How much is this an increase of? They say socialists run out of other people’s money.
It’s because tax dodgers like Radcliffe hoard it.
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Not sure what the increase is MH, what caught my eye was the fact they rode roughshod over the several fanbase organisations without any pre-discussions - to me, this is what will be more damaging to them in the long term
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Oh no doubt, I was just intrigued no doubt they will go up again in the summer as Jimmy boy needs a new yacht.
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I assume the club did otherwise it’s just a bit of an odd statement.
Yeah can you go and scout 3 players I managed for 3 years.
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Often a true word said in jest.
In fairness, when Houllier came in we went french. When Benitez came in we went Spanish. Fat Sam always brought in his mates etc etc. New managers want players they know and trust. Particularly ones who will be generals on the pitch or are shining potential.
And when Jürgen came in we let our German player go!
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Well, we’ve got Matip tbf
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Fucking Bruno Cheyrou…
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The next Zidane, we all knew this to be true.
Yeah, he was a proper manager who signed players who were appropriate, not just his countrymen. Bloody xenophobia.
If nothing else, and - let’s be honest - there wasn’t much, he’ll always be remembered for the goal that gave us our first win at Stamford Bridge in over fourteen years.
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Not only him, the whole of that 2002 summer was a disaster. Possibly the worst transfer window in the club’s history.
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… because tax dodgers hoard it.
Matty hit both sides of the coin.
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I always feel like the idea of fan groups needing to be consulted over pricing decisions is more theatre than anything else, but to do it in the middle of a season seems not just inappropriate, but the mark of a poorly run organization
Hendo redeemed the CHAD a bit but what a fucking window that was.
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At least there was Hendo. 
And Doni could’ve been fine as a backup, poor guy.
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I agree that fan consultation is largely a window dressing exercise. Owners don’t care, and if they did they would hand over consequential power, including voting rights. The more careful owners will do a little consultation to make the fans feel included - it helps keep the peace, and the money rolls in smoothly. Radcliffe hasn’t even gone for that charade.
If global TV rights are where the big money is, at some point a wise owner needs to think of the match going fan as part of the ‘product.’ If they aren’t there, with all the passion they can bring especially when it is a big game, not only is the lifeblood of the club removed, but a watching global audience is only seeing a shadow of what the club could and should be.
I’m not going all SOS as I am far removed geographically, but owners have to look after the match going fans or it is short sighted.
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Yeah. I have far more sympathy with the argument about making it more expensive for match going fans in general than one about lack of consultation. What does the latter accomplish? Makes you take time to go to a meeting just to be told the prices are going up?
Great process, lads
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I have 3 personal examples of teams that have taken advantage of 100% loyal fans while they haven’t won for years.
- Liverpool.
- Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Western Province Rugby.
So far it’s just the leafs that have won nothing, are still fleecing the fans, and are easily the worst of the three.
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