And Sousa. No funds, no fit strikers, a defence that caused the stadium to close its eyes at corners, a captain working against him ... yet still gave us our highest league finish for 26 seasons.
They still have an attractive club with no debts and revenue streams good enough to get back to the PL, with the right manager and scouting structure in place, though relegation is a negative..........
So will they be brave and bold and put together the right plan and personel? That's the £100 Million question................
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A MESSAGE FROM MAJORITY OWNERS STEPHEN KAPLAN AND JASON LEVIEN. This is a testing time for any football club, when its dreams and ambitions have been shattered and it is facing the harsh reality of life outside the Premier League for the first time in many years. Nobody at Swansea City is making excuses, least of all ourselves. You can always point to injuries, suspensions, refereeing decisions that might have gone the other way, the rub of the green or plain bad luck. But the fact is, the club has been relegated because we simply weren’t good enough over 38 games in probably the most brutal professional sports league in the world. The Premier League is unforgiving if you fall below its high standards. There have certainly been mistakes along the way and it is down to the owners to shoulder much of the responsibility. Our recruitment strategy hasn’t been good enough, we all recognise that and the blame for it ultimately rests with ourselves. But we are taking steps to rectify that and we will be bringing additional resources to that department during the summer in a bid to change and strengthen the way we operate. Now, though, is not the time for rash statements or empty promises. We believe this is a time for everybody to pull together even through the heartbreak and bitter disappointment of relegation. We know this club has not been truly unified off the pitch for a while even though the supporters who come to the matches home and away have been magnificent and gave everything in a bid to inspire the team. We cannot thank or praise them enough. As owners, our commitment is total and the determination to regain Premier League status is our only focus. At the moment, it may be hard to come to terms with - but with fans, players and staff united in a common cause, we have to believe a return will be swift. Without that unity, we have very little chance. We recognise the huge role the club plays in the community and its importance. Perhaps the club has lost its unique identity, the special essence that made Swansea City different - better, in many ways - and we need to rediscover that identity both on the pitch and off it if we are to make the community proud of this football club again. And take it back to the Premier League where we all know it belongs. Stephen Kaplan and Jason Levien As statements go that was impressive. Accepting responsibility, praising supporters but also a threat. ... but with fans, players and staff united in a common cause, we have to believe a return will be swift. Without that unity, we have very little chance. I realise some people will jump for joy at the thought of them leaving but as I keep asking ... what will replace them?
The value of the American investment has already dropped so it is in their interest to get us back up as soon as possible. As fans is it in our interest to get a manager who will be given time to rebuild from scratch and take 2, 3 or 4 seasons to get back up in a strong position to stay up. Or to go straight back up with Amrican money to increase the value of the club for them but with a team possibly not having the balls, pardon the pun, to stay there. We don't want to be a yo yo club.
Far to much rubbish and speculation the Americans will go... Where do this tripe come from as it is not from the Americans,,,,They have only been here a short time ffs and behind the scenes they have done so much work in a short space of time......No they wont be going anywhere soon ......Where they are lacking is the understanding of what is happening on the pitch even though they released Millions for new players.......The club needs to employ a top director of football to oversee the playing side of things and not leave it to an American to do. They also need to break the bank to attract Martinez or simular to be manager and if we can do that it will be a short stay in the championship and back to the premiership......
They’ve leased the Stadium by buying 100% of SSMC They are attempting to drive Commercial Income - ask the VPs.... They’ve failed, so far, to find a Naming Rights Sponsor for the Stadium They’ve had their fingers burned after appointing a Yank as Coach They didn’t learn the lesson from last season and now have an asset the value of which is ‘under water’ They have a dilemma - spend to try and bounce back at the first attempt or cut their cloth - or their losses - accordingly....
