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Mar 29Liked by Mark Lovell

Great article. As an aside, I found Dan McCauley to be incredibly charming every time I met him, and I never understood why he was such a stick in the mud publically and on the business side of the club.

As for the current issues, I fear the situation has already become too toxic. I just hope we can grind out some results before it is already too late. I was down for supporting Foster and giving him a chance, but I’m afraid the things I’ve seen in the past three or four weeks and (more worryingly) things I’ve heard from inside the club, suggest that he’s the wrong side of the “no dickheads” policy.

So for me, I’d rather we didn’t stick with him and get relegated on principle. Warnock almost guarantees survival, which is what it’s about now.

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Mar 29Liked by Mark Lovell

The atmosphere at our home games has taken a dramatic turn for the worse, coinciding with a noticeable dip in performance on the pitch. Among the few matches I was unable to attend this season, the West Brom game stands out as a particularly disheartening example. Although I couldn't be present in person, the negative vibes permeated through the screen via Argyle TV, leaving a bitter taste. I can’t help feeling that the negativity at home has influenced the negative performances on the pitch. Despite my best efforts to rally fellow fans on social media to support both the team and the manager, my calls were met with resistance and further criticism directed towards Foster. However, I've opted to reserve my final judgment until the conclusion of the season. While I hold reservations about Foster's management style, I understand that meaningful change doesn't happen overnight. With the opportunity for a full preseason and the potential recruitment of new players, Foster may be better equipped to implement his vision effectively. Perhaps a fresh start with a squad tailored to his preferences could yield improved results. While I remain prepared to voice my concerns at the appropriate time, I maintain an underlying sense of optimism about the team's future. It's important to acknowledge the complexities of managerial transitions and the necessity for patience as the team navigates this period of adjustment. Only time will tell whether Foster can steer Plymouth Argyle towards the desired path of success.

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