Takeover

[Snowflake]

I wouldn't say he would be as bad as Newcastle fans make out either. They have Wednesday level delusions of grandeur. Not to say he's never done anything wrong but who can be in football that long and get everything right? L

I don’t think they are deluded.
They are a single team city with a huge catchment area and a large ground.
If that were us we would realistically expect to be in the top half of the Premiership

 

[Berkshire Blade]

It’s hard to believe that Sheffield United fans would like an Ashley takeover, given the fact that his only real qualification is his immense wealth.

Our fans spend most of their time moaning about perceived faults with our club, but be careful what you wish for.

I mean that's one more step up than a Saudi paper merchant to be fair

 

[Gin&Juice]

Michael Dell and Ice Cube.

 

[alcoblade]

It’s hard to believe that Sheffield United fans would like an Ashley takeover, given the fact that his only real qualification is his immense wealth.

Our fans spend most of their time moaning about perceived faults with our club, but be careful what you wish for.

What are the better qualifications of other people who take over football clubs?

 

[georgebernardshaw]

I mean that's one more step up than a Saudi paper merchant to be fair

Is that the only way you measure a potential buyer’s suitability?

 

[Rodley]

What are the better qualifications of other people who take over football clubs?

If you’re loaded you’re either a good owner or a bad owner. If you’re skint you’re only ever a bad owner. Ultimately wealth and ability / desire to spend is critical.

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Is that the only way you measure a potential buyer’s suitability?

No but it's nearly a basic requirement if you want to be a top championship club let alone premier league.

 

[Mouth of the South]

Next to no takeovers these days are by benefactors willing to chuck money away - FFP limits stops that to a large degree anyway.

Any new owner is therefore almost certainly to be an investor. People are debating whether it would be better to have one using their own or other people's money - the club not to become indebted is the obvious preference but tbh a sound business plan to ultimately gain promotion and retaining Prem status, whilst improving the club's other facilities is as, if not more, important.

 

[georgebernardshaw]

What are the better qualifications of other people who take over football clubs?

A plan would be a start, please don’t tell me that Mike Ashley has anything better than a desire to sell at a profit.

 

[idleurchin]

 

[bladesmanluke]

Newcastle fans expectations of themselves is far higher than ours. We'd be glad to stay in the PL for more than 20 minutes.

Exactly. There's 2 ways it could go. We would either achieve what they have done for the last 10-15 years, which would be a success for our club or we would achieve what they have done relatively. In other words, finish below where we expect to be (let's say loiter around mid table championship). Why would Mike Ashley want this second scenario? I would think he'd invest at least enough to get us up.

 

[FallowfieldBlade]

 

[bladesmanluke]

5 days to go...

It appears I owe you an apology bongleblade . Whether this ends up coming off or not, you were well ahead of the curve on this one. Some classic ITK'ing from you. They don't make them like this anymore

 

[Blade56]

American consortium in the next 2 weeks, Prince selling up.

I’m gonna give you a ITK badge bongleblade regardless of wether this takeover happens or not. Not glory grabbing, no ego trip just solid insider info that appears to be spot on regardless of the outcome that’s outside your control.

Well reported sir.

 

[Revolution]

Heaven help us if they are venture capital people.

 

[Bladesman]

Heaven help us if they are venture capital people.

Exactly.

 

[Blade56]

Heaven help us if they are venture capital people.

Well if it’s gonna happen they’re talking before end of season so bongleblade timescale is spot on. Just depends if promotion is a prerequisite imo. Prince might hang on if promoted if Newcastle owners allow it or deal might be dependant on promotion

 

[JohnDenver]

Well if it’s gonna happen they’re talking before end of season so bongleblade timescale is spot on. Just depends if promotion is a prerequisite imo. Prince might hang on if promoted if Newcastle owners allow it or deal might be dependant on promotion

They might have negotiated two prices already, outcome dependent.

I guess the Prince makes a profit either way, given the knockdown purchase he achieved. But if not, it beats a Saudi jail cell eh?

 

[Harrisblade]

Bit sad how many people are desperate for somebody / anybody rich to buy the club.
I've managed to support them all these years without some rich shite hawk with his grubby hands on the club.

Maybe we've been lucky enough to only have poor shite hawks in charge at Bramall Lane?

 

[CPB]

Well it's sounding possible or at least gaining some momentum of a possible takeover.
We shouldn't get excited or worried just yet but it is interesting.

How would this leave the "United World" setup? Would we leave this setup by the prince?
Not sure how interconnected it is I guess, probably just the shared ownership.

Michael Dell and Ice Cube.

Well they'd have enough money. Well Michael Dell would. Don't see it mind you.

 

[Rodley]

Well it's sounding possible or at least gaining some momentum of a possible takeover.
We shouldn't get excited or worried just yet but it is interesting.

How would this leave the "United World" setup? Would we leave this setup by the prince?
Not sure how interconnected it is I guess, probably just the shared ownership.



Well they'd have enough money. Well Michael Dell would. Don't see it mind you.

Not sure United World did owt for us in the first place.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Is it today Pa?

 

[ElephantBlade]

What disaster did Ashley inflict on Newcastle

I honestly don't get why they hated him so much... perhaps I'm uneducated on the matter but he didn't seem that bad.

 

[TJB.]

Is it today Pa?

And so it begins...

 

[ElephantBlade]

Ah I see... Ignore my last comment lol

 

[Blade56]

Is it today Pa?

Is it today dad, even if we end up owned by Americans I will not say “can I get a greasy chip butty” what next….

Like a Gallon of Jack Daniels
like a rolled leaf Havana
Like a good pinch of Crack
Like a night out in Disney
like a corndog an fries
you fill up my senses, come fill me again yeeeeeehaaaa

 

[WaveyDavey]

Did a search on the Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores who has been mentioned a couple of times........

Acquisition of the Detroit Pistons[edit]​

Gores had shown interest in purchasing and was one of the front runners to become the owner of the NBA's Detroit Pistons after the death of long-time owner, Bill Davidson, in 2009. In October 2010, it was reported that then-Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers owner, Mike Ilitch, would purchase Detroit's NBA franchise.[11][12] But, after Ilitch's exclusive 30-day negotiating period with Davidson's widow (Karen) ended, Gores showed renewed interest.[3] He secured an exclusive negotiating period of his own in January 2011 and was presumed to become the next owner of the Pistons.[13]

On June 1, 2011, Gores and Platinum Equity bought Palace Sports and Entertainment (PS&E) (the parent company of the Pistons and their former arena, The Palace of Auburn Hills) becoming the third owner in the franchise's 70-year history.[3][6] The purchase price of $325 million was referred to as a "shocking bargain" by Crain's Detroit Business, although, in January 2011, Forbes had valued it at only $35 million more than eventual purchase price.[14] Early in his tenure as owner, Gores approved $10-million worth of renovations to the Palace of Auburn Hills.[15] He also instituted programs like "Seats for Soldiers"—which provides free tickets for PS&E events to U.S. military members and their families—[16] and "Come Together"—a program celebrating community service, leadership, and volunteerism throughout Michigan.[17]

In September 2015, Gores purchased Platinum Equity's stake in the Pistons to become the franchise's sole owner. He had previously held a 51% stake while Platinum held 49%.[18] Gores has played an integral role of supporting the Detroit Pistons and is known for his personal connection with the players. Most recently, he hosted the team at the Platinum Equity headquarters to motivate and “impart his experiences in life and in business”.[19]

MLS expansion, further work with Pistons, and other business dealings[edit]​

In April 2016, Gores and Cleveland Cavaliers owner, Dan Gilbert, announced their intention to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to Detroit,[20][21] although that deal is currently in limbo as the MLS considers multiple expansion options.[22]

Later in 2016, Gores reached an agreement with the Ilitches (who own Olympia Entertainment and the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers) to allow the Pistons to share the new Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit with the Red Wings.[23] The deal went into effect at the beginning of the 2017 season and marked the first time the Pistons regularly played in the city of Detroit proper since 1978.[24] Gores and the Ilitches entered into another joint venture with their businesses (PS&E and Olympia Entertainment) called "313 Presents." The new business schedules shows and handles production, marketing, and media for the six Detroit-area venues owned between the two companies.[25]

As of February 2018, the Pistons were valued at $1.1 billion, a gain of $775 million since Gores' purchase in 2011.[26] In June 2018, Gores hired former Toronto Raptors head coach and the reigning NBA Coach of the Year, Dwane Casey.[27] Outside of sports, he has also acquired numerous properties usually in the Los Angeles area,[28] including 301 North Carolwood Drive in Holmby Hills.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Is it today dad, even if we end up owned by Americans I will not say “can I get a greasy chip butty”

It’ll cost thousands to train the kiosk staff to say “ Hi guys, my name is Bobby Jo and my besties name is Philly Cheesesteak and we’ll be your servers today”

 

[Blade56]

It’ll cost thousands to train the kiosk staff to say “ Hi guys, my name is Bobby Jo and my besties name is Philly Cheesesteak and we’ll be your servers today”

Might be an improvement, all they can say noe is uh? and no

 

[SB_90]

Ah I see... Ignore my last comment lol

i think you just have to look at the FA cup for the contempt, everyone loves a cup run. they only won 9 FA cup games in his entire 14 yr tenure (sheff utd won 20 3rd round onwards), only once did they win multiple games in 19/20 (sheff utd did it 6 times) & 1 QF in 14 yrs when Newcastle had in the previous 14yrs 3 semi finals 2 finals & 2 Quarter finals