honeybradger Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 what is the point on arguing about whether we have the 9th highest player wage bill in the league or not? I'm sure that not a single fan would put our squad as the 9th best in the league or even 8th, we're undeniably in the 5-7th range in the league for our squad ability, anywhere within that is arguable but outside of it is not. With this in mind player ability surely outranks wages in terms of expected squad performance, case and point manchester united. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxinsocks Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mickyblueeyes said: This is such a good breakdown of reasons why so many have turned against Brendan. I actually dont think there is any fan who expects to be top 4 (yes we all want that but no one expects it). There massive issues this season. Basics done wrong. In addition, issues that have been prevalent in the past two season just dont get fixed. Being Brendan out doesnt mean you dont respect his achievements. But for some this club over the reputation of a manager or player is bigger. There is nothing wrong with saying we havent been very good this year at the fundamentals and change is not the worst thing in the world. The reign is over and whether that happens now, at the end of the season or six months into the next, it wont change things. we all know that bredan is not taking us in the right direction. Does Top? If not then why not? Edited 25 April 2022 by foxinsocks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chocolate Teapot Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 9 minutes ago, honeybradger said: what is the point on arguing about whether we have the 9th highest player wage bill in the league or not? I'm sure that not a single fan would put our squad as the 9th best in the league or even 8th, we're undeniably in the 5-7th range in the league for our squad ability, anywhere within that is arguable but outside of it is not. With this in mind player ability surely outranks wages in terms of expected squad performance, case and point manchester united. Theyve certainly not been the 5th or 7th best this year so I'm not sure that can be defined as undeniable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 51 minutes ago, Chocolate Teapot said: it has hamza on 61k a week. Click the link you provided, it has him at £7,500 a week and Tielemans £33k. Total wages £55m, its about as accurate as that Jeffrey Schlupp shot vs Everton back in August 2014. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchsntf Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 30 minutes ago, honeybradger said: what is the point on arguing about whether we have the 9th highest player wage bill in the league or not? I'm sure that not a single fan would put our squad as the 9th best in the league or even 8th, we're undeniably in the 5-7th range in the league for our squad ability, anywhere within that is arguable but outside of it is not. With this in mind player ability surely outranks wages in terms of expected squad performance, case and point manchester united. Nice & honest thing about Leagues, THEY CANT & DONT BULLSHIT, LCFC‘s position on ability for this season, is where they are & where they finish. Could of , should of‘s, if,but buts, don’t give or take points away. For every we should ofs, our opposition could of..,, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volpeazzurro Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 2 hours ago, Daggers said: 1. You are not a qualified mechanic. 2. You weren't a spectator in the workshop. 3. You haven't named a suitable replacement vehicle - and even if you do someone will tell you it's crap or unrealistic. 4. Ten years ago you were driving a much worse car. 5. Five reverse gears and one forward is a perfectly acceptable gear box. 6. Where we're going we don't need roads. 🤣🤣 brilliant 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chocolate Teapot Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 23 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Click the link you provided, it has him at £7,500 a week and Tielemans £33k. Total wages £55m, its about as accurate as that Jeffrey Schlupp shot vs Everton back in August 2014. I'm not getting that. Hamza on 61k. Bertrand 78k, vestergaard 75k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 3 minutes ago, Chocolate Teapot said: Bertrand 78k, vestergaard 75k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 We pay peanuts really , none of the Man.City squad would get out of bed for 60 grand a week. If we want to improve our squad to top four standard , we are going to have to pay more - much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 Just now, An Sionnach said: We pay peanuts really , none of the Man.City squad would get out of bed for 60 grand a week. If we want to improve our squad to top four standard , we are going to have to pay more - much more. Your tagline says “the real world” you outrageous fibber! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 Just now, Dahnsouff said: Your tagline says “the real world” you outrageous fibber! Nope, I'm not kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 Just now, An Sionnach said: Nope, I'm not kidding. Time for some serious crowd funding then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 7 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: Time for some serious crowd funding then! If we all , and I suppose there are 100,000 LCFC fans , stick a grand in the clubs coffers then we can afford Mbappe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 1 minute ago, An Sionnach said: If we all , and I suppose there are 100,000 LCFC fans , stick a grand in the clubs coffers then we can afford Mbappe. It’s a plan. You can pay his wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 1 hour ago, An Sionnach said: If we all , and I suppose there are 100,000 LCFC fans , stick a grand in the clubs coffers then we can afford Mbappe. So we knock around the middle of the park for 90 minutes. I'll pass thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sankey93 Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 I’d like to see us go to the 3-4-1-2 again. Gets kelechi and vardy back together and we would imo create more chances and score more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 1 hour ago, An Sionnach said: We pay peanuts really , none of the Man.City squad would get out of bed for 60 grand a week. If we want to improve our squad to top four standard , we are going to have to pay more - much more. ....I can't agree with this....!!! We would be looking at administration in a very short time if we chose to adopt such a policy. We are never going to have the financial clout of the big boys, we are trying to get the best out of what we can achieve, with astute sales and purchases and maximising the incoming funds. To a degree we are a stepping stone for the big teams, we may not want to acknowledge it but we do produce players where the big boys come calling, we just need to achieve the best we can while we have them. The club is all about self sustainability and in a few seasons we will be spending more in the summer windows, we are a team that can win things, even if we do not have the clout of the big boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l444ry Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 What was the wage bill and overheads when we won the League compared to everyone else? Hiding behind a Red Herring or providing a Glass Ceiling? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 12 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said: ....I can't agree with this....!!! We would be looking at administration in a very short time if we chose to adopt such a policy. We are never going to have the financial clout of the big boys, we are trying to get the best out of what we can achieve, with astute sales and purchases and maximising the incoming funds. To a degree we are a stepping stone for the big teams, we may not want to acknowledge it but we do produce players where the big boys come calling, we just need to achieve the best we can while we have them. The club is all about self sustainability and in a few seasons we will be spending more in the summer windows, we are a team that can win things, even if we do not have the clout of the big boys. What I mean is sustainability , yes we can and do win things , but to be a fixture at the top of the league you have to pay big money. That is the reality of the ridiculously high pay of modern footballers in the EPL. Even the mid table clubs are now being forced to pay £5 million a year contracts as the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phenom Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 If you look at our stats, we're actually much higher up the table than we should be. According to stats we should be fighting for relegation in 17th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post foxile5 Posted 25 April 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 25 April 2022 I tire of this debate. Can we talk about his chapped lips for a bit? He looks like he's always in need of some vaseline. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StanSP Posted 25 April 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 25 April 2022 23 minutes ago, Phenom said: If you look at our stats, we're actually much higher up the table than we should be. According to stats we should be fighting for relegation in 17th. So we're overachieving 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 28 minutes ago, An Sionnach said: What I mean is sustainability , yes we can and do win things , but to be a fixture at the top of the league you have to pay big money. That is the reality of the ridiculously high pay of modern footballers in the EPL. Even the mid table clubs are now being forced to pay £5 million a year contracts as the norm. .....we are not going to follow the trend and throw money at it, if clubs continue this way this game will be bankrupt in quick time!!! Developing talent early and selling at their peak will have to be our model, we wisely invested in potential, while others were throwing money at problems. We need to pat ourselves on our backs, as the there are teams out there, who look to do what we have done and have taken up the blueprint. We look for ways to maximise our chances, it is the only way, if we have less finance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 4 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said: .....we are not going to follow the trend and throw money at it, if clubs continue this way this game will be bankrupt in quick time!!! Developing talent early and selling at their peak will have to be our model, we wisely invested in potential, while others were throwing money at problems. We need to pat ourselves on our backs, as the there are teams out there, who look to do what we have done and have taken up the blueprint. We look for ways to maximise our chances, it is the only way, if we have less finance. When you see us paying the likes of Bertrand, Vestergaard, Perez and Praet north of 70k a week each there's still plenty of improving we can do on thst business model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phenom Posted 25 April 2022 Share Posted 25 April 2022 14 minutes ago, StanSP said: So we're overachieving We're getting more points than our performances would indicate - yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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