mart » Sat Jul 20, 2013 11:21 am wrote:devaney » Sat Jul 20, 2013 9:48 am wrote:When did Man City win the CL ? Did you mean PL ? Just how successful have City been for spending well over £500m ? One league title on goal difference and one FA Cup isn't overly impressive. Considering what they have spent they were a very average team for a lot of last season. I know what you are saying but it is a very sad way to go. Rich boys in the Candy Store don't do it for me.
Considering where they were 10 years ago their rise has been impressive, and they have a team that really can compete in all competitions.
Yes its sad the way money dominates football, but in some ways it always have. The big clubs always take the best players from smaller clubs. Sadly we as fans have let the clubs drive the sport in this direction where money is the most important element for success. Somehow I dont think we will complain too much if we get back to the top and can do the same to other clubs again.
Money rules football - has been like that since the start of the prem - as soon The Russian arrived the importance of money increased through the roof.
Both City and Chelsea are proof of what money can buy - same with clubs like PSG , Monaco. The money allows the club to buy the quality players.
Whilst we scratch around spending £6-8mil per players teams like City spend close to a £100mil and bring in 4 top quality players