They were quotes from Big Dick and seemed obvious that he'd use them as a dig at us, but moreso to protect himself. What's interesting is that they don't ask the question of where all the money is going to if their team costs so little? Then again, who'd actually be interested in the fact that quite a few of the PL owners are preferring to line their pockets and just hang onto their PL status rather than investing, giving something back to their fans?
The way the PL voted for the PL restrictions said it all to me. Big money coming in and a plan to limit spending was an easy get out clause for owners, allowing them to reap vast sums back after years of shit buys or lousy appointments. In Sunderland's case, I think they have been run appallingly with the likes of the Dog Wanker spunking huge sums for very little value.
The story shouldn't highlight what we are worth, it should highlight how bad the PL is becoming with big teams such as Villa, Newcastle, Spurs et al choosing to take investment away rather than putting it in, allowing the likes of well run clubs such as Swansea, Southampton etc to move ahead in terms of the playing squad and infrastructure means.
The footballing landscape is changing before our eyes, where once there was a set order we now see a shift away from investment and now an era of economic frugality from the once dominant figures. The Rags, Dippers and Arse are only spending what they need to ensure they get the economic benefit from the CL and those that sponsor them, and to kid their supporters into believing they can challenge for the title when in reality they are either taking money out or hoarding hundreds of millions (in Arsenal's case) for future owner acquisition.
So, in short, nobody should be questioning our spend, we are trying to raise the standard of the league. They should, in reality, be questioning why the PL is being eroded by the owners who choose to endanger the product.
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