- Jul 7, 2012
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I think historically no, we haven't paid 'the going rate' for our players, and that makes it remarkable that we've gotten to where we are right now.
But the new stadium and the greatly enhanced revenue streams it will attract, means we have to move on from our previous business model, and I hope and pray Daniel Levy understands this because the alternative is that our best players are all going to be seen as legitimate targets for the financially doped clubs like City and Chelsea. Having announced a world record post tax profit of £113 million, I don't think the club has too many excuses not to 're-evaluate' it's wage structure.
I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens, but I think as a club, we'll have to review all our fiscal practices, with the wage policy being the main issue. With the new stadium, it's a whole new ball game as our American friends like to say.
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I understand your point - Levy will handle it...i don't think we need to have any concerns when it comes to money. If the players aren't happy with what's being offered they won't sign the contract, simple.