Poch told PA Sport:
“You know, to be in the top four, to play Champions League, that was a dream five years ago. Arrive to the new stadium in very good condition – I think that is more than winning a title, more than winning a Carabao Cup. We are talking about bigger things than winning a trophy.”
Even a dull child wouldn’t need this explaining to them.
There’s nothing to unpack here.
Poch is robustly reiterating the corporate line, that the business model 100% takes priority over the petty desires of the fans.
If this does need translating into a blunter soundbite, then that would be something along the lines of,’ we’re here to make money and you need to learn to cheer that success, not be distracted by mirrors and beads.’
Dangerous barely describes this strategy, and to say stuff like this with microphone in front of you is cavalier at best.
Add to this, we then play Arsenal within a day or so and one could be mistaken for thinking this was some weird dream.
The Levyologists are are still convulsing with disbelieving rage – that anyone could find fault with being on course for ANOTHER top four finish.
If you’re Colchester United, then this might be a time to call the Vatican and tell them there’s a miracle occurring at Cuckoo Farm.
If you’re a club that has steadfastly refused to buy a single player in the last two transfer windows, then you’re dealing with something that’s fundamentally more sinister.