Hate them as much as the next man does but I'd have to say today they didn't play anything like I've come to expect with regards to horror show tackles and persistent fouling.
If they have resale value it means they're decent to good already and will improve both themselves and the team over time. Surely that's preferable to shit and/or past it?
Was thinking the same about Udinese not too long ago but the more I thought about it the less I can see Mike taking their approach. Il Zebrette's loan list is freaking insane. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udinese_Calcio#Out_on_loan They're like some kind of nexus of talent for Serie A.
Are those attendance #'s the actual # through the gates or do they do that cheap thing where they count ST holders who don't show too?
I think they're still very healthy numbers considering the state of the club & economy.