mozo Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 The signs are that significant investment in our club could be announced any day now. But strangely, we're not even talking about it. There's a lot of outrage about the Euro Super league with the likes of the Glazers and John W Henry / Fenway Sports poised to trash the history of Man U and Liverpool respectively, but we seem very calm about the fact that City could be half-owned by American business very soon. The USA, a country in which 'Soccer' is derided as a cissy sport. So how do we feel about the short term changes if, as has been mooted, we see foreign investment at City? Is this just a sensible move to push the club to the next level? Or are we soon to become the Bristol Robins franchise with hot dogs and cheerleaders but no soul? And is US investment better or worse than Chinese, or Russian or Saudi oil money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 American is better, because whatever your personal political views at least there is a decent chance it was made fairly ethically. When the Glazers took over Man Utd I did have a bit of a laugh at the owners, but at least I know where Walmart make their money. Russian owners like Abramovich & Demin are all basically thieves, mates of Putin who stole hugely from their people before getting out, whilst Chinese owners are going to be dodgy as **** if they are approved by their disgusting Government. Anyone who thinks anything to do with Dubai is going to be remotely ethical (hello Man City) wants educating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Do we really care who the owners are until we lose and start looking for someone to sort it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Is this just from the Lansdown interview about seeking new investment or have I missed something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 I don’t care what country it comes from as long as it’s legal, club do due diligence, etc and it’s right for Bristol City and SL.. No guarantee that English money is any better either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, !james said: Is this just from the Lansdown interview about seeking new investment or have I missed something? Me too,op says within days so must be itk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, mozo said: Is this just a sensible move to push the club to the next level? Or are we soon to become the Bristol Robins franchise with hot dogs and cheerleaders but no soul? I always felt that hotdogs and cheer leaders were the very essence of my soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Bat Fastard said: I always felt that hotdogs and cheer leaders were the very essence of my soul. Could we get hot dogs at the Gate in the 70's BF? I remember the cheer leaders, rocking robins wasn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 19 minutes ago, mozo said: The signs are that significant investment in our club could be announced any day now Really? Tell us more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, Ska Junkie said: Could we get hot dogs at the Gate in the 70's BF? I remember the cheer leaders, rocking robins wasn't it? Halcyon days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Bat Fastard said: Halcyon days! A long time ago my friend. As a young 'un, I thought we would always be at that level, whoops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Ska Junkie said: A long time ago my friend. As a young 'un, I thought we would always be at that level, whoops! Every season I tell myself that the best is yet to come. Have you tried the posh hot dogs in the Lansdown concourse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 What's all this about? Did Kevin Mabbutt make a fortune across the pond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, Bat Fastard said: Every season I tell myself that the best is yet to come. Have you tried the posh hot dogs in the Lansdown concourse? I've had the foot long mate, very impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted April 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, !james said: Is this just from the Lansdown interview about seeking new investment or have I missed something? Not much more than that, but we sort of know that Ashton courted American business during our pre-season tour a while back and as you say Lansdown confirmed he is looking for investment. I agree with David lloyd's comment on ~OSIB that SL wouldn't go public unless something was already lined up, but this is just speculation. 1 minute ago, Roger Red Hat said: Really? Tell us more. Sorry, I made it sound like new rumours have surfaced, but I only meant that it's very plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, Ska Junkie said: I've had the foot long mate, very impressive! Your powers are clearly undiminished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, mozo said: Not much more than that, but we sort of know that Ashton courted American business during our pre-season tour a while back and as you say Lansdown confirmed he is looking for investment. I agree with David lloyd's comment on ~OSIB that SL wouldn't go public unless something was already lined up, but this is just speculation. Sorry, I made it sound like new rumours have surfaced, but I only meant that it's very plausible. Certainly thought provoking. I wonder if that was the Yanks that have since taken over at Ipswich? As you say, why would SL go public if there wasn't something in the pipeline? Hmmmm, Just now, Bat Fastard said: Your powers are clearly undiminished! You've seen the comment about the 'blocked trap 1', that might have been the result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Certainly thought provoking. I wonder if that was the Yanks that have since taken over at Ipswich? As you say, why would SL go public if there wasn't something in the pipeline? Hmmmm, You've seen the comment about the 'blocked trap 1', that might have been the result! You are clearly some performer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 We're not going to end up with the Kenny Rogers Roasters Stadium are we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Kingswood Robin said: We're not going to end up with the Kenny Rogers Roasters Stadium are we? Maybe the Late Kenny Rogers Roasters Stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bat Fastard said: Maybe the Late Kenny Rogers Roasters Stadium? Getting ahead of yourself, the name change hasn't even happened yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Galveston arena? Ah that was Glenn Campbell. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTbTHlTmDX8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebounder Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 47 minutes ago, GrahamC said: American is better, because whatever your personal political views at least there is a decent chance it was made fairly ethically. When the Glazers took over Man Utd I did have a bit of a laugh at the owners, but at least I know where Walmart make their money. Russian owners like Abramovich & Demin are all basically thieves, mates of Putin who stole hugely from their people before getting out, whilst Chinese owners are going to be dodgy as **** if they are approved by their disgusting Government. Anyone who thinks anything to do with Dubai is going to be remotely ethical (hello Man City) wants educating. I think you are right to be skeptical of the countries you've mentioned. However, the idea that American or British money is going to be ethical is laughable. Walmart for example are a horrendous company as are many others both here and there. Footballs ******. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Agree with @GrahamC on this but there are no guarantees about the type of funding regardless of location but some parts of the world are sketchier than others. Walmart eg (Kroenke) yes we know, where it's from and it's lawful but there is certainly criticism of their working practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Agree with @GrahamC on this but there are no guarantees about the type of funding regardless of location but some parts of the world are sketchier than others. Walmart eg (Kroenke) yes we know, where it's from and it's lawful but there is certainly criticism of their working practices. The world is a crap place true, but there is a big difference between places that pay poorly & don’t let you join a Union & concentration camps with forced labour like the Chinese run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpole Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 could there be more to this story?????? https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/theathletic.co.uk/2013314/2020/08/22/scudamore-beane-buy-premier-league-club-moneyball-redball/%3famp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Is this complete speculation or is there a decent source for anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted April 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, redpole said: could there be more to this story?????? https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/theathletic.co.uk/2013314/2020/08/22/scudamore-beane-buy-premier-league-club-moneyball-redball/%3famp According to this...no. https://www-bristolpost-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bristol-city-consider-director-football-5295714.amp?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA%3D%3D#aoh=16187842750209&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From %1%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bristolpost.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Fbristol-city-consider-director-football-5295714 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, redpole said: could there be more to this story?????? https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/theathletic.co.uk/2013314/2020/08/22/scudamore-beane-buy-premier-league-club-moneyball-redball/%3famp Scudamore? Not sure he's interested at this time. That piece mentions Billy Beane. He's involved at Barnsley, quick search says he's minority owner so don't think EFL Regulations would allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 17 minutes ago, GrahamC said: The world is a crap place true, but there is a big difference between places that pay poorly & don’t let you join a Union & concentration camps with forced labour like the Chinese run. China is a pretty low bar! Walmart are pretty anti Union so I read,but don't really know enough about it tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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