Glorious Leicester Fan

I agree. Although I imagine there’s a major issue in persuading players to come to us. We could try to buy championship level players, but I’m not RVN would be on board with this. We’re in a very weird position. Accepting we’re most probably relegated, but trying to persuade premier league quality players we’re still and will remain a Prem club!!!!!!

I think the championship may possibly punish us for financial reasons.

It doesn’t surprise me that we are attempting to sign 5 players. I imagine we are trying to preemptive the transfer ban when we get relegated. Wouldn’t surprise me if a few are Championship experienced players.

Even in our financial predicament we could have purchased/hired better players/manager. But the fear of false fear of failing PSR stopped us from doing so.

But we haven’t broken any of the rules, so i’n sure how we are supposed to be responsible.

I genuinely think we should sue the PL; the threat of potentially breaking PSR rules has had a serious impact on the quality of players/manager we were able to recruit last summer, which in turn has resulted us being in our current position, thus impacting on the quality of players we can recruit in the January window.

His longevity is because his professional career didn’t really start until he was in his mid twenties. Many strikers career are on the wain when they reach this age (Micheal Owen/Torres).

My issue with RVN is that he was striker. Strikers are not typically good managers (Sir Alex/Clough the exceptions).

FFP is a joke. That said, as a club, we cannot continue to live precariously and use ‘ legal technicalities to escape financial/footballing mismanagement. We will eventually get caught out.

That was two years ago. We are currently a promoted club that will most probably be face a significant points deduction. This situation isn’t unique to us. The majority of promoted clubs find it hard to attract good players, hence most relegated. Occasionally you’ll find a couple of gems, but it’s not the norm.

I don’t think you can compare Puel’s recruitment to our current recruitment. When Puel was manager, we were an established Premiership team, which inevitably attracted better players/wages.

Our current strike force is a 37 year old striker who cannot play 90 mins. If we don’t buy/loan a striker, then it’s a dereliction of duty by the club.

Traditionally, there a significant distinction between Manager and head coach. The later implies a sporting director.

Intriguingly, Percy states Cooper will be appointed as ‘Head Coach’ and not ‘Manager’.

My father-in/law is a Cov fan and says O’Hare lacks the pace that is needed in the Prem.

Question. I’ve just read that the Chelsea have sold their 2 hotels to a company that is owned by the owners of Chelsea; thus allowing them to adhere to FFP for 2022/23. Is there anything stopping us doing the same and selling Seagrave to a company owned by Top?

I assume so. Also, haven’t they changed the rules for the 25/26 season (only allow to spend 80% of generated income of transfers/wages)?

Fair point. But, there is a big difference between what you want to do and what you can actually do (legally speaking). I can’t blame any club and would expect them to question and challenge the legality of the EFL actions.

This is ridiculous. Before trying to get a points deduction against Leicester imposed by PL for 22/23 and then applied by EFL in 23/24, I assume the EFL sought legal advice. They must of ignored the legal advice or hired some shit lawyers.

This is definitely a Chelsea FFP issue. They are really walking a tightrope and could be punished in the near future. I imagine Gallagher will be sold in January (pure profit) and Casadei will possibly be his replacement.

Agree. Although our over reliance on KDH is a tad worrying.

I personally find this table intriguing (I apologise if this has already been posted). https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/championship/top-scorers

I assume they believe Sammy Braybrooke will take that role.