Mashed Potatoes

The German clubs are effectively run by the fans due to the 50% + 1 ownership rule; so they won't agree to it. The English clubs won't agree to it because it is not necessarily the case that they will earn more money, the government will oppose it and once the "golden share" rule is introduced supporters will be able to veto it.

I thought it was Berg/the LMA who took out the law suit against the club ?

The Glazers and the Liverpool owners are Americans who wanted football to be structured on the US model of teamsports and are offloading now that the abandonment of the Euro Super League means that won't happen.

Pears has conceded just 2 goals in his last 6 games.

Great win. Just outside the playoffs on goal difference.

Whiteman sent off for Preston.

Judging from Armstrong's "achievements" since he moved I doubt if too many of those add ons have been triggered. It looks like he will be playing in the Championship next season.

You can't force a player to sign a contract !

We didn't get £15m for Armstrong because £5m of that went to Newcastle.

The problem with your post is that this sort of decision is taken by the "experts" in India, not Ewood Park.

Walker would have been even more admirable if he hadn't scarpered to the Channel Islands to avoid paying UK tax on the sale of his business.

Walker died in 2000.

I read a month or two back that he's been advised that he risks suffering a life affecting injury if he returns to playing.

Thanks. That's what I thought so it's hardly Waggott's fault for "accepting" the decision.

Does he have a choice when Sky move a game ?

Yes - I am happy to rely on the professional judgement of JDT and his staff on this. The new contract for Vale earlier this season suggests they believe he has what it takes.

Players can surprise by improving with experience - look at JRC and Pears.

Yes - just like Arsenal and Liverpool fans are.

But aren't those "fans" done ?

We are 6th compared with 8th last season and doing better in the cup competitions.

But why say you are bringing him in, in the first place then ?

If the playing staff have regressed this season why are we having a better season ? If the fan base is dwindling by the day why is the average attendance for this season up on that for last season ? Is the coaching/management structure any less experienced than that at Burnley ? Why are some "fans" so keen on talking the club down ?

Oversight of what exactly ?

What would be the motive ?

No.