Fop 1 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Would we want to buy success though literally throwing money at the club or building on successes and development? Neither - clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Would we want to buy success though literally throwing money at the club or building on successes and development? The trouble with building on successes and development is that as soon as you have a player or two who are any good, the richer clubs come in and 'steal' them. This means that any success is limited = a stagnating club. I don't know what to think. The obscene situation in football today with the likes of Ronaldo/Robinho on unbelievable weekly wages makes me sick, yet without a sugar daddy who puts mega-dosh into our club means we will remain a mid-table team, at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I think it was Chez who said very early on that KK had been hired as a distraction and a showpiece type appointment to keep the fans quiet (while he got on with his tricks). Or something like that. Could be right - give the fans what they want, make a big profit on 3 year season tickets then sell up and do a runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I think it was Chez who said very early on that KK had been hired as a distraction and a showpiece type appointment to keep the fans quiet (while he got on with his tricks). Or something like that. I just came in to post this as i've just been talking to our kid about it and he reminded me of my words. My first reaction to the Keegan appointment was a negative one as it seemed like Ashley had worked out how to turn the negative feeling around and the prospect of people not re-newing (a problem that still apparently materialised). My cynical perspective at the time was that Keegan was a stop-gap to ensure season tickets sales for the following season would be buoyed amidst re-newed optimism (the 3 year deal can be looked at even more cynically under this light). He could get the fans behind the club and gain some momentum until he found the man he really wanted for the job. If they didnt want him in the long-term, then is appointment made sense as of all the characters in modern football, he is the one you know would walk away when the boardroom politics were set against him. Its on NO somewhere. I dont know though, its far too cut-throat to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I think it was Chez who said very early on that KK had been hired as a distraction and a showpiece type appointment to keep the fans quiet (while he got on with his tricks). Or something like that. Could be right - give the fans what they want, make a big profit on 3 year season tickets then sell up and do a runner The thing is why not sell to the Abidhabidoo lot? He's not going to get a better return after this abortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 I think it was Chez who said very early on that KK had been hired as a distraction and a showpiece type appointment to keep the fans quiet (while he got on with his tricks). Or something like that. I just came in to post this as i've just been talking to our kid about it and he reminded me of my words. My first reaction to the Keegan appointment was a negative one as it seemed like Ashley had worked out how to turn the negative feeling around and the prospect of people not re-newing (a problem that still apparently materialised). My cynical perspective at the time was that Keegan was a stop-gap to ensure season tickets sales for the following season would be buoyed amidst re-newed optimism (the 3 year deal can be looked at even more cynically under this light). He could get the fans behind the club and gain some momentum until he found the man he really wanted for the job. If they didnt want him in the long-term, then is appointment made sense as of all the characters in modern football, he is the one you know would walk away when the boardroom politics were set against him. Its on NO somewhere. I dont know though, its far too cut-throat to be true. I remember reading it, very insightful at the time, if a touch circumspect (being polite). But you see none of us want to believe that those who scheme against us can win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4489 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I think I said somewhere that if at the time we achieved safety/end of season, Ashley had shook Kev's hand, thanked him and let him go so that he could look for his own "true choice" then it would have worked for me - I honestly always doubted the 3 year contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) The only way to resolve this scenario now is for MA to publicly hand KK 50 mil cash to spend in January in front of the home crowd then let the fans throw tomatoes at Wise whilst he's shackled in some stocks. Edited September 2, 2008 by Wacky Jnr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The only way to resolve this scenario now is for MA to publicly hand KK 50 mil cash to spend in January in front of the home crowd then let the fans throw tomatoes at Wise whilst he's shackled in some stocks. I'd make the journey for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggy99 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 ASHLEY OUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have no clue what Ashley had planned or has planned. and theirin lies the problem. neither did he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6714 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Being a fat, beer swilling, arrogant cunt.... that is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The Manchester club was the choice because Arsenal's major shareholders have collectively agreed not to sell to anybody in the near future, Newcastle were quoted at £400m and Liverpool were deemed poor value because of the need for a new stadium. Wonder if that's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The Manchester club was the choice because Arsenal's major shareholders have collectively agreed not to sell to anybody in the near future, Newcastle were quoted at £400m and Liverpool were deemed poor value because of the need for a new stadium. Wonder if that's true. the indian bloke is still a possibility ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 The Manchester club was the choice because Arsenal's major shareholders have collectively agreed not to sell to anybody in the near future, Newcastle were quoted at £400m and Liverpool were deemed poor value because of the need for a new stadium. Wonder if that's true. the indian bloke is still a possibility ..... It's a real shame Mittal is tucked in at QPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flair 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The Manchester club was the choice because Arsenal's major shareholders have collectively agreed not to sell to anybody in the near future, Newcastle were quoted at £400m and Liverpool were deemed poor value because of the need for a new stadium. Wonder if that's true. the indian bloke is still a possibility ..... It's a real shame Mittal is tucked in at QPR. He was talking about Ambani, about 50% of the top 50 on the richlist are Indian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The Manchester club was the choice because Arsenal's major shareholders have collectively agreed not to sell to anybody in the near future, Newcastle were quoted at £400m and Liverpool were deemed poor value because of the need for a new stadium. Wonder if that's true. the indian bloke is still a possibility ..... It's a real shame Mittal is tucked in at QPR. He was talking about Ambani, about 50% of the top 50 on the richlist are Indian. Yup it's an irony with india when they have so many on the about to die poor list as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 The Manchester club was the choice because Arsenal's major shareholders have collectively agreed not to sell to anybody in the near future, Newcastle were quoted at £400m and Liverpool were deemed poor value because of the need for a new stadium. Wonder if that's true. the indian bloke is still a possibility ..... It's a real shame Mittal is tucked in at QPR. He was talking about Ambani, about 50% of the top 50 on the richlist are Indian. I know who he was talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I heard today from a source at the club that there's been meetings going on for weeks with some arab/indian looking blokes, all held at the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The Manchester club was the choice because Arsenal's major shareholders have collectively agreed not to sell to anybody in the near future, Newcastle were quoted at £400m and Liverpool were deemed poor value because of the need for a new stadium. Wonder if that's true. the indian bloke is still a possibility ..... It's a real shame Mittal is tucked in at QPR. He was talking about Ambani, about 50% of the top 50 on the richlist are Indian. I know who he was talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadrian 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) I heard today from a source at the club that there's been meetings going on for weeks with some arab/indian looking blokes, all held at the stadium. it was the guys who bought into city it was meant tobe us , but made a u-turn at the last moment . on another note , funny how everyones opinions on this board have changed since i last posted , some of you feel like right twats now i imagine . Edited September 2, 2008 by Hadrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I heard today from a source at the club that there's been meetings going on for weeks with some arab/indian looking blokes, all held at the stadium. it was the guys who bought into city it was meant tobe us , but made a u-turn at the last moment . on another note , funny how everyones opinions on this board have changed since i last posted , some of you feel like right twats now i imagine . Is it not just the Steve McMahon dudes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I heard today from a source at the club that there's been meetings going on for weeks with some arab/indian looking blokes, all held at the stadium. it was the guys who bought into city it was meant tobe us , but made a u-turn at the last moment . on another note , funny how everyones opinions on this board have changed since i last posted , some of you feel like right twats now i imagine . Is it not just the Steve McMahon dudes? New caterers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I heard today from a source at the club that there's been meetings going on for weeks with some arab/indian looking blokes, all held at the stadium. dont start all that crap up dude, this place will be all full of crap like that by lunchtime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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