As I'm sure you're aware there are many different structures around investment, clubs are sold with certain assets included or not included, clubs can be sold with debt rolled in or debt cleared, the price may or may not be for the full group of companies, i.e academy land can be owned by other...
Well you say that, Brighton at Withdean was probably worth two tenths of FA, I'd guess?
Now Sir Tony has "invested" around £200m in what is now Brighton as a team, The Amex, The Academy and a team on the brink of the Premier League. What would you value the club at today, possibly less than...
Whilst I agree and can't see this happening, foreign investors have a huge amount of liquid to invest. Imagine a small club like us, we're not talking SWFC or LUFC now, was to make it to the Premier League and retain our position. TB then knows the golden rule of business is you can't stand...
Agreed, but in investment terms many people are put off of investing in a company with minority shareholders who don't take dilution. Although he/she may buy the club for say £500m to TB, but then go on to invest in squad, facilities etc and lump another £mx2 ... x3 etc and that benefits...
I thought there was a clause that Mr Knight put in place that put massive restrictions on anyone's ability to sell the club?
Clearly TB is by far the majority shareholder and could sell his shareholding but others may not or can't, maybe a buyer would want 100%?
My feelings would be well done...