demportdave wrote: I still think that ultimately, success on the field is the key to maximising extra ticket sales and match day hospitality, not just the facilities themselves.
True, but also no reason why we can't progress on both fronts, they go hand in hand. Better facilities on the playing side will help attract a better quality of player, and thus (in theory at least) success on the field. Better facilities on the hospitality side will generate income which will help attract a better quality of player, and thus (in theory at least) success on the field.