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Post by York Terrier on Oct 25, 2022 21:50:58 GMT 1
Filthy rich Saudi who's millions will propel us to footballing glory. And why would anyone buy a club bottom of the League loosing £10m a year ? Most of you who think a knight on a white horse is going to ride in and plow millions into the club need to take your head out from up your arses and realise we are not a saleable asset. |
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Post by sabailand on Oct 25, 2022 21:57:54 GMT 1
Filthy rich Saudi who's millions will propel us to footballing glory. And why would anyone buy a club bottom of the League loosing £10m a year ? Most of you who think a knight on a white horse is going to ride in and plow millions into the club need to take your head out from up your arses and realise we are not a saleable asset. Tbf the thread title included 'what do we want' what people want and what they get are different. |
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Post by runner76 on Oct 25, 2022 22:54:28 GMT 1
And why would anyone buy a club bottom of the League loosing £10m a year ? Most of you who think a knight on a white horse is going to ride in and plow millions into the club need to take your head out from up your arses and realise we are not a saleable asset. Tbf the thread title included 'what do we want' what people want and what they get are different. Amen to that |
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Post by terriersyndrome on Oct 25, 2022 23:16:39 GMT 1
Phil Hodgkinson/Mike Garlick consortium?
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Post by terryya on Oct 25, 2022 23:34:19 GMT 1
I suppose if we got someone who thinks women should be allowed to drive, dislikes slavery and doesn't want to stone gays then I'd be happy Wow. I didn't know Nottingham was that bad! |
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Post by JonsonClarkParis on Oct 26, 2022 1:35:48 GMT 1
Get us taken over by mega rich owners
Let's see some glamour down at the town for once.
Saudi prince for me
Couldn't give a shit if he comes to games or not
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Post by haveitback on Oct 26, 2022 6:54:56 GMT 1
I would just like a owner or consortium who has passion and ambition to strive for success, I'm not gonna slate Hoyle now after his statement
However he had all these qualities before promotion to prem, he then changed.
He also had the option to sell to a middle East consortium but chose to keep some control and sold to ph.
We have no chance as I see it to get a Saudi owner interested we are a shambles and heading for league one.
I suspect the statement basically means Hoyle is in the exact same situation this time next year.
Personally I'd love to see Sean Jarvis form a consortium with his connections in the financial sector and have him take ownership, sadly he's very happy in his current role I believe
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Post by kennyk2 on Oct 26, 2022 9:55:17 GMT 1
So when when get the mega rich foreign owner (Saudi Prince), do we want him to blow the £36 million (FFP limit) in the first season in the hope of a return to the promised land, or would we prefer him to find a way around FFP (cheat)?
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Post by sabailand on Oct 26, 2022 10:03:29 GMT 1
So when when get the mega rich foreign owner (Saudi Prince), do we want him to blow the £36 million (FFP limit) in the first season in the hope of a return to the promised land, or would we prefer him to find a way around FFP (cheat)? Most wouldnt care if it meant we progress. |
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Post by ageingterrier on Oct 26, 2022 10:19:03 GMT 1
Reading between the lines it seems the new owner must be successful; nothing else. It’s quite clear from a range of postings, from the benign to downright vindictive, that everyone was happy whilst Dean was on an upward trajectory but as soon as we flew too close to the sun, people lost faith quickly.
I’ve watched Town for 60 years during which there have been some dreadful spells. Perhaps it managed my expectations and perhaps the upward momentum from 2009-2017 led a lot to become unrealistic.
Look at the track record. Look at the facts. What do people seriously expect? Manage those expectations to a level of realism and you’ll be a lot happier.
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Post by iangreaves on Oct 26, 2022 10:40:25 GMT 1
I’d be very nervous about a megabucks foreign owner getting bored and leaving us in the shit.
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Post by prepare on Oct 26, 2022 10:44:33 GMT 1
I’d much rather a local owner and town fan who had a bit of money to support the club and move it forwards (basically Dean 6 years ago) than a mega rich person/consortium that didn’t care about the community. Can’t see that there will be too many interested parties though. I agree don’t want any fly by nights |
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Post by dugnet on Oct 26, 2022 10:44:54 GMT 1
I am going to be really dull and say we will get the owner we will get.
Someone with a vision, belief, passion and plan would be a good start.
Our club has great potential, I hope whoever it is shares my opinion.
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Post by prepare on Oct 26, 2022 10:47:21 GMT 1
I am going to be really dull and say we will get the owner we will get. Someone with a vision, belief, passion and plan would be a good start. Our club has great potential, I hope whoever it is shares my opinion. who ever comes in needs to get the stafium issue sorted that’s for sure |
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Post by dugnet on Oct 26, 2022 10:50:01 GMT 1
I am going to be really dull and say we will get the owner we will get. Someone with a vision, belief, passion and plan would be a good start. Our club has great potential, I hope whoever it is shares my opinion. who ever comes in needs to get the stafium issue sorted that’s for sure I think that is an opportunity, but it perhaps needs some more innovative ideas (rather than ski slopes and bars) that will bring visitors in. The other thing with the stadium what ever happened about our stadium share being placed in trust. I may have missed how that was ultimately closed. Does anyone know? |
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Post by Mastercracker on Oct 26, 2022 10:53:11 GMT 1
who ever comes in needs to get the stafium issue sorted that’s for sure I think that is an opportunity, but it perhaps needs some more innovative ideas (rather than ski slopes and bars) that will bring visitors in. The other thing with the stadium what ever happened about our stadium share being placed in trust. I may have missed how that was ultimately closed. Does anyone know? It hasn't been. So that's potentially an issue. |
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Post by delroy on Oct 26, 2022 11:00:57 GMT 1
I am going to be really dull and say we will get the owner we will get. Someone with a vision, belief, passion and plan would be a good start. Our club has great potential, I hope whoever it is shares my opinion. On what basis do you think that the club has great potential? Huddersfield is a small town in long term decline. We have a small ground and have never enjoyed consistent high levels of support. I'm sorry to say I don't share your optimism. |
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Post by Captainslapper on Oct 26, 2022 11:12:11 GMT 1
What we want is a passionate fan of the club Someone who will throw ludicrous amounts of money at it whilst stating , very clearly, that it is all a gift no matter what. He will be willing to have this message tattooed on his forehead to avoid any confusion. Someone who possesses a time machine so they never make a mistake on any appointment. If the time machine malfunctions and a mistake is made, someone who will go on bended knees to the fans in an act of contrition. Someone who wont put prices up.. in fact will make things cheaper. Someone who understands that one thing that is guaranteed in football is that if you spend a lot, it will be better than if you spend less. If the right person is available too cheaply, they will insist on paying more to keep the fans happy. And someone who is so open with the fans that every detail of his thoughts is sent out in a daily email, from who we are trying to buy and for how much, to what he wants for breakfast that day.  |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Oct 26, 2022 11:16:06 GMT 1
What we want is a passionate fan of the club Someone who will throw ludicrous amounts of money at it whilst stating , very clearly, that it is all a gift no matter what. He will be willing to have this message tattooed on his forehead to avoid any confusion. Someone who possesses a time machine so they never make a mistake on any appointment. If the time machine malfunctions and a mistake is made, someone who will go on bended knees to the fans in an act of contrition. Someone who wont put prices up.. in fact will make things cheaper. Someone who understands that one thing that is guaranteed in football is that if you spend a lot, it will be better than if you spend less. If the right person is available too cheaply, they will insist on paying more to keep the fans happy. And someone who is so open with the fans that every detail of his thoughts is sent out in a daily email, from who we are trying to buy and for how much, to what he wants for breakfast that day. ;) Sounds pretty reasonable to me Slapps. |
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Post by runner76 on Oct 26, 2022 11:16:06 GMT 1
I am going to be really dull and say we will get the owner we will get. Someone with a vision, belief, passion and plan would be a good start. Our club has great potential, I hope whoever it is shares my opinion. On what basis do you think that the club has great potential? Huddersfield is a small town in long term decline. We have a small ground and have never enjoyed consistent high levels of support. I'm sorry to say I don't share your optimism. Huddersfield is not a small town |
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Post by dugnet on Oct 26, 2022 11:18:11 GMT 1
I am going to be really dull and say we will get the owner we will get. Someone with a vision, belief, passion and plan would be a good start. Our club has great potential, I hope whoever it is shares my opinion. On what basis do you think that the club has great potential? Huddersfield is a small town in long term decline. We have a small ground and have never enjoyed consistent high levels of support. I'm sorry to say I don't share your optimism. I think the period 16/17/18 showed the potential of our club. I have been watching a long time and every time we have that sniff of success the fans appear, there is still an underlying passion and belief in our club. Leeds is a developing city, someone with some vision to attract that new money down the road (which is why the stadium is an opportunity) could see the fortunes of the town change. If you talk yourself down that's were you'll end up. |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Oct 26, 2022 11:19:18 GMT 1
On what basis do you think that the club has great potential? Huddersfield is a small town in long term decline. We have a small ground and have never enjoyed consistent high levels of support. I'm sorry to say I don't share your optimism. Huddersfield is not a small town But it is in decline though. Albeit that’s not really entirely the fault of the Town itself. I think this thread already has multiple tangent opportunities. Qatar and the WC, and Middle East human rights records. State of large provincial towns in the UK. Football. |
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Post by dugnet on Oct 26, 2022 11:19:32 GMT 1
I think that is an opportunity, but it perhaps needs some more innovative ideas (rather than ski slopes and bars) that will bring visitors in. The other thing with the stadium what ever happened about our stadium share being placed in trust. I may have missed how that was ultimately closed. Does anyone know? It hasn't been. So that's potentially an issue. Hmmm in which case that could be a barrier to overcome. |
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Post by dugnet on Oct 26, 2022 11:23:41 GMT 1
What we want is a passionate fan of the club Someone who will throw ludicrous amounts of money at it whilst stating , very clearly, that it is all a gift no matter what. He will be willing to have this message tattooed on his forehead to avoid any confusion. Someone who possesses a time machine so they never make a mistake on any appointment. If the time machine malfunctions and a mistake is made, someone who will go on bended knees to the fans in an act of contrition. Someone who wont put prices up.. in fact will make things cheaper. Someone who understands that one thing that is guaranteed in football is that if you spend a lot, it will be better than if you spend less. If the right person is available too cheaply, they will insist on paying more to keep the fans happy. And someone who is so open with the fans that every detail of his thoughts is sent out in a daily email, from who we are trying to buy and for how much, to what he wants for breakfast that day. Very droll I'd settle for someone who has a coherent plan and is prepared to stick with it and adapt it as required. Someone who chooses their generals wisely and is able to delegate. Someone who critically reviews, learns and applies that learning. It's what successful people do....or so I am told.  |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Oct 26, 2022 11:25:11 GMT 1
Fuck the Saudis. They can get in the sea with the Russians, Qatari’s, Emiratis and Yanks. They don’t have to come from the UK. But they must have integrity. P.S. nobody with a boat load of cash is buying HTAFC unless they fancy a vanity project. Very very harsh. Lived in the middle East for 12 years. Qatar for 5, dubai for 5 and Abu Dhabi for 2. What you see and read in the papers is over exaggerated. Qatar was my favourite. Beautiful country too. Been back 2 years in the UK but was in Qatar for the build up to the WC. They are proud to host it. These workers that have died is sad, but it hasn't been through slavery etc from what you hear and read. They are entitled to drink breaks etc, some just refuse. I may get pulled up for the source of this comment, but there was a 3 part documentary on the BBC recently, about a number of ex-pats & potential ex-pats in Dubai. It was interesting how the established people, who did live a life of apparent luxury, were seemingly indoctrinated into being very complimentary about the rulers and the way of life. Pictures of him in their house, a copy of his book etc. Dubai and places similar to this appear to be the charm offensive part of the Middle East. It’s all a bit false for me I’m afraid, but I’ll admit I can’t speak from experience. It’s not on my list of places to visit anytime soon… |
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Post by irverino on Oct 26, 2022 11:51:22 GMT 1
I used to give old Keith Longbottom stick during his 18 years in the boardroom hot seat, recently looking back at his programme notes when he appointed Mick Buxton made me realise that maybe I didn't appreciate the work he did for Town when I was a young teenager.
Older & perhaps wiser now I look back at the Dean Hoyle tenure knowing he gave his all in the role & many fine times too (Wagner era most notable)........Big shoes for anyone to fill & he/she would never get 100% backing of the fans, even if we won every game.
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Post by townarentbest on Oct 26, 2022 12:15:58 GMT 1
Filthy rich Saudi who's millions will propel us to footballing glory. And why would anyone buy a club bottom of the League loosing £10m a year ? Most of you who think a knight on a white horse is going to ride in and plow millions into the club need to take your head out from up your arses and realise we are not a saleable asset. Someone bought Derby (a local fan) Someone bought Hull (a Turkish TV channel / Media Group) Thats the two recent examples I can think of, of clubs who were in a much worse state than we are. People/groups want to own football clubs, not sure why, it rarely makes any sense, but they do. |
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Post by Porrohman on Oct 26, 2022 12:21:54 GMT 1
What we want is a passionate fan of the club Someone who will throw ludicrous amounts of money at it whilst stating , very clearly, that it is all a gift no matter what. He will be willing to have this message tattooed on his forehead to avoid any confusion. Someone who possesses a time machine so they never make a mistake on any appointment. If the time machine malfunctions and a mistake is made, someone who will go on bended knees to the fans in an act of contrition. Someone who wont put prices up.. in fact will make things cheaper. Someone who understands that one thing that is guaranteed in football is that if you spend a lot, it will be better than if you spend less. If the right person is available too cheaply, they will insist on paying more to keep the fans happy. And someone who is so open with the fans that every detail of his thoughts is sent out in a daily email, from who we are trying to buy and for how much, to what he wants for breakfast that day. And one with his own blinkered PR man on here to look out for him 🤔 |
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Post by Porrohman on Oct 26, 2022 12:23:15 GMT 1
What we want is a passionate fan of the club Someone who will throw ludicrous amounts of money at it whilst stating , very clearly, that it is all a gift no matter what. He will be willing to have this message tattooed on his forehead to avoid any confusion. Someone who possesses a time machine so they never make a mistake on any appointment. If the time machine malfunctions and a mistake is made, someone who will go on bended knees to the fans in an act of contrition. Someone who wont put prices up.. in fact will make things cheaper. Someone who understands that one thing that is guaranteed in football is that if you spend a lot, it will be better than if you spend less. If the right person is available too cheaply, they will insist on paying more to keep the fans happy. And someone who is so open with the fans that every detail of his thoughts is sent out in a daily email, from who we are trying to buy and for how much, to what he wants for breakfast that day. Hope it's not muesli, we don't want Townrwe going off on one again 😖 |
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Post by Captainslapper on Oct 26, 2022 12:31:34 GMT 1
What we want is a passionate fan of the club Someone who will throw ludicrous amounts of money at it whilst stating , very clearly, that it is all a gift no matter what. He will be willing to have this message tattooed on his forehead to avoid any confusion. Someone who possesses a time machine so they never make a mistake on any appointment. If the time machine malfunctions and a mistake is made, someone who will go on bended knees to the fans in an act of contrition. Someone who wont put prices up.. in fact will make things cheaper. Someone who understands that one thing that is guaranteed in football is that if you spend a lot, it will be better than if you spend less. If the right person is available too cheaply, they will insist on paying more to keep the fans happy. And someone who is so open with the fans that every detail of his thoughts is sent out in a daily email, from who we are trying to buy and for how much, to what he wants for breakfast that day. And one with his own blinkered PR man on here to look out for him 🤔 Oh they'll definitely need a PR man. We might not have continual success like what we deserve and the bottom lips will be out. |
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