Admin phantom Posted November 19, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 This promotion has created a storm over at Watford, can you imagine being encouraged to do this... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 U.S.A.! U.S.A.! Nauseating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 In Watford’s defence, it’s almost definitely an idea from American Airlines judging from how it’s worded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Yuk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Gash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, phantom said: This promotion has created a storm over at Watford, can you imagine being encouraged to do this... The last thing I’d ever want to do…kin ell…what were they thinking? Paint a US flag on me? No chance!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Jesus Christ.... To make it worse if you win you've got to fork out for a holiday to get your reward Everybody is a loser here, especially the club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 You just know that someone is going to rock up with either a Trump banner or a something controversial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 34 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: You just know that someone is going to rock up with either a Trump banner or a something controversial. Yanks Go Home? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Stand there in golfing gear and continuously shout 'In the hole!!' 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 USA, USA! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red DNA Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Could wear an American flag themed T shirt to the game with the words - “It’s football not soccer” emblazoned across it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 I'd wear this: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1450 Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Maybe City could offer a weekend away on Guernsey with free accommodation and flights……. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 And yet on the KITR's thread from yesterday it seems most folks want new (almost certainly foreign) investment and ownership over SL's Bristolian cash. Expect more 'commercialism' in whatever comes next... not that I won't be putting my hat in the ring for two tickets to Vegas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dunc said: And yet on the KITR's thread from yesterday it seems most folks want new (almost certainly foreign) investment and ownership over SL's Bristolian cash. Expect more 'commercialism' in whatever comes next... not that I won't be putting my hat in the ring for two tickets to Vegas Personally i don’t care who the investors are, where they come from, as long as: 1. The money is not “crooked” 2. They make good football decisions, whatever they may be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Personally i don’t care who the investors are, where they come from, as long as: 1. The money is not “crooked” 2. They make good football decisions, whatever they may be. How many owners are there in England's top two leagues that meet those (extremely sensible) criteria? Not being funny - would genuinely be fascinated in your perspective Dave. Srivaddhanaprabha at Leicester obviously comes to mind. Levy at Spurs (though their fans might challenge #2). Fenway Group seem decent enough. Gibson at Boro (question #2). West Ham extracted an extremely good deal from the Olympic stadium. Norwich seem pretty well run. If the taxman came calling at Brentford or Brighton owners' businesses suspect there'd be some challenges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dunc said: How many owners are there in England's top two leagues that meet those (extremely sensible) criteria? Not being funny - would genuinely be fascinated in your perspective Dave. Srivaddhanaprabha at Leicester obviously comes to mind. Levy at Spurs (though their fans might challenge #2). Fenway Group seem decent enough. Gibson at Boro (question #2). West Ham extracted an extremely good deal from the Olympic stadium. Norwich seem pretty well run. If the taxman came calling at Brentford or Brighton owners' businesses suspect there'd be some challenges. As good an owner as he may have been, if you think Srivaddhanaprabha gained the franchise to run all Thai duty-free shops without extensive jiggery-pokery (to say the least) then you don't know how businesses operate in Thailand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 5 hours ago, TomF said: Sounds worse than the hoover free flights deal. Christ that's a blast from the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 25 minutes ago, Dunc said: How many owners are there in England's top two leagues that meet those (extremely sensible) criteria? Not being funny - would genuinely be fascinated in your perspective Dave. Srivaddhanaprabha at Leicester obviously comes to mind. Levy at Spurs (though their fans might challenge #2). Fenway Group seem decent enough. Gibson at Boro (question #2). West Ham extracted an extremely good deal from the Olympic stadium. Norwich seem pretty well run. If the taxman came calling at Brentford or Brighton owners' businesses suspect there'd be some challenges. SL would be a great owner if he “bought-in” the right football expertise! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinCider Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: You just know that someone is going to rock up with either a Trump banner or a something controversial. They should all chant "Let's Go Brandon", as that seems popular in US sports stadiums right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 48 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: As good an owner as he may have been, if you think Srivaddhanaprabha gained the franchise to run all Thai duty-free shops without extensive jiggery-pokery (to say the least) then you don't know how businesses operate in Thailand. Couldn't agree more. Won't be many billionaires about that haven't been involved in jiggery-pokery... and in that benevolent billionaires club, there won't be many that want to invest into BCFC and are great at running football clubs. That's why if our fans think we're going to get much better than SL, they might want to think about adjusting their expectations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 33 minutes ago, JustinCider said: They should all chant "Let's Go Brandon", as that seems popular in US sports stadiums right now. FJB!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 36 minutes ago, Davefevs said: SL would be a great owner if he “bought-in” the right football expertise! My question to you was a little different Dave. You're one of the posters on here I enjoy reading the most and have a massive amount of respect for. It was a genuinely open question about what proportion of clubs do you think meet your two criteria? And is that a realistic aim for us in a post-SL world? I'm pessimistic about our prospects (or maybe optimistic on the SL side), but you're far more educated than me on the topic I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Dunc said: My question to you was a little different Dave. You're one of the posters on here I enjoy reading the most and have a massive amount of respect for. It was a genuinely open question about what proportion of clubs do you think meet your two criteria? And is that a realistic aim for us in a post-SL world? I'm pessimistic about our prospects (or maybe optimistic on the SL side), but you're far more educated than me on the topic I'm sure. Sorry, missed that….no idea really, but stab in the dark….half. Most will meet 1., less will meet 2. sometimes because of ego, and thinking making millions / being successful in one business translates to being successful in football. Good “bosses” understand the importance of hiring “good people”, and not trying to do it all themselves and happy to be challenged by these people. Allegedly Nige would’ve liked Adrian Bevington in as CEO.. Is it a realistic aim? Yes. Edited November 19, 2021 by Davefevs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) On Sunday I'm going to Kings Langley, where Watford Women play, as City Women play there. I'll see if this promotion is around, or ask any home fans about it... Edited November 19, 2021 by shahanshahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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