Joeblackisachimp wrote:Hi All.
I think it is a bit unfair on the yanks to let them take all of the blame. After all, we are in a global recession, trying to fund a new stadium, banks not lending etc etc.
Rafa has to take some of the flak (65% at least). Say you do give him 50m in the summer, he would go out and buy a load of full backs and holding midfielders!
IMO there is No issue of money, look what Rafa has spent over the past six seasons (prob 150 Million) whether funded by sale of existing players or cash from the board, Rafa has had the cash and not built a strong squad.
I don't think it is hicks and Gillette's fault directly that we don't have Sissoko, Bellamy, Crouch, Keane etc, but instead have Lucas, El Zahar, N'gog, Aquilani and other sub standard players. did the board not fund the 20m asking price for Aqua?? But rafa chose the player. wasted money.
or that Lucas plays over babel, or Kuyt plays out of position?
I like Rafa, nice man, nice smile. But so is my great grandad!
Not getting 4th is disastorous, messing up next season, and someone should pay.
I personally think Rafa has taken us as far as he can.
next up...........Owen Coyle
What does a global recession have anything to do with it when fans are still packing out the stadia and buying the club merchansise, plus sponsorship and TV networks are still willing to pump money into their pockets.
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