Blackpool has been at 98% capacity this season in a ground of 16,000. Very few clubs fill more than 98% of the ground. It's hard to do. There comes a point when you are full and expand. That point is less than 100%. We have been at 96% capacity and it's time to expand.
On 19 May 2011 12:36, Morris, Lee SGT <[email protected]> wrote: > The ground is defiantely not full every week...far from it. > > I also though the prize money increases significantly eg - I read that > Stoke throwing in the towel this week could cost them a fair bit..although I > ahven't checked up on that. > > With the squad we have...we are about where we should be.....maybe a little > higher. > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On > Behalf Of *Steven Millward > *Sent:* Thursday, 19 May 2011 12:23 > > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [NSWolves] RE: Progress [sec=unclassified] > > How can a more successful team generate more cash? The ground is full > every week and most people buy shirts. The prize money and TV increase is > relatively small for finishing a few places higher. > > Where do you think we should be in the table Lee, with the squad we have? > > On 19 May 2011 11:09, Morris, Lee SGT <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I always thought a successful team, even relatively, is what brings in >> the cash. Wolves fans are amongst the most fickle in the land and the loss >> of revenue through relegation this year would be enormous....Notice I said >> "would" I think we will stay up by the skin of out teeth and the slowly >> slowly routine can continue. >> >> Not for one moment would I suggest an all or nothing approach which is >> what cost the likes of Leeds so dearly. >> >> At the end of the day its just debate, my club is in Morgan's hands, and >> thats good enough for me....the team in Macarthy's is another matter. >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >> Behalf Of *LEESE Matthew >> *Sent:* Thursday, 19 May 2011 11:04 >> >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* RE: [NSWolves] RE: Progress [sec=unclassified] >> >> The new stadium is actually an opportunity to generate more money, not >> only through increased capacity/ticket sales but through the 'non football' >> facilities that will be included and allowing an income stream from the >> stadium that is not so limited to match days. I'm aware there's already >> facilities there for non match related activities but these will >> (apparently) be substantially enhanced as part of the stadium upgrade. >> Again, it comes down to a long term strategy for progress as opposed to a >> 'quick fix'. If we invest the money in the short term in the team how does >> that help us achieve longer term/sustained success? We may finish a couple >> of places higher up the table in the first season but that doesn't generate >> any more money to allow you to keep on building from there (OK a little bit >> for each placing in the final table, but nothing substantial). The argument >> then may be 'wouldn't that money have been better invested in upgrading the >> stadium to allow us to build over the long term'. >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >> Behalf Of *Morris, Lee SGT >> *Sent:* Thursday, 19 May 2011 10:46 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* RE: [NSWolves] RE: Progress [sec=unclassified] >> >> I've got nothing against the short slow steps, as long as progress is >> being made. Morgan is obviously no mug, and I do understand Matty's >> reasoning behind teh timing of the stadium redevelopment. Did we really need >> it though? Morgan obvioulsy know best but why wouldn't he wait until our >> safety is guaranteed? >> >> Its great for the fans to have a fantastic new stadium to watch football >> in, but I for one would prefer to watch PL action in the current stadium >> rather than championship football in the all singing dancing stadium. >> >> Maybe what I'm trying to say is, wouldn't that money be better spent on >> team building? >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >> Behalf Of *Steven Millward >> *Sent:* Thursday, 19 May 2011 10:36 >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [NSWolves] RE: Progress [sec=unclassified] >> >> Agree. >> >> I don't understand where everyone gets these lofty expectations from. We >> spent 30 years in the wilderness where the goal each and every crushing >> season was simply to get back to the Premier League. Now we are there, some >> people seem to think we should be pushing for Europe. >> >> Marcus, you say that it will be 100 years until we get to near the top of >> the table. What makes you think that it is at all realistic for Wolves to >> get near the top of the table? What makes you even think that a top half >> finish is realistic? I assume you either expect money to be thrown at the >> squad from some mysterious benefactor or that we will somehow magically make >> more of the meagre squad that we have now. I believe we are already >> punching above our weight based on value of squad and wages. >> >> The news for everyone is that there are 19 other clubs who have the same, >> or higher, ambitions. Which clubs should we 'by right' finish higher >> than? And for what reason? I'd love to know where people think we should be >> in the table relative to the teams above us and their teams. If we expect >> to finish 10th then presumably we clearly have a better team than ten other >> teams? Which teams are they? >> >> The only club that has outperformed us is West Brom. Let's see how they >> do next season before we claim the miracle of Hodgson. >> >> Wolves are no longer a big club and don't have any more money to spend >> than other clubs. In fact we have less. We have a small stadium so >> potential revenue growth is linked to telly money and inflation. The >> sensible thing to do is to invest in infrastructure that will generate >> revenue. >> >> Seems everyone has got used to the golden tit where money was pumped in. >> Morgan clearly doesn't want to spunk a load of money on players and that's >> sensible. I certainly wouldn't if it was my money. >> >> It's harsh to say that we haven't made progress. Take where we were when >> Hoddle left five years ago as a starting point. As a mid-point look at the >> side we started the first Premiership season with, with Keogh as our striker >> and Halford on the wing. >> >> By the way Marcus, enjoy your last four days of blaming Mick for >> everything because it will all stop come Monday morning. >> >> :D >> >> On 19 May 2011 09:38, LEESE Matthew <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I'd say the small step approach seems a sensible and proven one - look >>> at teams like Stoke and Sunderland and compare their recent history with >>> that of clubs who have over committed financially such as Portsmouth, Hull >>> and Leeds. Unless you've got a Man City type owner where you're not bound by >>> the club's ability to generate money its not worth the risk. I don't doubt >>> Morgan's business acumen for a moment and I think he's taking the club in >>> the right direction with a sensible, sustainable approach. Morgan has >>> pointed out that now is a perfect time to be redeveloping the stadium in >>> terms of the financials as the building industry (and many others) in the UK >>> is on its arse and so its a buyer's market where he can get the work done >>> for a knock down price. The first stages of the re-development don't >>> significantly increase the capacity of a stadium that was never half full >>> (save for Carling Cup games), even in the super depressing Hoddle era. >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >>> Behalf Of *Morris, Lee SGT >>> *Sent:* Thursday, 19 May 2011 9:26 AM >>> *To:* [email protected] >>> *Subject:* [NSWolves] Progress [sec=unclassified] >>> >>> I've changed the title because it would have been too long with my >>> extra bit added. >>> >>> Anyway, Morgan seems to be working on the small step theory, which >>> totally baffles me because he's just about to spend a fortune on a stadium >>> which will be half full if the small step we made this year isn't >>> enough??????????????????????????????????????? >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >>> Behalf Of *mark worrall >>> *Sent:* Thursday, 19 May 2011 09:13 >>> *To:* [email protected] >>> *Subject:* Re: [NSWolves] Wolves owner Steve Morgan says he wants Mick >>> McCarthy to stay on as the club's manager even if they are relegated. >>> >>> Maybe thats based on Morgan only planning on putting in small amounts of >>> money each year, and measuring MM on what he achieved with it ? >>> >>> He wont get a big name manager in as they will expect lots of money to >>> spend, which he obviously doesnt want to pay. >>> >>> On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 9:03 AM, Marcus Chantry < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> What worries me is that Morgan has stated that Mick has made progress >>>> every year since he took over but when you look at how he’s measured that >>>> it >>>> is the context of very small fractions or single points, so based on that >>>> run rate Morgan will be 100 years old before he sees us getting anywhere >>>> near the top of the table (assuming everyone else stays stagnant for that >>>> entire period). >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Why can’t Morgan accept that Mick has reached the limit of his ability >>>> and take the plunge. 5 years is long enough in most roles. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >>>> Behalf Of *Marcus Chantry >>>> *Sent:* Thursday, 19 May 2011 9:00 AM >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* RE: [NSWolves] Wolves owner Steve Morgan says he wants Mick >>>> McCarthy to stay on as the club's manager even if they are relegated. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Good to see we’re both on the ball Mark. I just posted a link to the >>>> same story on ESPN. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >>>> Behalf Of *mark worrall >>>> *Sent:* Thursday, 19 May 2011 8:55 AM >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* [NSWolves] Wolves owner Steve Morgan says he wants Mick >>>> McCarthy to stay on as the club's manager even if they are relegated. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/13440664.stm >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Q: If you could change one thing about Wolves history, what would it be? >>>> A That Peter Knowles was on the bog when the door was knocked. >>>> >>>> The information contained in this email is confidential. If you are not >>>> the intended recipient, you may not disclose or use the information in this >>>> email in any way and should destroy any copies. Macquarie does not >>>> guarantee >>>> the integrity of any emails or attached files. 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