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Here's the Shoot! article by diminutive Celtic winger, Jimmy Johnson (sic)..."It’s been a while since there was this much activity around the Keepmoat – almost an entire year in fact, and all because of one man, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson.The Donny supporter last year signed for the club on a non-contract basis, now he wants to buy it.While some people may be upset at this potential prospect, at the end of the day it’s all about money, and we need it. If we want to bounce straight back into the Championship and consolidate in the second tier, we need an influx in our finances, otherwise, we’ll be a yo-yo club, or worst, for years to come.However, there is more than just a large amount of money as part of the proposal. If Tomlinson does buy the club it’s rumoured to be in conjunction with a certain John Ryan, arguably one of the most beloved owners in recent history. Without Ryan, Doncaster Rovers Football Club would not exist. Tomlinson will attract the publicity and fans (even if they are just screaming teenagers), while Ryan will do all the business work – both will excel in their respective roles.Without Ryan, everything seems to have deteriorated. Nothing personal against Bramall and Watson, as they tried their hardest to secure our Championship status, and we should be thankful for that, but Ryan just has that bit of charisma and more importantly astuteness when it comes to Rovers.In short, I personally welcome our new famous owner(s). In today’s world of football, it’s very difficult to achieve anything without money. In the 2014-15 campaign, we could have it, perhaps in large amounts. This will give us the best possible chance of another promotion, sooner than fans may have expected after that heartbreaking final day of the season."...... Reeks to me of a placed/scripted piece of editorial. Disrespectful to Mssrs Bramall and Watson, saying that things have deteriorated and implying that they are not astute where Rovers are concerned. The fact that they don't go flashing their pearlies and giving soundbites at the drop of a hat, but instead have a measured and professional approach to their dealings does not mean they are not astute. Their success as businessman suggests differently. This piece also is written as if it's a done deal. "Our new owner(s)" - wow, little Jimmy must have an important paper round to have such insider knowledge....And if things had deteriorated last season, who was solely the public face of that discord?? Ahhhh, the goldfish syndrome...
Quote from: PDX_Rover on June 02, 2014, 04:56:37 pmHere's the Shoot! article by diminutive Celtic winger, Jimmy Johnson (sic)..."It’s been a while since there was this much activity around the Keepmoat – almost an entire year in fact, and all because of one man, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson.The Donny supporter last year signed for the club on a non-contract basis, now he wants to buy it.While some people may be upset at this potential prospect, at the end of the day it’s all about money, and we need it. If we want to bounce straight back into the Championship and consolidate in the second tier, we need an influx in our finances, otherwise, we’ll be a yo-yo club, or worst, for years to come.However, there is more than just a large amount of money as part of the proposal. If Tomlinson does buy the club it’s rumoured to be in conjunction with a certain John Ryan, arguably one of the most beloved owners in recent history. Without Ryan, Doncaster Rovers Football Club would not exist. Tomlinson will attract the publicity and fans (even if they are just screaming teenagers), while Ryan will do all the business work – both will excel in their respective roles.Without Ryan, everything seems to have deteriorated. Nothing personal against Bramall and Watson, as they tried their hardest to secure our Championship status, and we should be thankful for that, but Ryan just has that bit of charisma and more importantly astuteness when it comes to Rovers.In short, I personally welcome our new famous owner(s). In today’s world of football, it’s very difficult to achieve anything without money. In the 2014-15 campaign, we could have it, perhaps in large amounts. This will give us the best possible chance of another promotion, sooner than fans may have expected after that heartbreaking final day of the season."...... Reeks to me of a placed/scripted piece of editorial. Disrespectful to Mssrs Bramall and Watson, saying that things have deteriorated and implying that they are not astute where Rovers are concerned. The fact that they don't go flashing their pearlies and giving soundbites at the drop of a hat, but instead have a measured and professional approach to their dealings does not mean they are not astute. Their success as businessman suggests differently. This piece also is written as if it's a done deal. "Our new owner(s)" - wow, little Jimmy must have an important paper round to have such insider knowledge....And if things had deteriorated last season, who was solely the public face of that discord?? Ahhhh, the goldfish syndrome...For goodness sake try and see through that all embracing JR nasty man haze that surrounds you.Like it or not things DID deteriorate last season. I don't know if you noticed living so far away but we ended up getting relegated.That for me was deterioration.
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I think a big part of the issue in terms of the squabbling is people are mistaking cautiousness for ungratefulness towards JR.
Quote from: RedJ on June 02, 2014, 09:18:36 pmI think a big part of the issue in terms of the squabbling is people are mistaking cautiousness for ungratefulness towards JR. Spot on..
According to the Sunday Times Rich List 2014 Tomlinson is worth around £14 million, not bad for a 22 year old and truth be told will probably be worth more than that. But when you take into account his assets, record deals, merchandise deals, rights etc., you would imagine the most he can invest (which would dilute most of his personal fortune) would be around the £7 Million mark.So looking at the finances of both and you would probably be looking around £12-£15 Million in the kitty (at the most) from the two of them. First of all they have to buy the club from the current shareholders. If you believe some of the rumors made about Terry Bramall and that he's only in it for the money it would cost at least £1 per share, JR owns 25% so that would mean around £9 Million leaving £6 Million in the pot. A figure less than our wage bill last season, it just doesn't make sense. Even if they bought the club for a £1, £15 Million isn't exactly going to launch an assault on League One or the Championship the following season.
My take on this is that maybe certain individuals didn't totally realise what they were getting themselves into and now want an exit where nobody loses face.Sorry but I don't buy all this for the good of Doncaster and leaving the club in safe hands for future generations talk.Just my personal opinion.
Well, they're obviously not in DRFC to make a profit!Maybe they (and the other shareholders) sold to Keepmoat when they received an offer that allowed them to go off and do the other things they wanted to do in life...like set up a charitable trust, invest in some worthwhile community projects etc
I'm glad I'm not the only one that can see through the "good of the club" reasoning for the veto of the last sale.Let's say a dodgy Russian billionaire rocked up and offered TB and DW 100 million quid, do we still think they'd hold off "for the good of DRFC"?
In the interests of equality, Wonders if some people need a history lesson on who sold there shares to a certain Ken Richardson in the first place ??
Quote from: Muttley on June 03, 2014, 12:26:41 pmWell, they're obviously not in DRFC to make a profit!Maybe they (and the other shareholders) sold to Keepmoat when they received an offer that allowed them to go off and do the other things they wanted to do in life...like set up a charitable trust, invest in some worthwhile community projects etcI am sure offers 1 & 2 did that.