrary made by JWH himself on the hallowed turf of Anfield 7+ years ago.
You are hopefully aware of the club's history, it is not a forgone conclusion with some which is why I enquire, JWH it appears does not have the data to hand to reference the success previously enjoyed by this club, HIS interpretation of success differs to that of the vast majority of supporters.
The eventuality of his promises does conveniently enough equate to the saving of capital, which reflects favourably on the market standing of the company.
This "dude" isn't "bitching" but pointing out a difference in priorities which never, ever leads to an achievement of mutual success.
Though I am new to the forum I have been following the club for about 5 years now. I understand that is nothing compared to most of you, and unlike many on this site I follow and am passionate about other teams and sports. However, in just a few years of following football and this club I have grown to love it and the said love surpasses my love for any other team I have (even the ones I have been following since I was a youngster). I am aware of the rich history LFC has had and want badly for it repeat itself. My name on this site speaks of how I am teaching my boys this rich history and want them to love the club the way all of you have, with it being in your blood and growing up with it. I understand the frustrations many of you must have, and it really perplexes me to see how FSG run the Redsox when in comparison to Liverpool (LFC is the black sheep for sure). They have spent big money on players throughout the years (Price $30 mil, Ramirez $23 mil, Porcello $20.5 mil just to name a few on this years team alone). The Sox have achieved greatness under FSG (3 World Series after 89 years without one). A big part of this was their GM being allowed to throw caution to the wind and acquire big names like Price, Sale, Lackey, and Ramirez over the years through trade and free agency. Yet these same luxuries are not provided to our club. Its frustrating!
But with all of that said I still don't understand why we must harp on this after every rumor of failing to acquire player comes out. There is nothing any of of us can do to change it. I also am big on judging things in their entirety, and this window is still open. Maybe the boys at FSG surprise us. Perhaps we look back at this summer 4 years from now and say "Solanke and Robertson were steals and they helped catalyst a league title". Windows should be judged years later, not while its going on. In the short time of really following the windows I have been let down, and if the history is any indication I will probably be let down in a few weeks too, but I hold out hope mate.
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. Andy Dufrain
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