This is all very reminiscent of an episode of Frasier.
Frasier and Niles learn of an exclusive gentleman's spa.
They finally get in and it's the greatest thing ever, until they find out about a VIP section.
They finally get into that and it's beyond their wildest dreams, until they see what...
I think there's every possibility the stars will align for a 'lesser' club, more often in the coming seasons.
The question is which ones will be in the position to take advantage.
Any team can have a bad transfer window, managerial appointment, boardroom disruption etc.
The only difference is...
Definitely.
I would hope the Albion do a THIS SEASON Leicester and flirt with 7th, without ever looking like the team capable of reaching that position, but doing the ground work for the season after.
Last week, MankyClaret was spouting how he hoped Burnley would screw it up because he didn't...
Come on, surely by now you don't equate money spent with players bought.
As dazzer6666 says we know exactly what the business plan is, and how it will (hopefully) work for the club.
As said many times, I can't wait for the whoooooo signings, followed by all the usual nimrods like The Spurs fan...
TBH, for me at least a sizable contingent represents a number greater than 1.
Quite how anyone can spend this season writing, yeah but:-
'I miss winning'.
'I miss midweek football'.
'I miss games every week'.
'I miss the most competitive division in the world'.
and so on.
and when challenged...