As I say to those who used to moan at Wigan being in the PL, they were there because they earned their right to be there. It had fuck all to do with the size of their crowds. It's not that difficult a concept to get you heads around. The same would apply to Bournemouth and Brentford. And actually, it'd be good to see a couple of new teams in the PL. Not sure how long their stays would be, but that's for them to address.Ducado said:It's possible that Bournemouth and Brentford will be in the Prem next season, how very strange
jimharri said:As I say to those who used to moan at Wigan being in the PL, they were there because they earned their right to be there. It had fuck all to do with the size of their crowds. It's not that difficult a concept to get you heads around. The same would apply to Bournemouth and Brentford. And actually, it'd be good to see a couple of new teams in the PL. Not sure how long their stays would be, but that's for them to address.Ducado said:It's possible that Bournemouth and Brentford will be in the Prem next season, how very strange
jimharri said:Easy known Mick McCarthy isn't the Wolves manager any more. If a defender made that fuck up when he was there, Mick would have had him hung, drawn and quartered in the centre circle.
Wigan were there due to funding from Whelan. They could afford to buy better players, whch tends to be the difference. If they'd had to rely on their crowds they never would have made it. And if they lose to Fulham on Friday, they'll almost certainly be going back where they came from because that scale of funding isn't there for them any longer.jimharri said:As I say to those who used to moan at Wigan being in the PL, they were there because they earned their right to be there. It had fuck all to do with the size of their crowds.Ducado said:It's possible that Bournemouth and Brentford will be in the Prem next season, how very strange
The same accusation has been levelled at us. If a club has a sugar daddy, so be it. Blackburn had Jack Walker to thank for their PL title. And going back to the sixties/seventies, Liverpool were bankrolled by the Litlewoods/Moores family. And our quiet neighbours had that nice butcher fella helping them out in the seventies. Go to Italy and Juventus were backed by Fiat and Milan were funded by Berlusconi's media empire. PSV in Holland, backed by the Phillips electrical company. Etc etc. It's always happened. Wigan were nothing new.Prestwich_Blue said:Wigan were there due to funding from Whelan. They could afford to buy better players, whch tends to be the difference. If they'd had to rely on their crowds they never would have made it. And if they lose to Fulham on Friday, they'll almost certainly be going back where they came from because that scale of funding isn't there for them any longer.jimharri said:As I say to those who used to moan at Wigan being in the PL, they were there because they earned their right to be there. It had fuck all to do with the size of their crowds.Ducado said:It's possible that Bournemouth and Brentford will be in the Prem next season, how very strange
chabal said:Wigan sinking.
Not even that fucking pier of theirs can keep them afloat.
KentBlue said:I still think if/when Bournemouth come up and they struggle, a certain unemployed alleged football manager who lives nearby might be tempted have another shot.
I bloody hope not.
Agreed. He's got them where they are now (though the players had a little to do with it!).Mayor West said:KentBlue said:I still think if/when Bournemouth come up and they struggle, a certain unemployed alleged football manager who lives nearby might be tempted have another shot.
I bloody hope not.
They'd be crazy to get rid of Eddie Howe no matter how they do next season (if they get promoted).