Agree with everything you say. I'm not implying that we borrow a billion to buy players. My original post was perhaps poorly worded.
I am insinuating that we do need that next step to a wealthy benefactor now. Or at least a generous one (unlike current owner who is wealthy but not piling money in to achieve success on pitch).
Without the benefactor we have hit the ceiling and ENIC have taken us as far as they can under the constraints of their own priorities (maximise profit).
Its only a matter of time before a club like Newcastle is bought by such a benefactor. If I'm a high profile player, I can't imagine wanting to join spurs. I see a clear ceiling in on the pitch potential, a tough chairman to negotiate with, a wage limit that at times is not reflective of success on the pitch or revenue, and a high chance of there being a new manager every few years due to chronic under investment in the squad to maintain the position that high achieving managers like Poch and a redknapp carve out quite skillfully.
On flip side, if I wanted an easy ride with almost guaranteed premiership status, moderate wages, low expectations of silverware, an impressive stadium and an incomplete squad that would allow me to shine as a star player, perhaps I would join Spurs. I suspect many players that join us fall into this category.
Even Toby is quoted as saying he left because he wants more time with his family rather than playing 3 times a week. That's completely fine and understandable, but it's hardly the mentality of a Sergio Ramos who lives and breathes winning titles.
