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Author Topic: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?  (Read 12796 times)

Offline Fergal

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How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« on: March 07, 2012, 09:21:44 PM »
Just watching Barca hammer the opposition, made me think.
How much do you think it would cost to turn us into a club like Barca and who would manage us?

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2012, 09:25:15 PM »
I imagine a team-kidnapping could be organised for less than a million quid.

Offline PeterWithesShin

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2012, 09:30:57 PM »
In theory that Barcelona side didn't cost that much as so many of them came through the ranks. Probably less than MON spunked.

Offline Chipsticks

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2012, 09:31:35 PM »
Dimitar Berbatov got kidnapped by an opposition team when he was a teenager, we should probably go and get some tips from them.

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2012, 09:44:48 PM »
A lot of money, but on wages and infrastructure as much if not more than transfer fees.

Also, it would take time. A LOT of time.

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2012, 09:45:20 PM »
15 + years of the correct approach.

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2012, 09:51:49 PM »
It would be a long long time for us to be like Barcelona they are light years ahead of us at the moment.

Offline mattjpa

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2012, 09:59:46 PM »
I dont believe that money is the only way forward, a few good appointments could see us doing an arsenal rather than a barcelona. Kev Mac back to the reserves for me, he has achieved so much success there it is where he belongs. Mcleish out at the end of the season and someone like Glenn Hoddle into run things on a long term contract with a clear vision. Maybe bring in an assistant with Villa in their hearts like Martin Laursen or Ian Taylor to work with Sid. I would sack faulkner and appoint someone who knows Aston Villa like Graham Taylor in a non executive board advisory role and hire a smart money man to the board - someone of the ilk of Damain Comolli. Finally I would hire Gerrard Houliier to manage our scouting network and improve links both locally and worldwide as well as overseeing youth development. 10years down the line we could be where we want to be having done things the right way.....

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2012, 10:01:51 PM »
A civil war would help.

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2012, 10:02:05 PM »
To reproduce the Barca system would be difficult. They've generally been successful and have always attracted top players. They've had barren periods of few trophies but were generally considered to be a European footballing power. Continual success and huge crowds attract talent at youth level and at senior level. This would take a very long time to replicate to the same level as Barca.

The more likely but more expensive option would be to buy success. I think Man City will win the Champions league within 5 years and how much have they spent to date? How much will they spend in the next 3 - 5 years?

As for manager. O'Leary, McLeish or Mourinho.

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2012, 10:02:43 PM »
It'd be much easier to just move to Catalonia and watch actual Barcelona.

You also get to live by the sea in a city full of lovely architecture, fantastic restaurants and lovely women.

I know we all like to think we have Villa in our blood, but honestly, I reckon I'd be over us in about three weeks.

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2012, 10:07:27 PM »
It'd be much easier to just move to Catalonia and watch actual Barcelona.

You also get to live by the sea in a city full of lovely architecture, fantastic restaurants and lovely women.

I know we all like to think we have Villa in our blood, but honestly, I reckon I'd be over us in about three weeks.

Well, I can only say as someone who's moved too far away from Villa to go too often - and who goes to plenty  of non-Villa games up here - the Villa never do leave you. Having said that, I go to Hibs, Hearts and Falkirk games, so maybe the Barca comparison isn't accurate.

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2012, 10:14:11 PM »
Falkirk are a pretty good footballing side to be fair.

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2012, 10:20:45 PM »
Pauliewalnuts, surely you don't mean that. Why, we have the majestic sweep of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, the throbbing hustle and bustle of Lichfield Road, the exotic smell of 15 year old Burger fat emanating from The Steakhouse mobile eatery with the lush piquancy of the reconstituted meat products it proffers to us, the lucky clientele.

Women you say, what can compare with the madonna like beauty of Basket Case Brenda of Saltley Viaduct and the unfettered sexuality of STD Stacey of Old Nechells?

You've been spoilt sunshine, that's your problem.

Offline Bad English

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Re: How much to turn us into a Barcelona?
« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2012, 10:20:48 PM »
I live 90 minutes drive from Barcelona. I don't go and watch them though.

 


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