"Sure, City have recruited well. But they’ve missed on some names, it just hasn’t mattered."
This to me is the biggest frustration. Arsenal have the money to build a good team, but they have to nail every purchase or it becomes a huge liability (see Pepe). If City make a mistake in the transfer market, they just shrug and go again.
It does seem like Newcastle is taking a more measured approach and isn’t spraying cash around. Chelsea have shown that just buying a bunch of good players isn’t enough. Having Pep really takes City to the next level. I hope City wins the Champions League this year as it may get Pep to look for a new challenge. If that happens, I think City is gettable, even without sanctions.
I’ve definitely shifted my perception of success to factor in the points you raise here. A big thing for me is the satisfaction in seeing homegrown players come through the academy and perform at the top level. I hope we continue to prioritise that, especially when the chances of actually winning become more remote as state wealth takes over
"Sure, City have recruited well. But they’ve missed on some names, it just hasn’t mattered."
This to me is the biggest frustration. Arsenal have the money to build a good team, but they have to nail every purchase or it becomes a huge liability (see Pepe). If City make a mistake in the transfer market, they just shrug and go again.
It does seem like Newcastle is taking a more measured approach and isn’t spraying cash around. Chelsea have shown that just buying a bunch of good players isn’t enough. Having Pep really takes City to the next level. I hope City wins the Champions League this year as it may get Pep to look for a new challenge. If that happens, I think City is gettable, even without sanctions.
I’ve definitely shifted my perception of success to factor in the points you raise here. A big thing for me is the satisfaction in seeing homegrown players come through the academy and perform at the top level. I hope we continue to prioritise that, especially when the chances of actually winning become more remote as state wealth takes over