Because Sunderland's takeover was announced with much fanfare

And it was clear they could afford to pump big money in, plus appoint someone with fantastic contacts, charisma and sheer will to win. I just don't believe the Turners can afford to put much aside: they were appointed to help us become more profitable, not increase our debts even more. And appointing Glenn Roeder, a relatively cheap option, doesn't suggest they will either.

I don't think that's "crystal ball gazing": I just think that's the reality of where we are. A very weak squad, which with Earnshaw, Safri and Etuhu only finished 16th, but all have since departed; and our most influential player hasn't been anywhere near the same this season either. And a financial position which our CEO made a point of describing as "very challenging". Everything points towards a desperate struggle to survive - and it might be that we have to go down if the real changes needed at the club are to happen, and we can be reborn.

Posted By: thebigfeller, Nov 8, 09:41:42