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Title: some people get all the luck Post by: SwindonTartanArmy on Thursday, December 20, 2007, 16:28:07 Why cant it be us that these people invest in??? :(
Quote QPR have been given a cash boost after the family of the world's fifth richest man bought a 20% stake in the club. The son-in-law of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, who is reportedly worth £50bn, will join Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore on the club's board. "This investment is a great stepping stone towards the future development of the club," said a club statement. "It supports the ambition of the current shareholders to reach the Premier League in the near future." 606: DEBATE Your reactions to the news QPR are currently bottom of the Championship, but they could now potentially near neighbours and FA Cup third round opponents Chelsea in the transfer market, should Mittal wish to spend his cash. "The family is excited about becoming involved with QPR," said Mittal's son-in-law, Amit Bhatia. "As a family, we love sport and particularly enjoy English football, and alongside Bernie and Flavio, we hope that we can improve the club's performance, with the ultimate ambition of a place in the Premier League." Title: some people get all the luck Post by: Spencer_White on Thursday, December 20, 2007, 16:43:49 If you think money is the issue with STFC then you have misread the situation.
Besides Fitton has said his consortium is worth 100's of millions. Title: some people get all the luck Post by: stfctownenda on Thursday, December 20, 2007, 16:45:47 Quote from: "Spencer_White" If you think money is the issue with STFC then you have misread the situation. Besides Fitton has said his consortium is worth 100's of millions. Will is from out in the sticks they have'nt even got Radio's out there let alone TV's, he thinks Ray Hardmans still in charge. Title: some people get all the luck Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Thursday, December 20, 2007, 16:54:29 It says there are around 12 groups looking at buying Luton, probably a load of rubbish though
Title: some people get all the luck Post by: Phil_S on Thursday, December 20, 2007, 18:18:04 If a billionaire tried to buy STFC, it would encourage them to ask for more money
Title: some people get all the luck Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, December 20, 2007, 18:25:38 Quote from: "Phil_S" If a billionaire tried to buy STFC, it would encourage them to ask for more money Spot on Phil. If it was Mr Abramovich trying to buy us right now they'd be asking him for a £8 million pay off (sound familiar?). |