The FFP regulations don't list many of the 'loopholes' that could distort the accounts - non-football related income is an obvious one and has been specifically highlighted with regards to FIFA's FFP regulations and there is no reason to think that the League's position will be any different...
It will I'm sure make a profit - just not for Brighton and Hove Albion Footbal Club Limited - not only will it almost certainly make a profit on its own standing but will also increase business opportunities for the Community Stadium Limited.
Looking at it from TB's point of view then it makes...
Not saying the hotel won't make a profit and also won't reduce TB's losses - both 'good things'.
My criticism lies with the idea of developing the site further despite 'assurances' made that this wouldn't happen.
The hotel won't belong to the club - the profits won't go to the club and even if they did they couldn't be counted in the FFP calculations.
I do think a hotel at Falmer is viable, I do think it will generate additional non-football related business at the Amex but I also think it goes against...