Rudolf Hucker Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 51 minutes ago, Hello said: Apparently some presser at around half one As a Gashead, i am wary and interested and excited I have never been one to knock SL. This is the world of football now. Your struggles for want of a better word and the demands to stay in the championship require money even for the lowest spending clubs with wages and transfer seemingly increasing all the time. I for one hipe this is a positive for us and for you guys as well. I would rather see both clubs battling each other in the championship or Prem than what we have had for too long Welcome. Never seen you on here before - and I guess that's what makes me smile. On this day, when seemingly good news for your lot is to be announced, your first stopping off point is to the forum of your rivals. I don't understand why - other than you thought you'd be able to witness and report back how mortified and worried we all are, instead of which you find us all pretty ambivalent. We really don't care that you've sold your birthright to a foreign investor. You'll live or die with the consequences. If it works out for you then in a few years, you can dream of being where we are now - but by then, we will have moved on. Of course, if it doesn't work out for you, then it could prove to be the end of everything. For us, it really doesn't matter one jot. Report that back! Oh and Miah is one of yours btw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Just because he's Jordanian doesn't automatically mean the family is filthy rich. There's barely any info on them online, if their wealth was something really impressive surely there'd be something online about them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Reddie The Eagle Edwards said: No not alot online, i posted some financial details i did find a couple of pages back! I found the same. Not *that* impressive in football ownership terms really.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CITYAREREDANDWHITE Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 What's the wealth of the family? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I'm feeling a bit "meh" about this at the moment - just doesn't resonate with my love for all things Rovers. Yeah, I know that we have to be practical, as we're in deep s**t with the finances, but it'll take a while for my heart to be convinced that it's a good thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Well im a tad jealous if im honest!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneybcfc Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Just because he's Jordanian doesn't automatically mean the family is filthy rich. There's barely any info on them online, if their wealth was something really impressive surely there'd be something online about them. There are very few filthy rich Jordanians... Having visited the country the first thing you learn is they have no oil industry like the Saudis, no real water supply because Israel took that as part of the war for the establishment of Israel and the country makes its money generally through having very good universities and hospitals (which wealthy middle easterners pay to attend). As the only stable arab country in that region it is also home to possibly the worlds largest refugee population totalling of millions if not tens of millions by now thanks to all the conflict surrounding it. It also is almost totally land locked bar a short stretch of access to the red sea and is about 75% desert and 25% farmland. Jordanians are not wealthy people and by and large live a comfortable existence thanks to the things mentioned above, tourism and likely a hefty wedge from the US and Europe. Edited February 19, 2016 by Sydneybcfc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 21 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Welcome. Never seen you on here before - and I guess that's what makes me smile. On this day, when seemingly good news for your lot is to be announced, your first stopping off point is to the forum of your rivals. I don't understand why - other than you thought you'd be able to witness and report back how mortified and worried we all are, instead of which you find us all pretty ambivalent. We really don't care that you've sold your birthright to a foreign investor. You'll live or die with the consequences. If it works out for you then in a few years, you can dream of being where we are now - but by then, we will have moved on. Of course, if it doesn't work out for you, then it could prove to be the end of everything. For us, it really doesn't matter one jot. Report that back! Oh and Miah is one of yours btw. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Sydneybcfc said: There are very few filthy rich Jordanians... Having visited the country the first thing you learn is they have no oil industry like the Saudis, no real water supply because Israel took that as part of the war for the establishment of Israel and the country makes its money generally through having very good universities and hospitals (which wealthy middle easterners pay to attend). As the only stable arab country in that region it is also home to possibly the worlds largest refugee population totalling of millions if not tens of millions by now thanks to all the conflict surrounding it. It also is almost totally land locked bar a short stretch of access to the red sea and is about 75% desert and 25% farmland. Jordanians are not wealthy people and by and large live a comfortable existence thanks to the things mentioned above, tourism and likely a hefty wedge from the Us and Europe. True, people are making assumptions because it's middle eastern. It doesn't appear they are *that* wealthy and being foreign there's a risk they won't 'get' what it is to own a British team and things go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) 9 minutes ago, CITYAREREDANDWHITE said: What's the wealth of the family? Based on the only info it seems myself and one other have found online, it's about £70m. No idea whether that's current, or whether that's based on assets/investments though. That may well be totally incorrect. All I did was googled the name and net worth. Edited February 19, 2016 by Phileas Fogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneybcfc Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Phileas Fogg said: True, people are making assumptions because it's middle eastern. It doesn't appear they are *that* wealthy and being foreign there's a risk they won't 'get' what it is to own a British team and things go wrong. Don't get me wrong, there is always money to be made in banking and the family are likely very wealthy. Jordan is possibly one of the best places I've ever visited but the wealth there is on a totally different scale to the emirates or Saudi. Most of Amman is like you'd imagine, reasonably poor and absolutely nothing like Dubai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hope the camels will be safe with that lot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I bet Higgs can't believe his luck, along with the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, Sydneybcfc said: Don't get me wrong, there is always money to be made in banking and the family are likely very wealthy. Jordan is possibly one of the best places I've ever visited but the wealth there is on a totally different scale to the emirates or Saudi. Most of Amman is like you'd imagine, reasonably poor and absolutely nothing like Dubai. I would really like to visit the Middle East. Never experienced it and curious to know more. Some of the food in that area is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 32 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Welcome. Never seen you on here before - and I guess that's what makes me smile. On this day, when seemingly good news for your lot is to be announced, your first stopping off point is to the forum of your rivals. I don't understand why - other than you thought you'd be able to witness and report back how mortified and worried we all are, instead of which you find us all pretty ambivalent. We really don't care that you've sold your birthright to a foreign investor. You'll live or die with the consequences. If it works out for you then in a few years, you can dream of being where we are now - but by then, we will have moved on. Of course, if it doesn't work out for you, then it could prove to be the end of everything. For us, it really doesn't matter one jot. Report that back! Oh and Miah is one of yours btw. I 11 minutes ago, Hello said: I Well it wasnt my first port of call but anyway. I was just interested in the reaction on here and offered my opinion. Not like i have come here to rub it in your faces I am not a bitter City or Rovers fan trying to belittle either side. I havent slagged your club off or your chair. As I say I hope this is a positive time for both clubs. Whilst soke on both sides would rather the other doesnt exist, i would rather have a competitive, rivalry as high up the leagues as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneybcfc Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: I would really like to visit the Middle East. Never experienced it and curious to know more. Some of the food in that area is great. Well it was better when you could do Syria/Jordan/Egypt/Israel but sadly its a bit tasty round there at the moment and i only did Jordan anyway. Highly recommend Petra, the place is out of this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 We are worried according to them Sellouts. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Based on the only info it seems myself and one other have found online, it's about £70m. If they are only worth £70m then that is hilarious.... That is pennies in the realm of football club owners. Edited February 19, 2016 by Collis1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, Hello said: I Well it wasnt my first port of call but anyway. I was just interested in the reaction on here and offered my opinion. Not like i have come here to rub it in your faces I am not a bitter City or Rovers fan trying to belittle either side. I havent slagged your club off or your chair. As I say I hope this is a positive time for both clubs. Whilst soke on both sides would rather the other doesnt exist, i would rather have a competitive, rivalry as high up the leagues as possible We've all slagged off your chairs. Plastic patio furniture lovers that you are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, BCFC11 said: We are worried according to them Sellouts. I think it's great they have the time to worry about us when they're seeing the death of their football club unravel. Plastic sell outs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 7 minutes ago, BCFC11 said: We are worried according to them As will be Morecombe and Accrington, too. Worrying times for all concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Why are people being so hard on this polite and relatively sensible Rovers fan? Not a great impression from us lot.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirColinOfMansfield Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 17 minutes ago, Shaun Morgan said: Hope the camels will be safe with that lot They have just rushed out a new training video for the fans .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Tomarse said: Take out funding UWE and that's halved. Who knows, one things for sure if I was a rovers fan I'd be cautiously optimistic but definitely want to know plans going forward and how things would be funded. Last thing they want to do is be renting the new ground as example. I'd imagine we'd be the same if in same situation. Press conference at 1:30 then And forgetting the fact that if they are only worth 70 million they probably don't want to spunk all their cash on a crap football club. My guess is they want to own a football club in England because it will make things easier for them to grow their business here. If I was a Rovers fan I would be very skeptical about this unless it turns out they have billions... (I am assuming they don't because they would of set their sights a bit higher than the horse punchers) Edited February 19, 2016 by Collis1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 59 minutes ago, CITYAREREDANDWHITE said: None of the current board staying. Yikes. Sounds a bit dangerous. Why? they were ******* useless, Didn't even budget for relegation the other season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 27 minutes ago, Hello said: I Well it wasnt my first port of call but anyway. I was just interested in the reaction on here and offered my opinion. Not like i have come here to rub it in your faces I am not a bitter City or Rovers fan trying to belittle either side. I havent slagged your club off or your chair. As I say I hope this is a positive time for both clubs. Whilst soke on both sides would rather the other doesnt exist, i would rather have a competitive, rivalry as high up the leagues as possible I'd rather we could keep your smug sag faces rubbed into the dirt in the little leagues and that you went out of business. But we can't always get what we want eh?! Never mind, I'm sure the BRFC 15ers gift will keep on giving either way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CITYAREREDANDWHITE Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 9 minutes ago, Super said: Why? they were ******* useless, Didn't even budget for relegation the other season. Surely you'd expect someone to stay just so they know their way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, CITYAREREDANDWHITE said: Surely you'd expect someone to stay just so they know their way around. Exactly. I'd imagine the average Jordanian could mistake a highly valued festive grotto for a porta-loo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Bet Dopey isn't very happy, Surely they will want a "name"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 7 minutes ago, Super said: Bet Dopey isn't very happy, Surely they will want a "name"! Steve Cotteril.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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