24 Jan 2019 13:14:53
This is a question for ed002 as new deloitte money league published yesterday while observing the same I realised that despite having our revenue grown a massive 90m euro still I see why you said we are not really very sustainable as I see our wage bill in 2016/ 17 season is around 242m euro and recently we renewed all our biggest stars so wage bill must be close to 300m euro and we need to have amazing seasons like last to compensate the transfer fees, agent fees and wage bill of sqauds.
Do you see us becoming financial sustainable or it could come back to hunt us.
Sorry if question is inappropriate
Thanks YNWA.
{Ed002's Note - The wages are not that high just yet because FFP limits them. Liverpool need to sustain CL football and deal with their debt but right now they are in good shape - but they must not get carried away.}
1.) 24 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019 14:42:15
Thank you sir.
2.) 24 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019 16:47:50
That is great to hear Ed. We should just continue to try and improve each year. Champions league football is a must and improvements on the pitch will lead to increased revenue in all areas.
I can see us breaking into the top 5 teams in terms of revenue within 2 more seasons.
3.) 24 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019 17:12:17
We have s reasonable shot at getting Champions League qualification this season all being well.
Looks like we might get a good deal on kit sponsorship sorted out
Need to close the gap in the income streams with the Manchester clubs. We have a much larger global fan base than Citeh and we should look to match up to United by being a better product on the pitch so we can improve our commercial value.
4.) 24 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019 18:41:04
Speaking of kits deals has anyone heard any word on that? The manufacturer etc?
{Ed002's Note - There is no deal yet.}
5.) 24 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019 18:50:16
Hi Ed002, does the FFP depend on profit or revenue? I know it is probably a lot more complicated but I was just wondering in basic terms. Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Neither - it relates to another set of accounts. FFP for wages relates to percentage growth.}
6.) 24 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019 20:53:15
We need to avoid 'no deal' with a kit manufacturer at all costs.
7.) 24 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019 21:01:34
But would you prefer a hard sponsor or a soft sponsor?
{Ed002's Note - Viagra?}
8.) 24 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019 21:04:23
Can you honestly see NO kit manufacturer not offering a deal to supply one of the biggest football clubs in the world with there kit? We are in a strong position on and off the pitch at the moment. So the club will be able to negotiate the best deal for the club stoneage.
{Ed002's Note - It is about money - nothing else.}
9.) 24 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019 21:54:26
No deal is better than a bad deal!
{Ed002's Note - They can always wear the high-vis bibs.}
10.) 24 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019 22:53:48
I just hope the kit deal isn't with Nike. I think their kits are aweful. Just an opinion.
{Ed002's Note - The Chelsea kit looks like a large flock of seagulls caught them just before kick off.}
11.) 24 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019 22:59:06
Or skins Ed?
{Ed002's Note - They can wear condoms if they want. Sure.}
12.) 24 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019 23:16:29
Unfortunately thou Ed002 that's what all aspects of football is all about nowadays. £ is key to success.
{Ed002's Note - I am not sure all, but for the shirts, yes - with the proviso they are red.}
13.) 25 Jan 2019
25 Jan 2019 15:33:44
For me this money league is a load of rubbish. City are only so high up due to their dodgy deal with Etihad for FFP purposes.
14.) 25 Jan 2019
25 Jan 2019 12:59:19
In what way does Chelsea's shirt resemble an 80's Liverpudlian new wave and synth-pop band catching them before kick off Ed002?
{Ed002's Note - I had to think about this as the 80s are way after my time. Google helped}