RlCO 0 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Now that Ashley has doubled his stake in Umbro to 30% and is possibly launching a counter offer against Nike, given Umbro's profits are very much linked to England's success, do we not now have a rather major conflict of interest between manager and owner regarding Owen's alleged commitment issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47094 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Lock the thread here and stick it in the gold section tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 It's moot anyway because as we have seen, Owen has the drop on Allardyce anyway regarding when he does or doesn't play, but if this was say Fergie and Rooney, I'd say there was a definite conflict of interest. If England don't qualify for the Euros the Umbro valuation is way off what Nike are offering. Then again, Ashley could get the club to nobble Owen to make sure he doesn't play for England, and then he picks up another massive brand for his empire on the cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Lock the thread here and stick it in the gold section tbh. What are you doing, posting during the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 It also steps up the Premier League chairman wars, with JJB nabbing a 10% stake as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth Operator 10 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Thought Nike had already wrapped up a deal for Umbro though so all your theories are pointless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Thought Nike had already wrapped up a deal for Umbro though so all your theories are pointless? No, Ashley's increase is a blocking move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 4183 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 wtf??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11079 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 what sponge said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 what sponge said On a stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3640 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 wtf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 wtf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 99 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 Ashley's lost £100m on Sports Direct alone, never mind Umbro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7095 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Ashley's lost £100m on Sports Direct alone, never mind Umbro. I recently visited the Congo and there was noone anywhere drinking Umbongo. They'd never even heard of it. Wtf at that!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 90 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Ashley's lost £100m on Sports Direct alone, never mind Umbro. I recently visited the Congo and there was noone anywhere drinking Umbongo. They'd never even heard of it. Wtf at that!? Rico's point stands though, there is a massive conflict of interest as has been proven by how much money Ashley will not be losing! dipshit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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