Bristol did much better last term than analysis of their squad would suggest as par

I read it simply as wanting to replicate that.

There's also a big element of talking the "right talk" just to be seen, by those up the chain as well as us lot, to talk it, of course.

It's the same as when you nip into somewhere to get a box of paperclips: some young fool will tell you how they're passionate about paperclips and dedicate their life to enhancing your whole paperclip experience.

In truth neither you nor they dreams about paperclips. But they feel like they have to pretend they do to legitimise their position as provider of same to you.

I'm glad that top six is a stated aim from the get-go. Slightly unbelievable mixed communications on that last season.

Posted By: Old Man, Jun 10, 10:56:07