Return of the Rev
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Anyone think he was happy to fund the capital project but did not expect to have to drip feed millions into the club each year,looking like a sell out within 5 years tbh
Tony Bloom "Extremely confident...we'll have a competitive squad"
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LamieRobertson
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Anyone think he was happy to fund the capital project but did not expect to have to drip feed millions into the club each year,looking like a sell out within 5 years tbh
How do you come to that conclusion?
Anyone think he was happy to fund the capital project but did not expect to have to drip feed millions into the club each year,looking like a sell out within 5 years tbh
No, don't think that, but I do think he was surprised by the imperfect storm caused by massive increases to parachute payments, and FFP being brought in.
somerset
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No...Anyone think he was happy to fund the capital project but did not expect to have to drip feed millions into the club each year,looking like a sell out within 5 years tbh
somerset
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This FFP debacle is going to hit the courts at some point,.... those clubs not wallowing in parachute payment clover are going to cry foul eventually.
I ask this question because I havnt seen it answered yet,.... what has actually happened to those clubs who are breaking the rules?.... is there any evidence that sanctions have been applied, or has it all been swept under the carpet.?
TWOCHOICEStom
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He's only saying what he knows we want to hear. Come on Tony, put your money where your mouth is.
Sure, he's built us a 100 million pound, state of the art, truly world class stadium. And sure he's spent 30 million pounds on a state of the art, world class training facility which will provide this club with young talent for years to come. And sure, he's trying to run the club as a successful business and make ends meet so we have a sustainable club for the long-term.
But the problem is. I think he lacks ambition. Why doesn't he go out and buy a player we've actually heard of. Today. Don't consider our options. Pay over the odds. Buy anyone as long as I've heard of him. I'm not content with getting into the playoffs two seasons in a row. I want more. I want it now. I want premier league. I want us to be like Man United. Why aren't we like Man United? I want..... oh.
Sorry, I've just realised that I'm actually a massive DONG and Tony Bloom is the best thing any football club in the world could ever wish for. But WE have him. We have the best chairman you could ever want in charge of your football club. Ever.
Sure, he's built us a 100 million pound, state of the art, truly world class stadium. And sure he's spent 30 million pounds on a state of the art, world class training facility which will provide this club with young talent for years to come. And sure, he's trying to run the club as a successful business and make ends meet so we have a sustainable club for the long-term.
But the problem is. I think he lacks ambition. Why doesn't he go out and buy a player we've actually heard of. Today. Don't consider our options. Pay over the odds. Buy anyone as long as I've heard of him. I'm not content with getting into the playoffs two seasons in a row. I want more. I want it now. I want premier league. I want us to be like Man United. Why aren't we like Man United? I want..... oh.
Sorry, I've just realised that I'm actually a massive DONG and Tony Bloom is the best thing any football club in the world could ever wish for. But WE have him. We have the best chairman you could ever want in charge of your football club. Ever.
Return of the Rev
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i just think the amex was sold on the dream of a stadium that could produce its own revenue but we are losing more than when were at withers or priestfield,we must be at a near maximum of potential regards to income and all credit to the barber for that.revenue could drop and i can't see bloom throwing money at it each year,unless players salaries are driven down its a one way street.Plus other rumours point towards a sad end to this particular era.
spanish flair
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My issue is not the amount he is putting into the player budget, but some of the sh*t we have spent it on in the past (especially last season), which is not his fault.
i just think the amex was sold on the dream of a stadium that could produce its own revenue but we are losing more than when were at withers or priestfield,we must be at a near maximum of potential regards to income and all credit to the barber for that.revenue could drop and i can't see bloom throwing money at it each year,unless players salaries are driven down its a one way street.Plus other rumours point towards a sad end to this particular era.
What rumours, or just random scaremongering
Return of the Rev
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What rumours, or just random scaremongering
Got hammered when i suggested poyet was a snake within his first 6 months,SO I'LL KEEP MY HEAD DOWN AND LET THE STORY UNFOLD
Got hammered when i suggested poyet was a snake within his first 6 months,SO I'LL KEEP MY HEAD DOWN AND LET THE STORY UNFOLD
Great.
Pretty much.
Got hammered when i suggested poyet was a snake within his first 6 months,SO I'LL KEEP MY HEAD DOWN AND LET THE STORY UNFOLD
I think what you actually suggested was that he'd be a failure / be off at the very first opportunity. ALmost FOUR YEARS later, you were proven SPOT ON.
Well done you.
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As Brighton fans then we have a historical duty to hold club owners and the board to account. And I fear sometimes about the clubs future if/when TB decides to move on. Don't be under any illusion that this will be the case. Not soon but one day. Are we ready for that fight when unsuitable investors come circling ?
However for now those questioning his ambition or strategy at the moment or overall contributions to the club then I do wonder. Have you seen the pix of him on trains back from away matches mingling with us ? Or doubt his desire as a fan , let's not forget, to fund (but not bankrupt club at same time) a competitive squad to get us promoted. If you still do.
Then I have 2 words for you. Leeds United.
Be careful what you wish for.
However for now those questioning his ambition or strategy at the moment or overall contributions to the club then I do wonder. Have you seen the pix of him on trains back from away matches mingling with us ? Or doubt his desire as a fan , let's not forget, to fund (but not bankrupt club at same time) a competitive squad to get us promoted. If you still do.
Then I have 2 words for you. Leeds United.
Be careful what you wish for.
Marshy
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AMEN BROTHER.....
ps I was getting pretty angry with you until the last sentence ;-)
Return of the Rev
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Firstly a source inside the club indicated he would not last 3 months and secondly he linked himself with every available job above where we were,i decided he was not the loyal sort so declined the mass worship of the guy and the desire to have his babies,that's about it really.
I THINK HE WAS A HALF DECENT MANAGER NO DOUBT BUT ALSO A SNAKE
GreersElbow
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Yeah and signing them takes time, Mark.
And so what if it's mid table this season? New manager, new tactics and a building block for the next season. As long as it's not relegation or whereabouts, I'm satisfied with the prospect of this current set up, we will sign players. It'll take time, negotiations aren't a quick "I want this much a week, and this much for agent fees".
RexCathedra
Aurea Mediocritas
It might be literally meaningless. Not in the sense of 'not important' but in the sense of 'not telling us anything useful'.
What's the difference in points between mid-table and a playoff spot? 10 points.
How much of the difference between mid-table and a playoff spot is pure luck?
A lot.
I think Bloom chose his words 'a competitive squad' very carefully.... but then, he's a poker player. Presumably knows some maths.
GoldWithFalmer
Seaweed! Seaweed!
It could well be a mid table season,but if the foundations are solid,if the team gels and shows real progress and the squads age has mileage in it,then there will be no real problem with mid table..
Especially if we finish well,anybody remember the 14 match unbeaten run at the end of 1999-2000 season? I wonder what happened the following season