​TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 01: Jobe Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund looks on during the pre-season friendly match between FC Tokyo and Borussia Dortmund at MUFG Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hiroki Watanabe/Getty Images) | Getty Images This week, it is fair to say that I have been slightly obsessed with Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey. Without wanting to spoil anything (not that you can really spoil the plot of a story that originates from the 8th or 7th century BC), it focuses on the protagonist, Odysseus – one of the more cunning and intelligent Greek heroes who sailed to Troy to take part in the Trojan War, and the figure we would attribute the Trojan Horse to.Nolan’s adaptation focuses on Odysseus’ hubris – where a figure believes they are above the rules, normal limits or consequences of their actions – and the subsequent aftermath. In Odysseus’ case, he is faced with a dilemma. Is it worth sacrificing your moral core in order to be granted some supposed concept of glory?The reason why I’m blabbing on about this is because of some of the, frankly, bizarre coverage I’ve seen regarding the Visitors and their current dilemma.I don’t want to retell it all at the risk of turning into some sort of Geordie Josh figure. However, the general gist is as follows: (Beh)Eddie Howe was restricted by unfair financial rules, designed by the “Top Six” mafia to protect their vested interests. Newcastle, a massive club, were never given a fair chance to succeed. As a result, the manager has had to resign because he couldn’t possibly face the concept of developing young players with high potential in the Premier League. Their best players, like Claire Balding CBE and Sandro Tonali, have had no other option but to leave, being forced to go to undesirable places like Barcelona or London for more money.Much like The Odyssey, it’s all designed to pull at the heartstrings.However, is this really the case? Could it not simply be a case of financial mismanagement? Does believing that you’re such a “massive” club limit your chances of success? Is it not possible that someone can play for your team whilst also moving on to other opportunities, should the right price be met? Could your backroom staff reinvest the revenue generated wisely and help the team progress? Should you spend in excess of £160 million on Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Elanga and Nick Woltemade?I don’t think I’m by myself when it comes to acknowledging that there is a food chain within the current system.Whilst it might not seem massively ambitious to some, I would love to see us mirror the successful models we’ve seen at clubs like Brighton and Brentford in recent years. Essentially, it’s a system that sees players with fantastic potential brought in before being sold for a substantial profit.Objectively, it benefits everyone.For fans, you get to see the team continue to progress at the highest level whilst also watching exciting pl