HuckerbyDublinWhelan
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I’ll trump that with “sold debt free and became the richest club in the world”
I’ll trump that with “sold debt free and became the richest club in the world”Anyone even hinting that Mike Ashley would be a good thing, I have two words for you: Joe Kinnear.
Just not been run properly by the various guises of ACL - CCFC, CCC and Wasps.
Even SISU realized they had to bring in someone to run the non-football side when they were looking for an events partner as part of their plans pre-Wasps.
It’s like a throwback to mid 2010’sOur season has been so shite so far I'm actually finding these rumours the most interesting thing about it. Will Wasps die? Will we get new owners? Will club and stadium finally be united? Knowing us, none of that will happen but its nice to think about for a bit.
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I’ll trump that with “sold debt free and became the richest club in the world”
But he spent to get them to the premier league each time. I’m not saying he’ll get us top half of the prem. but we’d be happy yoyoing between the prem and championshipBloke appoints managers based on who he gets pissed with and runs his companies like sweat shops. Newcastle got relegated more than once under him and huge TV deals kept them "debt free", not his business skills.
At the time we had a Tory council and it would have been a 50/50 split and I’m certain included the airport.It was as slowpoke stated.
The option was there to be in on it at the outset in the 70's but CCC passed on it.
That was just one of the issues that Grendel had flagged though - he's been calling it a white elephant for years. I don't even disagree with him, I'm just curious why an Arena with a rubbish location, no parking, dominant rivals nearby and concerts that don't make any money would obviously attract significant interest.
Anyone thinking Ashley wouldn’t be a better thing I’ll give you two words, well three, Sixfields & St.AndrewsAnyone even hinting that Mike Ashley would be a good thing, I have two words for you: Joe Kinnear.
Awww and they were so close! Curse you Covid...Makes this quote from Richardson even more amusing.
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The NEC operation would not be a dominant rival would it and it’s said it would synergies costs and use to supplement its own bookings
The Armstrong bid would encounter exactly the same issues and fail. Ashley would probably fail as in terms of yield but would still see it as a portfolio additional worth taking a hit on
As my football club I’d prefer a location closer to town like we had at HR but accept reluctantly what we now have but as a commercial venue such as a link to the NEC or similar imo it’s in an ideal position right on the motorway system room to expand too.Yawn
The NEC operation would not be a dominant rival would it and it’s said it would synergies costs and use to supplement its own bookings
The Armstrong bid would encounter exactly the same issues and fail. Ashley would probably fail as in terms of yield but would still see it as a portfolio additional worth taking a hit on
Makes this quote from Richardson even more amusing.
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Where has NEC said that?
So all the other bids would be essentially non-starters except for NEC then in your view?
Did he really say this today ?
If I combine my net wealth with Elon Musks im now joint richest man in the world
I hope if he takes over Wasps he makes them wear Lonsdale and Dunlop.
So on average they spent 15m a season on players under Ashley?Bit of perspective about Ashley based on published financials
I think a lot of the criticism of Ashley's involvement with NU stems from the fans over inflated ideas of what the club could achieve without a multi billionaire to back it. They expected to win the cups, leagues etc, instead results some seasons took them down and of course back up- is that the owner or the manager/players fault?
He took over in 2007, the balance sheet for the group had a value of minus £16m
By 30/06/2021 the balance sheet stood at plus £8M (including the amount owed to him)
During that period NU had purchased £554m worth of players and sold £347m worth
player value 30/06/2021 £102m per the balance sheet in 30/06/2007 it was £41m
By 30/06/2021 Ashley controlled companies were owed £107m. Most of which £100M came in 2007/2008 and accrued interest at 0.5% above Libor although it was not always charged. A quick look at the financials did not reveal huge interest charges
Hardly a scene of an owner not backing the club, seems to have left NU in a better place than when he found it ...... and encouraged a multi billionaire to step in. Not a man i instinctively like based on some of his other actions away from NU but as a football club owner he seems to have been more of a positive than a negative
So on average they spent 15m a season on players under Ashley?
id enjoy that summer
It’s interesting how all those concerned about CRFC because of the franchise suddenly wouldn’t care about screwing them over and being joined to the London rugby club.
It’s interesting how all those concerned about CRFC because of the franchise suddenly wouldn’t care about screwing them over and being joined to the London rugby club.
I hope if he takes over Wasps he makes them wear Lonsdale and Dunlop.
So on average they spent 15m a season on players under Ashley?
id enjoy that summer
Most people want them gone from what I can see on this thread, who is suggesting screwing CRFC over?It’s interesting how all those concerned about CRFC because of the franchise suddenly wouldn’t care about screwing them over and being joined to the London rugby club.
yes
from 2018 to 2021 they spent 227m on players and recouped 145m
some fans can make a lot (most) of the noise without being particularly well informed or simply choosing not to listen and use their own eyes.
Who has said they want to be joined with Wasps?
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Anyone entertaining/supporting a Mike Ashley takeover of CCFC is also hoping for a future where Wasps' future in Coventry is not only secured, but their fortunes are directly tied to those of Coventry City for the foreseeable future as well. Sorry Cov!
If the Council get the lease back and sold it to AN Other and it effectively shafted the football club, then I for one would happily lead the march to the Council House with a pitchfork. Probably jumping the gun, but do CCFC have any sort of 'support/ers' within The Council ?
Anyone entertaining/supporting a Mike Ashley takeover of CCFC is also hoping for a future where Wasps' future in Coventry is not only secured, but their fortunes are directly tied to those of Coventry City for the foreseeable future as well. Sorry Cov!
Whose actually hoping for that?
Id Take Ashley over these current wankers
So on average they spent 15m a season on players under Ashley?
id enjoy that summer
Not many, yet, but we're only a few hours in I suppose:
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