Patience may be a virtue but we are being left behind by the 'bigger' clubs like Swansea and Watford (!) and you have to ask why.
Is it the area with West Bromwich not being exactly as swish and upmarket such as Surrey, Alderey Edge or Wilmslow?
Is it the Pulis factor? His transfer record at Sjoke was not exactly inspiring and does he really attract those quality players available on the market.
Is it JP wanting to keep the till shut until he's sold out and pockets a few more £m's?
Is it going to be another panic deadline day on 31 August when we sign another load of dross?
I fear it is going to be a long uninspiring summer.
As for Saido, our one gem in the front line, if we had any ambition whatsoever, we would be hanging on to him at all costs, not selling our prized asset but adding quality players to play alongside him.
Given the history of our club, why should we settle for second raters, has been's or aged players and not accept mid to lower table mediocrity.
Is it the area with West Bromwich not being exactly as swish and upmarket such as Surrey, Alderey Edge or Wilmslow?
Is it the Pulis factor? His transfer record at Sjoke was not exactly inspiring and does he really attract those quality players available on the market.
Is it JP wanting to keep the till shut until he's sold out and pockets a few more £m's?
Is it going to be another panic deadline day on 31 August when we sign another load of dross?
I fear it is going to be a long uninspiring summer.
As for Saido, our one gem in the front line, if we had any ambition whatsoever, we would be hanging on to him at all costs, not selling our prized asset but adding quality players to play alongside him.
Given the history of our club, why should we settle for second raters, has been's or aged players and not accept mid to lower table mediocrity.