I agree with the general sentiment but there are some notable differences between Dortmund and ourselves you conveniently left out.
Lifted this part because it is very relevant. If we wanted we could compare our selves to many a team both home and abroad and find similarities with them all. As 5times' has pointed out it's the differences that matter most.
For example Dortmund did not and do not have to compete with many clubs who have wealthy owners, huge revenue streams and vast amounts of Sky T.V. revenue. They have been and still do operate in an environment of F.F.P. In short: a level playing field. Players are less expensive and playing catch up is easier in that environment.
The Bundesliga already operates in a Financial Fair Play environment.
The majority of German clubs break-even and there is political pressure used by the Bundesliga to discourage overspending. Other than Wolfsburg and Levekeusen the clubs operate on a model whereby the fans own 51% of each Bundeliga club. Consequently, there is no scope for wealthy owners to inject huge funds into buy success - the wealthy benefactor model doesn't operate in Germany.
http://www.financialfairplay.co.uk/latest-news/the-bundesliga-a-vision-of-the-premier-league-future-The business model becomes less important because all teams use the same model. Therefore, in such a set up, the qualities which a good coach can bring to the team are much more important and relevant. If we all understand this, as fans, we will understand that, after recent events, whilst it's nice to read a very timely, optimistic post; the comparisons don't really bear too much scrutiny.
If one really needs to run comparisons; maybe Arsenal will give you more of a nod to where our future lies.
Unless the F.A. and all clubs sign up to F.F.P. Fans turning against the owners constantly and spouting rubbish
In your opinion Purps.
In most cases you may well be right but in amongst the all always angry, always negative, ill-informed fans you'll read something that maybe holds some truth. It may be easier for you to differentiate between the two on this forum for example. I find it easy to ignore those with a long standing agenda against FSG; those who moan and are negative about every, single, F***ing thing but...
When I read posts, which question recent events, (for e.g.), from intelligent, level-headed, articulate and very experienced Reds (Reds who aren't negative by nature); I sit up and take notice.
By the way; have you got links to the articles you posted in your first post yet Purps? We wouldn't want anyone believing it was
all your own work; would we?