Recent content by blitzkrieg

  1. Inflation, will the CAF ever accept that?

    In an ideal world where we have infinite resources like the Sheikhs - 10-15 world class players are the way to go but the way the club has gone, there's no way we can keep taking risks and huge bets on proven stars. We're in this predicament because while we have the odd talent who is world...
  2. Inflation, will the CAF ever accept that?

    IMO, overpaying is really driven by two things: 1. The perception that we are the richest and most valued club in the world - so everything should be affordable 2. Our management's inadequacy. I do M&A for a living and the way we get jacked around in a window is unreal. First, no seller is...
  3. Inflation, will the CAF ever accept that?

    We're unfortunately on a real spiral downhill - unless the club accepts a transfer policy comprised of unproven / unknown gems like Daniel James instead of overpriced names like Maguire / Pogba. Club stands at ~GBP 600m revenue today with ~180m EBITDA and a cash reserve of ~140m. We stand to...
  4. Would you sack or keep Ole? (Poll reopened)

    Been a Ole supporter since Day 1 but converted today. Enough is enough. Sadly the board and Woodward should be on the same bus out as well. No way they should get off the hook... I for one have no idea how this club is worth 3bn on the exchange now. Food for shorters IMO - brand value is...
  5. Post match vs Everton

    how difficult is it to cross?