Letter: Conviction stops short of the boardroom

As a Forest supporter for six decades to date, and having the misfortune to be suffering, along with the rest of the fans, the worst decade in the club's entire history, I think it is time to speak out.

Every time a new player, or manager is recruited we get the customary 'This is a massive club' spiel.

If they are referring to the history and fan base of the club, then they are indeed right. However, that conviction stops short of its boardroom.

We are constantly informed that it is the ambition of the club to return to the top flight in pursuit of which end we have off-loaded a team-and-a-half of players who now ply their trade comfortably in that top flight instead of for the club.

We have recruited a series of managers who fall into one of two categories – Clown or Scapegoat – and often both. Add to this a club spokesperson with more phrases than Bruce Forsyth – the memorable 'Are you serious about promotion' (our last relegation season) or the never forgotten 'Sexy Signing' and the latest academy award winner 'Colin preferred to work with a small squad.' Every one a belly laugh.

To compare the 'Comedy Playhouse' atmosphere we have the unique 'Aquisition Committee' a restful institution if ever there was on, guaranteeing as it does holidays throughout January and the close season each year.

I think it is about time that the season ticket holders like me set up a rival 'Aquisition Committee' and then anyone unfortunate enough to be one of the eight members drawn out of the hat has to buy a season ticket for the next shambolic season.

Erik Starbuck

3 West Street

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2PP