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How would you feel if Tony Bloom sold the club to the Chinese?









maltaseagull

maltaseagull

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Feb 25, 2009
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Tim Over Whelmed said:
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 TB, you delivered on your promise, we have a great stadium, are Prem Lge ready and you make a few bob (p.s. I don't think he'd sell all of his holding but maybe 33%?) but I'd worry about a future of an owner without the historic understanding of the club and, possibly, with a short term ambition?

Biggest worry for all English clubs will be when (not if) the TV bubble bursts and the Sky Money Fountain dries up. More so than ever I wouldn't invest in English football.
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I don't understand why anyone "invests" in a football club.
There is hardly ever any return on investment.
 




Publius Ovidius

Publius Ovidius

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Jul 5, 2003
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SUIYHP said:
We learnt our lesson from Archer. The club should never again be owned by someone who solely has the interest of financial gain or would not protect the club's future, but are genuine, committed fans, Archer is proof it isn't just a nationality thing.

Look at Birmingham, or Crystal Palace, or Manchester United, or Charlton. That tells me if we ever considered a situation like that we should be instantly concerned and opposed to it. Hopefully TBs ownership will continue for many years to come. And when that transfer of ownership had to happen, the right person would be selected.
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Judging by barbers comments the other day, if we got up, they are not looking to spend big, so I would suggest that if we wanted to stay there, then perhaps others would need to come in..bad as that would be!
 






The Maharajah of Sydney

The Maharajah of Sydney

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Jul 7, 2003
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ewe2 said:
Wealthy people have mainly owned football clubs,the wealth needed now for top flight football has placed it too far out of reach for most. My guess is that TB will at some stage look for outside investment in some form ,my view is that it will come not from China but Australia.
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Packer ??
It's his casino (Crown) that TB heads to every year for the Poker Millions tournament in Jan / Feb.
I could certainly envisage Jamie being an interested party if TB was looking to exit.
 


Saladpack Seagull

Saladpack Seagull

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Oct 19, 2014
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Lord Bracknell said:
If you can believe what his Uncle Ray said when Tony bought the Club, he did it to restore control of the Albion to the Bloom family. Selling the Club to the Chinese (or, indeed, anyone else) would simply negate that original intention. It won't happen.
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Well said, My Lord, and let's not forget Tony's boy is growing up an Albion fan and may well prolong the dynastic reign.
 






Nixonator

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Feb 8, 2016
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Publius Ovidius said:
Judging by barbers comments the other day, if we got up, they are not looking to spend big, so I would suggest that if we wanted to stay there, then perhaps others would need to come in..bad as that would be!
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If you have the right man in charge, a good team ethic and buy the right players, you don't need to spend big. I would fancy our team as it is now against a few of the PL mercenary squads.

That's why it's important we hold on to the likes of Stephens, some people thinking it's ok if he goes because we'll bringing in Toni Kroos to replace him.

If we get there, expect us to spend big on a striker (finally) but mostly small fees for the rest (full back area, CB cover etc).
 






beorhthelm

beorhthelm

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Jul 21, 2003
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Publius Ovidius said:
Judging by barbers comments the other day, if we got up, they are not looking to spend big, so I would suggest that if we wanted to stay there, then perhaps others would need to come in..bad as that would be!
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if you're not planning to spend big, then shirley you dont need someone with money?
 


Tim Over Whelmed

Tim Over Whelmed

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Jul 24, 2007
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maltaseagull said:
I don't understand why anyone "invests" in a football club.
There is hardly ever any return on investment.
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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 £200m, I don't think so when you look at the assets and poetntial to a foreign investor, many of whom "may" onlu be washing their dubious gains?
 










Dick Swiveller

Dick Swiveller

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Sep 9, 2011
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maltaseagull said:
I don't understand why anyone "invests" in a football club.
There is hardly ever any return on investment.
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Depends how much you pay I suppose. You could probably make a profit if you bought a club for £56.25.
 


Baldseagull

Baldseagull

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Jan 26, 2012
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Crawley
I think the club will have a Chairman called Bloom as long as I live.
 






S

SAC

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May 21, 2014
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I think it would depend on the percentage sold. 100% sale could be very worrying but a 49% sale could be very advantageous.

Perhaps Bloom has hit the limit as to how much he's prepared to spend, and who would blame him?
 


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