[Doug]

I would also agree we Alvin. I think there may be some element of truth in the fact that the towns population is relatively small, however we should also consider that is figure of 38,000 is further compounded by the ethnic mix of today’s borough.

We face a fight for the hearts and minds of the local populace, but this isn’t a fight that can be won here of this site. I see this as just another skirmish.

We need to educate and in some cases re educate people; we need to be getting into the schools, social clubs and pubs, we need to be represented at multi cultural events and other traditional events around Lancashire and create a focal point centred on the club. In reality we perhaps need to become more than just a football club.

We have had some tremendous media attention over the last few weeks, months even and we have failed to capitalise on it. Its time for a new collective approach by all those that want this club to live on and succeed in today’s world.