So what about these Chinese billionaire takeovers?

[FatherKnowsBest]

I thought he'd been on the communion wine Gray

Bless you my child... I'll see you later for confession.

[Holden_C]

Speaking as one of the 'easily pleased', I'd say KevMc is in this because he sees the club as something he is custodian of. It like having a child. They will always find new ways to disappoint you but you keep bailing them out and you love them just the same.

As its Sunday, I think a verse from the Bible might be appropriate. Today's is Mathew 16:26 (paraphrased)

"What good will it be for a football club to gain the whole world, yet forfeit its soul?"

Well some would rather than spout the absurd notion that somehow SUFC keeps Scarborough afloat than think things through.

I agree with your custodian comments but a return to the PL is the only chance of getting the money back. Carry on chucking large amounts at it and even that won't work, hence the cautionary, and frustrating for the fans, levels of spending. Plus the cash , which us what's needed,may not be there anymore for football spending.

[Holden_C]

Bless you my child... I'll see you later for confession.

Rod won't like that sort of talk

[Holden_C]

Very aptly put Father, although it wouldn't reallay apply to those from southern Barnsley as they all sold their souls to the dark side years ago.

Pigs don't have souls.

[FatherKnowsBest]

Pigs don't have souls.

We know. They sold them to the dark side years ago. D'uh...

[FatherKnowsBest]

... but a return to the PL is the only chance of getting the money back...

Thats my point. I don't think he ever wants his money back. I 'lend' my kids plenty of cash and never expect to see a penny back. I think he sees the club as something he need to preserve and nurture. Thats why we aren't going to see silly money thrown at it.

[Ayamonteblade]

Rod won't like that sort of talk

not sure I do either

[FatherKnowsBest]

Rod won't like that sort of talk

I'm waiting for him to pop in for a few Hail Marys, a couple of Our Fathers, and light a candle from last week. What he was doing in that lap dance club was anyone's guess. Muttered something about ironing and legged it before he got absolution. I'll catch up with him next Sunday Evensong, I expect.

[tomytony]

However, it's not difficult to see that a few bob investment spent in the right way could propel us to be contenders rather than making the numbers up and I'm also convinced CW is the man to do it

That's what baffles/angers me B58.

At last he's stumbled across a good 'un , a Blade but with real managerial ability, passion tempered by common sense and belief in his own abilities.

For all CW's talk about keeping things real he will know he could take this squad, with a couple of quality additions, all the way and might well get frustrated if the means to do that is not forthcoming and, let's be realistic, with his burgeoning track record, he'll not be short of offers

Surely he's the one to back meaningfully?

Seems to me the one not bothering to think things through sits at the owner's desk

[bulmer1889]

Absolutely Aya. Reminds me of your mate Rod.
Except for the hair,the lack of moobs,no beer gut,ability to speak English !!! LOL.

Don't forget the stick !