Clubs could fold by Christmas - Ridsdale
Half a dozen Championship clubs could fold by Christmas unless they get extra funding, says Preston advisor Peter Ridsdale.www.bbc.co.uk
I'm not saying that Swansea could be one of those clubs, but it clearly shows that Championship clubs are financially hurting currently.
I would imagine that Levy thinks he can sit tight and pick up some bargains over the next 3 to 6 months.
He's already got form for doing this (Grealish, etc). Plus ITK and the media have always said that if Levy thinks there is value in a transfer, then he'll find the cash to do the deal.
So he'll sit back and wait until Swansea are begging for the 9m plus add ons.
In the present economic situation, he must be licking his lips; all his Christmases have come at once!!
If I were Paul Hardcastle i'd be saying th-th-th-th-thirteen, thirteen
But i'm not so I won't
Strange that none of the media are picking up what all the itks are saying ! I’m not doubting the itks I’m doubting the media lol
I have difficulty having sympathy for championship clubs when the majority of them pay their players so much and each have over 100% wages to turnover That’s just not sustainable in any business. If it makes them ripe to have their best players cherry picked from them then tough shit it’s their own fault.
Assuming it's just Rod (Rodney) On (Not off), yeah.How's the cryptic translate. Just that the deal's on?
It is a tough call as the competition drives the prices up. Sure you can manage it better and pay less wages but then don't expect to have a squad that is challenging for anything in the league as the quality players will obviously go where they are paid more and they just don't care much how well and healthy the club is run.
To be fair, Spurs have had that problem in the past and instead of paying crazy wages, decided to invest in other areas of the club. Overtime they built the infrastructure, made some canny player purchases and sales, and ultimately managed to become a major club in European football.
So Championship clubs need the same approach and realise it's not going to happen overnight; it's a 20 year project.
They are far more at risk though. We were always good enough and probably still investing more than some others to make sure we won't get relegated. The championship is more of a free for all where you are quicker in a relegation battle that you can think.
And how hard is to get up again (while trying to save money) is showed by several clubs who are lost in League 1 or lower.
Not an easy call.
I believe we got itk that the Skrinier deal didn't happen because they were unable to secure a replacement in time?Lol. This is almost word for word what happened with Skriniar. If fee is not agreed with club its not happening
BBC reporter:
Would Brentford be a good example?To be fair, Spurs have had that problem in the past and instead of paying crazy wages, decided to invest in other areas of the club. Overtime they built the infrastructure, made some canny player purchases and sales, and ultimately managed to become a major club in European football.
So Championship clubs need the same approach and realise it's not going to happen overnight; it's a 20 year project.