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Can't believe there's 2 first teamers from 2019 playing. That feels like a life time ago, but is only 6 years ago.

Kenedy there as well

He’ll go where he’s paid more.

Did they not pay Bein a billion pounds just before the takeover was approved to settle the piracy? Still of the opinion it was approved because we had the PL by the bollocks on the competition case, but nonetheless a pretty big outlay I don’t think they’re paying if they weren’t buying us.

Big Salomón Rondón Didn't realise he was playing for Pachuca. Even more reason to tune in.

I certainly don't feel they haven't invested enough but it's such a subjective subject as could they have invested more? Yes? Will they invest more? Likely. Have they done enough well time will tell and I don't have the knowledge in the field or all of the knowledge of each of the components to sway anyone one way or another. I don't need them to foot the bill on a 1 billion stadium for instance for them to prove anything to me. However I am still not entirely sure what the intent is with us outside of an amazon doc saying win it all best in class etc.

Ranking is based on last four seasons performance ranking but you can't have more than two teams from one country (unless they all won the CL/Libertadores/equivalent - as is case of the Brazilian teams). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_qualification Working down you ultimately get to Salzburg in 18th due to process of elimination. I'm sure they'll make sure to close that loophole next time and allow more teams from one country.

Again tho, after Cardiff changed their kit to red and the subsequent backlash the FA made a rule that they have the power to block such moves. It’ll never happen so pointless worrying about it

Fair enough.

I'd say it's fair to include the purchase price in a statement like "they've spent X amount on us". I don't know where the £338m mentioned comes from, but I'd be amazed if it e.g. included sponsorship money they have brought in through related parties like Sela, Noon and Saudia. All told I'd say they (the owners combined) have invested well over half a billion in us and probably closer to 750m. By my definition that's the best part of a billion, and it's only the beginning too. Are people seriously suggesting our owners haven't invested enough? Quite what were you expecting post Ashley if I may ask?

"Aright lads nee need to worry aboot selling wor best players, or building the stadium and training ground and divent worry aboot players coming in, Eddie's wish is our command, fuck Sunderland "

They were spot on last season to be fair you're right i just think I really liked the Castore ones and even the previous addidas ones I wasn't a fan off for the most part

Name changes are fundamental - not sure how I feel about kit tbh; most are the result of random choices taken in a Victorian sports shop. I’d rather not, of course (though I have always thought that dark blue shorts - like we had for our first few decades - would look alright)

Why did you drop out?

Can someone please explain to me how and why Salzburg managed to get themselves into this competition?

It cost PIF £30m to buy Staveley’s stake (the Reubens took the other half) You’d definitely hope that infrastructure is capital investment and not a loan - interest in loans is included in PSR calcs

What sort of communication are you after ?

I'd slightly disagree here on regional opportunities. I did an equally expensive MBA (Durham) and raised VC funding for my own startup(s). In Newcastle. Agree that London is the centre of attention for most things in UK life. But it's absolutely possible, though admittedly more difficult, in the regions.

Already looking forward to the big C.F. Pachuca vs Salzburg match at 11pm. Proper 50/50 match at the bookies and with R. Madrid and Hilal in their group, a draw isn't really good for either.

Levy furiously checking if there’s a cooling off period. At least he would be if he wasn’t a committed malding nonce himself

No, they can’t just up and change it like the crest. A name change etc needs approval from the FA which would be highly unlikely. The Hull City name change was rejected by the FA

Yes I am from one of those areas. Lots of gangs in my neighbourhood. Lad in my school one year above murdered at 14. Another couple of lads spent 15 years in prison for a separate murder ahead 15-17. Numerous incidents and stories of the usual drugs, violence l, cycles of destruction and a lot of wasted potential. By the same token lots of my peers have become extremely successful too. Our proximity to one of the most affluent cities in the world is a massive privilege that can’t be undervalued. Business, property, media, sports, entertainment - none would be possible without living in and being from London. I did a £25k MSc from LSE and worked at a VC funded startup in London at the same time. None of that would have been possible if I was from Bradford.