FFP

[Villafirst]

We do have two bites of the cherry this season at CL places, by finishing top 5 or winning the Europa Cup. We might well do both!

[Chris Harte]

The system's rigged.

UEFA fined us about £10m for "transgressing" their wank rules, yet the tossers at the Prem/FA have only hit Cheatski with a £10.75m fine for blowing £47m on secret payments cheating their way to eight trophies.

So, we're playing against a loaded deck.

Can we cheat our way to eight trophies? It won't cost much more than the fine we've already had.

[Dante Lavelli]

Possibly an impossible question, but how many more seasons do we face this kerfuffle until our income naturally balances with costs. 

I reckon our wages should remain stable (currently 6th) so how much more income do we need to generate, assuming regular Europa level income, to hit the various % etc?

If we were 71% based on a £390m turnover then, in dirty maths, we need £395m to hit 70%.

Of the £390m there’s a +£50m from the CL that isn’t guaranteed. Therefore we have a £55m hole that needs filling. £10m from the increased capacity and £45m from elsewhere.

Is that about right?

[Villafirst]

Apparently Man City get £15m to £20m for naming rights as the Etihad. Is it worth Villa doing similar with another sponsor which could also include the shirt? I know this is controversial, but it could help with revenue.

[andyh]

I’m guessing there is no issue with naming the stadium and picking up filthy lucre for it. We’d all get used to it being named something.

Much like finding a very lucrative shirt sponsor though, you have to find a business willing to pay the sort of money that makes it worthwhile.