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« Reply #7965 on: Friday, November 10, 2023, 15:01:52 » |
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I’ve always said that lower league clubs are ripe vehicles for ‘off the books’ dealings. But to run a small club sustainably won’t make any owner rich.
These are the same arguments we had under Power - people were questioning how he could make money by owning us ergo he’s not a crook.
I’m not sure what the answer is for long term ownership.
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« Reply #7966 on: Friday, November 10, 2023, 15:20:21 » |
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These are the same arguments we had under Power - people were questioning how he could make money by owning us ergo he’s not a crook.
Not comment on whether he or anyone else is a crook, however from my point of view my opinion has been all along throughout the last 30 years that if you want to make money there are a darn sight easier ways to do it, ways where if you do an internet search of your name subsequently google doesn't suggest .... 'is a cunt' within the search box after you type your name. I’m not sure what the answer is for long term ownership.
Generally the answer seems to be 'getting lucky' which we have never really managed, even Black's tenure turned out to be a bit of a shamble in the long term. As with SSW, then Black, then Jed, then Power and now Clem there seems to be a recurring theme within our fan base (possibly all fan bases) that the next owner will be the panacea to all our woes, sadly I don't think the world works like that and there is nothing that I can see to suggest any new owner will be any better than Morfuni in terms of pots to piss in, no perspective purchaser has broken cover on his big white horse. No doubt were Clem to whack up the for sale sign (hopefully without another fire sale scenario), there are potential owners out there but I would be very cynical as to their motives and means TBH. |
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Audrey
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« Reply #7967 on: Friday, November 10, 2023, 15:40:20 » |
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Even if you or me win the lottery and decided to buy the club it’s always going to be the subsequent new owner that’s the problem. Maybe the German model of ownership is the model 50/50+1
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« Reply #7968 on: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:22:48 » |
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It would appear that the club are selling hotel packages with a ticket in the DRS included for the Wrexham game. Tickets have been taken out of the available inventory for that purpose. So, in essence, the club are selling DRS tickets to away fans.
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« Reply #7969 on: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:50:00 » |
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They're not expressly selling tickets to away fans, but they could end up in the hands of away fans.
edited - because i am a boob
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« Reply #7970 on: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:51:58 » |
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
the gorgie boys, for Hearts in Europe.
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« Reply #7971 on: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:52:31 » |
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If the club are opening the Bank I can’t see away fans buying a hotel package just to get a ticket.
What hotels are they using?
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« Reply #7972 on: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:53:03 » |
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Not expressly but it doesn't take the brains of a rocket scientist to work out what is going on here. Also no mention of "home fans only" which I'm surprised isn't a legal requirement. |
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« Reply #7974 on: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:54:58 » |
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Are Wrexham likely to sell out 3,300 assuming the bank hasn't been quietly condemned?
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« Reply #7975 on: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:55:02 » |
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Not expressly but it doesn't take the brains of a rocket scientist to work out what is going on here. Also no mention of "home fans only" which I'm surprised isn't a legal requirement.
Yeah i'd assume the chief steward and the fuzz might want to have a chat about what efforts are in place to separate the fans |
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« Reply #7976 on: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:55:05 » |
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Blimey. They ain’t cheap. £150 for 1 night B&B, plus dinner + ticket. How many seats do 3 blocks take up. |
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« Reply #7977 on: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:56:36 » |
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"Non-room packages are available on request and starting from £62.50 plus VAT."
So you get a breakfast, a programme, a team sheet and a match ticket? That's some mark up
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« Reply #7978 on: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:58:13 » |
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Didn’t notice the plus VAT bit. £27 for a ticket so £35 for a breakfast.
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« Reply #7979 on: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 12:00:50 » |
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Don't worry, I'm sure the trust will be along so advise the club on the best ticket price strategy
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