They have links to JG Funding group (might have even been their previous name). I think I read somewhere they are/were involved with Philip Green / Daniel Levy. Seem a really murky lot, and I'd be absolutely delighted if we somehow managed to cut our ties with them.
I have nothing to back this up, but my hunch is that it's not getting the money that's the issue, but where the money is coming from - and so trying to hide the trail.
I listen to most ttb pods and enjoy them, so thank you...
One thing that I often wonder (and I don't think I'm alone) is does Paul have any vested interests in any other interested parties that want to own our club, however insignificant?
I like the general principles of these ideas - though would probably water it down to say 3 home grown players in the match day squad.
On the 'price of football' podcast they suggested an interesting idea. You let each team spend what they like - but over a certain limit (eg £60m a season...
For what it's worth, I agree with you. But do we really think the PL and their "independent" panel think of how things look? They've been hiding in plain sight for years!