For me it's not about money spent, the important thing is how the club is run going forward. Peace, during the last few years kind've operated on a holding basis to see him through til the sale. Therefore, the squad was fairly bare, although set up with just enough to stay up.
We were told, after Lai's takeover the club wanted to establish itself in the top 10. To do this, we all know there is more quality and depth needed in the team/ squad. This could be done without spending huge amounts hence why I'm not only judging ££ spent. I'll give it til the end of this window and judge it then. I must admit, so far it does look like Lai will operate in a similar way to Peace i.e. with a stripped back squad with the ultimate aim of treading water by just staying in the premier league. The proof is in the pudding no matter what the club, Pulis or anyone says in the meantime.