As news is released that yet another two first-class players are heading to Spurs ion the shape of Eriksen and Lamela, this is a plea to FSG to release some of those funds they brag about possessing to strengthen a squad that sadly is nowhere near top-4 standard!!
On top of these two players, we have also missed out on quality in the form of Diego Costa, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Willian.
Unfortunately, the environment we are in at the moment means we need to pay top dollar for proven quality and I'm afraid that FSG are unable to see this. If it means paying an extra £Xm and a few extra grand a week then so be it if it means we get back into the Champions League!!
As the saying goes: Speculate to Accumulate.
We have 4 days left to strengthen, so FSG get out that flippin cheque-book!
Come on FSG!
posted on 28/8/13
ITS NOT ABOUT PAYING OVER THE ODDS!
We put the money forward, but the players picked better teams. How can no one see this lol?
posted on 28/8/13
But we have made a net spend of +£3m this summer... nowhere near enough to be challenging for top-4.
What we need is a quality marquee signing to raise everyone's spirits! A signing ala Navas, Negredo, etc!
posted on 28/8/13
But we've written off £30 million plus for Carroll and Downing!
Got to be a factor in spending decisions
posted on 28/8/13
You just named two players who went to a title contending side who offer Champions League football. Can you not see why we can't but these players? It's not about the money!
We might have only spend £3m net, but it's clear we are looking to spend another £25m, and that's without selling anyone!
wow cmon!
posted on 28/8/13
Its irrelevant hey have wrote off then debts, they still bidded for players so there is some money atleast
posted on 28/8/13
comment by Iago-F-Urself (U13505)
posted 54 minutes ago
ITS NOT ABOUT PAYING OVER THE ODDS!
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You sound like Wenger
posted on 28/8/13
comment by Suso The Magician - Papadopoulos pls (U11770)
posted 45 minutes ago
Its irrelevant hey have wrote off then debts, they still bidded for players so there is some money atleast
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Or so we are led to believe !
posted on 28/8/13
comment by Iago-F-Urself (U13505)
posted 54 minutes ago
ITS NOT ABOUT PAYING OVER THE ODDS!
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You sound like Wenger
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I meant that's not the problem! We have the money, but don't have title credentials or European football to attract them.
posted on 28/8/13
the cheque book has been out and wide open. 3 players we went for in the £25-30mil range and they all went to CL clubs instead
we're just not a club worth joining for top players
posted on 29/8/13
Writing off £30 million plus should be relevant. I'm sure it is to any sensible business managers
It will probably make them more aware of the risk factors involved hence if there is an extra £5 / £10 million needed they are less likely to take the gamble.
I'd hardly call Willian & Mkhitaryan top stars. They have it all to prove this season. An improving Liverpool with Stevie & Luis to play with will always be an attraction if the finances are right