[Chimer]

From a long way away, it doesn't seem to me that even a successful team can attract support from the town. The play-off semi 3 seasons back didn't approach selling out, iirc. Nor did a FA Cup fourth round tie against Fulham .....

Getting league status back righted a 50 year-old wrong and was the fulfilment of a mission (logically a mission impossible, but passion overcomes logic). Relegation back to a level commensurate with the support the town can provide regularly is probably inevitable at some stage, though not necessarily this time, yet. On the other hand, resignation from the league mid-season would be every bit as much of a tragedy as it was in '62. And let's not kid ourselves that a team resigning from the league in that situation would get a Conference place the following season. If we do go back through the trapdoor to non-league we must do it with dignity and a measure of control.

And btw, as a resident (not a supporter) of Pompey, I take a lot of pride in the way my fellow citizens continue to support their (now fan-owned) club despite the appalling mismanagement over the last few years, and the way the local suppliers continue to be prepared to provide services despite being let down twice. If only Accrington felt the same way ....