Quote Originally Posted by Geoff Parkstone View Post
I dont think we are necessarily any worse a prospect to buy than a few weeks or months ago. Anyone buying into the club must know our impoverished nature both in terms of money and playing staff (look at how last season ended as a guide to the start of this). A buyer will have known it needed a lot of money to meet ambitions, and negotiated accordingly. He might knock a few quid off the price Mel gets, but the investment in the club to get to PL level (Assming that is the target) is still immense and was immense before

The thing is as a prospect for development the club is a very good option, a good stadium with 30K attendances when things are going well, the potential to expand that to 45K if required. Top notch training ground and facilities. Handily situated in the middle of the country geography wise so attracting players not an issue - something that historically clubs like Norwich and Ipswich have struggled with and again able to attract a good fan base.

So in essence its a good manager and coaching staff and building a team of players thats required.Which sounds simple and obviously isn't but its a lot easier if one does not ahve to spend millions on club infrastructure.