Bartomeu gone

Responsible in a management sense yes but not technically liable for a debt. There is a massive difference. The classic example is Chelsea and the loans backed by Roman Abramovich, he backs the loans as has full and total control - it is bassically an alternative to him putting the cash in directly. Either way it is his club and his money to lose. If the fans were able to vote him out with that debt still in place it would be a non starter.

Barcelona is not like Chelsea, it is owned by the members. Ahead of running for Presidency, the board must contractually agree to assume any fiscal imbalance they incur during their mandate - this board (Along with Rosell) actually amended the bylaws to ensure that fiscal balance was adhered to. In one sense to protect themselves and in another to provide the structure to operate & be 'transparent'.

Barto did not anticipate the motion to censure being successful which is why he never reacted sooner and why he tried so hard to thwart a vote over past several weeks. Now, before he exited he tried to cover those debts with deals he will likely argue were done to 'save the club' (Rather than himself).

Nevertheless, assembly of members will never approve these deals and it will all end up in litigation. So, yes the devil & his minions are out but the story is far from over in terms of financial health of the club. It's the first step and it's a significant one because no telling what he would've tried to stick the club with otherwise
 
Barcelona is not like Chelsea, it is owned by the members. Ahead of running for Presidency, the board must contractually agree to assume any fiscal imbalance they incur during their mandate - this board (Along with Rosell) actually amended the bylaws to ensure that fiscal balance was adhered to. In one sense to protect themselves and in another to provide the structure to operate & be 'transparent'.

Barto did not anticipate the motion to censure being successful which is why he never reacted sooner and why he tried so hard to thwart a vote over past several weeks. Now, before he exited he tried to cover those debts with deals he will likely argue were done to 'save the club' (Rather than himself).

Nevertheless, assembly of members will never approve these deals and it will all end up in litigation. So, yes the devil & his minions are out but the story is far from over in terms of financial health of the club. It's the first step and it's a significant one because no telling what he would've tried to stick the club with otherwise
There’s an English phrase that sums it up rather well
‘Up shit creek without a paddle’
 
There’s an English phrase that sums it up rather well
‘Up shit creek without a paddle’

There's a paddle, just have to paddle hard. Not being member owned, well then there would definitely be no paddle

I see no scenario where all of this doesn't end up in litigation. But meanwhile, the club will be able to continue & course correct - those hoping for bankruptcy and disappearance into the ether will be heartbroken

Election dates proposed are one of the following:

Dec 19-20, 2020 (This is the preferred option by committee)

Jan 9-10, 2021
 
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There's a paddle, just have to paddle hard. Not being member owned, well then there would definitely be no paddle

I see no scenario where all of this doesn't end up in litigation. But meanwhile, the club will be able to continue & course correct - those hoping for bankruptcy and disappearance into the ether will be heartbroken

Election dates proposed are one of the following:

Dec 19-20, 2020 (This is the preferred option by committee)

Jan 9-10, 2021
I’m sure nobody wants to see another club go out of business, I certainly don’t, but applying for an €800m loan if reports are correct suggests it’s going to be a long struggle. A few promising youngsters and a manager no-one wanted hardly inspire confidence. I’m sure all the other clubs that Barca and Real have diddled out of tv revenue for the past 20 years will be queuing up to help you out.
 
The future is bright both in terms of the cantera & the current squad...even brighter as of yesterday. Espai Barca & stadium naming rights will generate tremendous revenue as well. Club has been terribly mismanaged but the predictions of pending doom are exaggerated
 

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