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2 minutes ago, alexf said:

So FFP.... If a team can only reinvest the money it makes back, through sponsorships, winning things, profit on player sales etc.

 

Doesn't that make the wealth of an owner irrelevant? 

 

I know realistically there are workarounds and sneaky tactics but if everyone was playing fair and adhering to FFP then isn't that the case? The owners personal wealth can only be used for things like training ground developments etc?

Yes. That's pretty much the reason it exists, so it's harder to do what Chelsea and City did. The big clubs don't want any more clubs joining the party, they already have to split 4 CL spots among 6 of them as it is.

11 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

Surely the best way to keep Wilson fit will be to rotate him and not rely on him for 90 minutes of every game. This lad will get plenty of starts imo, assuming it is us in for him.

Agree with this. Whilst Wilson will remain first choice, I imagine this means we can actually rotate him more. Especially during those weeks where we play twice in a week, we can't be letting Wilson play, or at least start, a game more than once a week.

37 minutes ago, Inferior Acuña said:

 

That convinced me they should change the rule for pens. That was outside the box but should've been a pen, yet some shit ricochet off an elbow going away from a goal is a pen? At the time was thinking that could've relegated us.

I know what you mean, it enraged me too. Think it's tricky to change the rules though. The punishment is the auto red card for the keeper, doubled by them having used all their subs. The shit part of it was the fact there was barely any time left. It's one of those where, if that chance happens earlier in the game, the smart move for the keeper is to just let Wilson past to score. Like what Clark should have done V Norwich.

Pope being injured for tomorrow would be the ultimate proof we are living in a simulation.

Aston Villa 1-1 Everton

Arsenal 2-0 Leicester

Brighton 1-1 Newcastle

Man City 4-0 Bournemouth*

Southampton 2-1 Leeds

Wolves 2-2 Fulham

Brentford 2-2 Man United

Notts Forest 1-2 West Ham

Chelsea 1-1 Tottenham

Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace

Don't think we will see any movement on this till after Benfica play their CL playoff on Wednesday. Hope things will move along quickly once that is out the way. 

Suggests PSG interest may not be quite the same obstacle it was with Ekitike. 

14 minutes ago, toon25 said:

They've got some sort of link with so-called superagent Mendes who supplies them with Portuguese players they probably otherwise wouldn't be able to attract and takes a cut.

Also works on the understanding that the club won't stand in there way if/when they get a big side come in for them. Similar to the way we used to be with European (mostly French) players back under Pardew/Carr.

Anyone got any predictions on the timeline on this one. I am guessing news of a first actual bid comes out tomorrow. 

5 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said:

Shirley we just bid what they are willing to accept.

We'll bid what we want, and don't call me Shirley 

39 minutes ago, Miercoles said:

Pulisic would be fun, it's always nice having a USA player in squad, it was cool when Yedlin was here even though he was never the best. He wasn't bad either for where we were at the time.

 

As for Pulisic I'm not sure he's a massive upgrade, at least for the price he would probably command, he doesn't seem to have lived up to the promise he showed when he broke through a few years back. I mean he has to be better than Almiron and Fraser right? Or is he? Legitimately don't know any more, just because someone plays for Chelsea doesn't mean they're actually any good...

 

What a shit post lol, just the ramblings of a USA fan in a boring meeting.

Your conclusion there is top notch ?

But yes, safe to say Pulisic is a gargantuan upgrade on either Almiron or Fraser. Sadly don't think it's a realistic target though. If Chelsea do make him available he won't be short of takers across Europe, let alone in the PL.

2 minutes ago, Mattoon said:

FFP now /= FFP next year or the year following, there are bound to be numerous sponsorship/partnership deals in the pipeline, commercial revenue has not been explored for over 14 years, we can bring in a decent sum in the next 24 months to offset any additional expenditure surely?

This may be the case, in fact I'd say it's very likely, but it still involves spending now based on speculated income in the future. From everything we have been told about the current owners/PIF that's not something I can imagine them wanting to do.

27 minutes ago, Shearergol said:

 

Any successful ones?

Didn't Kovacic start life at Chelsea as a loan? Also, if you want to go back a little further, Tevez at Man U.

7 minutes ago, KaKa said:

The Athletic has also said Newcastle would look into a move for him if he's made available.

That would be amazing, where did they say that? Only thing I have seen in regards to Pulisic to NUFC is him being included in the TIFO sensible transfers video, which was a suggestion on their part based on data, rather than any source based link. 

Just now, BennyBlanco said:

In terms of competition for Paqueta, I think he chooses us over West Ham for the Bruno factor plus high wages and ambition etc. If city want him though they get him unfortunately. Everything in place, legendary manager and again, astronomical wages.

I worry that if they are willing to do business at around £33m it won't be just us and West Ham in for him. Frankly at that price it would be a bit of a red flag if there weren't multiple teams in for him. 

Not sure what to make of this. On the one hand I'd love Paqueta, especially having made my peace with him not actually coming. On the other hand it is Bailey, who is very hit or miss. 

Could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure this new Raul de Tomas tweet is a rehash of the one that came out yesterday from some journo over in Spain. No new information. 

Gutted for him, after the work he put in during the Summer and pre-season this must be awful for him.

7 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

Pretty sure @LV was joking ?

Ha, apologies. 14 years of fat Mike and his 'line' it was always impossible to get over means any talk like that well and truly triggers me now ?

15 minutes ago, LV said:

None. We’re closed for business now 

Any proof on that, or justy talking out your arse? 

3 minutes ago, GWN said:

Where these getting the cash from ffs . 

13 minutes ago, bowlingcrofty said:

Champions League money and lucrative long term sponsors, but the transfer ban a couple of years ago means they pretty much have an open cheque book for the new owners.

26 minutes ago, Tiotes Witch Doctor said:

Would you be happy with another 11-13th finish? I know I wouldn't, because I can't see us finishing much higher once the injuries start.

I don't know that I would be thrilled. But then, all I really want out of this first full season of Ashley being gone is not to have to ever worry about relegation once during the season. Give me a nice, boring, mid-table finish to fully recover from the last 14 years, then maybe I will start to let my ambition run wild for the season after!

Jacobs suggesting Maddison is Howe driven. 

Just now, Kimbo said:

Tbh if another significantly higher big isn’t made then I’ll wonder what this was all about. The reported bids so far are fine as opening bids but had no chance of getting it done.

I do get the feeling there may be one more bid to go in, likely after this weekends matches. But still don't think that will get it done.