Naturally there was no talk of progressing into the Football League at Dereham.  And not much development of young players needed either, as they just need to attract the better youngsters from the area.  We needn’t have the same plans as Dereham as we need much higher ambitions - or did have at one time.  Unfortunately our ground and professional organisation off-field has made no progress since the 50s, despite the recent success of the Steven Cleeve years.  He expected the club to grow with and after the early successes of his tenure, but it hasn’t, and I fear, probably never will.

Very pleased to hear Klopp today answer the usual interview question of “ What are you going to do to tackle Norwich today?” ( or words to that effect).  He answered the same way he would against Real Madrid.  “I don’t tell them anything they know how to play.  Just try to get forward and score goals”!!  Then he headed off as quick as possible!  So Jurgen has caught up with the Dilly way of thinking!…..

“Spirit, hard work, making things difficult for the opposition”….  He missed out “Phyicality, Character, and That Holding Role”, (plus others)…..  We’re down, unless we make several changes to the squad, and the manager has a Eureka moment when it suddenly hits him that it’s a ball game!!!…..

“Workrate football” only wins odd games here and there, and virtually guarantees being in a relegation fight.  Good football wind consistently.  “Winning tactical fouls” has only been invented in the last year or so, but it has nothing to do with “effective” football.  We need some attack-minded players and forwards.  Of course I hope we survive in this league, but don’t see how that is likely by fielding hard-working fitness fanatics!  It’s a ball game…..

Nearly all managers are sacked in the end. Neville, Gerrard, Rooney, Mourinho, etc, although Gerrard’s is in the waiting room.  Message to SC.  Grateful for your efforts and deep pockets in lifting the club to its highest ever level.  But all Chairmen, even indeed fans, hear words and phrases in the interview like, eg, “Character, Workrate, Fitness, Strength, Target Man, Putting in a shift, etc., etc., etc…. cliches of which only apply as the main qualities of teams likely to be in a relegation battle for months.  Footballers with ability, speed off the mark, and elusive playing styles win matches.  I suspect Messi strolling around the pitch between movements of match-winning genius would bring howls of derision from terraces, never mind Barrett!!!  Absolutely no idea where the club goes from here….

Yes, we need to be set up to play more football, and I agree we have more ability in the squad than we are seeing.  Leaving out the player(s) that can provide that is a bit like a Sunday roast without the beef!

Another embarrassing example of ground improvement from the old Southern League days!  What’s the matter with us?  We have one bit between the end of the main stand and the gate at Seven Sisters end that has a few tables and an occasional barbecue!  At least SC could see the potential!

Physically fit, mentally fit (whatever that means), and whether”prepared to put in a shift”.  Any chance of putting his football ability into the equation?  I give up!  Enjoy the United Counties League with a team that “fight for the shirt”, or any of the other cliches!  We might even finish above Wisbech!