by LFC2007 » Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:42 pm
That the club as a whole is on a far more stable footing for future long-term success than at any time in the recent past. We're a certain work-in-progress on the pitch, but at least we are that and not a club destined for administration or mid-table finishes. Languishing at the bottom half of the table and getting beat by teams of plumbers, electricians, barmaids etc.. is never acceptable whereas drawing at home against the likes of Blackburn and Norwich and still managing to stay within touching distance of fourth is pretty good going.
It was never likely that we would just suddenly shoot up to the top of the league having suffered from years of mis-management on and off the pitch and if people don't notice the difference in our performances between this season and previous recent seasons, then they may as well all just go and support Man City, otherwise they will never be satisfied.
In terms of signings, there is thus far a clear divide between the successful and the not-so-successful ones, but for the sake of being positive, Enrique, Suarez and Bellamy have all proven exceptionally good value. My pick of the three would also be Enrique because he's such a solid player in both defence and attack. In fact, I'd say he's worked that left side better than anyone in the team, putting in more good crosses and having as many good attempts on goal than even Downing who was signed to do just that. Awesome signing.