rammieib Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Mel and Pearce staying is key here to keep a local knowledge and identity. TuffLuff, TomG, Coneheadjohn and 7 others 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBustler1884 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I wonder if they would do a Sheikh Mansour and invest into the city as well? God knows it needs it. They've transformed parts of Manchester. Carl Sagan, RoyMac5, DesertRam and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresOnlyWanChope Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 1 hour ago, neil62uk said: Messi , Ronaldo , Lewdowski . First 3 signings good bench warmers ? Still fans would moan. neil62uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Srg said: You’d hope being related to the Man City owner they might have a better idea of what to do. Wishful thinking maybe. Man City really are a fantastic blueprint to how new owners (even with lots of money) should run things. They've invested more than any other team in the academy, enough so they even have their own stadium to play in. They've improved every aspect of the club and turned them into an elite force in their own right. When you look at their women's football team - how many years has that been running and they've been instrumental in the growth of the league. As owners, they've been fantastic and if they were to leave the club tomorrow they've already built a sustainable football club that could on their own merit compete at the very top level for a long time. kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong, Leicester Ram, Carnero and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Srg said: Not visited Blue Note in the early hours then? One night in Blue Note after my sister's wedding told me everything I needed to know about the place. Incredible. Edited October 30, 2020 by DarkFruitsRam7 Srg and uttoxram75 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shang Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Just now, TomBustler1884 said: I wonder if they would do a Sheikh Mansour and invest into the city as well? God knows it needs it. They've transformed parts of Manchester. It wouldn't surprise me. IMO: These football related purchases/sponsorships from the UAE is basically soft-power washing of their reputation, and a petty annoyance that Qatar and not them are hosting the World Cup in 2022. Also did I recall that a salary cap in the EFL is on it's way soon or was that my imagination? Would immediately put a stop to paying high wages to top stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Well this is interesting isn’t it ! If this is serious which it seems it is we are going on another rollercoaster ride ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 2 hours ago, desirelines said: I really hope we don't sell the club to human rights abusers. I know Mel is mad, but he's not chopping up journalists into little pieces as far as I'm aware. At least it will make the journalists at the mail think twice before printing their BS. desirelines, DesertRam, Jourdan and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbados Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Wonder what Steve Gibson makes of this? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Just now, Derbados said: Wonder what Steve Gibson makes of this? ? He’s currently writing a strongly worded letter to the United Nations to complain about the UAE as we speak. RoyMac5, Jourdan, angieram and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, Ambitious said: Man City really are a fantastic blueprint to how new owners (even with lots of money) should run things. They've invested more than any other team in the academy, enough so they even have their own stadium to play in. They've improved every aspect of the club and turned them into an elite force in their own right. When you look at their women's football team - how many years has that been running and they've been instrumental in the growth of the league. As owners, they've been fantastic and if they were to leave the club tomorrow they've already built a sustainable football club that could on their own merit compete at the very top level for a long time. Hasnt or didnt Tom Glick have an input in developing Man City at a commercial level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 18 minutes ago, Marriott Ram99 said: I'm 21 and still abit sceptical, I'd give it a chance but wouldn't want us to loose our identity and sell ourselves out to potentially dodgy owners. I'd love to see us build a team that could storm the league but it could also be a Hull situation where they try and change the name and end up screwing the club over. With his wealth I shouldn't have thought so but who knows..got to be worth a go though after all we have been through? (By the way do you keep writing loose instead of lose,just to wind me up?!!!!) Jourdan, I know nothing, DesertRam and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Could be completed as early as next week, according to DerbyshireLive ? Jourdan, Hector was the best and MackworthRamIsGod 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: One night in Blue Note after my sister's wedding told me everything I needed to know about the place. Incredible. Between 1995 and 2001 I didn't miss a single Monday night in the Blue Note. Great days. cstand, Ramarena and DarkFruitsRam7 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I am expecting the swift sponsorship of pride park very soon and for a lot of money ( before January transfer window) obviously the purchase of East midlands airport and another terminal built and calling it Derby county airport for those locals of Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire benefit ! Grimbeard, Ken Tram, Ellafella and 1 other 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu Derby Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 2 hours ago, GboroRam said: @Abu Derby Is this true, you're looking to buy the club? Well I must admit that I had a very small part to play. They read this forum, saw my name, thought to themselves “these’ll do” - and Bobs your uncle! GboroRam, Anag Ram, GenBr and 2 others 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said: Hasnt or didnt Tom Glick have an input in developing Man City at a commercial level? Not anymore, he has since joined up with the new owner of the Carolina Panthers and is quite influential there (I'm led to believe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Does anyone know if there is some sort of 'grace' period when a takeover happens in terms of FFP? Does it alter the allowance or reset the three year period? I might be talking absolute arse gravy here but I seem to remember seeing something like that mentioned before. Ken Tram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, rad1919 said: Apologies if this is a dumb/ignorant FFP post but what is the point in having it if we're not allowed to spend it? I wouldn't bet against us 'mysteriously' getting more income through sponsorship... so we'd be able to spend more Edited October 30, 2020 by Ghost of Clough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbados Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) Can’t wait for the meltdown when the EFL block the takeover Edited October 30, 2020 by Derbados Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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