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No I get that, but we didn't exactly challenge for UCL season gone even with Kane. I appreciate mitigating circumstances, but it is a risk to gamble on no Kane fee and no UCL. Not saying we shouldnt do it, just that it is a fincancial risk, but then, what is't I suppose (and I would rather gamble myself and keep Kane).You're missing a lot there (not least of which gate receipts which are millions more for every home game).
Being in the CL has a big impact on a lot of our sponsorship deals too. We've heard recent stories about sponsors looking to pull our or renegotiate now we don't have CL football. The more years we're out, the worse it'll get. Straight back into the CL this season would make a big difference.