I can’t remember the pundit (It’s my age) but he said something similar in that Tottenham aren’t a big club they just have a big stadium! I had to agree and to add to the list Birmingham have won something more recently than Spurs as well. Birmingham!
Exactly. He was annoyed Martinelli left one on Mitoma and took retribution. In the cold light of day afterwards given the consequences, it’s not a good feeling - unless you’re preparing for your book sales…
Although I think the majority of people probably would agree with your sentiment. it's entirely irrelevant to the reality of our situation and our ability to keep players
First of don't conflate big with elite, normally the phrase is top 6, which looking at the stats over their last 20 years is true, this season will be regarded as a failure by fans and pundits. So while I agree with you they are not among the greats/elites they are certainly one of the top 6 in the prem and the fan base and finances make them a big club.
Can’t see it happening at the moment - no manager, no plan, no Europe and a ruined Biss as factors to consider.
I supposed it's based on the fact that barring a couple of weird seasons, they always challenge for the top four. In the last 20 seasons, they've only finished outside the Top 6 5 times, have qualified for the Champions League 7 times and have got to a CL final. In that time Brighton have finished in the top 6 once, never reached the CL and have reached no major finals.
Football isn't played on paper.
Well, they are filling a 62k capacity stadium whilst playing shockingly dull football. That suggests a pretty decent fanbase. It’s a fantastic stadium generating big revenues which is where the money comes in. However, without the support turning up on match day there wouldn’t be the commercial opportunities that re-enforce their place in the ‘elite.’ Doesn’t that increase their probability of winning things if and when they appoint the correct management team ? That combination of money and the increased chance of winning things is what attracts players. As with much in life it is more complicated than looking for only one motivation. Everton are probably a good example of what you were saying. The reality is that are not currently a ‘big club’ as past trophy wins mean nothing on their own. They will be transformed when Bramley Dock is completed though. The likes of Leeds, Wednesday etc are though very unlikely to regain the status their fans mistakenly think they have as the game has changed.
If we could get him cheap, I agree.
Believe he is in the top 1% in Europe for tackles made per 90 minutes and actually came fourth in the PL (Moises was 2nd) in terms of tackles made despite playing only 20 times.
