Coopermania 1 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 we can't compete with the massive TV money in the EPL, I dont see how we can ever again attract the top players in all honesty. Remember the 80's ? We attracted Terry Butcher, Chris Woods, Gary Stevens, Ray Wilkins, Paul Gascoigne, Trevor Steven, Mark Walters and more. All England Internationals, all top drawer material. That would never happen today. I dont mean to sound so pessimistic, but its the way I see it Thoughts ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely 58 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 we can't compete with the massive TV money in the EPL, I dont see how we can ever again attract the top players in all honesty. Remember the 80's ? We attracted Terry Butcher, Chris Woods, Gary Stevens, Ray Wilkins, Paul Gascoigne, Trevor Steven, Mark Walters and more. All England Internationals, all top drawer material. That would never happen today. I dont mean to sound so pessimistic, but its the way I see it Thoughts ? I think you are absolutely right mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkiebear 1,013 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 we can't compete with the massive TV money in the EPL, I dont see how we can ever again attract the top players in all honesty. Remember the 80's ? We attracted Terry Butcher, Chris Woods, Gary Stevens, Ray Wilkins, Paul Gascoigne, Trevor Steven, Mark Walters and more. All England Internationals, all top drawer material. That would never happen today. I dont mean to sound so pessimistic, but its the way I see it Thoughts ? Totally correct. The only thing that will keep players like Hutton in Scotland is their true loyalty and love for their club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopermania 1 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Even the attraction of the Champions League seems not to be as appealing as it used to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimenez 1 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 My thoughts are I agree with you completely But there's a time to sell your assets, half way through the most important title race in almost a quarter of a cetury isn't that time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely 58 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 My thoughts are I agree with you completely But there's a time to sell your assets, half way through the most important title race in almost a quarter of a cetury isn't that time Why is it the most important title race in a quarter of a century?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkennedy 0 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 agreed mate..also, the reason we were attracting top English talent in the late 80's was due to English clubs being banned and Rangers provided the opp. to still play in Europe without leaving to the continent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardy 0 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely 58 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 agreed mate..also, the reason we were attracting top English talent in the late 80's was due to English clubs being banned and Rangers provided the opp. to still play in Europe without leaving to the continent And back then we could compete with them all on a financial level that we can't now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopermania 1 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 agreed mate..also, the reason we were attracting top English talent in the late 80's was due to English clubs being banned and Rangers provided the opp. to still play in Europe without leaving to the continent That was a factor definately, though the standard of football impressed those players, when the general opinion of Scottish Football down south was poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimenez 1 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 My thoughts are I agree with you completely But there's a time to sell your assets, half way through the most important title race in almost a quarter of a cetury isn't that time Why is it the most important title race in a quarter of a century?? Point out a more important title race since Souness first took charge After the Advocaat reign we were left in a financial mess McLeish with very little income done his best and kudos to him, he won us trophies but it was clear we needed change PLG came in much to great expectations, but it simply didn't work out and we now face the mockits possibly winning three championships in a row since Stein was in charge The financial implications of losing this race coupled with the psychological aspects doesn't bear thinking about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely 58 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 My thoughts are I agree with you completely But there's a time to sell your assets, half way through the most important title race in almost a quarter of a cetury isn't that time Why is it the most important title race in a quarter of a century?? Point out a more important title race since Souness first took charge After the Advocaat reign we were left in a financial mess McLeish with very little income done his best and kudos to him, he won us trophies but it was clear we needed change PLG came in much to great expectations, but it simply didn't work out and we now face the mockits possibly winning three championships in a row since Stein was in charge The financial implications of losing this race coupled with the psychological aspects doesn't bear thinking about I wasn't doubting your opinion mate, just asking for your thoughts on what you said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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