The de-Press-ion setting in

[dave.woodhall]

Something to put you in a worse mood:

http://thebirminghampress.com/2019/02/the-generation-game/

[Rigadon]

"Thanks" Dave.

[darren woolley]

Another good read Dave.

[Villa Lew]

Another good but depressing read thanks Dave

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Seconded.

[adrenachrome]

Speaking of horizons, there's been a load of compromisin' on on the road to this one. The Rhinestone Cowboy probably had a more comfortable ride.

[MplsVilla]

Dave - 4 reasons to be optimistic if not actually cheerful -
1 - Senior Mgmt seem to have a longer term plan. We might not like it and it might not be working today, but it's there.
2 - We are the biggest and best supported team in the division and we have owners who have deep pockets.
3 - At times we've put in some great performances this season and we have some great players and a good youth team setup.
4 - We have a young British manager, that was the first choice for many, who has built teams that play attractive football.

Right now it's bleak and we are not going up this season, but as an eternal optimist I'm still looking forward to next season.

[ASHTONVILLA]

Yeah first time a player has been younger than my eldest child - meh.