All Change at Blues or Just More Of The Same?

As Gianni Paladini appears to be trying to takeover at Blues, a few questions must be asked. First of all, if what he said is true, then why is he now trying to buy Blues, for more money, despite everything that has happened? This obviously isn't the first time that he has tried to buy Blues - but why?

It has been suggested that Paladini uses football clubs to line pockets of those he cannot afford to pay himself. Given the financial position that the club is in, paying for things we really can't afford is incredibly dangerous. There were numerous 'unexplained' signings at Paladini's previous club QPR, such as the free transfer of Marc Nygaard from Brescia. There were suggestions within the media that this signing was made so Paladini could pay Nygaard's agent, but ultimately they were never proven. If he were to takeover, which at this point in time looks likely, then we would have no choice but to trust that he has our best interests at heart.

The problem we have is that we have no choice. To stay afloat we really have to sell, but to sell might not necessarily keep us afloat. We have to hope that Paladini has money and is willing to spend it - but why would he? What can he gain from spending money at a struggling Championship club? His motives must be questioned, as there is almost no way he can make money from us. Unless he's a Blues fan, which seems unlikely, then I struggle to see what he could gain from buying Blues. However, we have to support him and hope he is the man that can turn this club around, so bashing him before he does anything may prove unproductive and unfounded. I really hope that my concerns are unsubstantiated and that Paladini is the right man, but it's hard to shake these feelings.

The real question is, are we better off with the devil we know, or is anything better than this? In all honesty, I think any change at the top would be a positive change, be it Paladini or anyone else. Whilst I am not overjoyed at the person who is supposedly buying the club, I am overjoyed that the current personnel may be leaving.