Takeovers don't mean a lot these days. The big clubs were always United and Liverpool, though a lot more smaller clubs had a chance of winning a trophy if they had the right manager and scouts.
Chelsea who hadn't won as much as us until Abramovich took over instantly became the most powerful club in the country until eclipsed by City who were a struggling club until taken over by the Arabs.
Wolves who were hovering between the championship and league one shot out of the division like a cork out of a bottle when Fosun took over.
But the day's of instant success are coming to an end. The major trophies in the next decade will be won by one of four clubs. The premier league is a closed shop. Even Spurs can't break the monopoly.
Our day's of challenging for trophies are long gone. Just enjoy the club for what we are.