Matty said:I'm not sure the loaning part of that would work, but I agree on the rest. The MLS, with it's draft system, and league ownership of players, is very different to your average European league. I don't even know if they have the concept of loaning players in the MLS. They loan players out, but I don't know if they are allowed to loan players in or not?blueparrot said:Matty said:Is there any benefit to Manchester City from this francise? The best I can think of is that New York City FC would, via association, raise the profile of Manchester City in the USA which, in turn, could lead to a growth in interest from North American companies and potential sponsorship deals/commercial partnerships.
Think there would be benefits on the playing side with younger players loaned to MLS. Also players could sign for NYC from south America , and USA, with a view to transferring to us. There could also be a case for assessing coaches and coaching methods in New York first.
On a commercial side I think there is huge potential for joint commercial deals and "selling" MCFC to 12 million New Yorkers as their European club. Especially if shirts merchandise etc were similar. An ambition I think that goes back to Garry Cook when he encouraged links with New york through the Lexington Academy and The Mad Hatter.
not at all its not us buying them its just we will have the same owner , any money they make will be his it will go to him and couldn't be included in our accounts its not mcfc buying the franchise its the sheik sometimes people forget there is a differenceHung said:It's a way of generating major revenue. Assuming they are part of the 'MCFC Family', any revenue that is directed towards them would automatically be our revenue. Sponsorship deals, tv receipts, merchandise sales etc - a very elegant way around FFP.
Shaelumstash said:I can see Garry Cook / Tom Glick heading up the executive team. Both obviously with strong knowledge of the US market and well versed in the 'City' way. I know Khaldoon still really rates Garry and was gutted to have seen him leave.
They could easily be a wholly owned subsidiary of MCFC which in turn is owned by Sheik Mansour, and remember that Uefa would have no legal right to decide "Fair market value" on any sponsorship deals signed with an American subsidiaryuwerosler28 said:not at all its not us buying them its just we will have the same owner , any money they make will be his it will go to him and couldn't be included in our accounts its not mcfc buying the franchise its the sheik sometimes people forget there is a differenceHung said:It's a way of generating major revenue. Assuming they are part of the 'MCFC Family', any revenue that is directed towards them would automatically be our revenue. Sponsorship deals, tv receipts, merchandise sales etc - a very elegant way around FFP.
they could be but there not going to be mcfc are NOT buying a soccer franchise in new york , our owner is to further raise the profile of abu dhabi not to pump more money into mcfcUlsterCitizen said:They could easily be a wholly owned subsidiary of MCFC which in turn is owned by Sheik Mansour, and remember that Uefa would have no legal right to decide "Fair market value" on any sponsorship deals signed with an American subsidiaryuwerosler28 said:not at all its not us buying them its just we will have the same owner , any money they make will be his it will go to him and couldn't be included in our accounts its not mcfc buying the franchise its the sheik sometimes people forget there is a differenceHung said:It's a way of generating major revenue. Assuming they are part of the 'MCFC Family', any revenue that is directed towards them would automatically be our revenue. Sponsorship deals, tv receipts, merchandise sales etc - a very elegant way around FFP.
uwerosler28 said:UlsterCitizen said:They could easily be a wholly owned subsidiary of MCFC which in turn is owned by Sheik Mansour, and remember that Uefa would have no legal right to decide "Fair market value" on any sponsorship deals signed with an American subsidiaryuwerosler28 said:not at all its not us buying them its just we will have the same owner , any money they make will be his it will go to him and couldn't be included in our accounts its not mcfc buying the franchise its the sheik sometimes people forget there is a difference
they could be but there not going to be mcfc are NOT buying a soccer franchise in new york , our owner is to further raise the profile of abu dhabi not to pump more money into mcfc
UlsterCitizen said:uwerosler28 said:UlsterCitizen said:They could easily be a wholly owned subsidiary of MCFC which in turn is owned by Sheik Mansour, and remember that Uefa would have no legal right to decide "Fair market value" on any sponsorship deals signed with an American subsidiary
they could be but there not going to be mcfc are NOT buying a soccer franchise in new york , our owner is to further raise the profile of abu dhabi not to pump more money into mcfc
You now this as a FACT or is it your opinion?
Hung said:It's a way of generating major revenue. Assuming they are part of the 'MCFC Family', any revenue that is directed towards them would automatically be our revenue. Sponsorship deals, tv receipts, merchandise sales etc - a very elegant way around FFP.