There was a strange tension among the players. It stemmed from their new owner who seemed to be the busiest yet remained almost entirely out of sight.
Usually, when new owners like Swales or Lee come in, they'll meet with the players, introduce themselves, and start developing relationships with the team. But Richard was different. He kept to himself, and that only made the players more uneasy, unsure of what to expect from him.
This change was creating a lot of uncertainty within the squad.
Of course, they had seen him briefly after everything that happened, with all the meetings between staff and other employees.
However, it still felt very unusual to them, as they had been used to the approaches of Swales and Lee, who tried to reach out to them, creating a positive atmosphere and fostering a strong team culture. Not to mention the expectations—they knew a meeting had to happen.
