United Thread - 2022/23

[Blue Mist]

Mate of mine keeps telling me that Apple have bought United, and I quote “secretly” with them planning a new stadium to be built on a site in Trafford park near Scania.

Have I missed something? Or can I go to town on the Rag **** ;-))))

When I was 13 (1971) a lad at school told me Elvis was coming to play at Belle Vue, when I said we would have read about it he replied that no, this was an unofficial concert in the car park. Your mate didn't go to Wellacre Secondary did he, I might know him.

 

[domalino]

Quite literally can’t own a club outright and retain broadcasting rights.

According to?

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

It won’t be Amazon as they won’t be able to retain TV rights.

They would if the big clubs split from UEFA and I think this is the end game for all of them including us. Clubs will ultimately own their content. Not saying it’s a good thing but it will happen in my view.

 

[Blue Smarties]

According to?

The FA when BSkyB decided to sell their small % in United after a full buyout was called out by politicians, effectively blocking the move.

 

[halfcenturyup]

They would if the big clubs split from UEFA and I think this is the end game for all of them including us. Clubs will ultimately own their content. Not saying it’s a good thing but it will happen in my view.

Cough, cough ...... Independent football regulator .... splutter, splutter.

 

[KentBlue]

Which paper was that?

On the BBC main football page, in of the 'Gossip' bits. Can't remember precisely but you'll find it there somewhere.

 

[dadnlad]

The FA when BSkyB decided to sell their small % in United after a full buyout was called out by politicians, effectively blocking the move.

maybe the new football regulator Gary neville will inform us

 

[domalino]

The FA when BSkyB decided to sell their small % in United after a full buyout was called out by politicians, effectively blocking the move.

I thought that's what you were getting at.

It's not relevant at all. The only reason that was blocked by the government, not the FA, was because Sky had exclusive broadcast rights and it was decided it would be a monopoly to have exclusive broadcast rights and a seat at the table awarding broadcast rights.

Post OFCOMs ruling that no one can have exclusive broadcasting rights, there can be no broadcasting monopoly so there's nothing to stop a broadcaster from owning a club - especially a minority one.

Still don't think they'll be interested though.

 

[halfcenturyup]

On the BBC main football page, in of the 'Gossip' bits. Can't remember precisely but you'll find it there somewhere.

Amazon are the latest company to be linked with buying Manchester United - but the Glazers' asking price of about £7bn is believed to be unrealistic by industry experts. (Mail)

 

[KentBlue]

Amazon are the latest company to be linked with buying Manchester United - but the Glazers' asking price of about £7bn is believed to be unrealistic by industry experts. (Mail)

Thanks. I knew I hadn't dreamt it.