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Post by Thor on Oct 7, 2024 12:02:07 GMT
Wonder what the total loss is that the board are bearing. I'm actually in companies house now! According to the June 23 accounts Eagle are in for £17.8m which forms their investment total. The clubs accounts of the same date say they owe £15.8m to Eagle on a non interest bearing loan facility. |
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Post by redintheface on Oct 7, 2024 12:25:42 GMT
I would suggest that the “ elephant in the room “ is actually the size of the budget that is available to sign players. The club has been at great pains to point out that it’s increased the budget by 10% this season but that’s irrelevant if others have made increases of the same or greater magnitude. Obviously we have to respect the fact that we can only pay what we can afford but it must restrict Ling’s ability to operate sucessfully in an overheated transfer market and RW is consistently tasked with making a silk purse out of a sows ear. That said, I agree with mayland0s- RW picks the team and style of play - so as ever, the buck will stop with the manager and the results he gets. Taylor confirmed on the outlook podcast that the budget had actually increased 18% and our loss this financial year will exceed £4m. The owners are committed to the cause and the explanation that clubs are spending beyond their means now in advance of the changes in laws applicable to losses. Clubs maybe hoping to climb out if the league they are in now bypassing the striker controls which are imminent. I’ve never doubted their effort and financial commitment . I do however question some of their decisions and the timing around them. Not sure what you mean by “striker controls” - ( stricter?) |
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Post by zimo on Oct 7, 2024 13:44:08 GMT
I would suggest that the “ elephant in the room “ is actually the size of the budget that is available to sign players. The club has been at great pains to point out that it’s increased the budget by 10% this season but that’s irrelevant if others have made increases of the same or greater magnitude. Obviously we have to respect the fact that we can only pay what we can afford but it must restrict Ling’s ability to operate sucessfully in an overheated transfer market and RW is consistently tasked with making a silk purse out of a sows ear. That said, I agree with mayland0s- RW picks the team and style of play - so as ever, the buck will stop with the manager and the results he gets. Taylor confirmed on the outlook podcast that the budget had actually increased 18% and our loss this financial year will exceed £4m. The owners are committed to the cause and the explanation that clubs are spending beyond their means now in advance of the changes in laws applicable to losses. Clubs maybe hoping to climb out if the league they are in now bypassing the striker controls which are imminent. Maybe a silly question, but is the 18% increase related solely to the squad budget or overall expenditure? As the works to the stadium, (solar panels, pitch, East Stand etc) will have taken a big chunk out of that 18%. |
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Post by Thor on Oct 7, 2024 14:30:30 GMT
Taylor confirmed on the outlook podcast that the budget had actually increased 18% and our loss this financial year will exceed £4m. The owners are committed to the cause and the explanation that clubs are spending beyond their means now in advance of the changes in laws applicable to losses. Clubs maybe hoping to climb out if the league they are in now bypassing the striker controls which are imminent. I’ve never doubted their effort and financial commitment . I do however question some of their decisions and the timing around them. Not sure what you mean by “striker controls” - ( stricter?) yes stricter! In terms of decisions and timing, what are you referring to in particular? |
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Post by Thor on Oct 7, 2024 14:31:01 GMT
Taylor confirmed on the outlook podcast that the budget had actually increased 18% and our loss this financial year will exceed £4m. The owners are committed to the cause and the explanation that clubs are spending beyond their means now in advance of the changes in laws applicable to losses. Clubs maybe hoping to climb out if the league they are in now bypassing the striker controls which are imminent. Maybe a silly question, but is the 18% increase related solely to the squad budget or overall expenditure? As the works to the stadium, (solar panels, pitch, East Stand etc) will have taken a big chunk out of that 18%. playing budget. The rest of what you quote will be capital expenditure projects written down over a period of years. |
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Post by redintheface on Oct 7, 2024 16:45:18 GMT
I’ve never doubted their effort and financial commitment . I do however question some of their decisions and the timing around them. Not sure what you mean by “striker controls” - ( stricter?) yes stricter! In terms of decisions and timing, what are you referring to in particular? Mostly going back away tbh - not worth reopening old debates that are irrelevant to the current situation. |
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Post by buffalobill on Oct 7, 2024 19:51:35 GMT
The basics of what Thor said. 2 from 9 good. Well 3 from 10 including Ball is right. Bar Clare, Currie and Ball anyone want offer glowing reports on the others? More than that we have contrived to move out Moncur and Pigott. Neither have been replaced with improvements. We give Pratley another year, no issue with that, but don’t play him. What’s that all about? Kelman is poor. In the list of the top 30 scorers, he is on that list with 3, his conversion rate is the worst. 10%, (Galbraith is 33%). He gets chances, just don’t put enough away. His misses are just as significant as Hemming cockups. I really struggle to see our summer business as other than very poor. Mistakes at the back, missed chances up front. Struggling at the bottom. Richie needs to work overtime and galvanise this lot before the bottom group gets even more set adrift than it already is. Time is on our side and we have a good manager who is not stupid. But his last two post match reports show signs of let’s say frustration. Interesting stats about Kelman Doh, but there are some positives there. His total shots at 29, are equal highest in the league and whilst he has only converted 10% of those, his accuracy (on target shots) at 52% is not too bad. I'd prefer a striker who is getting chances and taking shots, than one who isn't getting the chances at all. If he improves his conversion rate by even 10%, then he'd be top scorer in this league. |
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Post by dohnut on Oct 7, 2024 22:22:16 GMT
The basics of what Thor said. 2 from 9 good. Well 3 from 10 including Ball is right. Bar Clare, Currie and Ball anyone want offer glowing reports on the others? More than that we have contrived to move out Moncur and Pigott. Neither have been replaced with improvements. We give Pratley another year, no issue with that, but don’t play him. What’s that all about? Kelman is poor. In the list of the top 30 scorers, he is on that list with 3, his conversion rate is the worst. 10%, (Galbraith is 33%). He gets chances, just don’t put enough away. His misses are just as significant as Hemming cockups. I really struggle to see our summer business as other than very poor. Mistakes at the back, missed chances up front. Struggling at the bottom. Richie needs to work overtime and galvanise this lot before the bottom group gets even more set adrift than it already is. Time is on our side and we have a good manager who is not stupid. But his last two post match reports show signs of let’s say frustration. Interesting stats about Kelman Doh, but there are some positives there. His total shots at 29, are equal highest in the league and whilst he has only converted 10% of those, his accuracy (on target shots) at 52% is not too bad. I'd prefer a striker who is getting chances and taking shots, than one who isn't getting the chances at all. If he improves his conversion rate by even 10%, then he'd be top scorer in this league. If his conversion rate was 20%, in line with many, then we would have a decent striker for sure. 6 goals is up there at this stage and we most likely would be better placed in the league. it’s encouraging that, despite our style of play, he is getting chances and it is equally positive his accuracy is 52%. Thats pretty good to be fair. He just needs that extra. But that extra is what separates the better strikers from the rest. Let’s hope he finds the little extra. Soon. |
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