I've said this before.
I'm gettin the feeling that LvG's main personal challenge, is to prove he can turn a team that finished 7th into a higher position the next season - title winners.
I love that to be honest, but can you imagine what he can do with top-class players - instead of gettin an extra 10-20% out of average - good players?!
I understand that workin with young players is his mantra (control), but he got the best out of the Dutch lads at the WC too & Robben / RvP still listened & loved his mantra the same as the younger lads..
My opinion has been, that its LvG that isnt willing to splash the cash - not Ed!
You gotta love the man for his obsessiveness to make young players great. Its gonna be a rollercoaster thats for sure & i'm not that bothered anymore about bringing in world-class players, if LvG thinks we dont need them.
F*ckin bizarre comment from me of course (i'm tired of all the speculations), but the guy is so confident in making our players better than they are.
Enjoy the ride folks, but make sure you wear your seat-belt & have a sick bag at the ready also