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The question was in reference to the Charlton game so him meaning longer term than Charlton makes sense. Easy to read into it several ways though, so the fact they've clarified in the text is helpful.

Well...if we have been using this, it explains a lot

I'll now be reading posts with a lot less respect than I previously did

Yeah I wouldn't disagree on that. At the end of the day, it's a business and there are hierarchies in all walks of life, you have to operate within your means and we didn't do that. Premier league clubs are in a fortunate spot where aside from visas/work permits. 99% of footballers in the world would love to play for them in the Premier League. Investing in recruitment and expanding your knowledge across the globe is a relatively small investment in comparison to signing players. Any club worth their salt should have a wide network of scouts/data they can tap into and unearth these players. I find it hard to offer the club much slack in this area. I think they've operated in an incredibly lazy fashion, relying on a small network and offering insane wages. We're now seeing the result of that.

Kieran Maguire mentioned in his interview that a lot of clubs pay quite a low basic salary, and then I guess they're topped up at the end of the season based on hitting specific targets. Layman example but, say all players are on 20k basic If you finish in champions league you'll get a bonus that takes you up to equivalent of 90k a week. Finish in Europa, 70k a week. Mid table, 50k a week Relegation.... if it's a european team then you don't deserve any top up Whereas based on the money we spent on wages in our relegation season, I think we just went straight out with massive basics.

Not really. You have a budget for different scenarios and your wage structure should reflect those potential scenarios. It's not moron proof though, so yes, if you're managed without any foresight then yes, a drop income that isn't planned for will hurt you as a club. That's very much the fault of the people dishing out contracts though.

Wow that best 11 is a powerful tool! Just testing looking for top performing league one players 22 and below who are out of contract in summer. Impressive

I can't imagine we'd be spending a lot regardless of PSR or not. It certainly wouldn't be a clever move to run up more debt against the club. Contrary to the belief of some on here, running a football club at regular big losses isn't actually good for the club.

You're the man to ask... I went onto fbref to check Strand Larsen's stats and I see they have had to pull the data from the site. Any decent alternatives out there?

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Will we be the first club to sell a player to a Saudi/Qatari club for £0?

Poor yes, suspicious no. First tip was executed poorly, looks like he got caught in 2 minds whether to catch it or tip it over. The ball landed smack bang on the top of the bar, he was covering the net. Then as a keeper I'd be assuming there's someone flying in with a header to try and score so you're natural reaction would be to throw something at the ball to punch it away. Unfortunately for him he's punched it right into the post

Surely if we did land anybody talented and they're working under Rudkin, they will last 6-12 months before looking for a new gig after realising their boss is inept and they're stuck on a sinking ship.

The way he talks down to people winds me up He just trots out generic phrases and acts like its some insightful comment that nobody understands. He seems to be under the impression that fans want us to win every game 3 0. Then just laughs off his imaginary scenario and says something like "its not that easy". Dowsnt acknowledge or take accountability for any causes of the problems. Just a generic, "its my fault". Cheers, thats reassuring. Then more empty promises of "were gonna do some stuff, then fans will finally get it"

Listened to about 5 mins, the more he opens his mouth the clearer it becomes that he doesn't seem to understand or appreciate there's issues. If he doesn't understand the problems then they'll never be fixed.

we've found Rudkin's account

It seemed odd that he was trying to go too to tie with Gaethje considering how good his ground game is. I actually like Silva, mainly as he choked out that Nazi Bryce Mitchell

We're breaking new ground. Congerton sending down Sunderland with Rodwell on 70 bags was bad I think we can beat that

2 English boys involved in the best fights of the night. Shame they both lost bud id watch both fights again

Pointless question that means nothing.

Were paying this squad 40m a year. Its nothing g like the 90s or 80s. This is our lowest low. Surely.

Watched the highlights Their 2nd goal is hilarious Surely the players and management will offer back their earnings Jordan james was carrying this team haha. Probably one of the lowest paid as well.

Fair point, ive probably just read too many comments by Americans on twitter

Best walkout song ever gonna be blaring at 5:30am! Fancy Paddy to keep proving the doubters wrong and get another stoppage tonight. Torn on Jean Silva and Arnold Allen, want to back the home man but also love Jean Silva Hopefully O'Malley actually performs tonight as the last few times i've watched him he's been rank