These days? We've been obsessed with them for years. One of the sticks we used to beat Shepherd with was the state of the f***ing finances and how unsustainable it all was.
The issue here isn't the finances. It's never the finances. If we're not playing well then our supporters will look for a reason and for some reason it always seems to come down to the money. Nowadays we're not spending enough of it and can't attract quality. A few years ago we were spending too much and had a team full of mercenaries as a result.
We win and no one gives a f*** about the cash.
We play so s*** these days, people are going nuts.
Me included.
I wish we had a manager with a clear/nice-to-watch football philosophy.
I have no clue what Pardew really wants, seems to have no clue.
Thats my big issue these days, more than any signings we are not making
True, whilst we are desperately short of reinforcements it costs nothing to set your team up competently and get some movement.