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I think you are just too reasonable, c+b.
On the subject of the financials I’m not an accountant but I’ve read every set of books for the last decade, there have been some very valid reasons why we’ve been in debt over the years, when they took over the club they talked about the horrendous financials and the way the club was run, they’ve clearly made some improvements in that area, but the faces remain, whichever way you cut it, we’re still around 100m in debt (owners other clubs) just not to banks, but still have short term loan facilities, and we’re still in the midst of fighting relegation going into the new year, some 8 years on. Add to that we now have record income plus we’ve moved to the income boosting shiny new bowl, then it would seem to me they’ve wasted a bunch of funds along the way. As we all know there isn’t a perfect science to transfers, many players just don’t work out for whatever reason, but when you look at where we are, the financials, the players etc have we really improved? I think the jury is out.
It will be very interesting to see how many ST who were tied into a 2 year deal, renew. And therefore test the 50,000 waiting list (which is actually made up of thousands of members since last season at Boleyn - many who didn’t want a ST, but who knows they could be tempted)
Right now, I’d say the owners are failing/struggling a bit
And the last 2 seasons it’s not materialized (net)
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http://thehlist.blogspot.co.uk
What kind of regime has this turned into?
I've PM'd you. It should be obvious why the post was deleted.
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He has so perfectly summed up the current situation, thanks for posting the link. ;ok ;clap
Even if he had 'nothing to hide' I feel like any time he is in front of a camera / dictaphone / journo / fan is a time that he will put his foot in it.
saying things that are
unclearnuclearfixed it for you.
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Steer clear Sully it's a trap! Keep that cheese on the cracker we don't want any ending up on the floor now ;lol
I think that the board have been in a very tricky situation since the move to London Stadium (all of their doing). It was a logical, now or never business opportunity which they took, rightly or wrongly. With this move, they suggested to us all that we would be in a position for next level football (whatever that means).
In doing so they have put their heads above the parapet to be shot at from all angles.
I think in the early days they did save us from financial abyss and for that I am thankful.
We had one incredible last season at Upton Park with Slav and it sort of hit the skids after that to where we find ourselves today.
I was dubious at best when we brought in Moyes but I have been pleasantly surprised at his resolve and organising this muddle we all love and support into something better organised than what he inherited. He doesn't take too much nonsense from the egos in the squad which I'm pleased to see.
I'd like to see him get a contract and see what he can do with the club going forward.
The signings we have made (or not in many cases) over the last couple of years has been very questionable.
The last few year's signings have been one of the biggest flops I've known. Just appalling how we tried to pad out a squad for Europe and fell at the first hurdle to the Dog & Duck. I was very upset about that as I thought that was a decent opportunity to kick on for this 'next level'.
This needs to improve no end come the summer as I don't think the winter window just gone has filled many with great cheer but I am always happy to be proved wrong.
This news about the chap making an inappropriate statement about players from Africa (if what is said is correct) is appalling and has no place in society, let alone football. Should be removed now for this (if not for his transfers!).
We may have been taken as far as the owners can take us now and it's time for a change at the helm to inject this 'next level' into the club.
Lets face it, the owners won't loose out on selling up!
It's all to gain for everyone I think.
However, I think with Moyes, going forward into the remainder of the season and onwards, I am optimistic that we can steer clear of the dreaded drop but it won't be plain sailing as we are West Ham and that's what we do.
A bit wordy (sorry about that) but we need to get behind the boys from here on in, give it our all on matchday and make a right noise!
From a 4th generation Hammer. COYI!
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