Lucky Derby

Don't discount Mike Ashley . Although he's had his life pestered by Newcastle fans he still made a canny wedge . Derby is where his core businesses are and for 50 million that's worth a punt
 
Serious question. Are Derby a more attractive proposition to buy than us? If so why?
 
Serious question. Are Derby a more attractive proposition to buy than us? If so why?
Bigger city and catchment, more success and a more famous name historically, in a position to be bought for pennies in the pound possibly?

I don't see why anyone would risk £50 million on them when you could probably get them for a song at the end of the season if there is another deduction or relegation.
 
Our post Covid debt to Gibson O'Neil must be £110 million - £120 million now surely? So you would think if Gibbo wanted rid he may want a big chunk of that covering?
 
Serious question. Are Derby a more attractive proposition to buy than us? If so why?
No which I why it’s ludicrous when we get the oh who would buy us comments, I hope gibbo stays but the idea we wouldn’t be attractive to overseas buyers is laughable.
 
Location usually makes the difference but I think tv rights maywell change a lot eventually. Hopefully the Americans growing desire to own a English club won’t ultimately cost us in big rule changes over time .
 
I can't see them escaping relegation no matter who owns them. As stated above no one wanted another club to go out of existence no matter how big an rrse Mel Morris is.

I was minded to check on the goings on at Bury. I'd forgotten that Paul Wilkinson was their last manager in the football league but never managed a game! It looks like they are being "reborn" as Bury AFC. Playing in the NWFCL First Division North (no idea where that is in the pyramid?) Bury FC is officially "dormant" but still owns Gigg Lane. No idea where Bury AFC play. What a mess. This should never happen.
 
Serious question. Are Derby a more attractive proposition to buy than us? If so why?
Because they're able to be bought, for 50m?

Owners are more interested in buying clubs cheaply, ideally in good locations where it's easier to attract players and managers etc.

We get a limited choice on players and staff, due to our location, it's a harder job for us, all other things being equal, one major factor which most overlook.

Gone are the days when we (Gibbo) had more money than most of the rest, so could attract big names by offering higher wages, we've got to fight for it now, harder than ever, but Gibbo is good at balancing the books, now he's got managers on board who can do that.
 
I can't see them escaping relegation no matter who owns them. As stated above no one wanted another club to go out of existence no matter how big an rrse Mel Morris is.

I was minded to check on the goings on at Bury. I'd forgotten that Paul Wilkinson was their last manager in the football league but never managed a game! It looks like they are being "reborn" as Bury AFC. Playing in the NWFCL First Division North (no idea where that is in the pyramid?) Bury FC is officially "dormant" but still owns Gigg Lane. No idea where Bury AFC play. What a mess. This should never happen.
"Bury AFC is currently a member of the North West Counties Football League Division One North and the team play their home games at Stainton Park in nearby Radcliffe through a groundshare agreement with Radcliffe F.C.."

NWFCL First Division North is 10th tier.
 
We're over £100 million in the red now aren't we?
Possibly, but we seem to be coming out of the trouble we were in, and most others trying to get into the prem (that have not just come down) are probably in similar or worse positions.
 
Rubbish

We get a limited choice of staff because we have an idiotic policy of not employing anyone in a job.
You what?

By "staff" I meant staff related to the playing side, i.e the manager, coaches etc.

Just like players, but to a lesser degree, they will want to live in so-called better locations. Not that I agree that other places are better locations, but it's how most outside of the North East see it, and certainly that outside of the UK.

But back onto your comment, what's this about "policy of not employing anyone in a job"? I've never heard of anything like that before, unless it's a simple way of cutting unemployment rates, and filling relatively less skilled roles etc.
 
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