FFP

[Gareth]

Is this type of pissing about with squads really the point of FFP, or a ridiculous symptom of it.  They say it's to protect clubs from going bust.  It isn't though, is it.

Its sole purpose was to prevent any more clubs getting a rich owner and buying themselves into the supposed ‘big’ club cartel.  After Chelsea and Abu Dhabi City did it they didn’t want anymore.  In reality it has stopped Newcastle already and ourselves won’t be able to spend what we want

[enigma]

We're running out of academy players who can be sold for a decent amount so I'm bracing myself for a departure of a big name in the summer. Wouldn't be surprised to see Luiz move on for a big amount.

[pauliewalnuts]

I notice Newcastle are saying 52k capacity is holding them back.

[Brazilian Villain]

We're running out of academy players who can be sold for a decent amount so I'm bracing myself for a departure of a big name in the summer.

I'm not.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Luiz move on for a big amount.

I would be.

[Bad English]

I notice Newcastle are saying 52k capacity is holding them back.

It's probably the fact that while the nominal capacity is 52k, they are actually getting about 35k when the ground is full because their floppy white bellies take up a third of the available space.

[pablo_picasso]

Is this type of pissing about with squads really the point of FFP, or a ridiculous symptom of it.  They say it's to protect clubs from going bust.  It isn't though, is it.

Its sole purpose was to prevent any more clubs getting a rich owner and buying themselves into the supposed ‘big’ club cartel.  After Chelsea and Abu Dhabi City did it they didn’t want anymore.  In reality it has stopped Newcastle already and ourselves won’t be able to spend what we want

That is exactly how I see it...

[Ads]

I notice Newcastle are saying 52k capacity is holding them back.

They're stuck aren't they with the buildings behind the Gallowgate being listed, so they can't do anything about it.

[ozzjim]

This FFP lark is getting bloody rediculous. Basically, the top 6 can spend what they like, stocked their youth teams with assets to sell. Upwardly mobile clubs have no chance of breaking it long term with one hand tied behind their back.

[AV84]

I see Newcastle posted losses of £72 million for the year.

[lovejoy]

I see Newcastle posted losses of £72 million for the year.

But they had headroom because Ashley ran a tight ship which, in hindsight, was a smart move.

[lovejoy]

This FFP lark is getting bloody rediculous. Basically, the top 6 can spend what they like, stocked their youth teams with assets to sell. Upwardly mobile clubs have no chance of breaking it long term with one hand tied behind their back.

Yes it’s anything but fair. it’s basically ring fencing for the big teams.

[olaftab]

So are we close to the FFP precipice having lost about £310M is the last 3 accounting years? 

[AV84]

I see Newcastle posted losses of £72 million for the year.

But they had headroom because Ashley ran a tight ship which, in hindsight, was a smart move.

It also didn't include the Champions League money they got, which apparently is on next year's accounts.

[Percy McCarthy]

So are we close to the FFP precipice having lost about £310M is the last 3 accounting years?

When did we sell Joe? We broke even that year didn’t we?

[Villan For Life]

So are we close to the FFP precipice having lost about £310M is the last 3 accounting years?

When did we sell Joe? We broke even that year didn’t we?

August 2021