After refering to the woes of Rangers, Port Vale and the current HMR&C challenge to the football creditors rule..................
Meanwhile there are still some self-appointed football financial experts, totally ignorant of the facts, who shout that ticket prices should be reduced and players spending increased. Economics of the madhouse!
Then talking about the Icelandic invasion of West Ham.....................
Those people who shout their mouths off about the mythical overseas fairy godfathers should step back and take a deep breath. Rich people have mostly made their money through wise business decisions and shrewd investments. Why the hell would they want to invest in an English football club? So to the deluded fans who dream of white knights out there - dream on!
My view is still our ticket prices could be reduced, although not by what some people hope for. I would say a 10-15% reduction in prices would be realistic. Also tickets for children under 10 should be halved and those 10-16 cut by 25% (as long as accompanied) to ensure future support. I'm not looking for massive investment in the squad, as NW has proved our squad can challenge at this level.
As for a foreign owner. I would be very dubious of this happen to us. Past experience indicates a good % of these have not been good for the clubs they have taken ownership of.
Words from the one and only Mr Bates
posted on 17/3/12
best fans
i know what your saying but this last year bates has spent more on the ground and less on the team but after seeing how the team are doing under warnock maybe he spent enough on the team but it was wasted by graysons ineptitude,we will know more after west ham
posted on 17/3/12
comment by Jonty (U4614)
posted 3 hours ago
As for a foreign owner. I would be very dubious of this happen to us.
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Where does Bates live to avoid paying any tax in UK?
So what is the difference between Bates and a foreign owner exactly?
The difference being Bates is British and not foreign
Simple really
posted on 17/3/12
Chorley, are you suggesting a man's accent determines his level of benevolence?
posted on 17/3/12
JLA
No
posted on 17/3/12
Good.
So what are you suggesting?
posted on 17/3/12
JLA
comment by Jonty (U4614)
posted 10 hours, 44 minutes ago
As for a foreign owner. I would be very dubious of this happen to us.
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Where does Bates live to avoid paying any tax in UK?
So what is the difference between Bates and a foreign owner exactly?
posted on 17/3/12
If we get a foreign owner we will sell our soul to the devil.
I don't want any prawn sandwich munchers down at ER!
posted on 17/3/12
South, we've been in hands of offshore funds for years.
Offshore = foreign.
posted on 18/3/12
Thanks for clearing that up .
posted on 19/3/12
Leeds south:
I don't want any prawn sandwich munchers down at ER!
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No but the club do!
Why do you think they spent so much money on the East Stand