08-09-2020, 02:01 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-09-2020, 02:10 PM by Sabricadabra.)
I agree that some seem to have expectations which are way above where we find ourselves as a club in 2020. Our income puts us just below mid-table. We don’t have the advantage of the extra commercial revenue clubs with newer stadiums are able to bring in. We are outside the parachute rich club. Very obviously we are over achieving in our league position.
The owners have covered significant losses since they arrived to keep us within FFP restrictions. Compare our recent performance with clubs with similar (but slightly larger) income like Sheff Wed, Derby, Bristol City, and it puts our current performance into perspective when you consider that two of those clubs have sold their stadium to stay within FFP limits and the other has regularly sold key players to stay out of financial trouble. None of us have the parachute payment riches, and all of us rely heavily on owners to meet the shortfall. This is where we are.
Promotion is the aim, and everyone at the club is aware that anything less won’t do. Despite an above par league finish the latter half season collapse was hugely disappointing. The end of season form of 3 points from 6 was unacceptable. The criticisms are understandable. It was the right decision to stick with Lamouchi in my opinion, but the team needs to get off to a good start otherwise he will be replaced.
Recruitment is hit and miss at most clubs. Mistakes have been made since the owners arrived. Last summer was good. Last January was poor. However, the annual trend has always been upwards and lessons are clearly being learned in what a competitive Championship squad should look like for a club with limited resources.
The next few months are crucial. We need to get off to a good start and maintain the upward momentum. If we do I confidently predict a top six finish.
The owners have covered significant losses since they arrived to keep us within FFP restrictions. Compare our recent performance with clubs with similar (but slightly larger) income like Sheff Wed, Derby, Bristol City, and it puts our current performance into perspective when you consider that two of those clubs have sold their stadium to stay within FFP limits and the other has regularly sold key players to stay out of financial trouble. None of us have the parachute payment riches, and all of us rely heavily on owners to meet the shortfall. This is where we are.
Promotion is the aim, and everyone at the club is aware that anything less won’t do. Despite an above par league finish the latter half season collapse was hugely disappointing. The end of season form of 3 points from 6 was unacceptable. The criticisms are understandable. It was the right decision to stick with Lamouchi in my opinion, but the team needs to get off to a good start otherwise he will be replaced.
Recruitment is hit and miss at most clubs. Mistakes have been made since the owners arrived. Last summer was good. Last January was poor. However, the annual trend has always been upwards and lessons are clearly being learned in what a competitive Championship squad should look like for a club with limited resources.
The next few months are crucial. We need to get off to a good start and maintain the upward momentum. If we do I confidently predict a top six finish.