SAM MEADE explains why football should take a longer-term view

PATIENCE remains a virtue. Unfortunately, football remains so immensely out of touch with society that such a word is associated with naivety and stupidity.
Despite constant calls for time from coaches and managers alike, it’s rarely afforded in today’s game.
Whether justified or not, the status quo has seen little change and that looks set to remain. Owners maintain the right to make any decision they see fit to protect their investment and see a worthwhile return.
There lies the first and core problem to the ...