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I'm Neutral.... But I hate City
- Thread starter BusterPhillips
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Bellamy's Caddy said:What I find amusing are those ''neutral'' fans who say they want Spurs to finish ahead of City. The same Spurs who have spent fortunes themselves under Redknapp and throughout the history of the premier league have spent vast amounts of money yet achieved nothing. I can understand people not wanting us to do well, but making out like Tottenham are some sort of bastion of morality in comparison to us is just a joke.
Sunderland spent loads in the summer, bought badly and are struggling as a result, yet its ok because they aren't a threat. Imagine if they hadn't spent that much money they'd be in the relegation zone, so Burnley and Wolves etc could argue Sunderland have ''bought'' success/safety. Money in football is nothing new, we're just getting used to being on the receiving end of the criticism. We didn't start the trend and we won't be the last. Hate the game, not the player.
however much money spurs have spent over the years since alan sugar got our house in order & daniel levy taken us further forward.we are arguably a good role model on how to run a football club within your means,our wage bill is ridiculously low considering the amount of quality spurs do have in there squad,they have a wage bill that they stick too & that should be applauded, do i personally hate manchester city football club? no,strictly because id have topped myself living in the shadow of manchester united for so long & you have to be admired for sticking in there & maybe your wait is over for that patience you have shown. you might say we live in arsenals shadow but they dont win the title every year & win champions league so it has never been as bad as your situation
essexspur said:Bellamy's Caddy said:What I find amusing are those ''neutral'' fans who say they want Spurs to finish ahead of City. The same Spurs who have spent fortunes themselves under Redknapp and throughout the history of the premier league have spent vast amounts of money yet achieved nothing. I can understand people not wanting us to do well, but making out like Tottenham are some sort of bastion of morality in comparison to us is just a joke.
Sunderland spent loads in the summer, bought badly and are struggling as a result, yet its ok because they aren't a threat. Imagine if they hadn't spent that much money they'd be in the relegation zone, so Burnley and Wolves etc could argue Sunderland have ''bought'' success/safety. Money in football is nothing new, we're just getting used to being on the receiving end of the criticism. We didn't start the trend and we won't be the last. Hate the game, not the player.
however much money spurs have spent over the years since alan sugar got our house in order & daniel levy taken us further forward.we are arguably a good role model on how to run a football club within your means,our wage bill is ridiculously low considering the amount of quality spurs do have in there squad,they have a wage bill that they stick too & that should be applauded, do i personally hate manchester city football club? no,strictly because id have topped myself living in the shadow of manchester united for so long & you have to be admired for sticking in there & maybe your wait is over for that patience you have shown. you might say we live in arsenals shadow but they dont win the title every year & win champions league so it has never been as bad as your situation
Fair post, it's nice to have a visitor who's not here to spout bile, respect is due, well done Sir!
scowy68
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I had this out with a Neverton fan last week after the beat us,asked him they wouldn't be happy with all the cash.Of course he couldn't answer because the answer would be yes.
I've put up with stick for 30 odd years now and feel,like i'm sure many other Blues do,that we deserve what we have got now.Imagine how bad this is going to get once we win something and they haven't got that to throw at us.Of course then it will be,you bought success.
You can't win,it's best just to enjoy the ride,god knows we've had the downs,i just want to see the ups now,not just for me,but for my boys as well.
I've put up with stick for 30 odd years now and feel,like i'm sure many other Blues do,that we deserve what we have got now.Imagine how bad this is going to get once we win something and they haven't got that to throw at us.Of course then it will be,you bought success.
You can't win,it's best just to enjoy the ride,god knows we've had the downs,i just want to see the ups now,not just for me,but for my boys as well.
Bellamy's Caddy
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essexspur said:Bellamy's Caddy said:What I find amusing are those ''neutral'' fans who say they want Spurs to finish ahead of City. The same Spurs who have spent fortunes themselves under Redknapp and throughout the history of the premier league have spent vast amounts of money yet achieved nothing. I can understand people not wanting us to do well, but making out like Tottenham are some sort of bastion of morality in comparison to us is just a joke.
Sunderland spent loads in the summer, bought badly and are struggling as a result, yet its ok because they aren't a threat. Imagine if they hadn't spent that much money they'd be in the relegation zone, so Burnley and Wolves etc could argue Sunderland have ''bought'' success/safety. Money in football is nothing new, we're just getting used to being on the receiving end of the criticism. We didn't start the trend and we won't be the last. Hate the game, not the player.
however much money spurs have spent over the years since alan sugar got our house in order & daniel levy taken us further forward.we are arguably a good role model on how to run a football club within your means,our wage bill is ridiculously low considering the amount of quality spurs do have in there squad,they have a wage bill that they stick too & that should be applauded, do i personally hate manchester city football club? no,strictly because id have topped myself living in the shadow of manchester united for so long & you have to be admired for sticking in there & maybe your wait is over for that patience you have shown. you might say we live in arsenals shadow but they dont win the title every year & win champions league so it has never been as bad as your situation
I can't comment on the way Spurs is run as a club, I'm not a fan and therefore don't know. If that is the case all credit to them. What I do know is that you've spent a fortune under Redknapp and have always been big spenders in the Premier League, so when you hear ''neutrals'' wishing City to fail because of our money, then stating their approval for Spurs as if they are some sort of organic alternative it really is quite bizarre. Saying that the whole concept of a ''neutral'' fan is in itself a conundrum.
Fuk em all , if the price of success is that I cant read about footy in the papers or watch any sports show I used to enjoy without hearing bile about city then so be it!
I still have football weekly and Danny Baker so I'm happy, the rest of the media I dont bother with anymore
I still have football weekly and Danny Baker so I'm happy, the rest of the media I dont bother with anymore
mcmanus
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TINY said:no difference to how we were when chelsea were taken over.
Disagree Tiny. When Chelsea hit the jackpot with RA I loved watching rags squirm, going on about how unfair that Chelsea could now outmuscle them in terms of finance.
Bellamy's Caddy said:I can't comment on the way Spurs is run as a club, I'm not a fan and therefore don't know. If that is the case all credit to them. What I do know is that you've spent a fortune under Redknapp and have always been big spenders in the Premier League, so when you hear ''neutrals'' wishing City to fail because of our money, then stating their approval for Spurs as if they are some sort of organic alternative it really is quite bizarre. Saying that the whole concept of a ''neutral'' fan is in itself a conundrum.
While we've spent a lot under Redknapp, we've also recouped a lot with sales - but nobody ever quotes the net expenditure.
There is an point in the 'organic' argument. Spurs have always been in the top 20 Deloitte's 'richest' clubs (by turnover) without ever being in the Chumps League and without a rich patriarch, so the argument holds water. It is a well-run club with turnover generated from football and associated income topped up with the occasional rights issue.
You could have been in just the same position as us without a wealthy backer if your club hadn't been so badly managed through the years. Losing fair weather fans when you plummet through the divisions doesn't help either. We both have an army of fans at home and abroad who buy a shit load of merchandise and are traditional 'big clubs'. We're really not that different.
As for wanting City to fail, only in that I want every club to be below us after 38 games are played. I want ManUre, Chelski and - especially - the Goons to fail. And Wet Spam being relegated would be a laugh too.