Going back to Hilton’s proposal of moving the footballing operation to Ilkeston, just what was he thinking?
Football clubs, players and officials have an important role to play in the community. Good clubs, with good community structures interact with their fanbase away from the club because commercially it makes sense to do so. How did Hilton intend on building relationships and the fanbase from Ilkeston?
I’m undecided whether this boiled down to commercial naivety and a lack of awareness on Hilton’s part or a sign of what is to follow.
Did I also hear Hilton say that he’s hardly at Glanford Park during the week? I would expect a new owner of a struggling club who is committed to its survival to be visible and leading from the front.
