[Albion] So, when does Uncle Tony get some ££ back on his massive investment?

[dazzer6666]

Tbh if I had a spare 300 million the last place I would stick it in would be a football club. So much more you could do with the money rather than topping up the pig swill for all those already with their snouts firmly in the muck.

Precisely. You would only chuck it at a football club if you weren’t looking to get it back and had a deep love for that club...........unless you were a mercenary Middle Eastern/Russian/Asian corporation or billionaire looking for some kind of European profile

 

[Sussex Nomad]

I thought profit Paul wrote in the program the other day that the clubs worth is nowhere near the level of TBs investment.

The land stock has to be high surely? It is now prime land since it got planning permission. The stadium has to be worth 100 mill, the training complex maybe 30 mill, and then the asset of Brighton and Hove Albion, plus the new developments in Lancing. He's not a silly boy, he's building a property empire around the club.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

The land stock has to be high surely? It is now prime land since it got planning permission. The stadium has to be worth 100 mill, the training complex maybe 30 mill, and then the asset of Brighton and Hove Albion, plus the new developments in Lancing. He's not a silly boy, he's building a property empire around the club.

The land the Amex is on belongs to the council, but on a long lease to the club.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Tbh if I had a spare 300 million the last place I would stick it in would be a football club. So much more you could do with the money rather than topping up the pig swill for all those already with their snouts firmly in the muck.

But if it is a spare 300 mill and he can afford it and it's his passion, why not? If he really is a billionaire will he miss 300 mill whilst making his name legendary on the south coast? I doubt it.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

The land the Amex is on belongs to the council, but on a long lease to the club.

But whether it belongs to the council or TB it is still a huge money asset. And the Amex is going nowhere so the asset on that land is still worth a fortune too.

 

[El Presidente]

But whether it belongs to the council or TB it is still a huge money asset. And the Amex is going nowhere so the asset on that land is still worth a fortune too.

I disagree.

The asset is only used 20-25 days a year, and he only for a few hours.

Anyone who believes TB is looking for an exit route is fundamentally wrong. He has neither the motive or desire to do so.

 

[sully]

But whether it belongs to the council or TB it is still a huge money asset. And the Amex is going nowhere so the asset on that land is still worth a fortune too.

Who are you going to sell the stadium to?

I’d think it’s pretty worthless as a building.

 

[Albion my Albion]

Never. He loves this FC like a child and very few get returns from their children.

 

[1234andcounting]

The man gets the train to away games..... not much else to add.

Very much this. I think even speculating on if or when he wants his money back is to both miss the point and be a little on the disrespectful side.

 

[WATFORD zero]

When TB took over as chairman, somebody who is fairly close to him told me 'It's good to have the club back in the family'.

I think that TB had already reached his 'end game' there and then.

 

[OzMike]

Didn't he get a 97 mill lump forwarded before the season start.
One of those for every year we are in the Prem would help, if we stay long term.

 

[El Presidente]

Didn't he get a 97 mill lump forwarded before the season start.

He didn't.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

I disagree.

The asset is only used 20-25 days a year, and he only for a few hours.

Anyone who believes TB is looking for an exit route is fundamentally wrong. He has neither the motive or desire to do so.

Not for one minute do I believe he is looking for an exit route. Just playing a bit of devils advocate here.

 

[Weststander]

Didn't he get a 97 mill lump forwarded before the season start.
One of those for every year we are in the Prem would help, if we stay long term.