Premier Planning
24th June 2021
“Good morning gentleman,” John Berylson began. “First off, I think we all owe a lot of gratitude to Tyrone and the team for what has been a magical moment for the club.”
The directors all mumbled in agreement. Sat in the room was chairman Berylson, CEO Steve Kavanagh, as well as directors Rob Harvey, Demos Kouvaris, James Berylson, Trevor Keyse and Constantine Gonticas as well as managers of the first-team, U23 and U18 teams.
“On the agenda for our first season in the reformed Premier League, we have a lot to get through. We’ll start off with financials, as I think that they are relevant to all parts of the club.
“We move into the new season with a current balance of £8.2million. With Premier League television rights and selections throughout the year, we estimate a natural turnover to sit at around £103million for the year, which is a 317% increase from last season’s £24.7million figure.
“This means that we will be looking to offer Tyrone and his team a £35million transfer budget with an additional £12.35million towards the annual wage budget.
“Assuming that this transfer budget is spent without player sales, we project a £16.13million balance by the season end - almost double our current balance.” Steve Kavanagh finished.
The boardroom nodded to each other in agreement and surprise at the high figures expected this season.
John Berylson looked over to Tyrone as a cue to open up his own file to take the lead over first-team recruitment and plans.
“Tyrone will run us through this season’s aims and plans now,” John said, showing his hand over to him.
“Yes, thanks John.” Tyrone said as he skipped to the correct pages. “I would like to thank you all for your executive and moral support over the past year, it’s really helped me feel comfortable and I am as delighted as anyone to have achieved the play-off victory last month.
“Regarding changes to the club on a on-field basis, we are increasing the coaching and scouting capacity and budgets to better suit the facilities that we need at this level of the game.
“In the scouting department, Tony Coton, David Moss, Steve Hetzke, Russell Hullett, Martin Dobson, Gary Goodchild and Ged McNamee will be coming in to replace the out-of-contract Lars Mrosko, Tommy Miller, Gerhard Tremmel and Mick MacNeill. Mark Stow will be coming in from Gillingham as our chief scout as Terry Bullivant will be relieved of his duties.
“I am sure it comes as no surprise that I am delighted to be rid of Adam Barrett as assistant manager as his contract expires!” Tyrone laughed, joined by the members of the board and management.
“Nigel Gibbs has left his role in Brugges to join us here and be my right-hand man. In a new-look coaching team: James Beattie, Colin Cooper, Anthony Colbert, Mark Sale, Darryl Flahavan, Joe Dunne, Bobby Mimms and David Coles all come in for this season.
“To assist on the performance and recruiting analyst side of things, we are revamping that so we go into the Premier League with a much stronger assessment team. Similarly, our medical staff have been bolstered by three new additions.” Tyrone said as he completed the staff part of his agenda.
“Regarding the playing team, we are losing a fair chunk of last season’s side with Shaun Williams, Ryan Leonard, Alex Pearce, Murray Wallace, Matty Pearson, Frank Fielding, Ryan Sandford, Alex Mitchell and Ross Wallace all leaving following their contract expiry. They have been fantastic servants so they all received thanks from us here.
“With regards to returning loanees, Ryan Woods, Conor McLaughlin and Scott Malone have all returned to their respective clubs.
“We are delighted to announce loan extensions for Troy Parrott and Kenneth Zohore who fired us to glory together last time around, so that will be great. Continuing on outgoings, though, Connor Mahoney has completed his £2.6million transfer to Swansea after his loan meanwhile Danny McNamara and Sam Skeffington join Bologna and Wycombe on free transfers respectively.”
Tyrone flicked a few pages on to continue. “These outgoings mean that I will be looking intently on two goalkeepers, centre-backs and left-backs, wingers on either side and one forward for the new season.
“In goal, I would like Sam Johnstone as a key target, with a selection of others as back-ups.
“I am looking towards Jay Dasilva for our starting left-back choice. Rob Dickie is also my key target for our centre-back choices.
“Joe Lolley has been placed on the transfer list at Nottingham Forest, so I will be looking at him over the next few weeks and Andre Green is another player that interests me following last season.
“Strikers aren’t as much of a priority, but Dwight Gayle has always looked good in my eyes. If he becomes readily available and we do have some cash left, I’d like to speak to him about the possibility of bringing him here.
“Overall, I expect to be spending the entire transfer budget this summer. Mason Bennett, Tom Bradshaw and Jón Daði Böðvarsson have all been placed on the transfer list, so hopefully we take in at least £4million from them.” Tyrone finished matters on the first-team.
Berylson began again. “Thank you, Tyrone. We have been looking into your suggestions and more will become clearer later down the line. With regards to aims this season, we have mutually agreed with management that we can accept relegation this year, if it comes to it. However, if that is the case, we don’t want it to be a brutal affair, like Derby County or Blackpool.”
The board nodded in agreement again. From then, Tyrone didn’t have much involvement in the meeting and a lot was discussed on the corporate side such as sponsors, debts and merchandise.
Seb: You're spot on, the whole basis of the club is about to shift with this one result. We have a long way to go before we can truly celebrate ourselves as a solidified Premier League club, from the on-field player to the financial side but it's a great start.
MidKnightDreary: Thank you! It's a great achievement
Tango: Gotta keep up quick here
I was terrified of continuing the bottlejob into the play-offs, but god am I thankful now!
it's good to be specific I guess!
Wallace has done tremendously well and was a key part of last season so I'm hoping to see more of the same in the Prem. Dasilva and Green will be costly, but I hope that they deliver the goods if they do come in.
