Seriously n40 why do you bother with the depressing and negative posts. We are meant to Support the club and be optimistic about the season ahead. Being positive and getting behind the club is the only way we are gonna move forward and progress as a club.
After 10+ years of patter, surely you realise that it ain't going to happen and that you just need to embrace the negative energy.
Still looking forward to the new season like I look forward to all seasons, the beauty of football is that we never truely know what it'll bring. It should never be promotion at whatever cost and if we need to bide our time in the division waiting for a year there are not stupid spenders then so be it.
Interesting thoughts, but , what is a "stupid spender"
is it someone spending more than they earn?
We have, for the last five years or so, but the (ex) chairman covered all losses. So now, we have a much reduced budget, but within income expectations.
BUFC have increased their liabilities (again)in latest accounts, does that make them "stupid spenders"?
Or perhaps the board can see the possibilities, and see it as a progressive investment.
What are your "income expectations " this season Steeli ?
Not privy to the actual figures.
My guess would be they will budget for around £100k through the gate ( roughly speaking 430 paying adults x21 games, equivalent )
Around the same through sponsorship, season tickets, raffles ,donations and other fund raising activities.
The Blues club are supporting the football club again, so something there ( unknown at this time)
Wage bill around £3k per week (for contracted players x 40 weeks) plus another 200/300 per week for non contract players. Perhaps a budget of £150k for the season.
Not including other initiatives, and transfer fees received or any income from cup ties.
