[Archived] Rovers Might Have Been Sold?

[Amo]

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Seconded.

[Craigman]

Having looked at WGA's website, (there are a lot of downloads of news articles etc on the site) all the media coverage of Mr Ahsan Ali Syed interest in buying Blackburn Rovers, it would suggest that there will definitely be a purchase, his business would be under threat if he can't pull this off.

[ABBEY]

Why?

[vizcaya]

Having looked at WGA's website, (there are a lot of downloads of news articles etc on the site) all the media coverage of Mr Ahsan Ali Syed interest in buying Blackburn Rovers, it would suggest that there will definitely be a purchase, his business would be under threat if he can't pull this off.

Well, I wouldn't go that far, but I do think that it could damage his overall reputation if he doesn't pull this one off...

[OscarRaven]

Having looked at WGA's website, (there are a lot of downloads of news articles etc on the site) all the media coverage of Mr Ahsan Ali Syed interest in buying Blackburn Rovers, it would suggest that there will definitely be a purchase, his business would be under threat if he can't pull this off.

Suggestive of a trophy buy then? Wonder what happens when he gets bored?

[ada2020]

Suggestive of a trophy buy then? Wonder what happens when he gets bored?

I'm sure you will be proved right and all your worst nightmares will be realised............

[sparkspakespoke]

Read that sentence and the phrase "pretentious boob" springs to mind.

my first thought was "dementia ...old age is so cruel.

[OscarRaven]

I'm sure you will be proved right and all your worst nightmares will be realised............

I hope not... can't imagine a world without Jermey Kyle, Trisha and the Wright Stuff. Dam Tories...making me get a job... oh you mean the football club going to the wall?

I genuinely hope it works out, but be aassured I will be worse than that stumpy, ginger fellow by forever bringing it up and reminding you all how I was right and you were all wrong and that even a blind hamster could see that this guy was just looking for a plaything.

In fact I'll even predict what happens we blow £50 mill (25m + wages of course) on Kevin Davis types, we are rubbish and finish 10th, 15th and 13th over the next three seasons - the crowd sing where is the £300 million u promised, he gets narked and goes and hides in Dubai - sells off Ewood to Tesco, Brockhall To Sainsbury's and starts asking for interest on his £50 mill loan just as we start ground sharing with Bury. The fans get the buckets out to pay the tax man and the slow death spiral via many an administration to the Evo-stick league begins.

Not saying it will go wrong, not saying it won't just asking whats the worst that could happen?

[ada2020]

Quality post, I'm taking it in the humorous context it was clearly meant to be taken in ;-)

[Tim Southampton Rover]

Whatever happens, we will always know that the Burnley fans will always be supporting a team sh*tter than us.

[Mattyblue]

Geoff Hurst will 'stick' his mug to any old @#/?.

[John]

Suggestive of a trophy buy then? Wonder what happens when he gets bored?

What does happen when he gets bored? What happens that even with good marketing, it makes minimal impact on attendances?

What happens, even after massive "investment", we find ourselves still not being able to compete at the top of Premier League? Or even still struggle at the wrong end of the table.

Does anyone know the answers, the great unknown for all of us....

[Kelbo]

What does happen when he gets bored? What happens that even with good marketing, it makes minimal impact on attendances?

What happens, even after massive "investment", and find ourselves still not being able to compete at the top of Premier League? Or even still struggle at the wrong end of the table.

Does anyone know the answers, the great unknown for all of us....

Likewise, what happens if we dont get taken over, we are at the wrong end if the table, even relegation, it can happen, whatever the circumstances, takeover or not, football is a win, lose or draw situation, thats why we enjoy it!!

Our six fingered friends were almost in administration, they got lucky, got promoted and earned a wad of cash!! Things change, we will just have to wait and see!

[herbergeehh]

Can someone explain to me why, every time a club gets a new owner - or is being linked with one - , the transfer rumours are in the seven digit category.

If this goes through, the dream scenario for me is that Syed can offer fresh cash, but restrain it to more affordable targets - and inside our current wage budget. We don't need a fifteen million pound player, we need two or three players on the south side of 5m.

Continuity is key - a boost of say 8 million pounds for JW and Big Sam in January would bring us what we need to climb up the table, one place at a time.

I suppose a rich man buying a club wants a bit more than a positive 7th place, though...

[Torgeir]

I suppose a rich man buying a club wants a bit more than a positive 7th place, though...

So would I if we have a rich owner

[Balwer]

Can someone explain to me why, every time a club gets a new owner - or is being linked with one - , the transfer rumours are in the seven digit category.

If this goes through, the dream scenario for me is that Syed can offer fresh cash, but restrain it to more affordable targets - and inside our current wage budget. We don't need a fifteen million pound player, we need two or three players on the south side of 5m.

Continuity is key - a boost of say 8 million pounds for JW and Big Sam in January would bring us what we need to climb up the table, one place at a time.

I suppose a rich man buying a club wants a bit more than a positive 7th place, though...

1,000,000

Don't think that's too unreasonable is it?

[RevidgeBlue]

We don't need a fifteen million pound player, we need two or three players on the south side of 5m.

I would argue that if we want to get back to the sort of level we were at under Hughes, that is exactly what we do need, a couple of real top high profile players supplemented ncreasingly by youngsters from an improved Academy.

[rebelmswar]

I would argue that if we want to get back to the sort of level we were at under Hughes, that is exactly what we do need, a couple of real top high profile players supplemented ncreasingly by youngsters from an improved Academy.

Agree 100% we need to spend quite a lot of that money, if it happens, on youngsters. It is not impossible to thrive in a situation like that and the club would benefit tremendously.

[herbergeehh]

Eight digits

Enormous amounts of money attracts the big players, players that doesn't want to play for us - but join because we pay well. It also tends to inflate the prices, because clubs will know that Rovers have the money. If I recall correctly, our most expensive signing is still Cole - around 7m - and we have had a lot of good players here. I guess what I'm saying is please give Sam money, but he's a good enough manager to work with some limitations, still.

Young at Villa cost around 9 million pounds, whilst City paid eighteen for Jo, and 9 for Bianchi.. While I'm at it I have to say I'm getting well ahead of myself now.. I just think that most clubs is better off by changing over time, not over night.

[Paul]

Can someone explain to me why, every time a club gets a new owner - or is being linked with one - , the transfer rumours are in the seven digit category.

If this goes through, the dream scenario for me is that Syed can offer fresh cash, but restrain it to more affordable targets - and inside our current wage budget. We don't need a fifteen million pound player, we need two or three players on the south side of 5m.

Continuity is key - a boost of say 8 million pounds for JW and Big Sam in January would bring us what we need to climb up the table, one place at a time.

I suppose a rich man buying a club wants a bit more than a positive 7th place, though...

The answer is very simple really. People at this level, despite their wealth and presumed abilities, are incredibly naive and ignorant about football. They believe throwing money at a problem is the answer, sadly it isn't. It constantly amazes me how presumably intelligent, clever business people don't see this............then I look at a photo of the Glazers and understand.

If he gets 7th place he should consider himself fortunate.

[Iceman]

You do know, that Syed has a 15 year plan right? I dont think Syed expects miracles immediately, but its wait and see time as to what happens.

[Paul]

I would argue that if we want to get back to the sort of level we were at under Hughes, that is exactly what we do need, a couple of real top high profile players supplemented ncreasingly by youngsters from an improved Academy.

I'd agree with this, whether it can be achieved is another matter, but we certainly lack players that could be described as exciting or high profile. Without such players bringing more fans and raising the club's profile will be tough as all we currently do is play some rather functional, keep us safe, football. There is a big step up if we are to achieve more and I don't see Allardyce as the man to do it. If the takeover occurs I think he'll be gone in 12 months.

You do know, that Syed has a 15 year plan right? I dont think Syed expects miracles immediately, but its wait and see time as to what happens.

In my view talk of a 15 year plan is hogwash.

[joey_big_nose]

I would argue that if we want to get back to the sort of level we were at under Hughes, that is exactly what we do need, a couple of real top high profile players supplemented ncreasingly by youngsters from an improved Academy.

Totally disagree on that front. Most teams that has gone down that route have had absolute disasters - Boro, Newcastle, Sunderland, Stoke, Portsmouth etc. Only ones who have pulled it off are Tottenham, who are a massive club with a huge wage bill, and City and Chelsea who have exorbitant backing which we cannot compete with.

We don't want "high profile" players who will cost a huge transfer fee and saddle the club with enormous wages. We want good players with a hunger to succeed in them. Sometimes the two coincide (such as Anelka at Bolton) but all too often "high profile" players turn out to be utter rubbish or not interested. 300m (if it ever turns up) will disappear in a blink of an eye.

Even the likes of Andy Cole were not that brilliant, we were an after thought for him, he had done what he considered to be the hard yards. Much better a Matt Jansen or a Tugay if you ask me.

I would be mortified if we started throwing around the cash at established players. Not sustainable for us, and you are asking for shyte. Name the big money signings for moderate teams who have propelled their clubs up the league. I only can think of one - Anelka. Even Everton have got much more out of Arteta and Cahill than they ever got out of Fellani. Its not value for money.

[Paul]

We don't want "high profile" players...............

Substitute "high profile" for exciting / entertaining and I think you have more of the flavour of what Rovers need. Bellamy, Santa Cruz, Bentley etc.....players who create excitment and get bums off seats.

[Iceman]

I'd agree with this, whether it can be achieved is another matter, but we certainly lack players that could be described as exciting or high profile. Without such players bringing more fans and raising the club's profile will be tough as all we currently do is play some rather functional, keep us safe, football. There is a big step up if we are to achieve more and I don't see Allardyce as the man to do it. If the takeover occurs I think he'll be gone in 12 months.

In my view talk of a 15 year plan is hogwash.

perhaps it is, but it is his plan to take the club forward. We dont know how things might pan out, we could instantly do well, Europe , a trophy etc, or we could struggle for the 1st 5 years irrespective of the money, which could change his plan. You got to have a plan though Paul, if you dont then you basicaly setting yourself up for failure