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It’s pretty much been said throughout this thread, lack of investment in the squad, Levy penny pinching, Poch giving up, etc. but the difference between now and about a year ago is that then we had a team, now we have a group of players. If I’m being super critical of the players that we have, I would say that Kane, Son and Lloris are the only ones I would keep in the starting eleven. The next level down would be Sanchez, Alderweireld, Deli, Ndombele, Sissoko, and Lo Celso. The rest can go imho for reasons such as not being good enough, don’t have passion for the club or they’re toxic (i.e Eriksen).
What did Ferguson say about a teams lifespan - a group of players is good for a max of 3 years before you’ll need to buy some more? Well that’s spot on and something I hope Levy and Co will learn from. I still have faith in our manager as he’s a born winner but some serious investment is needed and it’s unfortuent that Poch wasn’t given the opportunity to spend the money!
I'd just like to point out that Bill Nic said in his autobiography 'great teams last three seasons'.What did Ferguson say about a teams lifespan - a group of players is good for a max of 3 years
And yet 185 people (75% of those that voted) want Levy to stay in the "Levy Out" thread.
It’s pretty much been said throughout this thread, lack of investment in the squad, Levy penny pinching, Poch giving up, etc. but the difference between now and about a year ago is that then we had a team, now we have a group of players. If I’m being super critical of the players that we have, I would say that Kane, Son and Lloris are the only ones I would keep in the starting eleven. The next level down would be Sanchez, Alderweireld, Deli, Ndombele, Sissoko, and Lo Celso. The rest can go imho for reasons such as not being good enough, don’t have passion for the club or they’re toxic (i.e Eriksen).
What did Ferguson say about a teams lifespan - a group of players is good for a max of 3 years before you’ll need to buy some more? Well that’s spot on and something I hope Levy and Co will learn from. I still have faith in our manager as he’s a born winner but some serious investment is needed and it’s unfortuent that Poch wasn’t given the opportunity to spend the money!
Thats why I am all for new owners. Even if mourinho does well, ours will think it's a reason not to invest & push on. Or if we don't do well our owners say it's mourinho's fault, we have the talent. As for heavily refreshing the team every 3 years like fergie, he wouldn't have been able to do that with our owners. We will never be serial winners under these lot.It’s pretty much been said throughout this thread, lack of investment in the squad, Levy penny pinching, Poch giving up, etc. but the difference between now and about a year ago is that then we had a team, now we have a group of players. If I’m being super critical of the players that we have, I would say that Kane, Son and Lloris are the only ones I would keep in the starting eleven. The next level down would be Sanchez, Alderweireld, Deli, Ndombele, Sissoko, and Lo Celso. The rest can go imho for reasons such as not being good enough, don’t have passion for the club or they’re toxic (i.e Eriksen).
What did Ferguson say about a teams lifespan - a group of players is good for a max of 3 years before you’ll need to buy some more? Well that’s spot on and something I hope Levy and Co will learn from. I still have faith in our manager as he’s a born winner but some serious investment is needed and it’s unfortuent that Poch wasn’t given the opportunity to spend the money!
The fact that 109 forum members voted underinvestment suggests there's a significant number on here who aren't happy with the backing Poch got from the board.
109 is significant these days? Pretty sure more people would vote in a poll asking what everyone’s favourite colour is. Mate.
Significant on a Forum thread yes. I would say. 187 votes cast.
Why not try your theory out? Post the poll?
Mine's pink, btw
I’ll give it a miss.
Our Alchemy license ran out. We were able to get golden results, (top 4, CL final, etc) for comparatively little investment. It’s caught up with us and the magic has run out.
No we won't but on the plus side the club will make a fortune from beer, food and merchandise which is what it's all about for the owners.Thats why I am all for new owners. Even if mourinho does well, ours will think it's a reason not to invest & push on. Or if we don't do well our owners say it's mourinho's fault, we have the talent. As for heavily refreshing the team every 3 years like fergie, he wouldn't have been able to do that with our owners. We will never be serial winners under these lot.