22 Apr 2026 07:05:38
Good Hoevers contract is finished at the end of this season.
22 Apr 2026 09:40:39
I have forgotten about him, another waste of money. Does this 'new era' of Nathan's preclude the buying of bargain-basement ones for the future, and players who we buy then permanently loan out to others?
In other words, are Fosun going to do this properly now so the club doesn't have to try and be some sort of recycling centre?
Any news on ground development, Nathan?
22 Apr 2026 10:48:23
I don't think ground development should be a priority at the moment. Any cash available should go towards the appointment of a manager who knows what he is doing, and also signings who will give their heart and soul to get us back to the Premier League. I know the stadium needs major renovations, but let's get the management and team right first.
22 Apr 2026 12:12:27
Trouble is, B'hill, that's exactly what we were told when Fosun first took over. Apart from the first couple of years, neither has happened, as we've been in decline ever since.
Ground development is something Fosun can pay for, as it falls outside any Financial Fair Play regulations.
They won't; they'll dump it on the club as further debt, which is probably why it's not happening.
They managed to facilitate their new esports stadium, however.
22 Apr 2026 13:10:12
If the owners fund the ground development, it should happen. If they won't, it shouldn't, as the priority for funding will have shifted. Ultimately, though, to compete with financial rules in the EFL or PL the club has to improve its income generation. That starts with the ground being up to scratch to boost income on match and non-match days.
It also goes to the academy producing players who can either go into the first team or be sold at a profit if they aren't quite there.
Both things the owners can fund outside of financial rules that have a long term benefit to the club. Things that, if they aren't done, mean we will never be able to financially compete in the Premier League, and, if we're not careful, even the top half of the Championship with other clubs having owners providing huge investment in infrastructure.
22 Apr 2026 15:05:49
It could be argued that gate income and match-day receipts are probably a larger part of revenue in the lower leagues, as TV revenue declines significantly. The only problem is lower-level football attracts fewer paying supporters.
22 Apr 2026 15:27:48
Therefore, Arddunby, it is the perfect time to do the work, with fewer supporters to disrupt, so if the club is sincere in its talk of rekindled ambition, more can get season tickets on our return to the Prem.
22 Apr 2026 15:56:47
Yes, Longmynd, in theory, you are correct, as long as Fosun do fund the work. The old Molineux Street Stand demolition is a lesson in what not to do, though; let's not forget that.
22 Apr 2026 16:56:12
Longmynd, all I was trying to get at is I think it would be better to rebuild the management setup and the team at first, then restructure the ground. What is the point of having a 45.000capacity ground if we are stuck in the Championship for four or five seasons, with no chance of filling it to full capacity? It seems pointless.