We failed for the (possible, but likely) reasons I have offered; Bristol failed because he did not want to move there. Why would I bother with Bristol? I don't support them and their business model (financial set-up) is of no interest to me. Clearly, you are all knowing again, but what relevance it has is beyond me.
So you think our owners are exercising a strongly thought through transfer policy, do you? Good for you; I'll question it, you defend it. Do you think that if we had offered that same as Burnley that we would have lost his transfer - if we offered more than my suggested figure of £4-5M, but not enough, it could only realistically of been the £500K that was popularly discussed at the time was that such a leap of faith for a proven striker we so desperately need?
Can you describe to me your reasoning over how you believe FFP rules would have been an hindrance to his move? Do you really believe Bruce would have been so far out on his experienced assessment of where the wage demand would be? Do you believe Burnley would have broken the bank on wages? You know that wages were a problem for Bristol do you? Can you tell me what his demands were?
Instead of trying to be a clever bugger and telling me I shouldn't post, I would advise you to give your own more thought; but do keep posting them as they amuse.