Will ADUG downgrade their commitment to us?

[blue_robb]

Now that they are surely aware that;
a) This franchise cannot be successfully relocated to real estate around London. The large amount of work required to even begin considering development of CoMs and or adjacent vacant land.
b) The huge amount of hype swamping the gravy train league has possibly clouded the advice of their advisors on the manager's position.
c) The realisation that formulating a strict 10 year plan of progress, can be easily derailed by a set of players not performing to the standard desired by anyone associated with the club, except the players themselves of course.
d) There is no way that an investment of Abramovich proportions will ever make a sensible return. Already the purchase price of the club and the signing of Robinho have raised the world profile of Abu Dhabi significantly.

Right now, they ve gleaned what value for money they could. Can anyone see them indulging us further? And why would it make sense for them to sink those fabled, colossal sums into it now?

 

[moomba]

I don't think anything has changed as far as their commitment goes.

They didn't go into this blind (like Mike Ashley).

 

[Bluemoon115]

I don't think anything has changed as far as their commitment goes.

They didn't go into this blind (like Mike Ashley).

He didn't go into it blind, he was drunk! (and probably eating a pie)

 

[zeusbheld]

not that worried about it. more worried that they'll be *too* patient.

i'm no expert on middle east cultures but i get a distinct impression that fairly often they tend to think longer term and be more patient than instant-gratification-oriented westerners.

 

[blue_robb]

There is a lot of conflicting articles out there since the last time we had a bona fide statement from the actual owners. A Christmas message perhaps would give us their perspective on the club's situation, at an uncertain time for some.

 

[Bluemooner33]

They dont strike me as people who would accept defeat and by walking away from City they would be amitting they failed, City is a statement to the world and they have already said we will be the best club in the world, anything less and they will be a laughing stock.......lots of money will be pumped into over the next few years to get us where they want to be

 

[blue_robb]

Perhaps I worded my questions in a confusing manner. I wasn't questioning their sense of honour, anything but.
I was asking whether anyone thought that they might adjust the amount of investment into the club that was initially mooted, in light of events since their acquisition of the property.
Does it still make sense to them at this stage, or will they have already evaluated viable options with regard to the business performance this season?

 

[halpo123]

i hate to say this but if they did pull out how would that affect their status .40.000 city fans wont worry them and nobody else gives a shit
Worrying times indeed

 

[blue_robb]

Personally I tend to believe that their straightforward intention to raise Abu Dhabi's profile has been achieved. They dont necessarily have to offload their entire stake in the club, even if that option has been considered. Nothing so dramatic, but certainly I cant see the 200k a week galacticos arriving in the short term.

 

[Brucie Bonus]

Another one of these? Someone turn the light on!