I think I have made it perfectly clear that I believe that league position is almost entirely decided by players, with wages being the best way of measuring player quality. The more you spend on wages, the better the players you get and the better your position in the league.
Based on the spreadsheet I shared on here a couple of weeks ago, Sunderland have the 8th highest wages in the league and I would therefore expect them to come 8th in the league. If you believe that Martin O'Neill can make a big difference as a manager then you would surely expect him to take Sunderland at least say three places higher than that wouldn't you? I know you like quoting anecdotes as evidence, such as a six game stretch, and you know that I prefer something like 25,000 games to make my case. However I propose something in between as the basis for another public bet with you Marcus. I bet you that the average league position of Sunderland over next season and the season after won't be higher than 5th. The risk is all with me as you have someone at the helm of Sunderland that you really rate and an owner that could throw even more money behind them. Their wage bill after their summer signings probably now suggests that they should finish even higher. As this is a long-term bet, I propose higher stakes. The loser will wear a t-shirt at every Wolves meeting for the rest of their lives that says "I'm thick and I know nothing about football". Are we on? On 4 January 2012 11:10, Chantrys <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes very strange. Since being appointed as manager, Sunderland have won 5, > drawn 1 and lost only once away to Spurs. I'm guessing that when they > sacked Bruce they gave all the players a pay rise and that's why they have > turned in to world beaters (nothing to do wit MON). > > > Sent from my iPad > > On 04/01/2012, at 9:57, "Rog & Reet" <[email protected]> wrote: > > Another statistical anomaly this morning.**** > > -- > Boo! Thick Mick Out. > > -- > Boo! Thick Mick Out. > -- Boo! Thick Mick Out.
