To be fair MLF everyone is entitled to their own opinion. If you look back over all my posts on this forum 90% are positive and supportive of the club. People like noughtyforties I hardly ever agree with much he says as it's too negative IMO, but you have to respect someone's opinions even if they are completely opposite.
I've supported the club since 85, not always going to games as there's been times when I haven't been able to do this. But I've gone when everyone has thought I'm mad, like going away to Cammel Laird midweek when we nearly got relegated a few seasons back (when less than 10 Boston supporters where there), I'm sure others on here have similar tales. So the point is this isn't fair weather support your talking too.
I'm happy for us to give youth a chance and don't believe a lower budget is prohibitive in attracting young unproven players (which has stood us in good stead in the last couple of years). Like I said if we're intent on going with former players I have listed 4 or 5 younger players who have potential, if not there must be loads of young players who'd jump at a chance to play for BUFC.
Going for 1 of their mates who struggled at Quorn and Holbeach and is 36 isn't the right move IMO, if you don't agree fine but don't tell loyal supporters to shut up. Stones is 27 next week and has never cut it at this high a level. If he hasn't made it yet what makes you think he's suddenly developed into a Conf North 15-20 goal a season player now? It certainly looks like they've taken the easy option.
I have never and will never boo my own players but the boo boys will have a field day with Stones. He makes DD look silky skilled and pacey, why didn't we just keep DD? He isn't much older than Stones and is proven at this level.
The big worry is this won't attract the floating supporter and more worryingly will put off the casual fan. Even regular supporters will think twice IMO. Again IMO if it doesn't go right then we'll be seeing 200-300 drop off the gates very quickly, another budget cut by Xmas and the better players going, which will mean more stop going, so another budget cut...you see where that can end up.
This is a big risk by the club I hope it pays off.