Kind of agree with this sentiment.
I get the impression that they feel the squad, though thin, should be more than strong enough to yield a decent return this season. I reckon if they can get a bargain (or two) "over the line", then fine, if not the only addition before the next transfer window will be a new manager (mid September IMO if we carry on last seasons form).
Yeah. I mean, make no mistake, we're run by expert level clowns. And IMO the stupidity of their actions is more consistent with incompetence than it is maliciousness. Ashley/Kinnear/Pardew are not out to annoy anyone; annoyance happens because their decisions are so goddamn stupid, not deliberately agitating.