I'll tell you what happened to Man City when the Sheikh cam in:
1. The media started printing negative articles about our owner/club (every article seemed to mention Arabs and oil money, and poor cartoons).
2. We were told by the clubs who spent multi millions over the years that you couldn't buy success.
3. We were told that regardless of how much was spent, we would always be small.
4. We were told that the owners were just indulging themselves and would get bored and saddle us with debt.
Now, 5 years down the line:
1. The media now wax lyrical about our style of play, and the silly Arab nonsense and oil money doesn't get airplay/newsprint (mostly).
2. After winning the FA cup and the league, we are now accused of buying success. This, having been told that you can't buy it.
3. We're now in the top 6 of the richest clubs in the world. Small my arse.
4. The owners are investing a ridiculous amount of money in new builds across the road from our stadium to make sure that we bring through our own players in the future. They also have plans to improve the stadium to 60,000. Bored my arse.
Basically, the owners are top notch and they LISTEN. The filthy Manyoooooooo, Arsenal, Liverpool and the others have tried everything they can to undermine the project,from Financial Fair Play, to using their media friends to print anything that is detrimental to the club, but it was all wasted.
All I can say is enjoy the ride, I've certainly had a brilliant 5 years. We beat Manyoooo in a FA Cup semi final, won the FA Cup, won the league, beaten Manyoooo so many times (1-6 at their place) it's now expected........you'll love it.
Amen my Blue Brother, Amen ;-)
"You can't buy class" - £42.5 Million on Ozil.