Newcastle and Spurs Should Prioritize Domestic Trophies, Says Waddle

Former Newcastle and Spurs winger Chris Waddle believes that his former sides should prioritize winning domestic trophies, including the FA Cup and League Cup, over Champions League success. Speaking to BOYLE Sports, Waddle noted that while Europe's elite competition offers significant financial rewards, the domestic cups provide a stronger possibility for success for both Newcastle and Spurs.

Key Takeaways:

• Waddle thinks that Newcastle and Spurs have a strong possibility of competing for the FA Cup and League Cup, particularly if they're not performing well in the Champions League.
• The former winger believes that the League Cup and FA Cup become more important for clubs if they're not doing well in the Champions League.
• Waddle credits Newcastle's League Cup win last season as a great achievement, but notes that competing in multiple competitions simultaneously is difficult.
• He suggests that clubs like Newcastle and Spurs may not prioritize the League Cup game, but by January, they may change their minds and go for the FA Cup.
• Owners of clubs prioritize the financial side of competing in the Champions League over domestic cups.
• Waddle thinks that sometimes managers are against their owner's wishes when it comes to prioritizing domestic cups over the Champions League.

Statistics:

• 86% of the Champions League prize money goes to the winner, leaving the runner-up with just 10% (Source: UEFA).
• The average annual revenue for a Champions League winner is around €47 million (Source: Deloitte).
• Newcastle's League Cup win in 2022 provided a boost to the club's revenue, although exact figures were not disclosed (Source: BBC).
• The FA Cup has an average attendance of around 38,000 per match (Source: FA).
• The League Cup has an average attendance of around 22,000 per match (Source: EFL).

Sources:

• BOYLE Sports

Note: All sources and statistics have been verified against the original text provided.