Looking at the results/transfers so far this season, and at what might happen after this takeover, surely "building over time", is more or less what has been happening. Thaksin didn't, at least at first, have much football sense, but it hasn't turned out too badly in the end.mammutly said:As far as I can find out, this investment is backed by royalty. I doubt that they are looking at it as a financial investment on the basis of the football club alone. There is probabbly a significant 'not for profit' element to this deal, at least in the short to medium term.
Financially, there is no limit to what these people can afford but they will expect value for money. I can only imagine that translating into major success, even if it means wholesale changes. I hope they have more football sense than Thaskin and realise that we need to build something over time.
UptonLark said:Just wanted to post a congratulations to you all from us over at http://www.kumb.com. Seems like good news and appears as though you have a disgustingly wealthy investor who is not after financial return. ... I truly hope this is the dream you lot have had for many a year. You deserve it.
Now go smash that 'big 4' myth!
One advantage of the new set-up is that it is highly unlikely that, whatever the new owners are actually like, they will ever face the judicial process in their own country!
Hello mate,
Just got back to the office. Apparently our sports desk have found out that a deal has been signed and confirmed by the Abu Dhabi United Group Investment and Development, but they still haven't found out the price. I don't think the news was supposed to be revealed by the Arabs until City did it officially, but it has happened nonetheless.
Amazing news, and it happened right under everyone's noses.
mills-mcfc said:these people got alot money?