1960maaan Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 I've not got a lot of interest in Football in the USA, but Posh's husband starting a team was bound to raise interest (not mine) and the signing Mesi ? Beckhams Inter Miami are becoming a bit of a sideshow now though. Bad enough "fans" streaming for the exit when Mesi had to go off on 37 minutes , with a knee injury. But seems like they are trying to screw the fans to pay for , what could be looked on as an ego project. I just Googled average wage in Miami, turns out it's $44k (£36k) , so 2 season tickets costing nearly $7k is excessive to start with imo ( there are some for $500 but not many left apparently) , but to raise it to over $30,000 would have me shouting "Oh no they didn't" ! Still when your top player is earning $60 Million a year ( average for a senior player seems to be $500,000) you need to do something. I'm off to Google sustainability in the MLS 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I've not got a lot of interest in Football in the USA, but Posh's husband starting a team was bound to raise interest (not mine) and the signing Mesi ? Beckhams Inter Miami are becoming a bit of a sideshow now though. Bad enough "fans" streaming for the exit when Mesi had to go off on 37 minutes , with a knee injury. But seems like they are trying to screw the fans to pay for , what could be looked on as an ego project. I just Googled average wage in Miami, turns out it's $44k (£36k) , so 2 season tickets costing nearly $7k is excessive to start with imo ( there are some for $500 but not many left apparently) , but to raise it to over $30,000 would have me shouting "Oh no they didn't" ! Still when your top player is earning $60 Million a year ( average for a senior player seems to be $500,000) you need to do something. I'm off to Google sustainability in the MLS Crikey , no wonder they’re all smiling . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: I've not got a lot of interest in Football in the USA, but Posh's husband starting a team was bound to raise interest (not mine) and the signing Mesi ? Beckhams Inter Miami are becoming a bit of a sideshow now though. Bad enough "fans" streaming for the exit when Mesi had to go off on 37 minutes , with a knee injury. But seems like they are trying to screw the fans to pay for , what could be looked on as an ego project. I just Googled average wage in Miami, turns out it's $44k (£36k) , so 2 season tickets costing nearly $7k is excessive to start with imo ( there are some for $500 but not many left apparently) , but to raise it to over $30,000 would have me shouting "Oh no they didn't" ! Still when your top player is earning $60 Million a year ( average for a senior player seems to be $500,000) you need to do something. I'm off to Google sustainability in the MLS The whole thing sounds like a giant scam. I’m so glad I’ve got Bristol City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted September 30, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 $15k a season ticket? Delete this post before the club get any ideas about growing that nest egg! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallorcan Red Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: But seems like they are trying to screw the fans to pay for , what could be looked on as an *ego project*. Show me a football club owner who isn't treating their club ownership as an ego project and I will show you a money launderette. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wybmadwity Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 29 minutes ago, Mallorcan Red said: Show me a football club owner who isn't treating their club ownership as an ego project and I will show you a money launderette. Barcelona, AFC Wimbledon, most clubs in the Bundesliga... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 What are they going to do when Messi retires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 One of the guys from 777 Partners who want to buy Everton said recently that fans want to be monetised. That's the mindset of the game today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 Surely that's not real? Assuming that is a real post and also not an accidental quote price mistake from the club (these things do happen), then that is shameful. I wouldn't walk away from the club, i'd be running. I'm suprised this story hasn't come out in more mainstream media as that is just insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted September 30, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 39 minutes ago, chinapig said: One of the guys from 777 Partners who want to buy Everton said recently that fans want to be monetised. That's the mindset of the game today. I wouldn't say he's wrong. Put together a good team so we want to buy tickets. Put out good merchandise so we want to buy it. Lay on good catering so we want to buy food in the ground. I'd happily prioritise more money towards City if I felt the value was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ian M said: I wouldn't say he's wrong. Put together a good team so we want to buy tickets. Put out good merchandise so we want to buy it. Lay on good catering so we want to buy food in the ground. I'd happily prioritise more money towards City if I felt the value was there. Agreed but I didn't make it clear that he was talking about cross-selling services from their other companies such as insurance. So exploiting fans' loyalty above and beyond football. Indeed football itself becomes just a means to an end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted September 30, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, chinapig said: Agreed but I didn't make it clear that he was talking about cross-selling services from their other companies such as insurance. So exploiting fans' loyalty above and beyond football. Indeed football itself becomes just a means to an end. Context is everything then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ian M said: Context is everything then Mere details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 Football becomes a panto when we stop shouting "MAN ON " and shout "HE's BEHIND YOU " instead 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 Broadening the aspect; Panto Villain - Neil Warnock, but suggestions please for Panto Dame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 50 minutes ago, 22A said: Broadening the aspect; Panto Villain - Neil Warnock, but suggestions please for Panto Dame. Scott McGarvey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 59 minutes ago, 22A said: Broadening the aspect; Panto Villain - Neil Warnock, but suggestions please for Panto Dame. Larry Grayson. Sorry, Simon Grayson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Scott McGarvey. I'd agree. I heard that having got kicked in a local derby ( any one under 30 ask your parents ), he said to the player something like, this isn't a Liverpool derby you know. Never liked him, him and his blonde locks never impressed me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 Bad Savage surely a candidate for when football becomes panto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallorcan Red Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 22 hours ago, wybmadwity said: Barcelona,.. So I'd go for both in this case. re Bundesliga :laugh: . Having seen behind the financial curtain of one of them, they are absolutely included. Wimbledon. No clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 This bloke doesn't have a standard season ticket does he - he's in the executive part of the ground. They're at least doubling the prices, but the cheap seats won't really be more expensive than POTD in the Lansdown Stand. And the prices seem much more reasonable than NFL or NBA. Miami Herald Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cidre Monita Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 30/09/2023 at 11:54, chinapig said: One of the guys from 777 Partners who want to buy Everton said recently that fans want to be monetised. That's the mindset of the game today. Let’s see if that deal happens . There is a lot of baggage on the 777 side and a lot has to happen before they can complete. Plenty more Everton way too. Huge shame as new ground is wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) Hopefully they get a points deduction and relegated, FFP cheats. In respect of 777 Partners, questionable as to whether the takeover will be ratified IMO. Edited October 2, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.