Another reward for a top top player. The lads who donât get it will point to the wage bill. Klopp elevates unpolished diamonds from mid-level clubs like Southampton and AS Roma and turns them into Ballon DâOr nominees, unlike the moneybags franchises buying in ready made superstars. When players have proven themselves in training games of Rondoâs and at the level just below, -the EPL, Klopp will reward them for their output.
Thanks to Mick Edwardsâ magic formula the wages are heavily incentivised, so when Klopp decides upon a development season yielding a lowly third place it drops down.
Iâm quietly optimistic for the new season. The crowds being back at Anfield canât be underestimated. A midfielder and rotational option in attack would be a great boost before the season starts however. Iâm sure Klopp and Edwards will scrape together funds for an exciting new addition before the window shuts.
Looks very much like what meagre funds are available are being allocated to player retention. The likes of Ox and the mercurial Naby Lad will serve as new signings.
All clubs apart from the moneyed Manchester and London Chelsea franchises are under severe financial pressure. Iâd expect a few could go to the wall.
I hope he sticks it out for another year. I like the way the owners are doing it. Great to have a villa man at helm as well as captain. I wouldnât begrudge Grealish if he goes though. He is another level to us at the moment.
That ghost goal v Sheffield United was a real sliding doors moment. If Villa had gone down theyâd have had a load of high earners to shift. Can properly consolidate now and aim to reach the level of Leicester.
We were dead and buried without covid tbf. I was at the match v Norwich on boxing day and was never more depressed after a Villa win. We were really poor. Anyways onwards and upwards
