Good that he's put his head above the parapet but its a scripted interview on SUTV. Nothing really challenging in terms of questions. At times when SB speaks about the Board it sounds like him and PH. No reference at all to any pending sale, United World, the lack of visibility of the Board whoever that is and rewritten plans. Answers as follows;
1 Loaded question about SJ did they wait too long to get rid of him. Answer No he just wasn't the right fit. SB seems to be under impression he previously managed West Brom not Watford.
2. Tough injuries played a part in the team not getting promoted. No acknowledgement of the lack of medical and conditioning support. If he's coming mentioning Mr Little Head of Sports Science as an indication we are looking at solutions would have been a positive statement.
3. Do we have to sell players. Answer No. All players have their price if we get an offer above our valuation we will consider it. We are still paying for the EPL players we bought. Parachute money pays for those players. We have had no interest to date in any of our players.
4. PH has a list of targets. Paul and I met, the Board? and we are moving forward on targets. We used the loan market well last year with MGW and will use it again. No reference to Olsen, Davies and Hourihane! We turned an offer down in January for Max Lowe. There is no pressure to sell him but PH may want to sell to get in players in other positions. 2 or 3 positions highlighted, individuals identified and offers made. If true sounds positive.
5. SB not having the criticisms about the training ground. Argues 6/700k spent on pitches 2 seasons ago. Didn't solve the problem so got to do it again. Contractors being talked to. Board approval to proceed. It will be done by the winter but not start of new season! Justification for this is you don't need to do it in the summer when the pitches are hard, really?SUFC snail pace mgt. at work again. SB points to new offices being built for the manager and a new gym as evidence of Board support. Changing room improvements are outstanding so in other words whats pissing the players off the most hasn't been started on. No mention of upgrading poor medical facilities.
6. The Hotel has issues on cladding. No timescale for completion or even any work starting on it!
7. No we will not be competing for top end championship players in terms of fees paid. We operate on a sustainable basis. There will be money spent but doesn't elaborate on this.
8. Finishes with a bizarre statement that PA told him following relegation he didn't want to sell any of the players. If thats true why did we spend all summer trying to get the best price for Ramsdale and delay funds for SJ until the last minute resulting in two wingers not coming in.
Overall thin on content and key questions not raised. Yet there is an acknowledgement pre season last year was a mess and we are looking to move quick and get players in. Hopefully that is the case time will tell.
1 Loaded question about SJ did they wait too long to get rid of him. Answer No he just wasn't the right fit. SB seems to be under impression he previously managed West Brom not Watford.
2. Tough injuries played a part in the team not getting promoted. No acknowledgement of the lack of medical and conditioning support. If he's coming mentioning Mr Little Head of Sports Science as an indication we are looking at solutions would have been a positive statement.
3. Do we have to sell players. Answer No. All players have their price if we get an offer above our valuation we will consider it. We are still paying for the EPL players we bought. Parachute money pays for those players. We have had no interest to date in any of our players.
4. PH has a list of targets. Paul and I met, the Board? and we are moving forward on targets. We used the loan market well last year with MGW and will use it again. No reference to Olsen, Davies and Hourihane! We turned an offer down in January for Max Lowe. There is no pressure to sell him but PH may want to sell to get in players in other positions. 2 or 3 positions highlighted, individuals identified and offers made. If true sounds positive.
5. SB not having the criticisms about the training ground. Argues 6/700k spent on pitches 2 seasons ago. Didn't solve the problem so got to do it again. Contractors being talked to. Board approval to proceed. It will be done by the winter but not start of new season! Justification for this is you don't need to do it in the summer when the pitches are hard, really?SUFC snail pace mgt. at work again. SB points to new offices being built for the manager and a new gym as evidence of Board support. Changing room improvements are outstanding so in other words whats pissing the players off the most hasn't been started on. No mention of upgrading poor medical facilities.
6. The Hotel has issues on cladding. No timescale for completion or even any work starting on it!
7. No we will not be competing for top end championship players in terms of fees paid. We operate on a sustainable basis. There will be money spent but doesn't elaborate on this.
8. Finishes with a bizarre statement that PA told him following relegation he didn't want to sell any of the players. If thats true why did we spend all summer trying to get the best price for Ramsdale and delay funds for SJ until the last minute resulting in two wingers not coming in.
Overall thin on content and key questions not raised. Yet there is an acknowledgement pre season last year was a mess and we are looking to move quick and get players in. Hopefully that is the case time will tell.
