WeAreTheWolvesII
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'Slim chance' is correct though. Highly unlikely we finish top six, unlikely we finish top seven (although there's a chance) and even then 7th might not get Europe
We still have a slim chance, but this is the same as the fabled West Brom 'business decision'. Do you push the boat out for a player who may enhance your slim chance of qualifying and if you do, you might break even on that player deal, or do you accept that even with the player, you probably won't make Europe, so no point splashing out for a few months of forlorn hope that you might end up regretting
Keep your funds and rebuild with a plan in the summer. Frustrating as hell as a fan when it's almost in touching distance but it's the reality of it. A failed investment sends us backwards, and the odds aren't/weren't in our favour for it to succeed
Don’t we ridicule West Brom for that?
And again, I genuinely don’t see why it has to be seen as ‘unlikely’ the more I think about it. West Ham and Brighton have Europe to contend with, Chelsea are unpredictable and Newcastle aren’t playing well.
I certainly wouldn’t have us as favourites but it’s up for grabs.
I would accept your point if I was advocating spending a massive sum. I’m not. Loans with an option. Keep players. Just don’t make us worse!
I also don’t get on board with the idea adding in the summer will help. Firstly, we all expect Neto to go. Secondly, even if we spent £100m on top of what we get for Neto (we obviously won’t but just play along) do you think we’ll definitely be in the hunt for 7th next season? I don’t think it’s a guarantee by any means. In fact, this opportunity may genuinely never come round again.