West Ham’s owner, David Sullivan, has blasted Birmingham City, a former team, for their “incompetence” after turning down an amended payment plan meant to help the EFL.
The Premier League and EFL were unable to come to an agreement earlier this month over sending money down the pyramid, thus the Hammers were among the clubs that voted against the accord. This generated a stir in the community.
Additionally, in a March 29 interview with The Sun, the owner of the Irons currently and the old Blues provided an explanation for his decision. He explained why it wouldn’t be fair for Premier League clubs to adopt the new regulations by citing his previous squad.
He said, “The flaw in the system is the Championship.” “These clubs are having financial difficulties because they are paying exorbitant agent fees and salaries—some managers make up to £1 million annually.
“Serie B, the second level of Italy, does not pay its managers and players so much money every week. Rather, their income ranges from £30,000 to £40,000.
“If the EFL cannot function with the money we already pay them, what leads us to believe that they can with an extra £50 million or £100 million? They should stop spending money and begin practicing more responsible financial management. But they’re fighting for a Premier League spot, therefore they don’t want to.
“We will be exactly where we are today in five years if we give the EFL what they want.”
Premier League owners are not as wealthy as some owners in the EFL. However, some clubs have faced challenges because of their owners’ aspirations for advancement and eventual dissatisfaction.
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Next is Birmingham, the team I used to play for. They let go of their competent manager, John Eustace, while they were on the verge of qualifying for the playoffs in order to recruit Wayne Rooney as a star player. It was destroyed by it.
“What justifies us funding their ineptitude?”
Is David Sullivan correct, or is West Ham being unduly cautious?
These smaller clubs also need help, even though Sullivan’s remarks about clubs having better financial management and responsibility have some validity.
Undoubtedly, Birmingham’s attempt to be ambitious by signing Wayne Rooney and its enormously wealthy new owners both backfired, and they now have to pay the price.
The money that travels down the pyramid in the English leagues makes them the most competitive and entertaining in the world, even though it’s unfair to be bailed out by Premier League teams.
The leagues must come to a mutually agreeable solution that works for everyone, but West Ham should not be forced to take a contract they don’t think is appropriate for them.
In the end, Sullivan is correct and incorrect. West Ham is being frugal, but they have every right to be, and Championship teams really need to improve their self-management.
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