Spiritwalker Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 I think the next 6 months will be crucial for the club, we will either carry on with our upward trajectory or turn into a mid to lower table team. I just hope we show the courage to keep making progress on the pitch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapero82 Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Spiritwalker said: I think the next 6 months will be crucial for the club, we will either carry on with our upward trajectory or turn into a mid to lower table team. I just hope we show the courage to keep making progress on the pitch. I fear we may have had our day in the sun like other teams e.g Southampton and Stoke. unless you can spend huge amounts like the rest then eventually your luck runs out as other teams will know who you are and see you as real compitition Edited 8 January 2022 by chapero82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayfox26 Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 7 hours ago, LFox99 said: It's not that simple. In theory, yeah, we could ask KP for some money up front but FFP wise there's only around 75m worth of signings we can make without selling anyone. And that number is for this calendar year, so including next summer. Is FFP even still a thing? The wages at clubs like Villa and West Ham makes me think are they just turning a blind eye? I know both clubs will make more money on ticket sales but their wage bills plus the money they've both spent on signings is ridiculous! And lets not even get started on how the likes of Chelsea throw money around like they are playing monopoly. I don't see our issue being FFP, the more likely issue is KP may not have that much spare cash with the issues with the Tourism industry at the moment. I think its more likely we get some loans in rather than any permanent deals being made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 7 hours ago, Pliskin said: Maybe so, but we’re at the point of compromising the integrity of the league (not us the willy pullers that run it) and we might genuinely not be able to compete due to players….. so it depends what the powers that’s be want, to ultimately end up fining is because we can no longer play games, or fine us for spending too much money. Some allowances are going to have to be made for now, it’s at breaking point. I think this is a really good point. I wonder if the Premier League or FA might do away with, or relax, FFP for the rest of the year like they have done previously? Invariably clubs are going to need bigger squads to deal with the mounting injuries from playing too many games in a short period, and then covid on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 4 hours ago, jayfox26 said: Is FFP even still a thing? The wages at clubs like Villa and West Ham makes me think are they just turning a blind eye? I know both clubs will make more money on ticket sales but their wage bills plus the money they've both spent on signings is ridiculous! And lets not even get started on how the likes of Chelsea throw money around like they are playing monopoly. I don't see our issue being FFP, the more likely issue is KP may not have that much spare cash with the issues with the Tourism industry at the moment. I think its more likely we get some loans in rather than any permanent deals being made. Had the impression that in the case of Villa, they are still on the ‘catch up’ point, where they can spend more (just on wages, etc) after being promoted. Could be well wide of the mark though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pliskin Posted 8 January 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 8 January 2022 6 hours ago, chapero82 said: I fear we may have had our day in the sun like other teams e.g Southampton and Stoke. unless you can spend huge amounts like the rest then eventually your luck runs out as other teams will know who you are and see you as real compitition Eh? What a completely ludicrous comment…. Pretty much our entire squad is out injured….. that’s a bit different to regressing to the point of going backwards…. Some people are just so pessimistic they even make the darkness shudder…. We’ve not had our “day in the sun” we’ve hit an injury crises as many other clubs have because of covid and the PL being a bunch of greedy ****ers. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frany104 Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 What we are also experiencing in the transfer market is a result of covid obviously but also 2 failed attempts of top 4. We should have made the top 4 twice and if we had not only would our rep had improved again but the finances. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chocolate Teapot Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 6 hours ago, jayfox26 said: Is FFP even still a thing? The wages at clubs like Villa and West Ham makes me think are they just turning a blind eye? I know both clubs will make more money on ticket sales but their wage bills plus the money they've both spent on signings is ridiculous! And lets not even get started on how the likes of Chelsea throw money around like they are playing monopoly. I don't see our issue being FFP, the more likely issue is KP may not have that much spare cash with the issues with the Tourism industry at the moment. I think its more likely we get some loans in rather than any permanent deals being made. Yeah I don't think FFP is even the issue anymore. We're putting money towards infrastructure whereas other clubs are putting that towards signings. That said, we are paying the manager a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox1980 Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 7 hours ago, Spiritwalker said: I think the next 6 months will be crucial for the club, we will either carry on with our upward trajectory or turn into a mid to lower table team. I just hope we show the courage to keep making progress on the pitch. It’s the hardest league in the world and if u look at the table now we are probably where we should be. We had our chance the last 2 seasons to progress and fell at the last hurdle and with the investment other teams are putting in now we simply can’t compete without more investment and breaking our wage structure. I hope we have a go at the Europa Conference League because it might be awhile before we get in Europe again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 We have proved against Liverpool that if we play the right way and defend with tenacity and organisation ,we can beat anybody. Defence is the key and the high line, possession game is not for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pliskin Posted 8 January 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 8 January 2022 Some of the comments on this threat are just plain ridiculous….. Talking about the FA cup holders as if they’re a bunch of knackered old has beens, and that we’ve ****ed every chance of success now because of where we are in the table…. Jesus wept, firstly we’re depleted….. it’s quite clear we’re suffering as a result of covid and the intensity of the league, which has ultimately meant we’ve lost key players all over the pitch…. However, we’re still competing, we’re still in Europe (kind of) we are still only a good run away from the top 6 and we’re doing pretty well considering the issues we’re having. We certainly haven’t missed our chance, as many are trying to suggest, yes we can’t compete financially with the “big six” but we are not trying to, we’re a slow burner, we’re adding players to develop and build into a team, they’re young inexperienced but have bags and bags of ability. We lost out on those top four places because the team lacked the experience when it mattered, and those teams with the massive cheque books ultimately came good. But, we will have an incredible team in a few seasons, and I’m almost certain, call me mad….. but I reckon we will win the league again in the next five or so years…. Just calm down and stop being so pessimistic about everything, this club is moving in the right direction a step at a time, in a few years we will have an incredible stadium and surrounding area, a team bursting with talent, and maybe a few more trophies on the stadium. Come on you blue bastards, cheer up. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxesWalk Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 Ideal scenario for me would be Botman, loan to buy for €30-35m, not sure they’d go for that though, and Newcastle are after him. Lacroix is another, but again doubt they go for a loan to buy mid season… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 As per usual in January, we are desperate for 1 signing in an area we are vulnerable and there's a complete lack of agreement and direction on targets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NasPb Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 id take jason denayer here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy_Jeff Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 44 minutes ago, NasPb said: id take jason denayer here I’d take Jason Derulo at the moment 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindaloo FOX Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 Bit of a raw talent, playing in Serie B. Maybe worth a punt . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 21 minutes ago, Vindaloo FOX said: Bit of a raw talent, playing in Serie B. Maybe worth a punt . Wouldn't get a work permit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxesWalk Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 22 minutes ago, Vindaloo FOX said: Bit of a raw talent, playing in Serie B. Maybe worth a punt . The boy did his fire safety training. Stop, drop and roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindaloo FOX Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 32 minutes ago, FoxesWalk said: The boy did his fire safety training. Stop, drop and roll. Well he is half brazilan / Italian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblcfc84 Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 I’d honestly take Phil Jones on six-month loan if possible, based on how he performed against wolves. Would get us through the next few months. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapero82 Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 4 hours ago, Pliskin said: Eh? What a completely ludicrous comment…. Pretty much our entire squad is out injured….. that’s a bit different to regressing to the point of going backwards…. Some people are just so pessimistic they even make the darkness shudder…. We’ve not had our “day in the sun” we’ve hit an injury crises as many other clubs have because of covid and the PL being a bunch of greedy ****ers. I’m not talking just about now, we were struggling well before the injury crisis and now Newcastle has money plus West Ham doing far better than us currently I fear our future targets maybe snapped up elsewhere as we can’t afford their budgets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casablancas Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 2 hours ago, Ric Flair said: As per usual in January, we are desperate for 1 signing in an area we are vulnerable and there's a complete lack of agreement and direction on targets. I’m assuming the lack of direction is a comment re: this place? Not the boardroom? All we need now is a breakdown in communication in the upward echelons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, chapero82 said: I’m not talking just about now, we were struggling well before the injury crisis and now Newcastle has money plus West Ham doing far better than us currently I fear our future targets maybe snapped up elsewhere as we can’t afford their budgets Really? We nearly finished 4th and won the FA cup….. don’t really see that as struggling? Edited 8 January 2022 by Pliskin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaggertvsWise Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 10 hours ago, chapero82 said: I fear we may have had our day in the sun like other teams e.g Southampton and Stoke. unless you can spend huge amounts like the rest then eventually your luck runs out as other teams will know who you are and see you as real compitition In terms of ‘our day in the sun’ being the league winners or knocking on the door of the Champ League then yes for a while but in challenging on cup fronts, top 6 and Europe are only just beginning. I believe we will settle now and find our place around 6-8th for the next 5 or so seasons until we can push on again. For as long as I have supported Leicester those are still very long days in the sun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxesWalk Posted 8 January 2022 Share Posted 8 January 2022 4 minutes ago, Pliskin said: Really? We nearly finished 4th and won the FA cup….. don’t really see that as struggling? In fairness, aside from the cup run, we struggled in the league from January-Feb ish onwards last year and we haven’t recovered to show any sort of consistency for more or less a year now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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