Recent content by sullydnl

He's obviously correct. Relative to the predictions of the betting markets, the media and even this forum, we clearly did better than was anticipated last season.

In terms of results relative to underlying statistics, yes. But based on the context of the quote I think it's pretty clear that wasn't what he was referring to.

You are correct. The betting markets had us finishing 6th at the start of the season. The majority of media predictions had us finishing outside the top four. And the Redcafe thread asking where we would finish saw 61.6% predicting we'd finish outside the top four, with 80.1% predicting we...

Reading the description of the Casemiro deal which happened at the same time (see below), desperation and panic seems to be a key theme. It's fine to say "we should walk away at that price". But a key part of doing so has to be a willingness on the club's part to accept the consequences, which...

As per the terms of their agreement they will have.

Relevant part for those without access:

Expected to return shortly, along with a load of others.

The only two I think should have their contracts extended are AWB and Mejbri. Because we already have the option to do so with their current contracts and you'd think they'd generate a fee, so regardless of how highly we value them it makes zero sense to let them leave for free. The rest can...

With Lindelof's one year extension being activated, the following players' contracts at the club expire this summer. Reguilon Amrabat Heaton Evans Martial AWB Mejbri In the case of Martial, AWB and Mejbri we have the option to extend their current contracts for another year. So who would you...

Extension makes sense. Not that bothered either way whether he is sold this summer or stays for another year, but both seem better options than letting him leave for free at the end of this season. Evans would be 35/36 next season and his contract also runs out this summer. Plus both Maguire...

It doesn't even have to be used on infrastructure. As per the SEC filing that's its intended use but it isn't ring-fenced and can still be put towards the club’s “ordinary course of business” if required.