posted Apr 19, 2008

I have loved this season! The intrigue, the comings and goings, ups and downs. It has been bizarre and enthralling. There were moments when I despaired (Cardiff - second half!!), moments of intensity (WBA - 2-1), moments of excitement (Southampton 5-1) and moments of pride (many, especially, Sheff Utd 3-1). Yes, of course I would have preferred to have won more games and been top of the league, but I think that history will tell that this season was a turning for the club. We were not ready for great things, we're still not but I believe that we will be, sooner rather than later.

Alan Irvine is the best possible thing that could have happened to PNE. Before he came it was hard to see where we were going - no-one had even mentioned his name as a likely candidate, but Derek Shaw obviously had his eye on him and what a fantastic appointment. For all his faults, even his most hardened critic must credit Shaw for appointing Irvine.

Next season I wish for patience from everyone - however good a manger Irvine is it still takes time to build a good team that is capable, not just of getting into the premiership, but to stay there as well.

The future is bright!

Up the lilywhites!

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