what a bump on an ancient thread. 
Serious Thread: The Liverpool Situation
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
What are you talking about? Liverpool have spent an absolute fortune in recent years.
We haven't spent more than £40m on average in the last three years, off the top of my head. That's not what I'd call an absolute fortune if you compare it to the likes of City and United.
I think the whole population of Southampton is dining on caviar and champagne because of a certain clubs largesse.
I checked earlier and you'd spent something like £265m over 3 years. I assume you're talking net spend?
Yeah I am, I think it gives a better indicator of how deep the club's/owners' pockets are. I don't think we would've been able to spend that much in recent years if we didn't have the combined £125m or so for Suarez and Sterling. Since I can't see one of our best players leaving this Summer, it'll be interesting to see how much we're able to spend.
But I agree with you if you just look at that £265m total, yes. Actually, this Liverpool side still has some glaring problems and that's pretty worrying after spending that much money.
In fairness, you havent had a manager in for a long time who could be trusted to reliably build with that kind of cash. Klopp should be a really settling influence for you.
Really feels like the day their top 4 ambitions end. I realise this is me conceding that the title is going to the team José couldn't get into the top 10 last season but he seems to be over that slump so next year is our year.
Why aren't the Liverpool fans more vocal about getting the owners to put their hands in their pocket? Liverpool are meant to be one of the biggest clubs in the world and the Premier League is richer than ever. Surely there's no excuse for not investing proper amounts into the squad when even diddy teams like Crystal Palace can go out and spend money like it's Christmas. Has John Henry tricked fans into believing the moneyball type spending is the correct way forward when it's actually just a big cash grab for himself?
They got a new stand and Klopp, that'll keep them quiet for a few years of no success again