I fully expect Man City to carry on their title charge with a victory over us at the Emirates this weekend. Arsene's boys are down to the bare bones and this is such an important game for the Citizens, that anything other than 3 points for them will hand Chelsea a distinct advantage.
In an ideal world, I'd like to see the boys (under these extreme circumstances) play a very compact game and put an emphasis on not getting beat. Alas, I fear it's not in this team's DNA to do so. I also can't skirt over the inalienable fact that there are so many key players missing through injury, that to expect the team to play a tight, containing game on a team like Man City is a heavy thing to hope for.
I'd like to see young Gnabry start the game, perhaps with Podolski on the opposing flank and Giroud through the middle, unless Wenger wants to give the enigma that is Postman wannabe Yaya Sanogo the nod to start the game? Gnabry has impressed me this season, direct & intelligent, with a good head on his young muscular shoulders, he's a definite prospect. He needs to work on his finishing mind, but the signs are positive, much like my recent results from 'the clinic'.
Not much more to add really, other than send my moist Friday wishes to you all and wish you a good weekend, full of money, honey, gold, jewels, women, wine & cars that shine!
Much love... MOIST
Containing City
posted on 28/3/14
So now you're going to make the excuse that Liverpool (and Arsenal too I assume?) haven't had the cash recently to sustain a title challenge?
Which, logically, must mean that the ONLY reason City, Chelsea, and presumably United have won trophies recently is because of money?
Is the the BS salve you're going to use this time, like hundreds of people before you?
posted on 28/3/14
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 10 minutes ago
About time I had one of these
Liverpool (like 99% of clubs) have had to work within a budget.
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So by your logic, Liverpool should be debt free then.
But their recent financial statement says otherwise.
And what is the difference between Oil money and an American money? Remember Liverpool were almost going bust before they were bailed out? Was the bail out money "earned"?
posted on 28/3/14
About time I had one of these
Not at all.
Arsenal, Liverpool et all operate within a budget. In Arsenal’s case not even utilising a fraction of its budget.
Liverpool have shown that other clubs can compete with those who have chosen a different business model.
posted on 28/3/14
comment by mancini (U7179)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 10 minutes ago
About time I had one of these
Liverpool (like 99% of clubs) have had to work within a budget.
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So by your logic, Liverpool should be debt free then.
But their recent financial statement says otherwise.
And what is the difference between Oil money and an American money? Remember Liverpool were almost going bust before they were bailed out? Was the bail out money "earned"?
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Having to work within a budget is even more essential if the club carries debt. But carrying debt does not mean the club is not run as a viable business, with a clear long term plan for profitable sustainability. Sure liverpool may have had an advantage in the past, but that is gone. they were bailed out but they are paying that debt down via generating money through deployment of a sustainable operating model, there is nothing wrong with that. Man city do not operate within the same set of constraints.
I actually have no issue with the Man citys and Chelseas of this world getting lots of money, it's fun to watch, but your particular argument holds no water.
posted on 28/3/14
mancini
Just because a club works within a budget does not guarantee they will be free from debt. All clubs borrow (bar the ‘oilies&rsquo
While FSG have supported Liverpool with some cash (circa £40m per year over three years) it pales in comparison to that of RA or Sheik Mansour.
posted on 28/3/14
Voracity
that contains "city"
I only read the title
posted on 28/3/14
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 1 minute ago
mancini
Just because a club works within a budget does not guarantee they will be free from debt. All clubs borrow (bar the ‘oilies&rsquo
While FSG have supported Liverpool with some cash (circa £40m per year over three years) it pales in comparison to that of RA or Sheik Mansour.
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I am confused here. If I operate within "MY" budget, surely, I should have no need to borrow. Unless I need some short term borrowings to address cash flow issues. If I borrow, I am living above my budget.
And how is Oil money different from American money? - you haven't answered that one yet.
posted on 28/3/14
mancini
Yes I agree you seem a bit confused.
Borrowing is part and parcel of business however most businesses are unable to write off (borrowed) debt year after year while continuing to spend outside their means. They would cease to operate and become insolvent.
RA and Mansour have allowed their clubs to operate this way for a number of years by pumping vast amounts of cash into their clubs both above and below the ‘radar’
The source of the finance is pretty much irrelevant but how the business model is implemented.
posted on 28/3/14
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 10 minutes ago
mancini
Yes I agree you seem a bit confused.
Borrowing is part and parcel of business however most businesses are unable to write off (borrowed) debt year after year while continuing to spend outside their means. They would cease to operate and become insolvent.
RA and Mansour have allowed their clubs to operate this way for a number of years by pumping vast amounts of cash into their clubs both above and below the ‘radar’
The source of the finance is pretty much irrelevant but how the business model is implemented.
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So a businessman is not allowed to write off the debt owed to him by his OWN business?
And how is this different from what John Henry did for Liverpool as highlighted by their recent financial statement? What if the debt were converted into equity, will that sit well with you?
posted on 28/3/14
mancini
With all due respect it appears you have little understanding of the PL spending controls or FFP which all clubs are bound and governed by.
Makes it difficult to debate this topic with you