Quote Originally Posted by Nigel_M View Post
Why would we have the 12th highest budget?

We have the 2nd highest attendances - and presumably everyone gets the same TV money.

Does that mean our off field income compared to off field costs is much lower than the other teams? Or does it mean our owners put less money in than our rivals?
I suspect that the club sets a budget based on what the owners feel they can afford and this is what is considered to put us 12th in the league. Higher crowds and off field income probably just means lower owner contributions rather than increased budgets. The brothers have confidence in their model and so don't see the need to spend big, but I have the feeling that there is substantial cash behind them if they need it... they just don't see the need. The incidental income from transfers and compensation is a bonus which the owners may or may not add to the budget depending on their outlook. Different owners will have a different attitude and I suspect ours don't use it all in the current season, but build it into future budgets, but obviously I have no idea.