Dcfcsr92 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Sunday mirror Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp is leading a consortium of football superstars including Phillip Cocu, Dirk Kuyt, Ronald Koeman and Henrik Larsson aiming to buy a Premier League club. Wonder how much this is true and if they would consider a championship club Maybe us with cocu being here and mel looking for investors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 How could Cocu possibly be involved? It'd be a huge conflict of interest him owning a club that could potentially be our opponents, and it'd be a huge mistake having an owner manage us. Neither could possibly happen, it's paper garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JfR Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Andicis said: How could Cocu possibly be involved? It'd be a huge conflict of interest him owning a club that could potentially be our opponents, and it'd be a huge mistake having an owner manage us. Neither could possibly happen, it's paper garbage. The rules do allow for it to happen, so long as the stake held in the other club is below 10% and so long as it's "purely for investment purposes." It's why Paul Scholes was allowed to be manager of Oldham last year whilst also having a stake in Salford City. I just had a cursory glance over at the Mirror's article and the references to "Premier League club" have all been changed to "English club" now, so you never know, it mightn't even be a separate club at all. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/dennis-bergkamp-heading-star-studded-21964051 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, JfR said: The rules do allow for it to happen, so long as the stake held in the other club is below 10% and so long as it's "purely for investment purposes." It's why Paul Scholes was allowed to be manager of Oldham last year whilst also having a stake in Salford City. I just had a cursory glance over at the Mirror's article and the references to "Premier League club" have all been changed to "English club" now, so you never know, it mightn't even be a separate club at all. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/dennis-bergkamp-heading-star-studded-21964051 Would you want an owner to manage us though? That seems like it has the potential to be a huge mistake. I wasn't meaning it was against the rules, but how would you feel about our manager owning somebody else? To me, I fail to understand how it could be a possibility. I don't see how Mel could allow it, and I don't see how the fans could back it. If that were to happen, you'd have to imagine Cocu's position as our manager would be untenable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 The same consortium tried to buy Wycombe last autumn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 With so many chiefs to eleven Indians on the pitch they wouldn't be a Prem team long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealhantsram Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 No one would buy a football club in the current circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Article mentions super agent Rob Jansen senior exec from Wasserman agency which can only mean one thing, Sam Rush. How about that for a conspiracy theory ??? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 At least Cocu would be safe if the owner got a twitchy trigger finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 2 hours ago, EtoileSportiveDeDerby said: Article mentions super agent Rob Jansen senior exec from Wasserman agency which can only mean one thing, Sam Rush. How about that for a conspiracy theory ??? ? Samuel doesn’t work for them anymore, he’s set his own agency up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Boycie said: Samuel doesn’t work for them anymore, he’s set his own agency up. For sure, but isn't the point of a good conspiracy theory to not let the facts get in the way of a good story ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, EtoileSportiveDeDerby said: For sure, but isn't the point of a good conspiracy theory to not let the facts get in the way of a good story ? Good point well made Barbaira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB SPORTS Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 35 minutes ago, EtoileSportiveDeDerby said: For sure, but isn't the point of a good conspiracy theory to not let the facts get in the way of a good story ? Mirror so it is naturally a conspiracy theory. Also all those put together don't have Morris's wealth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Gotta think that story has to be baalocks, at least about Cocu’s involvement anyway. If he was involved in the ownership of another English club, even if they’re in the Prem, I’d want him to resign from his position here - regardless of what the rules say, that still feels like a conflict of interest to me. I suppose you could make an argument that it wouldn’t be so bad if they were buying us. It’s certainly a possibility with Mel looking to sell, Cocu In charge here and our quality academy surely of interest to Bergkamp. Backed by Wasserman money it would be affordable too. In fact, you’d be hard pushed to suggest a more suitable club. I’d still be a bit uncomfortable with a manager on the board, but I guess that’s happened before, and it’s not like he’d actually be the one in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie George Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 4 hours ago, EtoileSportiveDeDerby said: Article mentions super agent Rob Jansen senior exec from Wasserman agency which can only mean one thing, Sam Rush. How about that for a conspiracy theory ??? ? Rob Jansen the top man for them in Holland. Also with Derby during USA tour. Cocu's agent to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 19 minutes ago, SIXTEEN AGAIN said: Mirror so it is naturally a conspiracy theory. Also all those put together don't have Morris's wealth. hang on a sec I thought I started it first!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 1 minute ago, EtoileSportiveDeDerby said: hang on a sec I thought I started it first!!!! That’s what they want you to think though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Charlie George said: Rob Jansen the top man for them in Holland. Also with Derby during USA tour. Cocu's agent to. All the ingredients are there we just need the truth to happen ? I'll check again in an hour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Boycie said: That’s what they want you to think though. Ruined my day you have, back to the fence panels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodley Ram Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 This is all double Dutch to me , they will Netherland a club here for Cruyff sake. I think they are all Cocu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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