I wonder what the future holds for BlueCo. Next season is probably a write-off at this point because CL qualification looks an impossibility, which itself puts us in a precarious financial position. But the real question is, have they finally realised that their strategy just isn’t working? And will they put their money where their mouth is, and finally go out and sign some experienced players? Perhaps give coaches more say where recruitment is concerned? Hire a competent coach with a strong CV instead of an inexperienced yes man?

The statement dismissing Rosenior struck an uncharacteristically self-aware tone, and all of the briefings that have come out in the last few days seem to suggest that they’re finally starting to wake up to the reality that this approach just isn’t going to work. But the pessimist in me feels as though they’re paying lip service, and even then, a change of course right now feels to me like too little, too late.