Hold onto the money?

[El Jefecito]

If Rafa can't get hold of the world class players we want this year, would you prefer him to hold onto the money for next year if it meant that 4th-5th was the best we could do? Or would you prefer he upgraded the squad but we could only get to 3rd at most?

[Sarb]

I'd prefer we held onto the cash if I'm honest

[El Jefecito]

I'd prefer we held onto the cash if I'm honest

I knew you would

And TBH I'm leaning in the same direction now, in the hope that there will in fact be world class players available next year. I'd be happy with just getting an upgrade on Kuyt and a replacement for Crouch. If we could save 10m or so by using Nemeth instead of a Crouch replacement, I'd settle for that too.

[Shanks]

We cannot afford to have another 4-5th finish, regardless of cash.

We are seriously running out of time here.

I also don't believe Rafa would still be manager if we only finished 4-5th next season.

[El Jefecito]

We cannot afford to have another 4-5th finish, regardless of cash.

We are seriously running out of time here.

I also don't believe Rafa would still be manager if we only finished 4-5th next season.

It all depends on your horizion, if finishing 4th next year means we are in a position to be first in 2 years then that is a worthwhile trade-off for me.

Downing, Milner this year? Or, Silva/Mancini/etc and Villa next year? It may cost Rafa his job, but it is the right thing to do for LFC IMO.

[Parm]

I knew you would

And TBH I'm leaning in the same direction now, in the hope that there will in fact be world class players available next year. I'd be happy with just getting an upgrade on Kuyt and a replacement for Crouch. If we could save 10m or so by using Nemeth instead of a Crouch replacement, I'd settle for that too.

yup, infact I was a bit disappointed with the news that Nemeth was going on loan, would rather flog Voronin and promote Nemeth.
Ok, I dont think our squad is too far away but we do need 1 or 2 top notch additions just to make that difference in the big games for us. Thing is prices will be inflated with the Euros eps if we want Villa or Arshavin. Maybe waiting and biding our time will ensure more money next year, but I do not think we can wait that long and should take the gamble now.

[Jan-Erik]

Hold onto the money...

[dww]

If Rafa can't get hold of the world class players we want this year, would you prefer him to hold onto the money for next year if it meant that 4th-5th was the best we could do? Or would you prefer he upgraded the squad but we could only get to 3rd at most?

I genuinely think that the right types of players to alter our style could make the world of difference to us. As such I think I would rather we spent the money on trying to make those stylistic changes to the way we play than keep the money. I really don't think it is a necessity that we bring in world class players.

However if like in the case of Barry teams try to hold us to ransom then I think that changes the gamble and I would rather we kept the money. Having said that I would actually rather we put all of our cash into getting one vital player rather than just bank it for no real reason other than the vague hope some better deal will come along next season.

[billy_mac]

Hold on to nothing, spend every $ the yanks have otherwise they'll be pocketing it not the club. Squad is lacking. Even if everyone is fit there are 3 or 4 positions that could do with general upgrade. If the player is available, forget the upgrade. We're not that far away. It all depends on how are set up & who Rafa decides to play. We dropped stupid points last season due to set up and selection.

[El Jefecito]

Hold on to nothing, spend every $ the yanks have otherwise they'll be pocketing it not the club. Squad is lacking. Even if everyone is fit there are 3 or 4 positions that could do with general upgrade. If the player is available, forget the upgrade. We're not that far away. It all depends on how are set up & who Rafa decides to play. We dropped stupid points last season due to set up and selection.

But Rafa is going to rotate anyway. Do we rotate next year to a player that is marginally better than we have. Or do we rotate the year after next to a world class player?

[billy_mac]

But Rafa is going to rotate anyway. Do we rotate next year to a player that is marginally better than we have. Or do we rotate the year after next to a world class player?

I'm trying not to use the R word I think it was obvious last season that when the formation and 4-5 players where changed from week to week we were a shambles and players didn't know what exactly was being asked of them. When things settled on a 4-2-3-1 with 2-3 changes then things got better. I accept a small bit of rotation (yeha I said it!).

So back to what your asking ... we improve what we can now and worry about next year next year. If its marginally better players, well thats an improvement. If its a world class player then thats a big improvement. What we can't do is nothing. Whatever little improvements we can make Chelsea have lost the league and the CL final and will make massive improvements. United will also no doubt make massive improvements with or without Ronaldo. Not sure what to make of Arsenal? And with the case of the ownership, whatever money is there now has to be spent because if oil keeps going one way and the $ the other way there will be nothing to spend next year.

[Shanks]

It all depends on your horizion, if finishing 4th next year means we are in a position to be first in 2 years then that is a worthwhile trade-off for me.

I would like a poll on this and I refuse to believe that anyone would take that.

So we have to wait until 2011-2012 for a prem title while the Mancs stream ahead.

Our 18 leagues and 5 Euros are starting to fade away.

No thanks.

[Slinky Skills]

I would like a poll on this and I refuse to believe that anyone would take that.

So we have to wait until 2011-2012 for a prem title while the Mancs stream ahead.

Our 18 leagues and 5 Euros are starting to fade away.

No thanks.

I'm with you on this one man.

[El Jefecito]

I would like a poll on this and I refuse to believe that anyone would take that.

So we have to wait until 2011-2012 for a prem title while the Mancs stream ahead.

Our 18 leagues and 5 Euros are starting to fade away.

No thanks.

Poll created

[Tuna Taco]

Saw the poll before this thread.

Got to vehemently disagree with the poster that said losing Rafa could benefit the club long term. Rafa is an integral part of future success at this club, the man's love for the club and city, and the on-field attention to detail are second to none.