PompeyVillan Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 They're not that far away. But like any 'challenger' for CL football in recent seasons, when their big players get injured or are out of form they struggle to maintain their league position. A few big signing and they could well be challenging again next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey55 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 The trouble we face is that for the kind of players we need, we are so far down the pecking order. And even in the clubs ahead of us are interested, we don't pay enough wages for many players anyway. We are the one team in the top 6 that has a really obvious weak department that if improved would make a significant difference, as we just don't have any decent forwards. It's not hard to see the likes of Augero, Hulk, Falcao and Mata etc would really improve us, whilst for the other teams it's not as easy. But these players will be courted by the biggest clubs in Europe who pay far bigger wages than us. Fans bang on about managers taking the club as far as they can, but in reallity I think our situation shows a biiger truth of Prem football in the current time, which is you can only go as far as financial resources allow. I think the days when someone like Brian Cough can inspire a lesser team to glory are gone. When you are competing against 5 of the richest clubs in the world it's just ridiculously hard. It was hard enough when we had the "big 4" and had to hope one would have a bad season allowing another club to take advantage as we did last year and Everton did in 2005. But now we have to hope the 2 clubs with ridiculous resources have bad seasons. Last season we pipped City and their respeonse was to spend £150 million on several players on massive salaries. Some of our fans think the solution to this problem is to appoint someone like Villas Boas, but I think that is totally delusional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Joey, you have got on my nerves sometimes but you are a very decent fan compared to the 'Citeh' fans who have been about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpabloangel18 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 The trouble we face is that for the kind of players we need, we are so far down the pecking order. And even in the clubs ahead of us are interested, we don't pay enough wages for many players anyway. We are the one team in the top 6 that has a really obvious weak department that if improved would make a significant difference, as we just don't have any decent forwards. It's not hard to see the likes of Augero, Hulk, Falcao and Mata etc would really improve us, whilst for the other teams it's not as easy. But these players will be courted by the biggest clubs in Europe who pay far bigger wages than us. Fans bang on about managers taking the club as far as they can, but in reallity I think our situation shows a biiger truth of Prem football in the current time, which is you can only go as far as financial resources allow. I think the days when someone like Brian Cough can inspire a lesser team to glory are gone. When you are competing against 5 of the richest clubs in the world it's just ridiculously hard. It was hard enough when we had the "big 4" and had to hope one would have a bad season allowing another club to take advantage as we did last year and Everton did in 2005. But now we have to hope the 2 clubs with ridiculous resources have bad seasons. Last season we pipped City and their respeonse was to spend £150 million on several players on massive salaries. Some of our fans think the solution to this problem is to appoint someone like Villas Boas, but I think that is totally delusional. Try feeling this about your entire squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 The trouble we face is that for the kind of players we need, we are so far down the pecking order. And even in the clubs ahead of us are interested, we don't pay enough wages for many players anyway. We are the one team in the top 6 that has a really obvious weak department that if improved would make a significant difference, as we just don't have any decent forwards. It's not hard to see the likes of Augero, Hulk, Falcao and Mata etc would really improve us, whilst for the other teams it's not as easy. But these players will be courted by the biggest clubs in Europe who pay far bigger wages than us. Fans bang on about managers taking the club as far as they can, but in reallity I think our situation shows a biiger truth of Prem football in the current time, which is you can only go as far as financial resources allow. I think the days when someone like Brian Cough can inspire a lesser team to glory are gone. When you are competing against 5 of the richest clubs in the world it's just ridiculously hard. It was hard enough when we had the "big 4" and had to hope one would have a bad season allowing another club to take advantage as we did last year and Everton did in 2005. But now we have to hope the 2 clubs with ridiculous resources have bad seasons. Last season we pipped City and their respeonse was to spend £150 million on several players on massive salaries. Some of our fans think the solution to this problem is to appoint someone like Villas Boas, but I think that is totally delusional. You had a top striker in Bent and sold him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran_villa Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Joey, you have got on my nerves sometimes but you are a very decent fan compared to the 'Citeh' fans who have been about.I'll second that, that post is spot on IMHO fair play!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Dear Harry Please smash the blose next week by at elast 5 goals and I will light a candle in your honour love DK x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Dear Harry Please smash the blose next week by at elast 5 goals and I will light a candle in your honour love DK x A candle that has already melted quite badly I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Can we call this thread a love fest even if it is only for one week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Yep, never have I supported Spurs more in my life!! Come on Spuds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcgoodie Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 If they relegate Blues il applaud them at Villa Park next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 jellied eels all round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoody Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I second that. Lets rename the thread for one week only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 15, 2011 Moderator Share Posted May 15, 2011 Changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 brilliant!!! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Come on Spuds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadenb42 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 COYS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Yes get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Always loved ya, chaps, do us a favour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Brilliant thread title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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