Inspector Lestrade Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 23 minutes ago, Liam_Baggies said: we still haven’t finished our summer business and we’re all aware we’re in for a struggle. Games against Everton and Leicester will not define our season - thankfully there’s enough average sides at the bottom. Hopefully with a Gallagher, Ivanovic and a forward that it’s enough to give us a chance the club have confirmed that in this Covid world - without the income of supporters - that they will not be gambling our future on survival. it will be another case of Norwich last season in using the monies of the PL to secure our future - especially with no external investment from a benefactor. It’s bloody frustrating but that’s the world we’re in. What's the reaction of the fans to that? Is much call for taking a gamble and buying 'Stars'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_Baggies Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 25 minutes ago, Inspector Lestrade said: What's the reaction of the fans to that? Is much call for taking a gamble and buying 'Stars'? Gone down like a lead balloon mainly. Our budget is around £25million. I think fans feel we could have pushed that further without bankrupting the club. We don’t want this season to be a right off nor an embarrassment. Weve had to spend £20m in bonuses, £10m to the Covid fund at a time where were covering a £10m loss in income. A budget of £25m and then covering the wages, it’s not hard to see where the money goes. The signings of Diangana and Pereira will hopefully bring us the best part of £60 million in the next couple of seasons and we can reinvest that money back into the side. The frustration amongst the fan base is why we got brought by a Chinese consortium who have no intentions of having anything to do with the club. Bilic is fuming internally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Just now, Liam_Baggies said: Gone down like a lead balloon mainly. Our budget is around £25million. I think fans feel we could have pushed that further without bankrupting the club. We don’t want this season to be a right off nor an embarrassment. Weve had to spend £20m in bonuses, £10m to the Covid fund at a time where were covering a £10m loss in income. A budget of £25m and then covering the wages, it’s not hard to see where the money goes. The signings of Diangana and Pereira will hopefully bring us the best part of £60 million in the next couple of seasons and we can reinvest that money back into the side. The frustration amongst the fan base is why we got brought by a Chinese consortium who have no intentions of having anything to do with the club. Bilic is fuming internally. That first season always seems a massive hurdle do you spend to stay up but facing the possibility if you do go back down then you have a big wage bill for the Championship. Or stick with the players who took you up with two or three additions hoping to do better than expected. Didn't know you had been taken over. Why would they buy a club but have nothing to with it, seems a little implausible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_Baggies Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 52 minutes ago, Inspector Lestrade said: That first season always seems a massive hurdle do you spend to stay up but facing the possibility if you do go back down then you have a big wage bill for the Championship. Or stick with the players who took you up with two or three additions hoping to do better than expected. Didn't know you had been taken over. Why would they buy a club but have nothing to with it, seems a little implausible? We’ve opted for the second approach - and in the current climate I understand that. I just find it frustrating that we’re not giving Bilic the tools to do the job properly. He won’t hang around forever to have these relegation blots on his CV the take over happened around 3 years ago but the owner has been absent ever since. West Midlands football has seemingly been an interest for Chinese investment for some years - there was a financial report which linked the purchasing of clubs to position themselves for lucrative contracts with HS2. Then the Chinese authorities changed their rules which meant individuals cannot invest their money outside of China. So we’re stuck. The owner needs to stay up to sell - but he won’t be investing his own money to keep us there (be that via choice or the fact the rules won’t allow him too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Wolves sign Nelson Semedo from Barca. Impressive signing imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 On 23/09/2020 at 10:29, WalthamOwl said: Wolves sign Nelson Semedo from Barca. Impressive signing imo. Impressive that Barcelona will potentially get over £35M for him. I wouldn't pick him ahead of Liam Palmer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Not Premier League but Liam Delap has scored in the cup for Man City tonight - son of Rory Delap, makes me feel a bit old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Rimmer Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Luke Shaw is well overweight. Noticed a few about recently, McGinn at Villa and Knockaert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Lamptey with another assist. He looks some player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binky Griptite Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Brighton second penalty... Yes it no? Yes for me, in the context that its given as a foul anywhere else on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 So underserved. Man Utd are gutter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Penalty again to Penchester. Absolute load of ******** wankstain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 f off you cheating fergie time manc ******** 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) I hate United more than the pigs, honestly Edited September 26, 2020 by FreshOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastern Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 I’ve got no love for Brighton, but I’d be might peed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) Chelsea already 3 down at West Brom! Edited September 26, 2020 by WalthamOwl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 What's happening with Frank Lampard's Chelsea? They can't handle the expectation? They look poor lately. Expected a lot more from them after making some impressive signings. Well done to the Baggies so far. Taking their chances and looking dangerous going forward and a good response to what happened against an impressive Everton. Good to see some surprise results if they can see it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 4 hours ago, WalthamOwl said: Lamptey with another assist. He looks some player. Been impressed by him so far and Brighton look improved and a decent side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsie Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 1 minute ago, The Night-Owl said: What's happening with Frank Lampard's Chelsea? They can't handle the expectation? They look poor lately. Expected a lot more from them after making some impressive signings. Well done to the Baggies so far. Taking their chances and looking dangerous going forward and a good response to what happened against an impressive Everton. Good to see some surprise results if they can see it out. Screw that. Pigs in drop zone!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 First 2 goals by Callum Robinson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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