I liked the fact that we were often people's second team because we were a 'nice club'. Now we are not. You are right being a global brand does depend on success but at what price. I went to Stamford Bridge the other week having not been there for ten years and it was absolutely soulless. The home supporters were silent even when they were winning. For me football is about community identity - I loved the fact that all these old ex players always ended up living in the area. I liked the fact that I bought my programme from the same chap for ten years. How can you get tribal about a global brand. That said I will always be indebted to ML and NC for bailing out our club; I just wish NC would think a bit more local.