Yep, money problems. I suspect it's far worse than we have been told. Lots of debt, which the recent problems over ground relocation were meant to partially solve. Looks like we're going to be staying at BP for another season, so who knows what will happen after that.
It's a shame because I otherwise think the Latics are going in the right direction. We over-achieved slightly in the first half of the season - the prospect of promotion this season was also going to be a bit of a long shot in the long-run. However, despite the recent problems with goal scoring (and the Saints game) I like the way Dickov is starting to organise the team - particularly as he had to pick through the rubble of Penney's disasterous spell.
Change has to happen slowly. I think (hope) we'll continue to improve and grow next season and the season after, and start looking a realistic prospect for a Championship side. More than anything I wish the fans would come back to BP - there used to be such a great atmosphere, I'd love for those days to come back.
Tell me if I'm being naiive