The Premier League used to be a cosy (and dull, which is rich coming from me I acknowledge ) duopoly of Manchester United and Arsenal.
You're not dull babe, despite your pretence
The Premier League used to be a cosy (and dull, which is rich coming from me I acknowledge ) duopoly of Manchester United and Arsenal.
Fearful of not being guaranteed Champions League positions the elite created FFP, giving lip service to financial cost control but in reality trying to create a model that prevented ANOTHER Chelsea or Manchester City arising.
When Leicester had the temerity to win the Premier League in 2016, the response of the Sneaky Six was to change the financial distribution rules to tilt the money more in favour of themselves
The threat of creating/joining a franchise league was used to make the ‘Other 14’ cave into the demands of the elite.
But that wasn’t enough, as we saw with the Frankenstei’s monster that was Project Big Powergrab, which would have resulted in voting rights, control and decision making in the whole of football being effectively transferred to just six clubs.
John Henry is a very smart guy, why else would his young wife marry the 74 year old commodities trading billionaire?
Wages! Those players will be on different wage structures and would be unlikely to come here to a lower wage and we aren't going to change our wage structure to accommodate them. If you're getting paid a fortune are you going to take a wage cut to help Chelsea out?I know that the general sentiment is to not help out the teams on the FFP brink (by buying their players) but given our strong position FFP wise, are there any players in those clubs who 'need to sell' that we might consider a impertinent bid for?
Not really, buy young established players for less than £10m each and play them in the first team squad. Those who flourish are sold for £50m+ and those who struggle move on usually for a similar fee to when we purchased them.As much as our balance sheet is in order, does the sudden reluctance to spend and spend big by the usual suspects have a detrimental impact to our business model down the line?
Two questions arise from that.FFP has never been, and was never intended to be, a level playing field. UEFA state as much themselves on their website.
The Premier League used to be a cosy (and dull, which is rich coming from me I acknowledge ) duopoly of Manchester United and Arsenal. Abramovich came along and was a disruptor with his wealth in 2003, making it a three horse competition, Mansour then did the same in 2008.
Fearful of not being guaranteed Champions League positions the elite created FFP, giving lip service to financial cost control but in reality trying to create a model that prevented ANOTHER Chelsea or Manchester City arising. Everton tried it to a degree (owner out in £750m in 5 years, where his money comes from is not for public consumptio) but then had to slam on brakes, albeit too late, due to PSR. Newcastle are now finding the same.
When Leicester had the temerity to win the Premier League in 2016, the response of the Sneaky Six was to change the financial distribution rules to tilt the money more in favour of themselves, making it even more difficult for smaller clubs, such as Crystal Palace for example, to not only win things, but more importantly qualify for CL which is worth up to £150 million in a season. The threat of creating/joining a franchise league was used to make the ‘Other 14’ cave into the demands of the elite.
But that wasn’t enough, as we saw with the Frankenstei’s monster that was Project Big Powergrab, which would have resulted in voting rights, control and decision making in the whole of football being effectively transferred to just six clubs.
The failure of SuperLeague has left the elite licking their wounds, they are used to getting their own way. The likes of the Glazers and John Henry are just biding their time, trying to find an alternate route to getting what they want by persuading their fans that if SL is set up then their clubs will be less competitive unless they join it. John Henry is a very smart guy, why else would his young wife marry the 74 year old commodities trading billionaire?
The Premier League is at war with itself, which is why Masters and Parry are being grilled by politicians this week. The ‘New Deal’ which would see a modest increase in money being transferred from PL to EFL has not been signed off, and the £88m of extra interim funding for this season withheld whilst PL clubs squabble over how the money will be split between the 20.
Dreadful article in the ST today by Martin Samuels, who I am beginning to loathe.
The gist it is because the rules are going to change in 8 months time, all the cheats should be let off for past misdeeds.
Yes mate...
So why haven't Companies House struck them off? Or have they filed there but not with the football authorities?Derby
They should also be suspended from the EFL until such time as they have filed accounts.So why haven't Companies House struck them off? Or have they filed there but not with the football authorities?
On the edge I believe.What's Aston Villa's financial position in terms FFP? It astonishes me that our turnover is similar, if not higher yet they are able to spend double what we do in wages?
Wasn't knocking what they're achieving but their financial situation must be somewhat precarious!On the edge I believe.
So why haven't Companies House struck them off? Or have they filed there but not with the football authorities?
Okay, I think. So a 'Zombie' club legally speaking?The owner initially used FFP as an excuse not to file them, then hid behind Covid when corporate governance was not a priority…then put the club into administration
So why haven't Companies House struck them off? Or have they filed there but not with the football authorities?
They've basically spent all the Grealish money without selling on.Wasn't knocking what they're achieving but their financial situation must be somewhat precarious!
Remind me who his son works for?He’s wanted a financial free for all from day one, a huge fan of Mansour and he refuses to condemn their illicit financial dealings. Imho this has always been because he’s West Ham, seeing a change of ownership one day propelling them to the top.
Not seen a recent chart but I think their turnover is likely a fair bit higher than ours owing to commercial revenue (primarily sponsorships). Struggling to find anything to back this up, mind, so might be mistaken..What's Aston Villa's financial position in terms FFP? It astonishes me that our turnover is similar, if not higher yet they are able to spend double what we do in wages?
If they are not on the list, it must be the Grealish millions getting them off the FFP hook.Wasn't knocking what they're achieving but their financial situation must be somewhat precarious!