ME's five point plan is not really a plan - it's a set of actions for ITFC management to chase down. A plan would have an aim, an outcome e.g. gain promotion to Premier League within 3 seasons, finish in top 10 of Championship each season, maintain Championship status (just) .... The only part of ME's five point plan that's on track is number four so we're 20% of the way there. 1 — ‘To provide a significant ongoing financial commitment to the club’s academy, enabling a steady flow of players into the first-team’ 2 — ‘To provide a sustainable and competitive squad salary budget’ 3 — ‘To make annual investment funds available to purchase players in the early stages of their career and to assist in their development’ 4 — ‘Maintaining a stable management and coaching team’ 5 — ‘To develop a team to play attractive and exciting football’ | |