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    The accounts over the next few years

    Posted by Ninja on 5/10/2025, 6:07:32

    Are going to make really interesting reading.

    I think we’ll then see the true state of this pickle.

    This phase of recruitment that we’ve done - I’d love to know the true cost of the transfers and wages, compared to teams in this league (that we seem a million miles behind)

    Whilst the amazing job the recruitment team have done in the window was given this huge praise in the programme notes, it’s looking really grim again in reality.

    The money that had been wasted in the last few years is absolutely frightening. The board have to be livid with the executive and management, surely?!

      Re: The accounts over the next few years

      Posted by LTFC39 on 5/10/2025, 8:25:03, in reply to "The accounts over the next few years "

      I would say this season, our budget, purely because of the legacy of PL wages for certain players, is probably at least 8-9x what Stevenage's is. That is brutally embarressing. I'd expect we'd have a £30M budget, including transfer fees. But that is still profitable considering the income. The way it is being used is absolutely terrible.

        Re: The accounts over the next few years

        Posted by Ampthill Mob on 5/10/2025, 6:29:29, in reply to "The accounts over the next few years "

        There's defintely a transfer surplus, but I agree it will make interesting reading. CEO's wages and bonuses will also be interesting.

        We have wasted an incredible amount of money in wages, signing on and transfer fees on injured, overweight, uninterested journeymen and average joes.

        We plant more trees than you

          Re: The accounts over the next few years

          Posted by Cuba on 5/10/2025, 6:44:12, in reply to "Re: The accounts over the next few years "

          Surely it depends on who ultimately is in charge.

          Who actually makes final decisions, on football and non-football matters?

          An organisation chart would make interesting reading.

          Personally, I think a manager up to the job would be making more of this squad.

          Grant McCann for me.

            Re: The accounts over the next few years

            Posted by bbb on 5/10/2025, 6:49:50, in reply to "Re: The accounts over the next few years "

            Grant McCann? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

            On what basis?!

              Re: The accounts over the next few years

              Posted by Cuba on 5/10/2025, 6:58:52, in reply to "Re: The accounts over the next few years "

              International player, quality player 500+ games, nearly 100 goals.

              Managed at this level and the Championship, Hull were champions under him.

              Doncaster won L2 has season.



                Re: The accounts over the next few years

                Posted by bbb on 5/10/2025, 7:21:05, in reply to "Re: The accounts over the next few years "

                He's mid 40s. So not really the experienced old head that everyone, including you, is shouting for.

                And Doncaster are fucking shit.

            Re: The accounts over the next few years

            Posted by Ninja on 5/10/2025, 6:43:19, in reply to "Re: The accounts over the next few years "

            Yep.

            I’m worried that the board don’t have the necessary credentials and counsel to get us out of this. Have no doubt they are committed and passionate fans who have probably dedicated their lives to the cause, but the lack of football knowledge at board and CEO level is becoming glaringly obvious.

            Confident they can deliver a stadium when you look at their backgrounds, but not redressing this footballing collapse. They need to pluck someone (even if on consultancy) from the likes of Bournemouth, Brighton or Brentford to understand how they have developed. They also need to appoint a Director of Football (or similar) like all those teams have at some point along the way!!!

              Re: The accounts over the next few years

              Posted by Toddingtonsteve on 5/10/2025, 7:32:53, in reply to "Re: The accounts over the next few years "

              I think it depends what the Boards strategy really is. They are of course going to say they are aiming for playoffs minimum but top two is the aspiration, because the fans will expect nothing else. An alternative (unspoken) strategy would be to stabilise in league 1 and retain cash to cover PC risks and the losses until it’s built, and at that time spend the money, a promotion the season before PC is available would mean going into the new ground on a high. Frankly looking at the players we signed (and I thought this before the season started) it looks like option 2

                Re: The accounts over the next few years

                Posted by J in C on 5/10/2025, 7:22:58, in reply to "Re: The accounts over the next few years "
                WUM

                They had enough to bail us out and get us to the PL.

                Given your profession you are a very silly chap

                Into the valley of death rode J in C

                Re: The accounts over the next few years

                Posted by Cuba on 5/10/2025, 6:47:34, in reply to "Re: The accounts over the next few years "

                I have suggested Chris Hughton numerous times as some with the credentials to be the DoF.

                His track record at Brighton would make him an obvious candidate, rebuilding the playing side with a view to a new stadium on the horizon - exactly the same position we are now in.



                  Re: The accounts over the next few years

                  Posted by HH on 5/10/2025, 7:19:12, in reply to "Re: The accounts over the next few years "

                  I was reading a few interviews with Dan Ashworth from his time at Brighton last night about the role of a DoF / technical director and how important it is to the culture and direction of the club.

                  We're deluded as a club if we don't feel like we need someone in that role right now, knitting all the different aspects together.

                  Re: The accounts over the next few years

                  Posted by Ninja on 5/10/2025, 6:56:26, in reply to "Re: The accounts over the next few years "

                  The board and Gary definitely need some wise and knowledgeable counsel of that ilk.

                    Re: The accounts over the next few years

                    Posted by Ninja on 5/10/2025, 7:07:50, in reply to "Re: The accounts over the next few years "

                    Or someone who has been part of a club that has capitalised on success like those three.

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