Matt Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 don't follow, explain? http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/american-sports/new-england-patriots-owner-robert-7188614 Think he posted something then tried to correct himself, not aimed at you (at least, that's how I read it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 don't follow, explain? http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/american-sports/new-england-patriots-owner-robert-7188614 Think he posted something then tried to correct himself, not aimed at you (at least, that's how I read it) What Matt said Haf. I thought it was the Kraft food group (that bought Cadbury), I then tried to make a funny about a new stadium looking like Willy Wonka's Chocolate factory, golden game tickets, purple away kits etc. Then I realised it was the wrong Kraft my bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 What Matt said Haf. I thought it was the Kraft food group (that bought Cadbury), I then tried to make a funny about a new stadium looking like Willy Wonka's Chocolate factory, golden game tickets, purple away kits etc. Then I realised it was the wrong Kraft my bad! ah with ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I watched a program about Robert Kraft and New England patriots. I'm glad they never got Liverpool - they said they were interested not through money but to win things - that is why they never pursued it... bit of a dig to Liverpool. They seem to have a great structure in making commercial revenue as well as smart sporting decisions. That's how it should be. The rich guys made their money elsewhere it's just supposed to be about bragging rights, who squad is better, and who's schwanz is larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 https://twitter.com/readeverton/status/690543054936240128 rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I have no idea what that "conversation" means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I don't think this is going to happen in the near future anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chach Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/42vsdn/my_boss_just_bought_everton/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I've got a bad feeling about this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I've got a bad feeling about this guy. For me this will be an interim ownership, maybe get a stadium, better commercial deals and sell at a profit. I don't think we will see us going after £50m players, probably similar budget to what we see now maybe a little more. For me that was always going to be the way unless someone with serious money wanted to do the full project. I think if they come in and get us a stadium, shake up the rotten corridor of power headed by sunbed Bob then that will do me. We may actually see the club make smart commercial decisions and join the post 1990's football business. It needs to happen. Whatever is going on with Bill and his health situation - I truly wish him all the best and hope to see him as a regular fixture at the games again. Romey 1878, Lowensda and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) For me this will be an interim ownership, maybe get a stadium, better commercial deals and sell at a profit. I don't think we will see us going after £50m players, probably similar budget to what we see now maybe a little more. For me that was always going to be the way unless someone with serious money wanted to do the full project. I think if they come in and get us a stadium, shake up the rotten corridor of power headed by sunbed Bob then that will do me. We may actually see the club make smart commercial decisions and join the post 1990's football business. It needs to happen. Whatever is going on with Bill and his health situation - I truly wish him all the best and hope to see him as a regular fixture at the games again. My only other worry is, that the current regime (Bob and crew) will get the opportunity to stay. IF they do come in and make a go of it, they have to bring in their own people. IF they come in, sort the infastructure out, sort the stadium, increase revenue and then sell, fine. As long as they also buy back Finch Farm, the stadium is class and they don't sell our naming rights out to utter tripe, like the JMI Equity Stadium. Edit: Doesn't he look like a love child of Stallone and John Goodman's portrayal of Fred Flinstone..... Edited January 27, 2016 by Lowensda Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-takeover-latest-investors-john-10789345 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 It's been said that the club has been bought. https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/42vsdn/my_boss_just_bought_everton/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/42vsdn/my_boss_just_bought_everton/ It's been said that the club has been bought. https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/42vsdn/my_boss_just_bought_everton/ Reeeeeaaallly? markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 HE must do it deliberately. You can't be the oblivious to the entire forum and NOT be on the wind up. Matt, Romey 1878 and markjazzbassist 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 It's been said that the club has been bought. https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/42vsdn/my_boss_just_bought_everton/ Also, the more I think about it, the poster seems quite 'young' in writing style, which implies to me that they're not someone of significance in the business. Even more unprofessional, is the fact they've leaked it onto Reddit (of all places). JMI equity and all their businesses employ a significant number of people. Surely not everyone in the business knows (managers), so why would they text an employee that they've bought a football club? Don't see this as credible, although I do think it'll happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherpa Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 For me this will be an interim ownership, maybe get a stadium, better commercial deals and sell at a profit. I don't think we will see us going after £50m players, probably similar budget to what we see now maybe a little more. For me that was always going to be the way unless someone with serious money wanted to do the full project. I think if they come in and get us a stadium, shake up the rotten corridor of power headed by sunbed Bob then that will do me. We may actually see the club make smart commercial decisions and join the post 1990's football business. It needs to happen. Whatever is going on with Bill and his health situation - I truly wish him all the best and hope to see him as a regular fixture at the games again. Totally agree these are my thoughts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Reeeeeaaallly? I reckon Louis lives on a different timeline to everyone else.... markjazzbassist and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I reckon Louis lives on a different timeline to everyone else.... i fully expect the usual "strange i checked just before posting and didn't see anything" lol Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Has anyone besides myself noticed that John Jay Moores looks like Fred Flintstone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Has anyone besides myself noticed that John Jay Moores looks like Fred Flintstone ? Look a few posts up!!! He certainly does!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 http://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/everton-linked-with-chinese-takeover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 http://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/everton-linked-with-chinese-takeover God, I hope not. The John Jay Moores takeover could still be on-- I work in mergers and acquistions, and I can assure you that the due diligence period can last several months before a transaction actually gets announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 i guess do you trust the Americans with a history of Asset Stripping or do you trust a Chinese Consortium? I'm guessing the Chinese are in it for the same reasons as the Americans, see an undervalued commodity and with a little investment the opportunity to cash in big with a new stadium and better marketing/business deals. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 With the Premier League being quite popular and growing in China, the opportunity to push Everton and milk the merchandising would be quite tempting. Just hope they don't try to change our shirts to red..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Both aren't ideal. But the Americans sound like they'll have a plan (one that involves investment in the club) and have some Sport/business experience. The chinese don't have a f*cking clue about football, full stop. They'll happily throw money at the club without any real plan and they'll pimp our assests like a new panda cub in a zoo. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chach Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 i guess do you trust the Americans with a history of Asset Stripping What do you base that on? The fact that a TV deal increased the value of a club he owned and he benefited from that when when he sold it? Apart from some blogs by peeved fans who think he should have walked away and left all his profit in the club, I see no evidence other than those guys are pretty shrewd operators looking to wake a sleeping giant and make money in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 http://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/everton-linked-with-chinese-takeover Journos got this wrong. It should be: Everton linked with Chinese takeout. They obviously overheard Bill ordering his dinner. Gwlad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 What do you base that on? The fact that a TV deal increased the value of a club he owned and he benefited from that when when he sold it? Apart from some blogs by peeved fans who think he should have walked away and left all his profit in the club, I see no evidence other than those guys are pretty shrewd operators looking to wake a sleeping giant and make money in the process. That's how I'm looking at it. Think they wouldn't be coming in if they didn't see potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/rorysmithtimes/ nyblue23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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