Don't get me wrong, winning trophies (and finishing above Southampton in that case) is fantastic, but in my opinion being ****ing brilliant in League One isn't as much of an achievement as finishing in the top half of the top division and playing in Europe (which Southampton went on to do...
On the thread subject, well before TB showed his hand as an Albion investor I was told by an ex-player and poker player that "There's some big money behind your club. You won't believe how big."
As regards whether he'd ever pull his money out, as has been said - he's a fan. Why would he?
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I was once asked by somebody at the club if I could use my contacts within News International (as it was then) to find out whether he would be mentioned in the Sunday Times Rich List.
They were delighted to find out that he wouldn't. Seriously wealthy people are always happy to have their...