Robinabank Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, Ashtonwurzel said: Fun sponge ! We'll all be having fun when LJ leaves for Espanyol and invites us all with him to sunny Spain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 33 minutes ago, Robinabank said: I don't think there's any club in the PL who we are 'bigger' than or is taking 'our' place. None are taking "our" place that's for sure but - and this is subjective and always depends on how you define it - if we're not "bigger" than bloody Bournemouth or Huddersfield or Fulham or Burnley or Watford we might as well give up. They're all better run than us or prepared to gamble financially (some to the point of breaking the rules) or have a better manager or better recruitment. But not "bigger", surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinabank Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: None are taking "our" place that's for sure but - and this is subjective and always depends on how you define it - if we're not "bigger" than bloody Bournemouth or Huddersfield or Fulham or Burnley or Watford we might as well give up. They're all better run than us or prepared to gamble financially (some to the point of breaking the rules) or have a better manager or better recruitment. But not "bigger", surely? All those teams have spent more time in the top flight than we have though, surely? And had more cup success. Hudderfield and Burnley have been English champions. Fulham were in the Europa League final only 8 years ago. Bournemouth is the only team in the PL we could argue we're bigger than. As for the rest I doubt anyone outside our fanbase would consider us bigger. Obviously if size of club was the deciding factor Villa and Leeds wouldn't be in the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Robinabank said: All those teams have spent more time in the top flight than we have though, surely? And had more cup success. Hudderfield and Burnley have been English champions. Fulham were in the Europa League final only 8 years ago. Bournemouth is the only team in the PL we could argue we're bigger than. As for the rest I doubt anyone outside our fanbase would consider us smaller. Obviously if size of club was the deciding factor Villa and Leeds wouldn't be in the Championship. Which is why I said it's subjective and depends entirely on how you define "bigger". Not sure we have the same definition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinabank Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Which is why I said it's subjective and depends entirely on how you define "bigger". Not sure we have the same definition! It's obviously impossible to quantify but if we're basing it on historical success, impact on the game, internationals produced, major signings, historic crowd sizes etc, the likes of Burnley, Huddersfield, Fulham and Watford are all bigger than us. Most people in England would agree with that. Thankfully you don't have to big to go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 13 minutes ago, Robinabank said: It's obviously impossible to quantify but if we're basing it on historical success, impact on the game, internationals produced, major signings, historic crowd sizes etc, the likes of Burnley, Huddersfield, Fulham and Watford are all bigger than us. Most people in England would agree with that. Thankfully you don't have to big to go up. Agree with you last sentence but not much else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinabank Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 17 hours ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Agree with you last sentence but not much else! I'd love to know your reasoning behind how we're bigger than Burnley, Fulham and Huddersfield! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Robinabank said: I'd love to know your reasoning behind how we're bigger than Burnley, Fulham and Huddersfield! OK. Will post reasons later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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