Alph Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Same with Sam Rush. You don't think everything he does is to improve his CV? But the better his CV, the better we must be. Although why you'd choose football to try and make money...? 24 teams in the Championship. All losing out and only 3 can get paid each year. Every year there will be 3+ teams that have a financial advantage from parachute payments. Not to mention the spending power of a Leicester. Guess people like a gamble. Be nice if you can gamble millions of pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoollyJumper Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'm not so sure that they'd be in a hurry to sell. From what I understand, the other teams that they own are not great household names, and would be regarded as middle of the road at best, and as such probably not making them an absolute fortune either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 #GSEin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curb Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I don't get why people just assume that when we go up they're going to sell up. Why would they sit it out through all the bad times and sell up when it starts getting good? I don't think any of them need the money enough to cash in at the first chance. If we went up and they sold for, say 60 million, it's not a great deal of money when split between the 5 or 6 investors anyway, they've put in far more than that. They say they're in it as sports fans, so surely the chance to go to Old Trafford and the Emirates etc would be attractive to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Everything is for sale, even my willy. All comes down to how much someone is willing to pay. I'm uncomfortable that Tricky 1884 'liked' this comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 I don't get why people just assume that when we go up they're going to sell up.Why would they sit it out through all the bad times and sell up when it starts getting good?I don't think any of them need the money enough to cash in at the first chance.If we went up and they sold for, say 60 million, it's not a great deal of money when split between the 5 or 6 investors anyway, they've put in far more than that.They say they're in it as sports fans, so surely the chance to go to Old Trafford and the Emirates etc would be attractive to them.So tell us how much have they put in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I hope they sell, they've had no idea about English football and I suspect they don't care. They just want to make a few quid. This is fine of course, football is a business these days. I just don't see why my club should be a money making scheme for anonymous foreign investors. However, as some have already said, we could get even worse in to replace them, I remain optimistic we can do better though. What they have done in the last 12 months is make the right decisions for the club. The appointment of Rush, then the difficult decision over Clough, the appointment of McClaren and his team right through to the appointment of Chris Evans as head of football operations have all served to get the club moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'm uncomfortable that Tricky 1884 'liked' this comment. Don't worry he hasn't made a bid yet, think he's one of those time wasters so it's still up for auction if you're interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Don't worry he hasn't made a bid yet, think he's one of those time wasters so it's still up for auction if you're interested Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! Fiver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC_17 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Hopefully our good friend Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will want to invest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Hopefully our good friend Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will want to investNah Bill Gates, less chance of having the ground blown up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Here's another thought. At least two of our board describe themselves as Philanthropists, giving money to good causes. I'm not trying to be funny saying we are a good charity case just that some of these guys are seriously loaded and may stick with it for the buzz as much as making (more) money. I wouldn't assume for a minute they are worried about a quick sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Best run in 20 years, 3 points off top, a real buzz around the place and yet people want to discuss the board's motivations and nitpick their finances! We're a funny bunch we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Best run in 20 years, 3 points off top, a real buzz around the place and yet people want to discuss the board's motivations and nitpick their finances! We're a funny bunch we are. We're frightened. Hold me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I think it would be more a case of "Would someone make a ridiculous bid to buy Derby?", than would they sell, Of course they'd sell, they're businessmen. Personally, I hope they don't. Better the devil you know and all that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Maxwell in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Santa if you're reading, I want a Derby fan from Derby that loves his football and will buy Derby County, pump millions into the club each season without wanting anything back. He must have a money tree at the end of his garden as our expectations will grow each season, we want that 3rd star before Forest and remember...he can't want a penny out of the club this isn't a business. P.S if must be a real Derby fan born in Derby, no Americans or any other nationality, English only and the same for his family tree. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curb Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 So tell us how much have they put in ? No, it's been said often enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 No, it's been said often enough. Yah don't know do yah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curb Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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