Roofs wrote:
Manchester United and Liverpool have (despite spending a lot of money over the years which I am not doubting) brought through a lot of great young English players over the years, their success has been earned over the years rather than just bought. They also have built up global fan bases.
Man City are completely false IMO. For years they came nowhere near been a top English club. They are simply trying to buy their way to success, which is why IMO however many trophies they manage to purchase this season or in coming years means absolutely nothing.
Do you not take into account that, early last century, United were saved from bankruptcy. The same man bought the land in Trafford, built them a stadium and then bought a new squad. At teh time, he was the equivalent of a billionaire. How long after the takeover, do we ignore the trophies United won, on the basis they were purchased?