Quote Pieman="Pieman"It was questioning your statement, thats why it was first...That was due to wigan making payment to develop Orrell. We have made over 500k in transfer fees alone this year. Without gate receipts, merchandise, sponsorship and prize money.'"
And you were able to secure the money to redevelop orrell because of lenagan, as Paul said.
And whilst your transfer activity is very commendable from a financial standpoint, how long is that sustainable realistically? Could you lose another 500k from the squad next year and still feel competitive? What about the year after that? Bear in mind it's taken tomkins 4 years to be in the position he's was in, and others longer. And hasn't also factored in players wages, backroom staff wages (which will be a lot higher than others in the league as Wigan have more than anyone else) administrative costs, stadium rental and so on.
Wigan, Warrington, Saints and Leeds are all in relatively strong financial positions, but all would go the way of Bradford should the chairman pull out, be under no illusions. Don't get me wrong, the 4 teams above are all run very well by their respective chairmen, which in itself is also hugely beneficial in avoiding situations like Bradford, but there's only so long places can last without money.
