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Theoretically, is GA going anywhere?

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Captain Grumpy, Aug 22, 2026.

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Is Alexander offski to PNE

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  2. no

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  3. Whos Alexander

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  1. banbrotam

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    Not a bad shout. I always think that he gets asked too late to save clubs.
     
  2. Bronco

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    Possibly some don't realise his connection to the club as its 27 years since he first signed for Preston, although he played there 7 seasons, it will be interesting for sure.
     
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  3. Bronco

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    Promote Stuart ?.
     
  4. banbrotam

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    And this is why the expectations at Preston, from the fans, are ridiculous. As that investment, merely ensures you've a chance of staying up and nothing more.

    Plus if the club is badly set up, then you can already knock ten points off them.

    I think Rupp will invest more if we go up, simply because it's more worth the gamble.

    Money alone, doesn't work.
     
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  5. vin weasel

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    GA would be a risk for any championship club due to not managed there before.
    In both Preston's and Burnley's predicaments, they can't afford risk.
     
  6. DimitriPayet

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    Have a read of their forum, and you'd think they're Leeds United fans. Absolute delusion with some of the names they're talking about. Even the national team assistant manager, Anthony Barry, was named...
     
  7. Bronco

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    Not in the same way as the present or new Preston owners are capable of, Rupp's actually said as much himself, to compete in the Championship owners need to have very deep pockets and although Rupp is a very rich man compare with us (well me) I don't know your financial status ;) he's not in the big hitter league.

    Not sure I totally agree with your money alone does not work, I'd suggest it gives you a far better chance than the clubs without money, but all hypothetical at the moment.
     
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    Stuart has also got the sack.On another note,Stuart has put his home up for sale,One point two million.
     
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  9. Tennesseebantam

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    Could be a change then, GA to PNE + comp, Heckinbotham and Stu here free of charge.
     
  10. Petrov

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    27% win percentage in their time at Preston. Thanks but no thanks.
     
  11. Park bantam

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    Parky might be out of a job soon
     
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    Parky to Preston has a ring to it.
     
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  13. banbrotam

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    That's me cancelling my season ticket then.
     
  14. banbrotam

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    It is laughable. But it's also why they won't dare look at GA as their fans would see it totally lacking in ambition.

    A bit like some of our fans did when GA joined us :)
     
  15. Sergio Pinto III

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    Preston
    Can offer Championship football
    Double his and Luckettis salary
    Takeover in the works
    Competetive budget
    Club he spent 7 years at

    Bradford

    Secure Job
    Possible promotion challenge
    Loyalty factor

    While he wouldnt be a fool to hang around, Prestons pull far outweighs ours and his past jobs have absolutely nothing to do with his decision.

    Only a bitter fool would hold it against him.
     
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    I should imagine HMRC have a fair idea
     
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  17. Sergio Pinto III

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    They spent £16m on players in the summer. Around the same as Birmingham, Watford and WBA. Comfortably more than half the division.

    For a team that finished 14th, thats enough to try and grab that 8th place.
     
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    Honest Money Regularly Collected?
     
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  19. FrenchBantam

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    Good call
     
  20. bantam65

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    Lay off the vino Martin!
     

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