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Quote from: Lifelong supporter on July 25, 2018, 06:01:11 pmNot sure why some are saying we have a top six budget when we don't.In fairness nobody from the club has said that.The ambition is to challenge for the top six - but we don't have a top six budget.That's why Fergie left.End of.Let's move on.That's right, but we did have a top 7 budget last season, and this years budget is bigger.But that's not why he left, and in fairness to quote you, nobody from the club has said that nor has DF himself.
Not sure why some are saying we have a top six budget when we don't.In fairness nobody from the club has said that.The ambition is to challenge for the top six - but we don't have a top six budget.That's why Fergie left.End of.Let's move on.
Quote from: silent majority on July 25, 2018, 07:10:44 pmQuote from: Lifelong supporter on July 25, 2018, 06:01:11 pmNot sure why some are saying we have a top six budget when we don't.In fairness nobody from the club has said that.The ambition is to challenge for the top six - but we don't have a top six budget.That's why Fergie left.End of.Let's move on.That's right, but we did have a top 7 budget last season, and this years budget is bigger.But that's not why he left, and in fairness to quote you, nobody from the club has said that nor has DF himself.SM, you may be reasonably well respected and trusted to quote you, but surely you are stretching your credibility to the limit by implying the budget was nothing to do with Fergie's departure.I thought everyone generally accepted that it was at least a contributory factor, if not the main reason.Nobody knows, of course, except Fergie himself.That is, unless you have even more privileged information along with that LG1 SCMP Benchmarking list in your possession.
I was just putting it plain and simple instead of going on and on.I don't understand the real need to know the budget and what wages players are on.You can't change it, you've been given info the same as what I have, I just don't understand the real neediness of it.Maybe it comes from playing Fifa team and football manager games I'm not sure, or the media quoting all the big players wages, which to be fair they will only be guessing too.I just want to support my team, know that they are OK and enjoy football.SM brings us that, of which now you are aware of.SM,An afterthought, for those that don't know it may be worth having some kind of official signature on your posts SM or something like that, just an idea maybe you can look at the best way to show your position.
That's my point. To many, SM, could be just some 18 year old lout waiting for the first match of the season just to throw a smoke bomb on the pitch. Rovers fans can be world-wide (ex-pats from Donny now in Oz) and can't attend every match, but that doesn't make them any less of a fan. Some comments on here about "were you at the match?" or "did you attend the AGM?" does not prove that fans are not as genuine as those that can attend and know each other personally.
SM, can you possibly update your profile in Silent Majority to say "Dep Chair of the FSF" to give a clue? Anyone can come on here making outlandish claims but it's not clear that you have genuine authority and respect of the VSC. I could say David Blunt is my brother and he tells me everything and I know why Fergie resigned and I'm going to tell everyone. But it would all be a lie.
When I was working I was on a salary above my pay grade. My manager probably thought I should be grateful, but when I didn’t know any of my other team member’s salaries I had no idea that I was anything above average. Having all the information changes perspectives immensely.As a grunt supporter, possibly like raggytash, all I want is to see more quality players come in before the season starts for real. Without insider info how can we be expected to know what is still in the pot. It could all be spent already or the board are holding back on us. We keep being told not to bring up the budget so fine give us loads of new players then.. If we are to believe the budget is not an issue, then can GM please get on with constructive recruitment?
Quote from: Lifelong supporter on July 26, 2018, 11:28:19 amQuote from: silent majority on July 25, 2018, 07:10:44 pmQuote from: Lifelong supporter on July 25, 2018, 06:01:11 pmNot sure why some are saying we have a top six budget when we don't.In fairness nobody from the club has said that.The ambition is to challenge for the top six - but we don't have a top six budget.That's why Fergie left.End of.Let's move on.That's right, but we did have a top 7 budget last season, and this years budget is bigger.But that's not why he left, and in fairness to quote you, nobody from the club has said that nor has DF himself.SM, you may be reasonably well respected and trusted to quote you, but surely you are stretching your credibility to the limit by implying the budget was nothing to do with Fergie's departure.I thought everyone generally accepted that it was at least a contributory factor, if not the main reason.Nobody knows, of course, except Fergie himself.That is, unless you have even more privileged information along with that LG1 SCMP Benchmarking list in your possession. Misquoting me again Dave?You can do better than that! The contradiction in your posts is remarkable. You've gone from saying the budget was the reason he left, end of, lets move on, to now saying it was a contributory factor. All I did was point out that neither the club or DF himself has said anything of the sort.Keep up!
Quote from: Michael Shaw on July 26, 2018, 10:43:44 amWhen I was working I was on a salary above my pay grade. My manager probably thought I should be grateful, but when I didn’t know any of my other team member’s salaries I had no idea that I was anything above average. Having all the information changes perspectives immensely.As a grunt supporter, possibly like raggytash, all I want is to see more quality players come in before the season starts for real. Without insider info how can we be expected to know what is still in the pot. It could all be spent already or the board are holding back on us. We keep being told not to bring up the budget so fine give us loads of new players then.. If we are to believe the budget is not an issue, then can GM please get on with constructive recruitment? Have you not considered that our new Manager may be content with the players he already has & feels that he can get more out of them than DF could & therefore is saving the budget for loans, January transfers etc. If you think about it even a modest improvement on individual performances would see us in and around the Play Offs.
Quote from: Michael Shaw on July 26, 2018, 12:24:06 pmSM, can you possibly update your profile in Silent Majority to say "Dep Chair of the FSF" to give a clue? Anyone can come on here making outlandish claims but it's not clear that you have genuine authority and respect of the VSC. I could say David Blunt is my brother and he tells me everything and I know why Fergie resigned and I'm going to tell everyone. But it would all be a lie.It’s very clear who sm is, he doesn’t hide it nor does he need to put his name in lights
has maybe anyone thought that the reason DF left may be personal and he doesn't want anyone to know in the public domain about it?in regards to the budget lets just get behind the team we have a good core of players plus some talented youngsters coming through as well and 3 additions to the squad I would say a defensive midfielder plus 2 strikers as well personally.
Michael, with respect, you have been posting on here for a year and a half so you should have seen enough posts from SM to have a decent understanding of his position with the VSC and the club.
Quote from: drfchound on July 26, 2018, 04:43:02 pmMichael, with respect, you have been posting on here for a year and a half so you should have seen enough posts from SM to have a decent understanding of his position with the VSC and the club.It's just that he's never critical of the board and always seems to defend them.