I'll try again. Tell me why the potential extra 20 games combined in the FA Cup/League Cup is worth doing instead of resting a threadbare Everton squad and focussing on the fewer games to attain a Champions League qualification spot. I need examples - here's one from my end; you get a maximum of £1.8m for actually winning the FA Cup. You get £800k per win in the group stage in the Champions League, and over £7m for simply qualifying.
So the League Cup final and FA Cup final net you a total of £2.3m, assuming you "do the double", whilst winning the Champions League qualifier nets you £7m minimum.
Very simple question.
That's a completely different post to the previous ones you've posted though, isn't it ? That's less 'trying again' and more completely changing the discussion.
I don't actually think the issue is with the effect these tournaments have on the financial strength of the club, it's more your comments that nobody over 30 cares about those cups, or that you would be 'over the moon' at the prospect of an Everton side getting knocked out of trophies.
And finally, you're kidding yourself if you think qualification for the Champions League, or even reaching the last 8 of the thing would have a big enough financial impact to make a noticeable change to Everton in the long run. Look at Spurs, they did it, and where are they now ? Finishing 5th, there or thereabouts. Not seriously challenging the top spots in the Prem and certainly not threatening the Champions League elite.
The clubs ahead of us are miles apart in terms of financial spending, and we don't have the money to make a serious challenge for the Champions League in the long term. The best we can hope for until Bill and Co. disappear is domestic trophies and the occasional European jolly.
Tell me why the FA Cup/League Cup means anything and give examples as to why, there's a good chap.
