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Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 7:12:44
Someone wrote that it’s not about what you spend the other day on here….. The three promoted clubs to the premier league this year have spent £100m , £60m & £50m….window is still open for another month.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Cuba on 30/7/2025, 9:24:39, in reply to "Money spent "
Our two best signings that summer were free…..
Re: Money spent
Posted by Desperate Dan on 30/7/2025, 8:47:36, in reply to "Money spent "
The thing is most of us said the Premier League was a free hit, take the money and spend it on the new stadium. The club did spend money it was that it wasnt enough on transfers as some changed their positions and wanted most of it or certainly a big chunk of it spent on said transfers. The point that when we went up we didnt get any of the dollars until much later is lost on some. If you look at the bigger picture the future was what is all about it has and always was about this. It's just some are bed wetters and now its the end of the world. The club is stable for the first time in 140 years. The new stadium is being built. Yep we are in L1 but in a few years time we wont and hopefully we go up at the first time of asking. The black cloud that has sat over us for two seasons in terms of defeats has impacted on many people's thinking. This season can be a reset for all if us. I know Lutonians can be miserable gits and the sun never shines but there is a lot to be optimistic about, who would want to be in the shoes of a Sheff Wed supporter at the moment.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Sheff on 30/7/2025, 23:27:00, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
That's a good positive message DD. Is it your personal message or LLSC's?
I ask because it's a very diferent tone to this -
LLSC have concerns regarding recent communications to the fanbase and what appears to be a lack of transparency in how certain matters have been handled publicly and privately.
Over the past few weeks, many supporters have noticed inconsistencies between official club communications and local media channels. This has understandably caused confusion, frustration, and, in some cases, a growing sense of distrust among fans who care deeply about our club. It’s even more concerning when these media outlets feel the need to clarify an article that then contradicts their original position that has transpired to be fact.
It is essential for any institution—especially one so deeply rooted in its community—to maintain open, honest, and direct channels of communication with its supporters. When official statements are unclear or appear to be contradicted by other briefings, it undermines the credibility of the club and damages the trust that supporters place in its leadership.
We appreciate the challenges that come with managing sensitive matters, but a cornerstone such as transparency does not have to come at the expense of discretion.
As supporters, we want nothing more than to see the club thrive—both on and off the pitch. We hope they will take this feedback seriously and consider how communication strategies can be improved moving forward, as were alluded to by the club back in March 2025.Farige is a Complete Tosser
Re: Money spent
Posted by Swiss Tony on 30/7/2025, 17:01:39, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Well said mate.
Swiss
Re: Money spent
Posted by MG on 30/7/2025, 11:15:22, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Exactly this!
Re: Money spent
Posted by RGDave on 30/7/2025, 11:05:08, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Right On the money, DD. The usual whingeing suspects with their corrosive negativity will shut up only once we start winning games and not before then. Roll on Friday.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Hattersman on 30/7/2025, 10:15:10, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Well said DD as ever. Mate a SW fan and he would swap positions table and owner wise all day long.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Farhat on 30/7/2025, 9:47:26, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Spot on DD.
Re: Money spent
Posted by TheDunstableWindsock on 30/7/2025, 9:29:25, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Exactly this.
Re: Money spent
Posted by pingu on 30/7/2025, 8:51:46, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
FORZA DD
Re: Money spent
Posted by crumpsall on 30/7/2025, 8:56:30, in reply to "Re: Money spent " MIB
Amen to that!!
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 8:50:46, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Yep agree with that….from a bed wetter….😂😂 Just wish we hadn’t fucked up so badly last season….but I know everyone does.
Re: Money spent
Posted by J in C on 30/7/2025, 9:15:38, in reply to "Re: Money spent " Sarah
Yea but you and other trolls don't stop crying about.Legend
Re: Money spent
Posted by EastEnder on 30/7/2025, 8:56:26, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Parachute payments aren't received until summer following relegation either.
So everyone moaning we did not spend them last season, we had not received any,
Re: Money spent
Posted by joey diconio on 30/7/2025, 9:03:11, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
by that logic we should have spent last seasons this summer?
Truth seeker / snide
Re: Money spent
Posted by EastEnder on 30/7/2025, 9:05:30, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Well only if our strategy was to spunk it on all players.
Re: Money spent
Posted by bbb on 30/7/2025, 9:10:47, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Nobody is saying spunk it all on players. But expecting them to spend a fair amount on improving the squad, given the riches they've had, is not an unreasonable suggestion.
Re: Money spent
Posted by EastEnder on 30/7/2025, 9:22:09, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Tbf most people can only came up with no more than proabbly 2 positions that they think we are short in, with a month of the window left.
Re: Money spent
Posted by bbb on 30/7/2025, 10:33:55, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
True.
But then they've had over 13 weeks since West Brom.
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Outsider on 30/7/2025, 11:19:20, in reply to "Re: Money spent " VIP
But then they've had over 13 weeks since West Brom.
Being pedantic (not like me, I know ), it isn't 13 weeks until Saturday.
Doesn't alter your point.
Re: Money spent
Posted by joey diconio on 30/7/2025, 9:49:02, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
We do play 13% of our league games before the window closes though Truth seeker / snide
Re: Money spent
Posted by MG on 30/7/2025, 11:18:31, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Watch, you'll see the majority of teams doing this kind of business with this timing. Even some of the biggest, like Man U, Liverpool, Villa, Newcastle have major, major moves likely to be made and don't have much time before the season starts. Big moves will happen across the leagues after the season starts.
When you're actually running the business you can't just assume that, for example, Doughty and the others will be sold for the prices you want. That would be irresponsible.
Re: Money spent
Posted by EastEnder on 30/7/2025, 9:50:27, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Also got 3 days before Fri game
Re: Money spent
Posted by Melbourne Hat on 30/7/2025, 9:56:10, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Yes indeed. Might be a surprise or two before we kick-off.
As always, we'll see!
Re: Money spent
Posted by EastEnder on 30/7/2025, 9:05:30, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Well only if our strategy was to spunk it on all players.
Re: Money spent
Posted by joey diconio on 30/7/2025, 9:09:51, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
I think it’s being used to keep the wolf from the door if I’m perfectly honest. Truth seeker / snide
Re: Money spent
Posted by J in C on 30/7/2025, 9:18:05, in reply to "Re: Money spent " Sarah
Not a bad thing if soLegend
Re: Money spent
Posted by bbb on 30/7/2025, 9:12:17, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
That could be the case.
Scoring goals is over rated anyway. There's lots of teams that do that and we like be different at LTFC.
Re: Money spent
Posted by HH on 30/7/2025, 8:49:54, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
+lots
Re: Money spent
Posted by Well on 30/7/2025, 8:43:33, in reply to "Money spent "
Sunderland have spent 125 million on fees and a 70 million wage bill is coming up.
If they get relegated ( fingers crossed ) they are well and truly f@@@@@.
Look forward to it.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Vladimir Luton on 30/7/2025, 9:02:41, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Unless they sell more players. Remember, they have already sold Bellingham and Watson for c.43m. And they have many more players who have a chunky resale value such as Rigg.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Well on 30/7/2025, 9:22:25, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Fair point.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Mr T on 30/7/2025, 11:20:26, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
And they would expect to be able to recoup that £125m from sales if necessary
Re: Money spent
Posted by Andy Cappuccino on 30/7/2025, 8:10:16, in reply to "Money spent "
And all three will still go down, probably
Re: Money spent
Posted by Panopticon on 30/7/2025, 8:02:45, in reply to "Money spent "
The same people who previously cheered on the fact that our success was achieved without throwing a load of money at it are now demanding we throw a bucket load of money at it.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Roo on 30/7/2025, 8:24:56, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
This
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 8:17:48, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Certainly not me…as mentioned below think we got it right until the Jan window when maybe 5/10m might have made the difference. Even if it hadn’t hopefully would have meant we had a stronger squad going into the champ…which is what Burnley had.
Re: Money spent
Posted by HH on 30/7/2025, 8:29:15, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
In fairness, we had a very, very strong Championship side, went up to the Premier League, spent close to £100m on fees and wages, and somehow ended up as one of the three weakest Championship squads.
Would an extra £5-10m really have pushed the needle that much?
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 8:35:55, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Did we spend that much on fees and wages….fucking hell didn’t know that. No probably not….but we know that not doing anything didn’t work.
Re: Money spent
Posted by HH on 30/7/2025, 8:30:45, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
That said, I would have rather we signed Cody Drameh in summer 2023 than fucking Hashi in January 2024.
Re: Money spent
Posted by crumpsall on 30/7/2025, 8:34:42, in reply to "Re: Money spent " MIB
Drameh went for the biggest wage offer didn't he?
Re: Money spent
Posted by HH on 30/7/2025, 8:38:34, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Oh, didn't realise that was the case - I thought it was more we looked elsewhere.
Re: Money spent
Posted by crumpsall on 30/7/2025, 8:47:25, in reply to "Re: Money spent " MIB
That may also be the case but not the cause?
I seem to remember him being linked to Burnley before Birmingham (was still a Leeds player then) and talk of wages.
I had hoped he would join us. But we signed Ryan Giles, who flopped of course. Both at Hull now, I believe!
Re: Money spent
Posted by HH on 30/7/2025, 8:56:23, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Yeah, and hardly setting the world alight either.
And I fully appreciate had we signed him and still suffered B2B relegations, I would probably be sat here whinging about why we didn't sign someone a bit better than Cody. Hindsight doesn't half make me wise.
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 8:52:41, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Ryan Giles was a really strange one….remember being excited when we signed him thinking he was going to be a star. Sadly didn’t turn out like that.
Re: Money spent
Posted by HH on 30/7/2025, 9:06:50, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Same agent as Rob, both Telford boys, both associated with Wolves......
Is your mate involved with Unique Sports Group?
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 12:47:00, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Yes ….tbf I know several of them. Thought Matt Murray was going to punch me at Ascot (he is a big lump ) when I asked if the pressure had got to Rob. I am amazed he has got the Boro job tbh….
Re: Money spent
Posted by HH on 30/7/2025, 14:11:17, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
As in the old Wolves GK?
He's a big chap in fairness.
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 23:01:16, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Yes …he is Robs best mate and they are godfathers to each others kids.
He is normally a lovely bloke but thinks Rob was made a scapegoat and didn’t have a good word to say about Luton ( although he said GS negotiated a good deal for the club when Rob left).
Tbf I didn’t put up much of an argument as he was getting emotional and angry.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Ramridge Raider on 30/7/2025, 8:21:30, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
£5-10M would have bought a decent Championship centre-half, say McGuiness.
Not sure McGuiness would have kept us up.
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 8:25:30, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Probably not….but think we would have been stronger last season as let’s face it that’s the calamity here …not getting relegated from the Prem.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Cuba on 30/7/2025, 9:49:52, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Had we have purchased Saville and Kal at that point I think we would have stayed up.
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Outsider on 30/7/2025, 7:25:40, in reply to "Money spent " VIP
That worked so well for Burnley two years ago that I can see why they are doing the same again this time
Re: Money spent
Posted by Panopticon on 30/7/2025, 8:06:12, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
How much did Ipswich spend and they fared no better than we did. They could easily get themselves in serious financial bother should they fail bounce back to the PL within the next few years.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Vladimir Luton on 30/7/2025, 8:29:32, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
But that's forgetting the fact that they have made a significant profit on Delap and are likely to make a large profit on Hutchinson. Those two players on their own mean they aren't going to be in'serious financial trouble'. One of the issues we had is that we made a profit on Barkley and Ogbene after being relegated. But nobody else, so there wasn't a huge sum to reinvest apart from the money from parachute payments. And that was needed to cover the wages of all the PL purchases who didn't set the world alight.
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 7:29:21, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
You’re right it didn’t but they managed to go straight back up again whereas we are two divisions below them….and they get the money again….think they are probably in a better position than us.
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Outsider on 30/7/2025, 7:36:29, in reply to "Re: Money spent " VIP
They went straight back up because they spent another massive amount at the start of last season - that is nothing to doo with the money that they spent after they got promoted to the PL two years ago which is what your post related to.
Re: Money spent
Posted by HH on 30/7/2025, 7:51:31, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
I'm not sure how anyone can definitively say that players signed by a club the season before had no impact whatsoever on the following season.
I'm not denying that Burnley spent a lot of money, or suggesting that we could or should have done the same.
But success isn't something you can neatly isolate between seasons. Clubs regularly sign players who go on to contribute across multiple campaigns?
Not sure you can separate seaosns entirely and claim their promotion last year was just because of the money spent that year?
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 7:45:09, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Quick search suggests they were net positive £55m in 24/25 after spending £105m in 23/24….so not sure you are correct….however that’s from the transfer market so may be wrong.
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 30/7/2025, 10:28:13, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
'not sure you are correct', directed at The Outsider, has to be THE ACTUAL dumbest thing you've ever said.
Much strong, close, competition, obvs.
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 12:50:25, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
God you are such a prat.
Whilst I appreciate Outsider is extremely knowledgeable in everything football….on this occasion he was wrong …even a stupid little prick like you should be able to work that out.
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 30/7/2025, 12:53:54, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Hmm, what some absolute moron gleaned from transfermarkt versus The Outsider.
My money's safe.
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by crumpsall on 30/7/2025, 13:10:55, in reply to "Re: Money spent " MIB
...and ignoring the point about wages etc when suggesting that they were £55million 'net positive' too, which has been read (and answered).
The Outsider was making an observation which is valid.
Unfortunately Mr I-have-agent-mates-who-I-talk-to-at-the-golf-or-races* doesn't/can't follow much more than a simple thought at times...
*he likes a quick name drop doesn't he? even when of no relevance at all
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 30/7/2025, 13:16:40, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
I've not seen much evidence that he can follow a simple thought, at all.
He's that berk who used to work on the oil rigs who kept shitting on about fishing quotas and all manner of other stupid shite that he'd misunderstood from somewhere and how Brexit was going to be fucking brilliant and in no way a fucking disaster.
The fucking dickhead.
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by Caught Jester on 30/7/2025, 14:39:31, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
You mean the berk who used to frequent supermarkets, bank foyers and fast food restaurants in search of an IP address that hadn’t been blocked? That berk ?
Not him on this occasion but the memory of that particular episode has tickled me
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 30/7/2025, 16:44:11, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Yep, that one. You can see how I could think they were the same bloke.
Again, depressingly, it seems that there are two* thin-skinned retards who spout shit about shit that they demonstrably don't understand but do so like they're the foremost authority.
*at least
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 13:21:07, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Fuck me what are you gobbling off about now….have you had a bang to the haed.
Why don’t you help your mate out and help prove me wrong….nah don’t think so as you are both a couple of idiots….😂😂
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 30/7/2025, 13:23:29, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Since it's unsubstantiable, how would any of us prove anything, you fucking moron.
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 13:27:46, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
😂 maybe post something which shows I have ever mentioned working on a oil rig or even ask one of your fwends to back you up.
You have lost it mate….
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 30/7/2025, 13:49:33, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Well, one of us has. The fat, stupid, ugly, one.
There used to be some berk on here who'd spout stupid bollocks that he'd misunderstood from somewhere and couldn't follow a simple concept. Understandably, I was hoping there was only one of you but, sadly, that doesn't seem to be the case.
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 13:13:43, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Fuck me I made the mistake of thinking you had a brain as well….so show me that Burnley spent more money than they received in that season Outie claims.
I won’t hold my breath …..
Re: Money spent
Posted by crumpsall on 30/7/2025, 13:19:04, in reply to "Re: Money spent " MIB
That isn't what Outsider said, or I addressed. I addressed your assertion that they had a £55million surplus as you failed to take in a major consideration - wages. Which is quite amusing as you position yourself as an expert on these things 'because you have a mate' and thus the inside line on all things to do with transfers/wages etc
Amusing, too, to be called out on the intelligence front by someone who time and time evidences that they can't read and comprehend simple messages...
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 13:25:59, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
What the fuck …try answering the question….did Burnley spend more than they received…it’s really not difficult you silly old bugger ..go one show me I am wrong? I know you aren’t good at maths but when players leave ( more expensive ones as they received more) it’s likely the wages bill would have gone down …get the crayons out. Also having a go at me about my agent mates when if anyone says anything about your special fwend you go into meltdown…you hypocritical twit.
Re: Money spent
Posted by crumpsall on 30/7/2025, 13:38:46, in reply to "Re: Money spent " MIB
They made a £28million loss in 23/24, £36million the year before.
Here you go, all the details. Get a grown up or one of your ITK mates to explain it to you maybe, when you've calmed down from your tamtrum, tiny tears..
Posted by The Questioner on 31/7/2025, 1:54:13, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Jeez ….you aren’t trying to prove a point that I never made.
Take a deep breath …maybe a couple of blood pressure tablets and then maybe read the thread again. I wrote nothing about profit and loss statements or accounts just what they made in the transfer window last summer.
You have posted a set of accounts from some random website and had a pop out me for using a similar one to make my point.However check on the bbc website they also use the same figures showing the net profit on player trading last year.
The 23/24 figures show they had an increase of £68m revenue in the financial year and an increase in wages by £36m . They net spent £46m on players hence the loss….no one is arguing that.
When the ‘25 accounts are posted they will show the profit of the players sales last summer along with I assume a significant reduction in wages.
Now be a big boy and admit you are trying to argue against a point I never made even though Dr Ince pointed it out to you several posts back.
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 31/7/2025, 10:58:30, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Sure. You're absolutely correct. As long as by 'spent' you mean 'only on transfer fees'. You absolute dickhead.
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 30/7/2025, 18:28:53, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Well, that's just unfair. That'll take him a week to read.
And then he'll understand about the square-root of fuck all of anything he's actually taken in.
Looking forward to him claiming that this proves his argument.
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 31/7/2025, 2:07:47, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Oh fuck off and change some spark plugs you insignificant little weasel.
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 31/7/2025, 11:01:34, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Why do you think spark plugs need changing so often? Is there something wrong with your car?
Classic that you actually have tried to claim that the article proves your argument, twelve hours after it was posted, proving that it took you ages to read and that you understood fuck all. Peak Zeddery.
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 31/7/2025, 13:19:54, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Not only are you a little prick but you are stupid as well. I am on the other side of the world so had gone to bed you penis. I know you can’t work out how transfers work but ask your fwend to help you. Hopefully one day you will go to a game and we will meet…can’t wait for you to repeat all those insults….which of course you won’t.
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 31/7/2025, 13:39:46, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Wasn't worth saying once, you fat, stupid, ugly, impotent, cretin.
If you actually imagine, for a single second that I'd want to waste any of my time, at a game, in your company you're even more stupid, self-absorbed and lacking in awareness than I'd thought. Which would be quite the achievement, btw.
But how would it go?
'Hello, I'm Zed' 'Then fuck off, you're a thick cunt and I don't want to talk to you'
Then what...
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 1/8/2025, 12:58:40, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
You know you wouldn’t ….but keep dreaming little man…one day.
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 2/8/2025, 5:47:36, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Shut up you prick.
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 31/7/2025, 13:19:52, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Not only are you a little prick but you are stupid as well. I am on the other side of the world so had gone to bed you penis. I know you can’t work out how transfers work but ask your fwend to help you. Hopefully one day you will go to a game and we will meet…can’t wait for you to repeat all those insults….which of course you won’t.
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 30/7/2025, 13:17:17, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Please do.
About ten minutes, just to be sure.
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 13:03:41, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
I actually thought you were intelligent….
He wrote the following They went straight back up because they spent another massive amount at the start of last season - that is nothing to doo with the money that they spent after they got promoted to the PL two years ago which is what your post related to.
Look at the bbc if you think transfer market is wrong….still shows they received nearly twice as much as they spent.
Let’s have that bet…..money where you gob is ?
Re: Money spent
Posted by jimmyp on 30/7/2025, 13:11:47, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Then, for once, you were actually correct.
The rest of it is unsubstantiable nonsense given that, as pointed out, none of your figures include wages, bonuses, signing-on fees, etc.
Obviously, almost all of the clubs promoted to the PL have spent a shit load of money, as per your OP. But, that doesn't prove that doing so guarantees success as you're attempting to imply. You need to consider what all the other clubs who didn't get promoted spent, for context.
COYH, Jim
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 13:17:13, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
I absolutely wasn’t trying to imply that …I was pointing out the crazy amounts the promoted clubs have spent and as multiple posters have pointed out and I have agreed it doesn’t buy success. Burnley seem to have done ok having spanked a load of money…not something we could or should have done in our position.
Re: Money spent
Posted by crumpsall on 30/7/2025, 7:51:28, in reply to "Re: Money spent " MIB
Not a great source and doesn't include wages, signing on fees etc????
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 8:22:48, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
No agreed but think it’s fair to say they got in more than they spent …also assume some of those leaving would have been on a good whack in the prem so wage bill could easily have reduced. Not sure signing on fees are a thing anymore….agents fees would impact though.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Doctor Ince on 30/7/2025, 8:12:41, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Signing on fees and wages are never included in transfer spends tbf
Re: Money spent
Posted by crumpsall on 30/7/2025, 8:17:08, in reply to "Re: Money spent " MIB
Yes I know that. But the Questioner was talking about a budget surplus, which ignores those factors
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 31/7/2025, 1:42:47, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
No I wasn’t you pillock…I was talking about the surplus they made on transfers….have a look on your beloved bbc website….its very clear even to a prat like you.
Re: Money spent
Posted by TheDunstableWindsock on 30/7/2025, 7:18:11, in reply to "Money spent "
And how many of them will stay up? Just like last season. In fact the closest any team has got to staying in the PL in the last 3 season's was us and we spent the least - by some considerable distance.
Re: Money spent
Posted by Buzzard on 30/7/2025, 7:15:26, in reply to "Money spent "
Will that guarantee survival for them?
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 7:26:31, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
Of course not…..but you have to think it gives them a better chance than not spending anything…certainly doesn’t secure success. BTW just to be clear I am not knocking what we did when we went up to the prem as securing our future was the right thing to do…think we should have gambled a bit in the Jan window as had given ourselves a real chance.We then doubled down with another poor transfer window last summer but did much better this Jan imo. Jury is out for this window but appreciate we are in a much weaker position to attract players.
Re: Money spent
Posted by bbb on 30/7/2025, 7:45:34, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
To get ourselves in the position we were in and not strengthen to give us a better chance of staying up was ridiculous.
On the upside, 1 season in the PL, with its lightshows, fire works, half n half scarfs, tourists and mainly wank atmospheres was more than enough.
Re: Money spent
Posted by The Questioner on 30/7/2025, 7:48:35, in reply to "Re: Money spent "
😂😂I know what you mean but still some decent days out.
Re: Money spent
Posted by J in C on 30/7/2025, 7:28:31, in reply to "Re: Money spent " Sarah
Who was available that we missed out onLegend
Re: Money spent
Posted by J in C on 30/7/2025, 7:19:16, in reply to "Re: Money spent " Sarah
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