Lee Power, budgets and finances

[Power to people]

We have 2 links down under 1 is the obvious with Massimo breaking into the Aussie squad and them wanting to mould a team around him, and the other is a certain Dave Mitchell who has managed out there, although he is not manager of a team at the moment

[Ironside]

You honestly thought Jed was anything but a bullshitter on a big day out?

Spot on.

[RedRag]

Yeah, but who really cares what Dave Kitson thinks about football anyway?

He played for Pox and the Biscuitmen - he would obviously hold the clubs he played for in contempt

Doesn't mean Power would do at all!

[TheDukeOfBanbury]

Danny Invincibile is coming back.

[Abrahammer]

Whilst addition investment, if there aren't any catches, would be just lovely I really like the financial model Power has adopted and hope it one we stick to for years to come.

Then again I trust Power 100% to do what's best.

I might be developing a man crush here

[Flashheart]

A part of me really likes the big spending philosophies. Of course it's risky but it's also exciting and usually lots of fun.

The thing is though that Mr. Power seems to be bringing us the excitement and fun without the risk associated with big spending philosophies*

*(Standard disclaimers apply)

[Frigby Daser]

I'd take this all with a pinch of salt. For all we know, it could have been a throwaway line from Power.

Why invest money in a football club? (1) Because you either expect a return on your investment or think there is a good chance of securing a return, (2) because you want to own it and enjoy running the club - (see Lansdown, Madjeski et al) or (3) because you've so much money that it's a drop in the ocean (Abrahmovic) or (4) a money laundering exercise!(Abrahmovic) - or a combination of any of the above.

I suspect Power falls between 1 and 2. Better than shysters of years gone by that have fallen v much in '1', without putting money in. Black, Arbib, Fitton and Wray, I suspect, were a combination of 1, 2 and 3.

An Aussie investor? I can't see the motivation.

And after all that, it's probably worth a mention that Ian Crook, Norwich stalwart of the late 80s and early 90s, and at Carrow Rd for the duration of Power's time there - has been in Australia for years, and is currently assistant manager at Western Sydney Wanderers - and was manager at Sydney FC at the same time the forward we had on trial was there. Maybe a contact, but I would doubt he'd personally have money to get excited about.

[Honkytonk]

I reckon he's tupping that rich Mining bird who's a Susan Boyle look-alike to encourage her to invest half a billion quid in the club. Taking one for the team Lee, respect.

[kerry red]

Seems like Cooper doesn't think Power is after flogging off any players in January.

Be a Brucie Bonus, that

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

Why do people assume the potential investor is actually Australian? Just because they are meeting there doesnt mean its an Aussie based investor. Whoever it is Power must be keen to fly to the other side of the world for talks.

[tans]

Might just be sponsorship anyway and not a major investment

[wheretherealredsare]

Maybe a groundshare?