I think it applies more to supporters, you only have to read the threads after the grand final, during pre season and the first 10 weeks of this season.
That would be the same simple simon who has coached the club to 35 wins out of the last 43 games including the premiership, okay Einstein. Now there are areas of the game that most likely do require a bit of the tweak, but there is no need to bag him.
Panic stations for you, it is poster's like you who would gladly see the club derail the work it has done over the last 6 years.
I can see your tears from here.
That is a bit of a cheap shot saying Goodwin hasn't got the balls to make the changes you suggest. It would be a sign of a desperate and panic stricken football department to do so.
My point is that all the clubs would have a fairly good idea of revenue needed to run the club and thrive, membership numbers for most clubs these days is just a prestige thing in my opinion. I am not trying to understate the value of membership revenue to the total revenue required.