With no Champions league this or probably next year the onnly way we can finance a new team if a new manager arrives now/end of season is to cash in on Owen.We would still get 20-25 million but valuation are dropping all over the place and so will his.
A whole newe style of play is required and if we have to sacrifice the top man then so be it.Remember when Rushie went and a certain Mr Aldridge did the unthinkable and replaced him?
If money is obtainable elsewhere excellent but we are a business and unless we are wimming/qualifying tournaments
it will dry up, Jesus look at Leeds?
As a side point why are we not in for Rivaldo, sheer class and he would set any team alight, even if it is for 2 years max, sign him now Gerard he could save your job