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Chuck Ipswich into that group as well and look at them this season. Apparently Freddie Sears cost them about £100,000 when they signed him in January. It can be done without spending millions.
It's not that TB had no say, of course he did, but I think he was treading on egg shells so as not to upset Poyet and did his best to keep him happy - a process that obviously came to a head when enough was enough.
I think we can compete again in this league. The likes of Birmingham have turned woeful seasons around, and become competitive again very quickly without spending, as have SheffWeds, H'Field, Charlton. Totally reliant on us having a good summer. If we can nail a couple more Kayal's in a few other positions, I think we'll be in good shape - but that is easier said then done.
Chuck Ipswich into that group as well and look at them this season. Apparently Freddie Sears cost them about £100,000 when they signed him in January. It can be done without spending millions.