Roadrunner Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Napoli boss Aurelio De Lauretiis wants to buy an English club, and run it just like just like Watford set up.How do you think it would go down if he is guided towards Ashton Gate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 He won't be allowed, firstly because he'd have to fork out £40m to Lansdown to clear the debt as well as buy the actual club from him too. Secondly, because I won't allow it. And I rock!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I certainly wouldn't want that, even if it did bring success. It just feels wrong and achieving promotion in that manner would feel as if you'd cheated the system, therefore downgrading the achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM91 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Not good for the long term. the equivalent in real life would be to leave your wife of 20 years and two kids because a fit Italian model wants sex with an average middle age English guy. Naturally the interest from her is short term and you have a ruined life after a short period of time, with no chance of going back. that is effectively my take on modern football and billionaire owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Not good for the long term. the equivalent in real life would be to leave your wife of 20 years and two kids because a fit Italian model wants sex with an average middle age English guy. Naturally the interest from her is short term and you have a ruined life after a short period of time, with no chance of going back. that is effectively my take on modern football and billionaire owners. Isn't SL a billionaire owner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Got to be honest I'd welcome it, but he won't pick us over a club with no or little debt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 He won't be allowed, firstly because he'd have to fork out £40m to Lansdown to clear the debt as well as buy the actual club from him too. Secondly, because I won't allow it. And I rock!! A good example as to why it's not a bad thing to be 40m in debt to SL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hand of RO'D Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 I don't think cavani would tie in with our 24 and under policy :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 A horrible thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksy Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 I don't give a toss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 JM91 - can you tell us a bit more about that fit Italian model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 wouldn't be good long term IMO, short term might be fun, we might get results but it wouldn't really be the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 It must be pre season time again. People bored. Let the hypothetical threads begin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 JM91 - can you tell us a bit more about that fit Italian model. Do you have her phone no.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Squirrel Kingdom Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 I don't think it would happen for a couple of reasons. We're no longer in the Championship and we're nowhere near London. Charlton and Millwall would be the obvious targets, but unlike our Welsh neighbours I don't think a foreign takeover would go down well with either Valiants or Lions fans. But you never know. I thought Cardiff would have had more backbone about this kind of thing and I got that wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthingexile Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Not good for the long term. the equivalent in real life would be to leave your wife of 20 years and two kids because a fit Italian model wants sex with an average middle age English guy. Naturally the interest from her is short term and you have a ruined life after a short period of time, with no chance of going back. that is effectively my take on modern football and billionaire owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Isn't SL a billionaire owner? ..dollar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthingexile Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Great analogy! I know I'd be struggling to choose after 2 pints of Natch, and after 4- what wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunnyfunt Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Isn't SL a billionaire owner?He'd be a billionaire if it wasn't for BCFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddevon Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Only if he changes the club name to Bristol Ravioli and has us wear the Italy colours! We could then organise a petition after a year and tell them we are not happy!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancinDannyD Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 I certainly wouldn't want that, even if it did bring success. It just feels wrong and achieving promotion in that manner would feel as if you'd cheated the system, therefore downgrading the achievement. So not unlike have a billionaire backer to underwrite all your debts then? The number of people on here who say £40-£50m (and rising...) debts are fine as "SL won't call them in as he's a fan" - doesn't that feel like cheating the system and downgrading all of your achievements (Championship football for 7 seasons, above Rovers for xxx days and counting...) that City fans like to bask in? Not trying to stir, just trying to add some balance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolskRed Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 So not unlike have a billionaire backer to underwrite all your debts then? The number of people on here who say £40-£50m (and rising...) debts are fine as "SL won't call them in as he's a fan" - doesn't that feel like cheating the system and downgrading all of your achievements (Championship football for 7 seasons, above Rovers for xxx days and counting...) that City fans like to bask in? Not trying to stir, just trying to add some balance Days? ******* years more like!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 So not unlike have a billionaire backer to underwrite all your debts then? The number of people on here who say £40-£50m (and rising...) debts are fine as "SL won't call them in as he's a fan" - doesn't that feel like cheating the system and downgrading all of your achievements (Championship football for 7 seasons, above Rovers for xxx days and counting...) that City fans like to bask in? Not trying to stir, just trying to add some balance Whoa there tiger, that's gonna hit a nerve !!! prepare for incoming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 So not unlike have a billionaire backer to underwrite all your debts then? The number of people on here who say £40-£50m (and rising...) debts are fine as "SL won't call them in as he's a fan" - doesn't that feel like cheating the system and downgrading all of your achievements (Championship football for 7 seasons, above Rovers for xxx days and counting...) that City fans like to bask in? Not trying to stir, just trying to add some balance It's not quite the same but I agree it isn't a great set-up and I've always been more in the 'we should be self-sustainable' camp than the 'we should've spent a shit load in January and Summer 2008 camps. Thankfully it looks as though the days of signing overrated (and more importantly overpaid) players on more than we can realistically offer appear to be over...for now at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LECW Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Im telling you all now that by the end of 2015 season i will be buying the club.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 So not unlike have a billionaire backer to underwrite all your debts then? The number of people on here who say £40-£50m (and rising...) debts are fine as "SL won't call them in as he's a fan" - doesn't that feel like cheating the system and downgrading all of your achievements (Championship football for 7 seasons, above Rovers for xxx days and counting...) that City fans like to bask in? Not trying to stir, just trying to add some balance So have Rovers have never had your debts covered by your chairman? Not to the same level as city but that's because they don't have the same wealth, same principle though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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