nlondonimp
Vital Champions League
Shame we are not playing them early.
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Scotimp
Vital Football Legend
Odd, I can find no trace of it ever being scheduled; PNE played Stockport yesterday as well.
Warrington Imp
Vital 1st Team Regular
It was a behind closed doors friendly they also have Bolton to play, their fans forum is in meltdown over this plus the shortage of signings.
It appears the WC has really delayed signings as several clubs will be rushing over the next couple of weeks to get players in.
It is very interesting how many clubs have had shocking preseasons poor performances and a lack of signings so it definitely not just Lincoln.
It appears the WC has really delayed signings as several clubs will be rushing over the next couple of weeks to get players in.
It is very interesting how many clubs have had shocking preseasons poor performances and a lack of signings so it definitely not just Lincoln.
nlondonimp
Vital Champions League
PNE are one of the championship teams struggling to get under the 85% csr bar, their usual squad cost ratio is 120-139% of turnover. Their signings will be low cost. And they will be relying on u21s from the youth set up to fill out the squad.
Going forward imps also need to look at bridging the gap from academy to first team squad, as developing u21s has no effect on the new financial penalties.
Going forward imps also need to look at bridging the gap from academy to first team squad, as developing u21s has no effect on the new financial penalties.
cdhIMP
Vital Football Hero
Really? And for what success?!
One of, if not the most uninspiring club in the Championship.
gijsbert_bos
Vital Champions League
Preston and Bristol strike me as two of the most "boring" clubs in the country. Never go up, never go down. Rarely threaten the playoffs. Just years and years of stagnation.
Think Preston might be in the mix to go down this season.
gijsbert_bos
Vital Champions League
Yep, fancy them and Blackburn to be down there with Portsmouth, Charlton, Bolton and us. Maybe Watford will finally succumb to their mismanagement as well.
gijsbert_bos
Vital Champions League
Don't know him but having had a quick look, he could be a decent option alongside McGrandles and Varfolomeev. Not much experience, spent last season on loan at WBA and Hull but didnt make many appearances.
FulwoodImp
Vital Reserves Team
Preston’s record fee paid was just £2m or so for Osmajic. They are well established and prudently run….but it still takes £10m plus investment every season to keep them there.
This summer they smashed that to bring in Alfie Devine in for £6m. Many of their fans bemoan the lack of budget……I remind them of the 2k attendance vs the Imps in 85 and how far they have come since.
They owe it all to the Hemmings family who have ploughed in £100m over the last 8-10 years.
They fell away horribly after Christmas, fans couldn’t see where the next point was coming from after Everton recalled Harrison Armstrong. He’s only 18.
That's largely my take as well, although I expect Bolton to be fairly safe. We have two-three massive six pointers in the first few games.
FulwoodImp
Vital Reserves Team
Forgot to add that the Hemmings family have been looking for new investors to buy. A US/Saudi takeover has been in the offing for ages but not yet over the line.
The championship altogether another world.
The championship altogether another world.
FulwoodImp
Vital Reserves Team
Hence Ridsdale instigating the 6 team play-off formula. Hard to compete with the yoyo ex prem teams albeit some implode.
exhertsimp
Vital 1st Team Regular
Don't forget to put all of this into the "Where will they finish... " thread
Warren_Imp
Vital Squad Member
Eustace will be out the door if the takeover goes through, I’ve just read his comments and he’s not a happy chappy
PWould
Vital 1st Team Regular
What the heck is a director of football methodology?
gw54
Vital Squad Member
and how can they afford to employ rene meulensteen under scr rules
