Quote Originally Posted by Arabs4ever View Post
Whoever it is is in for a really tough time due to the imbalance of the squad. Wouldn't fancy it for that reason alone.

Plenty of free agents about. The thing with United just now is that they are looking to unearth gems from African markets. This all seems very familiar in that Thompson and McNamara were buying in youths from Europe with the hope of banking some money. All they got was relegation as they forgot that having a good football team that wins matches and entertains are the ones that get the scouts coming to watch potential targets.[/QUOTE]

Is there a club anywhere that have thrived with a policy of gambling on possible future transfer fees to sustain them? Its utter madness if thats what our business plan consits of. We dont have to look very far to see how quickly things can implode. Also banking on cup runs that dont happen. Each season should be based on the least you might do. Avoid relegation first & any cup runs or transfer fees are your bonus - not the hopeful backbone of a clubs planning