Guest Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 We do keep hearing that weve loads of wonga - we just can't spend it cos of the EFLs FFP rules As I understand FFP (yes I know its P&S) - investment in infrastructure and academy is excluded from FFP calculations. With that in mind wouldn't it be wise as a club thats gearing up for the Premier League to a. Knock the Leppings Lane end down. And build a modern stand from the ground up, not another re-hash like the one that was planned for the World Cup bid? A stand that could accomodate home supporters and allow for segregation too so that away supporters could also be housed in it? b. Even more of a priority - and by far the most sensible investment. Relocate our Academy to a purpose built location - and make it the very best in South Yorkshire. United have had the upper hand on the Academy for far too long, and given their status now, will clean up local talent for years to come if we don't do something spectacular. Build something with living accomodation for players we've scouted from further afield, leisure facilities that can be shared with the community in the evenings, swimming pool, gyms, 4G pitches. Som,ething we can all be really proud of and that will bear fruit for years ahead? Plans like this would give us all a boost. And we could utilise the Chairmans vast millions - without it affecting FFP at all. Look at this of Citys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Kidneys Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 That's very naughty grandad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 What is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARMYARMY2010 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 its one of the more frustrating things that no chairman/board at swfc haven't done in my time supporting the owls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Kidneys Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Suggesting DC could spend without affecting FFP .. Which I know it wouldn't and I fully agree with you. But I think you'll get blowback on this from his disciples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkskaphil Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Genuine question: what was wrong with the plans for the Lep in the World Cup bid? I thought they looked quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Proper money needs to be spent on that though doesn't it. Probably as much as he has already put in. I would imagine those sort of plans probably are there for if we get to the premier league. Why isnt he doing it if he is so rich and cares about the club. Who knows. but I think it needs premier league money to be done though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justbeanz Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, punkskaphil said: Genuine question: what was wrong with the plans for the Lep in the World Cup bid? I thought they looked quite good. They cost money we didnt have when we lost the World Cup bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Thought his was about the relegation betting. All screwed up now Fletcher is back btw Glad I got 100-1 on finishing top 6 thanks to the relegation betting. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOwl91 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 What a way to allay fears it would be at this present time if he invested in the infrastructure Help us see a way forward... but then again couldn’t he be banned from football? Urgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, erowl said: Suggesting DC could spend without affecting FFP .. Which I know it wouldn't and I fully agree with you. But I think you'll get blowback on this from his disciples I dont think they will give any blowback at all? Surely this is a brilliant way to get round the FFP - granted it might take a little longer but we could become the Chelsea of the Championship with a scheme like this. Sign up loads of talent, and loan it out to get experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkskaphil Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Just now, pazowl55 said: They cost money we didnt have when we lost the World Cup bid. How's that relevant, given the original post? The OP mentioned that DC should spend on a new Lep, but with a different design to the World Cup one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i used to be sc_owl Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Genuine question re: Leppings Lane.... How much would a complete rebuild cost compared to cost of building a new stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, punkskaphil said: How's that relevant, given the original post? The OP mentioned that DC should spend on a new Lep, but with a different design to the World Cup one. Didnt read it properly. Thought you were referring to why they haven't been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookowl Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Grandad said: I dont think they will give any blowback at all? Surely this is a brilliant way to get round the FFP - granted it might take a little longer but we could become the Chelsea of the Championship with a scheme like this. Sign up loads of talent, and loan it out to get experience. Not sure about that bit? Sure it's a way he could spend millions on the ground and academy, but I fail to see how it would get us "round FFP" as you put it. As far as the EFL are concerned we are still breaking their rules on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Just now, Hookowl said: Not sure about that bit? Sure it's a way he could spend millions on the ground and academy, but I fail to see how it would get us "round FFP" as you put it. As far as the EFL are concerned we are still breaking their rules on that. How? Investment in infrastructure and academy is excluded isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbert2 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 We go up, we leave Hillsboro’ so what’s the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 At the very least, send a bloke up with a tin of Dulux to paint over the Presto lettering. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i used to be sc_owl Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Grandad said: How? Investment in infrastructure and academy is excluded isn't it? I thought it was excluded from P&S calculations. I suspect that, in the grand scheme of things, improving the academy and stadium does not massively increase the value of the club. If an investor was looking at buying, getting promoted and selling, then improving the academy does not really factor in to that strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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