Burnley and Sheffield United

[Pragmatist]

Both about to have relegation confirmed, and both on deep financial trouble. Burnley in particular because of the crazy way that their takeover was funded, loading big debt on the club and with huge repayments to be made on relegation.  

Even with parachute payments those two clubs will be very unlikely to dominate the Championship next year.

[Tom Joad]

Also, sometimes when relegation is likely, maybe it would be better to keep the manager that got you up in the first place? Like we did with SGM.

[Derek Hardballs]

We (the club) made it very clear that when we first went up we wouldn’t spend millions and that the intention was to in all likelihood go down and build again for a second promotion under Megson. Some of our fans deny this but it was the plan. Seems a very sensible one compared to most.

[Pragmatist]

Also, sometimes when relegation is likely, maybe it would be better to keep the manager that got you up in the first place? Like we did with SGM.

I suspect Kompany won’t be at Turf Moor next season.

Wilder might well be the best person to manage Blades in the Championship

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We (the club) made it very clear that when we first went up we wouldn’t spend millions and that the intention was to in all likelihood go down and build again for a second promotion under Megson. Some of our fans deny this but it was the plan. Seems a very sensible one compared to most.

It is indeed a sensible one - Luton have pretty much done that this season and might well stay up.

[Johnnykayeengland]

We (the club) made it very clear that when we first went up we wouldn’t spend millions and that the intention was to in all likelihood go down and build again for a second promotion under Megson. Some of our fans deny this but it was the plan. Seems a very sensible one compared to most.

Should've done the same with Bilic instead of giving BFS our money.

[Kit Kat Chunky]

Burnley have £70M of debt, with accelerated repayment in the event of relegation - put another way the parachute repays the debt. They might be able to restructure the debt like we did with MSD. Another club sold for more than they were worth.

Sheffield have legacy transfer problems. I agree both will have a difficult time for a couple of seasons. Don't forget they only receive 2 seasons parachute payments.

[Shabby Russian]

We (the club) made it very clear that when we first went up we wouldn’t spend millions and that the intention was to in all likelihood go down and build again for a second promotion under Megson. Some of our fans deny this but it was the plan. Seems a very sensible one compared to most.

Should've done the same with Bilic instead of giving BFS our money.

No Bilic was done. He would not have taken us back up.

[Tom Joad]

Burnley have £70M of debt, with accelerated repayment in the event of relegation - put another way the parachute repays the debt. They might be able to restructure the debt like we did with MSD. Another club sold for more than they were worth.

Sheffield have legacy transfer problems. I agree both will have a difficult time for a couple of seasons. Don't forget they only receive 2 seasons parachute payments.

If I understood correctly, Burnley were (effectively) bought with their own money. Never a good way to do things for the club concerned, but a great deal for the new owner.  A practise which could really be seen coming from a long way off and prevented by the F.A.

[Sliced]

We (the club) made it very clear that when we first went up we wouldn’t spend millions and that the intention was to in all likelihood go down and build again for a second promotion under Megson. Some of our fans deny this but it was the plan. Seems a very sensible one compared to most.

Should've done the same with Bilic instead of giving BFS our money.

No Bilic was done. He would not have taken us back up.

Agree. Also the amount spent on Allardyce was peanuts compared to Grant and Diangana; Bilic's signings

[Pragmatist]

Burnley have £70M of debt, with accelerated repayment in the event of relegation - put another way the parachute repays the debt. They might be able to restructure the debt like we did with MSD. Another club sold for more than they were worth.

Sheffield have legacy transfer problems. I agree both will have a difficult time for a couple of seasons. Don't forget they only receive 2 seasons parachute payments.

If I understood correctly, Burnley were (effectively) bought with their own money. Never a good way to do things for the club concerned, but a great deal for the new owner.  A practise which could really be seen coming from a long way off and prevented by the F.A.

Absolutely correct.  It worked for Man United, but they were never in danger of relegation

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Burnley have £70M of debt, with accelerated repayment in the event of relegation - put another way the parachute repays the debt. They might be able to restructure the debt like we did with MSD. Another club sold for more than they were worth.

Sheffield have legacy transfer problems. I agree both will have a difficult time for a couple of seasons. Don't forget they only receive 2 seasons parachute payments.

It certainly enhances our chances next season if we are still in the Championship