So what now?

[bluebird90]

Once again the board have made the right call and kept us up eventually. We learn as we go on but how do we ensure that we aren’t in another relegation battle next season?

On and off the pitch there clearly needs to be developments.
Some of the things that have crossed my mind?

1) As a squad, we seem to have a group of players that have shown they can do the job when required. My worry is that some players are judged on their contributions of the last three games rather than over the full season. A goal scorer is a must but we all know that comes at a cost. Are the rumours true that Platt (and others) already agreed pre contract terms at other clubs? If so, they’ll obviously need replacing.

2) The stadium needs further work and again that will come at a cost. Has it been decided where the extra seats will go? Are the changing rooms up to scratch? How does the away end become less of an embarrassment? How do we upgrade basics that make the game more enjoyable to entice more fans?

3) I assume that the academy is now a goer and the club will receive funding for this from the EFL? Do they pay it all or is there a further cost to the club? Where are they playing, I hope the rumours about Kendal are not true. How many are local players, how many from away? Will they be given an opportunity to train with the first team and will the first team manager be asked to watch their games?

4) Community. How do we extend the community work done to get more fans in? Can we target outlying areas in South Lakes? Can we build to 3500 regularly next season - small, consistent gains? Will meet the manager and training sessions be regular, not just at the start of their reign? How do we get relationships with local clubs and leagues - try to avoid fixture clashes? Local finals played at HS for kids have again been stopped I’ve heard when they used to always be there.

5) Training ground. What’s the situation? Is that solved long term? What can be done to entice new players?

6)Fanzone - how is this maximised on non match days? Can we get a manager to oversee events like the raiders have? There’s a music event coming up.

7) Season tickets - Freeze the price or raise? Early bird offer? Link discounts to more local businesses or events. Can something be combined with the raiders - a dual season ticket?

[walneyroad]

If Brown gets the job he said he will be looking to bring training close to the town which he reckons won't be a problem.

[Pemblue1]

Let’s see if we can improve on last seasons points tally (50) and overtake Carlisle in the process

[boyliegladbach]

Keep brown.

[walneyroad]

Let’s see if we can improve on last seasons points tally (50) and overtake Carlisle in the process

Eh?

[Pemblue1]

Let’s see if we can improve on last seasons points tally (50) and overtake Carlisle in the process

Eh?

and Brown next season

[Scott]

I wasn't sure about the appointment of Phil Brown, I did think Mark Cooper would've kept us and we'll never know now. No one could've seen the last 3 results coming really but credit to Brown after a tough first 3 games he's found a system to suit the players and has got the best out of them, got them playing with confidence, competing and looking like they want the ball again and not hiding.

I think we need continuity we can't keep chopping and changing managers and with 3 games left I'd be seeing at the end how we finish and maybe keep him on a year contract, no longer term deals anymore we should've learned by experience with that. Brown comes across as very keen and wants to be here too which is a big plus. If he does stay he has a big job on in the summer to build a squad for next season as we need not a major overhaul but the right recruitment and signings in attack and midfielder and again we have to learn from previous experience and not make the same mistakes again. A few need to be shipped out to make way and I'm sure he has them sussed already for if he does stay on.

[mikeyb]

Apart from upgrading Holker St so it’s EFL compliant, It feels to me like we need to make long term decision on our training ground and setup.

[andyg]

I'm just enjoying being stress free at the moment. The future will take care of itself. Enjoy the moment.

[Pedro]

I did not like the Cooper appointment mine was Nigel Clough but he seems to want to stick with Midlands.
Think Brown should stay he managed to get a disorganised team organised I did panic after the first results.
Give him a year's contract with a proviso if he gets us promoted it will be extended.
He is Northern based but will have contacts across the country.
Does not seem to get knocked down easily.
I thought he talks the talk let's see if he can walk the walk.
Makes no excuses and thinks we should keep training near by.
It's important a decision is made asap to allow him to decide who his targets are and who he will let go.

[JammyBluebird]

He is Northern based but will have contacts across the country..

He is Oxford based

[sempre contigo]

Thought he lived in Bolton?

[Pemblue1]

I'm just enjoying being stress free at the moment. The future will take care of itself. Enjoy the moment.

+1

[Pedro]

He is Northern based but will have contacts across the country..

He is Oxford based

News to me I heard it was Bolton

[Pedro]

He is Northern based but will have contacts across the country..

He is Oxford based

Just read article about his return from Goa in the Inews states he lives in Cotswolds.
I am sure I heard him say in a interview he was living in Bolton .
Maybe had a second home having managed at PNE and Bolton.