[Archived] Why don't the fans sell the club?

[Lie_still_Rover]

Ok, we have the "Trust" seeking funds from fans etc. Why don't we market the club itself- remember Owen Hargreaves video?

Could we not produce something a video of a similar ilk.. "Founder member of the football league! Premier league champions! Crest Fallen".., Phoenix from the flames type stuff. And actively seek out major investment in either the trust or the club directly.

Have the trust tried anything like this! How active are we in attracting further, serious investment? I remember Villareal- I think? Doing something similar and getting donations globally to save their cherished foot all club!

There will be someone out there with money who loves a good ending, just need to sell them the dream!

[Proudtobeblue&white]

The JW Trust did exactly that, we got Wenkys & their hangers on.......we need to go back to basics. Could end up playing in claret & blue if we're not careful!

[darrenrover]

Unfortunately it's not the fan's business to sell and as a consequence end of topic.

[Amo]

Have the trust tried anything like this! How active are we in attracting further, serious investment? I remember Villareal- I think? Doing something similar and getting donations globally to save their cherished foot all club!

Not sure it was Villarreal, mate. We've been owned by local businessman Fernando Roig since 1997 - the Spanish equivalent of Uncle Jack, you could say.

[roversfan99]

Real Oviedo I think.

[watford-rover]

Someone can't buy what isn't for sale, if they won't sell then nothing can happen

[Lie_still_Rover]

Adds more clout, need a contingency plan- a proper one.

[Tom]

There has been interest before but for reasons unknown the owners don't want to sell

[Lie_still_Rover]

I was using the term "sell" as a metaphor for drumming up interest in the club. Thought that was clear. Apologies!

[Paul]

Adds more clout, need a contingency plan- a proper one.

I understand the idea and think its a good one. There is a contingency plan being formulated. The Trust has been working for months on a business plan which can be implemented very quickly if or when needed.

We are in the fortunate position of having time to prepare unlike Portsmouth and other clubs who suddenly had to face these issues with only weeks or days to prepare.

[Leonard Venkhater]

I was using the term "sell" as a metaphor for drumming up interest in the club. Thought that was clear. Apologies!

I thought it was clear!

[Andy]

Because nobody will buy us.

We are stuck with the Venky's until they decide otherwise.