Quote: Hedgehog King "Wigan can spend the full cap and still make a profit. London can only spend the full cap if Mr Hughes spends a few million. Even after the year you've had if you'd made a profit, Hughes wouldn't be looking to reduce his commitments. It would have been a poor year on-field but it wouldn't have cost him an arm and a leg. '"
Hughes said he could not afford to bankroll the club at the current level indefinitely. Somebody told him that spending to the cap in pursuit of glory was the best way to build self sustainability.......it was a flawed exercise from the moment he agreed to it. We've had play-offs and we've had Wembley..........what we've NEVER had is a competent Marketing Department.
Quote: Hedgehog King "Now Fev almost certainly won't spend the full cap but they can outspend Broncos in the long-run.'"
The 12-12 to 8-8-8 model will see slight movement between teams in the middle 8 with some getting into the top 12 from time to time, but as long as London receive no allowance on the cap for weighting, then they will be at a disadvantage.
Quote: Hedgehog King "Salford will still be a long way from challenging for honours next year. If they finish mid-table it will be a good improvement.'"
The Good Dr doesn't come across as the most patient of men.....no play-offs in 2014 and heads will roll......nothing by 2015 and he'll be outta there!