He's not short of that.
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I agree the club must adopt a long term plan.However with TS approaching his eightieth I don't think he will be doing this.There are so many things that have been put on the back burner that are ***** for this club to progress.It probably is the ideal time for Tony to hand over the reigns to a younger owner to complete phase two and get this club back on track.
Wouldn't be a first. Not to worry :D
You make some valid points, but I think that the central premise of your 'plan' - that we gather a nuclus of young players who we can rely on to be here every year is so far removed from the reality that clubs have to deal with. It is a players game, not a problem with that, they are the performers, and if you are fortunate or even skillful enough to unearth a real gem, maybe not to command silly money, but of the ilk of Chio, Dan and Victor, then I'm afraid that they hold the cards and when it comes to the contract renegotiation with us, I don't think they will be as keen to resign on the max money that we can afford to pay them. They will have a good idea of their worth, and whilst we may think that we are making them a good offer, if they don't agree, they know that the clock will run down and better money awaits elsewhere.
How would you deal with these real world scenarios? You seem to again be talking about a kind of alternative reality that seems a bit removed from the one we have to live in! Although I must stress that I agree that there is seeming evidence that the club can and should be run better, that there are most likely to be many things that Tont should be doing differently, I don't think trying to apply unrealistic scenarios is very helpful.
It isn't all about the money though is it?
Not much point in having wealth if you don't use it wisely.
Just ask Chelsea.
I'm not convinced that we have anyone at the club who would be capable of spending an increased budget wisely or effectively.
If we ever do get a new owner I would hope they clear out some of the dead wood currently in senior positions and replace them with proper "football people."