Pub breath Posted 24 October 2023 Posted 24 October 2023 2 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: It's true though to an extent, the most powerful pre the Premier League were those with either wealthy owners who ploughed money in or powerhouse clubs who generated lots of revenue. I am fascinated by clubs that build success on a budget, but it's so difficult and so rare to do. Clubs that have a model to buy low and sell high, however they do it (Brentford and Brighton come in to it) is the only way clubs of their size, ours and probably even yours can try and compete but as you say, a lot of this still comes down to the owners investing what they can within the sham of the rules that are in place. If a big club maximizes their revenue potential and can spend well and wisely to win things, that's life and that's businesses. The structure of a meritocracy in sport will always favour the teams from the larger cities in that way. Leeds didn't get the biggest gates or make the most commercial revenue in 1992 but we were big enough to compete with what we had, made really smart choices and had some good youth players. I accept that Crewe were never going to win the league then but even with a billionaire, they wouldn't now either. It's always going to be slanted toward the bigger clubs but there's a big difference between being able to generate large income and being handed it by a dodgy state who want to boost their image whilst they bomb the children next door. 1
Nalis Posted 24 October 2023 Posted 24 October 2023 (edited) Crazy close from 3rd down in the as it stands table. Norwich were going 3rd at one point on Saturday but now 14th, Middlesbrough currently in the play off places. Edited 24 October 2023 by Nalis
smallpauldj Posted 24 October 2023 Posted 24 October 2023 The Rotherham vs Ipswich game is now the 7th of Nov. Gives them nice fixture congestion with the cup to while we kick back playing weekly
KingsX Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 **** Leeds anyway. I can't believe ESPN are streaming them instead of Nige's lads taking a piece out of Ipswich at Ashton Gate. Vile choice. 1
Jaspa Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 https://x.com/secondtierpod/status/1717146986002981018?s=20
The Doctor Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 We really did break Norwich huh? 2.28 ppg going into the game against us, 0.67 ppg since that game 1
brucey Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 2 hours ago, The Doctor said: We really did break Norwich huh? 2.28 ppg going into the game against us, 0.67 ppg since that game We broke Ashley Barnes in that game, he's been out injured since. Might have something to do with it, as he seemed a really important player for them.
HybridFox Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 3 hours ago, The Doctor said: We really did break Norwich huh? 2.28 ppg going into the game against us, 0.67 ppg since that game Feels quite sweet tbh. Always felt their sh**house draw with us in 19/20 was the beginning of our downfall that season
Md9 Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 Leeds lose tonight then draw against Huddersfield at home at the weekend and then we absolutely smash them next week would be lovely.
Jobyfox Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 9 minutes ago, don_danbury said: ipsbitch getting dominated 4 minutes ago, StanSP said: Goal Ipswich 1
oxtonfox Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 2 minutes ago, Jobyfox said: I think they’ll be with us like Peterborough in Div 1, until we thrash them at Christmas time like we did to Posh. 😊
Koke Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 Didn't realise how much adrift Sheffield Wednesday were. Absolute state they're in.
Cincinnati Fox Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 Leeds look shite! but have some good individuals 2
UniFox21 Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 2 minutes ago, Cincinnati Fox said: Leeds look shite! but have some good individuals I get annoyed how we're highlighted for having an expensive squad, when leeds have a £35m winger
David Hankey Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 3 minutes ago, Cincinnati Fox said: Leeds look shite! but have some good individuals Brum are shite. 'Fatboy' has his work cut.
Lionator Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 2 minutes ago, don_danbury said: stoke looking deese Shut up please. No offence.
ian__marshall Posted 25 October 2023 Posted 25 October 2023 Watching the Stoke v Leeds game. Stoke should be about 3 up. Absolutely dominating the play.
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