daly 499 Posted January 12, 2020 Last season we witnessed some of the best football played by a NCFC side for many years. It will be the greatest disappointment to most city fans if this team is broken up. In Godfrey, Zinnemann, Lewis, Max Aaron’s, Cantwell, Buendiu, Hernandez and Idah with an average age around 22 we could have been the equivalent of the Busby Babes for years to come. I just hope that the BOD do all in their power to keep this side together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chumino 57 Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) So do I but they won't. Could is the word. Delia loves the smell of money, socialist cash is the best. It won't be the same team of bright young talent and manager to rip up the league like last season. We can cheer our bank balance which will be the best ever but our team will certainly be cherry picked. 28 minutes ago, daly said: Last season we witnessed some of the best football played by a NCFC side for many years. It will be the greatest disappointment to most city fans if this team is broken up. In Godfrey, Zinnemann, Lewis, Max Aaron’s, Cantwell, Buendiu, Hernandez and Idah with an average age around 22 we could have been the equivalent of the Busby Babes for years to come. I just hope that the BOD do all in their power to keep this side together Edited January 12, 2020 by Chumino Duplicate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,154 Posted January 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, Chumino said: So do I but they won't. Could is the word. Delia loves the smell of money, socialist cash is the best. It won't be the same team of bright young talent and manager to rip up the league like last season. We can cheer our bank balance which will be the best ever but our team will certainly be cherry picked. For the umpteenth time - we made a loss of £38 million last season!! By all means we can have a debate about whether we should have spent more this season in an attempt to stay up, but all this 'cheer the bank balance' stuff is total and utter Bull shine! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted January 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said: For the umpteenth time - we made a loss of £38 million last season!! By all means we can have a debate about whether we should have spent more this season in an attempt to stay up, but all this 'cheer the bank balance' stuff is total and utter Bull shine! Oh I don’t know after we’ve received the best part of £200 million for this season and the parachute payments and then add on any money received for the likes of Aaron’s and Buendia I’d say the bank balance will be looking rather healthy. I can’t imagine there has ever been a time when the club would have been in such a healthy financial position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,154 Posted January 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, JF said: Oh I don’t know after we’ve received the best part of £200 million for this season and the parachute payments and then add on any money received for the likes of Aaron’s and Buendia I’d say the bank balance will be looking rather healthy. I can’t imagine there has ever been a time when the club would have been in such a healthy financial position. I dunno........... maybe it's just me........ but I'm rather keen on having a club in a healthy financial position when you compare it to the alternative. Reminds me of the well worn joke. Old age - it's better than the alternative! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,481 Posted January 12, 2020 46 minutes ago, daly said: Last season we witnessed some of the best football played by a NCFC side for many years. It will be the greatest disappointment to most city fans if this team is broken up. In Godfrey, Zinnemann, Lewis, Max Aaron’s, Cantwell, Buendiu, Hernandez and Idah with an average age around 22 we could have been the equivalent of the Busby Babes for years to come. I just hope that the BOD do all in their power to keep this side together. The trouble is when you haven't got a seat at the table then you're probably on the menu. It's a saying but in this case prescient.... not being in the PL probably means our players will be picked off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olano 100 Posted January 12, 2020 Think we have to start planing for next season. So if we geth stupid bids for our players in January, then sell. And no point in wasting money on loan signings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhammer 86 Posted January 12, 2020 I cannot understand that the playoffs are always quoted as worth millions to the winning team who get promoted , we get promoted as champions and have no money . Can someone explain why this is so 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chumino 57 Posted January 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, Yellowhammer said: I cannot understand that the playoffs are always quoted as worth millions to the winning team who get promoted , we get promoted as champions and have no money . Can someone explain why this is so I just can't explain it, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nono 19 Posted January 12, 2020 We have got money. We haven't spent it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chumino 57 Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Thirsty Lizard said: I dunno........... maybe it's just me........ but I'm rather keen on having a club in a healthy financial position when you compare it to the alternative. Reminds me of the well worn joke. Old age - it's better than the alternative! Listen, I want the club to be in a healthy financial position too of course. Every fan would. I do recognise all the good done, academy etc. However my frustration and disappointment is simply we have completely wasted this promotion opportunity before the season started through the failure of the board to back a serious campaign to maintain Premier status. I fear back to square one as the this promising team is broken up. Progression or not? I'd say no. I will happily clap if I'm wrong. Edited January 12, 2020 by Chumino Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,913 Posted January 12, 2020 19 minutes ago, Yellowhammer said: I cannot understand that the playoffs are always quoted as worth millions to the winning team who get promoted , we get promoted as champions and have no money . Can someone explain why this is so I can think of a few who can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 499 Posted January 12, 2020 38 minutes ago, Olano said: Think we have to start planing for next season. So if we geth stupid bids for our players in January, then sell. And no point in wasting money on loan signings. So planning for next season is to sell off the family jewels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,913 Posted January 12, 2020 1 minute ago, daly said: So planning for next season is to sell off the family jewels Oh yes . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,216 Posted January 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Nono said: We have got money. We haven't spent it. Hambag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chumino 57 Posted January 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, Duncan Edwards said: Hambag Handbag? Which one the black one? Actually there must be a few. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,216 Posted January 12, 2020 Just now, Chumino said: Handbag? Which one the black one? Actually there must be a few. The one with all the money spewing out on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olano 100 Posted January 12, 2020 20 minutes ago, daly said: So planning for next season is to sell off the family jewels Sadly yes. If we can geth 30 mill for Arons now, and bring in a new defender that will be here next season, then that is much safer then selling him in june when other clubs knows we have to sell. Depresing, but this is my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,913 Posted January 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Olano said: Sadly yes. If we can geth 30 mill for Arons now, and bring in a new defender that will be here next season, then that is much safer then selling him in june when other clubs knows we have to sell. Depresing, but this is my opinion Lots of handbags full to the brim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,606 Posted January 12, 2020 26 minutes ago, Duncan Edwards said: The one with all the money spewing out on it. Dont do this Dunc, the lot on here will take you seriously 😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted January 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, hogesar said: Dont do this Dunc, the lot on here will take you seriously 😂 Oh, I thought this was a serious forum too....... My bad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,154 Posted January 12, 2020 43 minutes ago, Greavsy said: Oh, I thought this was a serious forum too....... My bad! A serious forum --- hopefully - but that doesn't mean that nobody's allowed to make a joke or a light hearted comment Greavsy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chumino 57 Posted January 12, 2020 49 minutes ago, hogesar said: Dont do this Dunc, the lot on here will take you seriously 😂 You mean Delia hasn't squirelled a few quid away with efficient accounting? Good that would be simply awful for a true socialist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted January 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said: A serious forum --- hopefully - but that doesn't mean that nobody's allowed to make a joke or a light hearted comment Greavsy. Absolutely nothing against jokes and banter TL,fully in favour of that. Need something to laugh at with how our team is looking in the league atm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted January 13, 2020 16 hours ago, Olano said: Think we have to start planing for next season. So if we geth stupid bids for our players in January, then sell. And no point in wasting money on loan signings. Too late... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted January 13, 2020 17 hours ago, Chumino said: So do I but they won't. Could is the word. Delia loves the smell of money, socialist cash is the best. It won't be the same team of bright young talent and manager to rip up the league like last season. We can cheer our bank balance which will be the best ever but our team will certainly be cherry picked. What the fudge does that mean??!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,558 Posted January 13, 2020 17 hours ago, Thirsty Lizard said: For the umpteenth time - we made a loss of £38 million last season!! By all means we can have a debate about whether we should have spent more this season in an attempt to stay up, but all this 'cheer the bank balance' stuff is total and utter Bull shine! We made that loss in part because of costs of bonuses and fees from going up- the club already said we'll be making a profit of about £20m this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,154 Posted January 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, king canary said: We made that loss in part because of costs of bonuses and fees from going up- the club already said we'll be making a profit of about £20m this season. Yes, I know king canary. As I said in response to another poster - if we made a loss of £38 million last season and we make a profit of £20 million this season, over the course of those two seasons we'll still have made an overall loss of £18 million. It's hardly 'piling cash up in the bank' as some have alleged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,558 Posted January 13, 2020 I might be wrong but I think that profit is factoring in paying off those losses this year- unless you think we'll be £18m in debt after this season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, king canary said: I might be wrong but I think that profit is factoring in paying off those losses this year- unless you think we'll be £18m in debt after this season? Maybe I'm not doing the maths properly here, but I don't think we'd be £20 million in profit after this season is done, more that we'll MAKE a £20 mill profit over the course of it. If we were £20 mill in the green by the end of it, that assumes we'd have to make a £58 million profit this season, I think! Edited January 13, 2020 by BobLoz3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
