In about a month 3 weeks, the new EPL season will start. The silly summer transfer merry-go-round has made us Reds glow red, not because of the excitement or booze but because of the money constraints imposed by our current dire financial situation and the 2 imbecile on top. That being said, most of the major English clubs have yet to really make any bank-busting transfer as of today. Looks like the after-effects of the global economic slow down thanks to the weakening US Dollar have hit the rest pretty hard too; except a certain club bank-rolled by a certain Russian :0PThen again the slow-down didn't help lower down the transfer fee for the English players: case in point - Gareth Barry. I still can't fathom how on earth Xabi Alonso will cost less than him. The only selling point to him is he's English and the "6+5" Fifa ruling is not making the situation any better. I believe one of the only reason the gaffer is thinking of going English this off-season is because of that stupid ruling.
I am all for the clearing of dead-woods in the team but the mere thought of us actually having to sell before we can buy is really disheartening. But looking at the current crop of youngsters that we already signed, i still have high hopes of us doing well in the league. We're definitely following the Arsene Wenger route by investing heavily in youth players. Then again, buying potential is a double-edged sword: some will excel and some will fail due to high expectations. I'm personally keeping a close eye on a few of the youngsters - Pacheco, Insua, Lindfield, Nemeth, Plesis, and Spearing. There a few other members from the reserve team thats potentially world-class if they're nurtured properly.
On the club management front, looks like we're set to suffer again under the 2 imbecile thats making us turn into the mockery and joke of the league. All have gone quiet on the DIC takeover, but i am not surprise the sheik is planning his cunning move to wrestle the control of the club. I personally am really disappointed by the short-sightedness of Parry and sadly Moores who sold the club for a few quid more instead of selling to DIC, a much more stable and state funded company.
Most of you guys that know me personally, knew i've joined the "i doubt Rafa" brigade since mid 2 seasons ago. As, i've grown up watching the all conquering team from the 80's era, i'm a true believer in the "pass and move" football philosophy perfected by the great Bill Shankly. I miss those all or nothing attacking football from back then. I do understand the modern game have change significantly, but i did not sign up for drab and boring "effective football." This is well and truly Rafa's make or break season.
Back in the home front, i'm truly feeling the pinch from the fuel price hike. So much so that, i'm really gonna limit my outings to join the MyRAWK gatherings. I've calculated that on average before paying up for the booze, i would need to spend 20 bucks on the traveling expanses alone from my place in Klang. It's gonna be expansive for me to join every gathering so chances are i'll be joining the boys most probably once a month or on big matches only. It ain't gonna be fun shouting and swearing alone at home. :0(
-JonC-
4 comments:
carpooling can be a very good way :P
That's if i can find any fellow Red from my side of Klang that's willing to drive all the way to Pee Jay.
hmmmmm, me thinks if you cut down on the booze, you might be able to join the lads way more often.
as fer meself, will try to make it more often this season.
I am in the same bandwagon as you in terms of doubting Rafa's ability to turn us into champions. All his purchases this season is a bore. Looks like we will have to wait another few seasons b4 we can get another signing like Torres to excite us like last season.
The youngsters? Let's hope at least one of them does a Fabregas and surprises us! I somehow doubt so.
We can just hope fer the best.
And yes, watching at home is definitely the way to go in the current economic climate!
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