Marty wrote:Money City are smelling the title. They'll either play like possesed men and hammers Newcastle or they'll fold and draw/lose. It is not easy beating akina Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse at their backyard but it might all boil down to motivation on the part of Newcastle to get 4th place.
Newcastle need Money.
Google how much they'll earn if they finish fourth/third. After that, Google how much they will earn in the group stage of the Champions League alone. Add to that the motivation of playing in the Champions League for the players - increased visibility. And if Newcastle players feel like they are being taken for granted by Shitty, then they will play their hearts out to prove they are not push overs/walk overs!!! If I was Fergie, I would play this angle.
On the other hand, Shitty might use money to motivate their players. I would be suprised if they have three pending bonuses - one for winning the league, one for beating Newcastle and one for beating QPR. Mancini already has an unstated bonus - if he wins the league, he
might keep his job!
Never count on making a good sale. Have the purchase price be so attractive that even a mediocre sale gives good returns.