i've looked up a table showing the ins and outs at SAFC and since the 2009/10 season our net spend has been £28 million or £4.7 million per season.
Before that it was higher but these are the recent and most relevant figures listing every player to arrive and leave from the start of the 2009 transfer window.
How much is this FFP affecting our dealings, although it doesn't appear to be affecting any other teams. Is it an excuse?
So far this window our net spend is slightly less than the £6 million that Mick McCarthy got for our record low points season. This, to improve a squad that just escaped relegation.
In around 3 weeks the window closes and the players we will have are the ones who will have to take us through to January.
Dick has made it plain he needs more quality, will he (we) get it or will we see a couple of squad players added plus a loan.
First day results can be deceptive. The lads may well buck up after that mauling and start playing to their potential but it's a big risk relying on that.
Will we suddenly 'click' into a team of exciting talented players this season or will this season be the same as the last few (or worse)
If we beat Norwich will we all swing to the 'top half finish' mindset, if not are we all thinking the worst.
One thing though, continuous under investment is not the recipe for success (or even safety) and a £4.7 million net spend per season doesn't show any ambition.
Them up the road are the nearest club to compare ourselves with, size and location being similar. On teletext today they have had an £11 million offer for some French player turned down, are still in the running for Austin at £13-15 million and McClaren says he wants 3 more in this window. £36 million spent with possibly £11 and £13 million players to come taking it to £60 million. How can they do it and we can't.
Here's hoping for some good news in the next few weeks.
Figures from
http://www.transferleague.co.uk/sunderland/english-football-teams/sunderland-transfers
Before that it was higher but these are the recent and most relevant figures listing every player to arrive and leave from the start of the 2009 transfer window.
How much is this FFP affecting our dealings, although it doesn't appear to be affecting any other teams. Is it an excuse?
So far this window our net spend is slightly less than the £6 million that Mick McCarthy got for our record low points season. This, to improve a squad that just escaped relegation.
In around 3 weeks the window closes and the players we will have are the ones who will have to take us through to January.
Dick has made it plain he needs more quality, will he (we) get it or will we see a couple of squad players added plus a loan.
First day results can be deceptive. The lads may well buck up after that mauling and start playing to their potential but it's a big risk relying on that.
Will we suddenly 'click' into a team of exciting talented players this season or will this season be the same as the last few (or worse)
If we beat Norwich will we all swing to the 'top half finish' mindset, if not are we all thinking the worst.
One thing though, continuous under investment is not the recipe for success (or even safety) and a £4.7 million net spend per season doesn't show any ambition.
Them up the road are the nearest club to compare ourselves with, size and location being similar. On teletext today they have had an £11 million offer for some French player turned down, are still in the running for Austin at £13-15 million and McClaren says he wants 3 more in this window. £36 million spent with possibly £11 and £13 million players to come taking it to £60 million. How can they do it and we can't.
Here's hoping for some good news in the next few weeks.
Figures from
http://www.transferleague.co.uk/sunderland/english-football-teams/sunderland-transfers
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