Pessimists, realists and optimists ...

I know what you mean mate. Within an hour of being outraged that the 6 would dare leave our league I had accepted that the premiership would initially be more of a level playing field, giving us more chances in the future. The Championship is as hard as they come nevermind the top league.

 

welcome back Smug....bet WOLFY is chuffed to ****

 

Just a curmudgeon perhaps?

 

That is my ultimate dream. Oh to be a curmudgeon! Utter bliss...
Er.. just googled it. Nar. You’ve got the wrong idea mate. I never lose my temper with people, I accept other’s opinions with equanimity and try to be pleasant in my gloom. If people want to be unreasonably and annoyingly optimistic I accept it as their right, even though I know they are wrong. Have a nice evening, friend.

 

Good to see you back @Smug in Boots . Hope ya keeping well.

 

Very well mate, back in the UK next week.

Look after yersel and your lass, hope to meet up soon.

 

Welcome back.

I've always thought theres 2 types of pessimists. The ones that can't/won't admit they're pessimists and claim to be realists - they're just, well, nobheads, and those that admit it, fair enough, some people are (or have been made that way by supporting us)

Optimism seems a much better way, especially supporting us, you may as well believe the new owner is going to be good, a new manager is a potential genius, or that new signing is an unearthed gem, because usually things turn out crap, so feel good before it happens in case that's all you get.

Anyway, non-nobheads tend to be a mix of pessimism/realism/optimism (imo) and as far as SAFC is concerned I'm probs 10/20/70

 

Think I'm in your group Sandy, had a lifetime of thinking this is the year and then well Maybe next year.
Never thought seriously about walking away and like others I think this period in our clubs history has a different feel to it, despite what league were in next season.
This bits for another thread entirely but is KLD going to give us,a team with many youngsters as a lot seem to wish for or seasoned experienced Championship players et al mercenary types which we've had before so it'll be a very interesting summer.
Back to Smug, welcome back son it's good to see you back in the groove.

 

Will do last week of treatment next week then fingers crossed . Safe journey. Catch up soon.

 

Wtf

 

I think most people would describe themselves as either glass half full or glass half empty.

They're entirely missing the point that you can fill the ****er back up again

 

I'm an optimist but have been given so many kicks in the balls by SAFC over the years that failure doesn't surprise.

I don’t expect failure, but have seen us pluck it out of the jaws of success with so many last gasp attempts that I have learned.

My philosophy is - Hope, but remember success it isn't a given. Cheer the lads on, enjoy each and every bit of success whilst it lasts, but remember our history.

Adjust expectations with respect to our performances, but don't rule out success. Hope and hope that we don't **** it up!

 

I believe I’m a realist.

 

I'm a pessimist and blame Harry Kane for our recent demise. If only he hadn't taken the corners he might have scored and kept Hodgson in a job...

Mind you, I'm over the moon with KLD and looking forward to the 5 year plan..
Hhaaawwwwwaaaaaayyyyyyyy the Lad's

Welcome back on board @Smug in Boots, you can continue with your English matches on TV threads as I've only been covering during your subatical...

 

Cheers, thanks and yes I noticed.

Would you do me a favour and carry on for a while ...

... we start our drive home on Wednesday and have loads to do in the next week.

 

No problem marra and safe journey home