FFP facing legal challenge (updated pg 12)

[kiam06]

Then their is always little sheikh mansour to carry on the good work...in say 30 years time

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I remember my dad getting me a bike when I was a kid and I was over the moon his dad has got him Manchester City and a couple of countries :)

 

[I'm no cynic but...]

The old owner getting bored routine ay....it amazes me that the fools who throw this old line out never seem to be worried about the likes of Aston Villa, Liverpool, Sunderland, Newcastle, Stoke, Fulham and any more who have millionaire/billionaire owners....funny that

What's more likely to induce boredom?

Owning Sunderland: ground two thirds full; league ambition - mid-table, at best; no European games; reasonable possibility of a good cup run; local derby - Newcastle.

Owning City: ground sold out every week, expansion in the pipeline; league ambition - to win it; European games - Champions League; strong possibility of a good cup run: local derby - second biggest game in European club football.

Oh the agony of choice.

In any event who the fuck could ever "get bored" of running the wonderful insane asylum that is Manchester City?

Fantastically put as always. I'd also hazard a guess that for all the Sheikh's business interests, while owning City is hardly his most profitable, it may well give him the most satisfaction. Selling those shares in Barclays at a huge profit no doubt gave him a buzz but moments like Aguero's title-winning goal are priceless.

Our critics fail to understand the Arab mentality that exists within the ruling elite.

Anyone who follows horse racing will know that the sport is heavily dependent on it's Middle East backers, but apart from the occasional superstar animal that arises, the sport is close to being a loss making venture. Yet they still participate because it brings them prestige and they are likely to meet the 'right' people who have similar interests. It isn't called the Sport of Kings for nothing.

Football will not bring them the same elitist contact, but it is far more likely to bring them recognition on a personal level, and it will certainly bring their nations global publicity.

There is no boredom to be suffered. Instead, owning City is a sound and sensible investment.

 

[Ardwick Green Blue]

As many have pointed out, the chances of our owner getting bored are zero. The state of Abu Dhabi owns countless billions in real estate & major companies globally but all of them combined do not give anything like the exposure that owning City does.

What many outside the club conveniently forget is that a football club does not generate profits like a normal business so the traditional model is to build up the asset value. The club is now worth much more than when ADUG bought it and it will continue to grow in both size & value.

 

[Darkhorse]

What happened to this legal challenge? I haven't heard anything about it in a long time.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

What happened to this legal challenge? I haven't heard anything about it in a long time.

I think it might be getting a funding boost and higher profile soon.

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

Isn't it expected to be heard sometime next year. I might be wrong.

 

[lancs blue]

What happened to this legal challenge? I haven't heard anything about it in a long time.

"The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine..."

The European Court tends not to give swift judgements.

 

[Pam]

Can the litigants apply for an injunction until the matter can be heard, does anyone know. Surely someone is looking into this.

 

[80s Shorts]

What's more likely to induce boredom?

Owning Sunderland: ground two thirds full; league ambition - mid-table, at best; no European games; reasonable possibility of a good cup run; local derby - Newcastle.

Owning City: ground sold out every week, expansion in the pipeline; league ambition - to win it; European games - Champions League; strong possibility of a good cup run: local derby - second biggest game in European club football.

Oh the agony of choice.

In any event who the fuck could ever "get bored" of running the wonderful insane asylum that is Manchester City?

Fantastically put as always. I'd also hazard a guess that for all the Sheikh's business interests, while owning City is hardly his most profitable, it may well give him the most satisfaction. Selling those shares in Barclays at a huge profit no doubt gave him a buzz but moments like Aguero's title-winning goal are priceless.

Our critics fail to understand the Arab mentality that exists within the ruling elite.

Anyone who follows horse racing will know that the sport is heavily dependent on it's Middle East backers, but apart from the occasional superstar animal that arises, the sport is close to being a loss making venture. Yet they still participate because it brings them prestige and they are likely to meet the 'right' people who have similar interests. It isn't called the Sport of Kings for nothing.

Football will not bring them the same elitist contact, but it is far more likely to bring them recognition on a personal level, and it will certainly bring their nations global publicity.

There is no boredom to be suffered. Instead, owning City is a sound and sensible investment.

That's fucking depressing TBH.

I actually think he might enjoy it, just a little bit.

 

[Chi-town blues]

It seems like FFP is a two faced animal. It says one thing but means something and it says something but it means one thing.
The master mind behind this must've been high on drugs while riding high on illusion .Bunch of hypocrites with daggers in their hands.

 

[i8therags]

It seems like FFP is a two faced animal. It says one thing but means something and it says something but it means one thing.
The master mind behind this must've been high on drugs while riding high on illusion .Bunch of hypocrites with daggers in their hands.

Seems they are governed by a few clubs to govern the rest.

 

[Chi-town blues]

It seems like FFP is a two faced animal. It says one thing but means something and it says something but it means one thing.
The master mind behind this must've been high on drugs while riding high on illusion .Bunch of hypocrites with daggers in their hands.

Seems they are governed by a few clubs to govern the rest.

Spot on

 

[r.soleofsalford]

It seems like FFP is a two faced animal. It says one thing but means something and it says something but it means one thing.
The master mind behind this must've been high on drugs while riding high on illusion .Bunch of hypocrites with daggers in their hands.

Seems they are governed by a few clubs to govern the rest.

ruled by a few for a few

 

[i8therags]

It seems like FFP is a two faced animal. It says one thing but means something and it says something but it means one thing.
The master mind behind this must've been high on drugs while riding high on illusion .Bunch of hypocrites with daggers in their hands.

Seems they are governed by a few clubs to govern the rest.

ruled by a few for a few

More apt. It Best describes them. Hope one day with the likes of PSG we can help change them into a none corrupt organisation for the good of football.

 

[gmckennasell]

if a guy won the lottery in a small town like rochdale or oldham , and was a lifelong supporter , he wants to buy the club and invest £100m to get the team he loves and supports into the premiership , could someone tell me what is wrong with an individual wanting to invest his money , and why would the football league .premiership or UEFA have a problem with this , they would be putting £100m directly into the game of football , Has the world gone crazy ? or is it just the football authorities that have lost all contact with real football supporters , who all dream of their clubs playing at the top level , because if FFP does get hold of our game , the romance of a wimbledon or a wigan will be lost.

 

[BluessinceHydeRoad]

if a guy won the lottery in a small town like rochdale or oldham , and was a lifelong supporter , he wants to buy the club and invest £100m to get the team he loves and supports into the premiership , could someone tell me what is wrong with an individual wanting to invest his money , and why would the football league .premiership or UEFA have a problem with this , they would be putting £100m directly into the game of football , Has the world gone crazy ? or is it just the football authorities that have lost all contact with real football supporters , who all dream of their clubs playing at the top level , because if FFP does get hold of our game , the romance of a wimbledon or a wigan will be lost.

His team may become too competitive.

 

[Balti]

It seems like FFP is a two faced animal. It says one thing but means something and it says something but it means one thing.
The master mind behind this must've been high on drugs while riding high on illusion .Bunch of hypocrites with daggers in their hands.

Seems they are governed by a few clubs to govern the rest.

ruled by a few for a few

yes basically a cartel

aren't cartels illegal under EU competition law?

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

Seems they are governed by a few clubs to govern the rest.

ruled by a few for a few

yes basically a cartel

aren't cartels illegal under EU competition law?

Not if your called G14.....sorry UEFA!!

 

[abu13]

if a guy won the lottery in a small town like rochdale or oldham , and was a lifelong supporter , he wants to buy the club and invest £100m to get the team he loves and supports into the premiership , could someone tell me what is wrong with an individual wanting to invest his money , and why would the football league .premiership or UEFA have a problem with this , they would be putting £100m directly into the game of football , Has the world gone crazy ? or is it just the football authorities that have lost all contact with real football supporters , who all dream of their clubs playing at the top level , because if FFP does get hold of our game , the romance of a wimbledon or a wigan will be lost.

Totally agree, have given the example of Richard Branson looking at the high street supermarkets and deciding he wants to get into the business, he looks around for a company to buy and invest in, He disregards the big boys and instead decides that the best value opportunity is Lidl. He looks at the structure and realises to compete in the market he is going to have to inc=vest multi million pounds. in the process he will create jobs and pump money into the economy.

Is there any reason why he would be prevented from doing this?

More to the point surely it must be illegal in some way to actively prevent someone from doing so.

 

[Pam]

I honestly stopped worrying about this ages ago. You can drive a horse and coaches through it, legally speaking.