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I feel sorry for Bournemouth a club of that size attempting to thrive in the Premiership, now seem to be getting into serious trouble for their efforts.  This is a shame because it will encourage clubs of a similar size to tread water.. I feel very happy and fortunate that we have our present owners.

Yeah, must've been a bit of a fairytale for them at the time. Weren't they in a bad way financially around the mid 90s? Then the supporters bought the club and they were quite an result example of a fan-owned club. Sure it was them.

Real shame if they do end up struggling again with money.

They were one game away from dropping out of the league altogether I think.

I don't think Bournemouth's experience will encourage similar clubs to tread water. Footballs a competitive sport and all clubs dream of mixing it at the top of the league. Clubs have over-stretched themselves before and they'll do it again.

[cdbearsfan]

If I just heard correctly Bournemouth, who posted a financial deficit of £32 million in the last financial year have just posted a deficit of £60 million for this financial year.

That £60 million deficit is before taking into account approximately £50 million raised in player sales, so they might not be the next Portsmouth after all.

[tomd2103]

Didn't Bournemouth say they were considering legal action once last season finished about the goal that never was? Wonder how far they tried.

Weren't Blues and Albion considering similar?

[dave.woodhall]

Didn't Bournemouth say they were considering legal action once last season finished about the goal that never was? Wonder how far they tried.

Weren't Blues and Albion considering similar?

And Leeds.

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Heaton, Konsa, Cash, Targett and Luiz all set for new deals, with a striker and winger the transfer targets.

[N'ZMAV]

A new deal for Heaton would be a surprise - unless he's happy to bench warm for the remainder of his Villa career

[Lastfootstamper]

A new deal for Heaton would be a surprise - unless he's happy to bench warm for the remainder of his Villa career

It'll be up to him, but as things progress we'll be playing more games in more competitions. There'll be plenty of opportunity for a quality backup to stick a trophy on their own mantelpiece, as our current number one custodian could confirm.

[eamonn]

A new deal for Heaton does not make sense at all.

[KevinGage]

A new deal for Heaton would be a surprise - unless he's happy to bench warm for the remainder of his Villa career

Martinez's form won't have go unnoticed outside of B6.

The goalkeepers usually work pretty close as a unit and maybe he thinks he'll be off.

I agree, it would be unusual for a keeper of Heaton's ability to be content as backup. He'd improve just about every club in the lower half of the top flight and any side that comes up with money to spend.

[Drummond]

He was back up at Burnley for a while. I'm pleased he wants to stay.

[garyellis]

It will be interesting to see the level of investment in the summer.
Pep saying Man City can't afford a replacement for Aguero!

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

It will be interesting to see the level of investment in the summer.
Pep saying Man City can't afford a replacement for Aguero!

So they'll have to settle for Haaland then!!

[garyellis]

It will be interesting to see the level of investment in the summer.
Pep saying Man City can't afford a replacement for Aguero!

So they'll have to settle for Haaland then!!

Is it a Pep bluff or have the taps been switched off?

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

It will be interesting to see the level of investment in the summer.
Pep saying Man City can't afford a replacement for Aguero!

So they'll have to settle for Haaland then!!

Is it a Pep bluff or have the taps been switched off?

Who cares?

[cdbearsfan]

Guardiola is at it. You'd know if they were suddenly going to stop spending money, he wouldn't be the manager any more.