He doesn’t suffer stupid or fools and really dislikes people asking clever questions when they can’t back them up with knowledge or evidenceEgotist and narcissist are two descriptors that get overused now, similarly to how people say ‘literally’ about non-literal things.
If you’ve met the guy and been around him for a period time, perhaps your opinion is informed. A lot of people say those things are uninformed and that makes me weary.
Surely the EFL process is there to determine the suitability of the new owner and transfer golden share ownership? This was confirmed at the timeWtaf is John Dawkins on
How can sisu still own the golden share
I think he hears things in his head
The main issue with the rent at that time was that our turnover was about £6m so the rent accounted for 20% of that which was unsustainable.Is the £1.3M rent true?
if so, thats exactly what we were meant to pay back in the early days of the Ricoh/Higgs/Council and we left for Northampton!
Still seems a little excessive for 23 matchdays a year, even if we're in the Championship as opposed to L1/L2!
He doesn’t suffer stupid or fools and really dislikes people asking clever questions when they can’t back them up with knowledge or evidence
Look at the robins stuff
I quite like someone who changes his mind when they realise they’re wrong
I think he didn’t need to invest all the transfer fees and more
I just don’t think he knows anything about football and needs football experts to cover that
Does it reflect the fan base though? I guess the shit stiring and misinformation doesn't help.Clearly Dawkins divides opinion but at least you can say his cynicism towards Doug King reflects a lot of the fanbase - so in that respect, having someone firing those questions is probably a good thing. I don't think he's hidden his bias at any point but has definitely softened as DK has shown his intentions with the things the club has been investing in.
All in all, this was a good listen - I love Kieran - he's a great guest and pretty much the only person who can break these things down. The frustrating aspect is that we don't really understand the nature of the "loan" from DK (other than we're not currently paying interest) from him - we / Kieran can only speculate.
Presumably the end goal here for DK is to sell the club after promotion at a massive profit and recoup that loan + make a lot more. It's only if that doesn't pan out in his 5 year time frame that things will become challenging, I suppose.
You think our fanbase doesn't contain a lot of shit stirring and misinformation? Have you read this forum!?Does it reflect the fan base though? I guess the shit stiring and misinformation doesn't help.
You think our fanbase doesn't contain a lot of shit stirring and misinformation? Have you read this forum!?
football finance expert Kieran Maguire
Some? Let us not forget chemtrails whatshisname and plenty of others.And how much comes from people like Dawkins on social media?
Can't see Frasers selling anytime soon, they seems to be investing a fair amount into the stadium and are looking at buying other grounds so clearly its part of their business plan.Rent seems high which I imagine would increase in the future. Then you realise the lost revenue in regards to the stadium name deal, hotel rent, office space rent, food and drinks and parking alongside events in the arena and do feel we are losing out on a lot of income which would help the books.
If Frasers refuse to sell, it could hurt us in the long term imo. Of course building a new arena would cost a small fortune which we don’t have, so hopefully they sell up.
Some? Let us not forget chemtrails whatshisname and plenty of others.
But still, you only have to read here, twitter, facebook or listen to a phone in to understand that there are large parts of the fanbase that will question anyone's motive. My point is - having that view represented is probably just fine - especially when you have someone like Kieran who has no bias and is a legitimate expert - probably the foremost in the country if not the world.
My point is more - it's better to have someone represent these views (Dawkins) with someone very qualified to confirm or deny them (Maguire).There's questioning motive and there's talking nonsense though...
Let's not forget Kieran Maguire has been wrong about our accounts a fair few times as well.
I guess if you get all your facts from Maguire and Dawkins then you're probably going to be misinformed over time.
Some? Let us not forget chemtrails whatshisname and plenty of others.
But still, you only have to read here, twitter, facebook or listen to a phone in to understand that there are large parts of the fanbase that will question anyone's motive. My point is - having that view represented is probably just fine - especially when you have someone like Kieran who has no bias and is a legitimate expert - probably the foremost in the country if not the world.
My point is more - it's better to have someone represent these views (Dawkins) with someone very qualified to confirm or deny them (Maguire).
Your point is...
What makes me chuckle is the number of people at the forum that have their pictures taken with him lolMy point is if he's been spreading the shite over time, just because he asks somebody it doesn't make his shite any more credible if he's just asking nonsense questions.
It's the equivalent of somebody going to a fans forum with seppala and asking about pin badges or why can't we sign Ronaldo.
Let's also face it, Maguire has often been known to spin things to suit.
Sorry to insult your heroes.
What makes me chuckle is the number of people at the forum that have their pictures taken with him lol
It was the same at the robins forum too
Even the trust didn’t have their picture taken with the parties lol oops maybe they did
I always think it’s much better at least pretending to be professional and try to impact those things that can be and to manage expectations that much like voting if it made any difference they wouldn’t let us do it or attend forums
Pretty sure John Taylor is engaged with making things better and is willing to listen to us
Wait until your hear what Birmingham fans do to their owner. Geezers cock must be worn down to a shrivelled nub.No idea who or why would want a picture with a football club owner. Always thought the song was cringeworthy as well.
Players / Manager / Sky Blue Sam I get.
Never once did I call it credible - I'm stating that having someone repeating what a lot of the fanbase think to someone who is more than capable of sticking to the facts of the accounts as he interprets them is actually a good thing.My point is if he's been spreading the shite over time, just because he asks somebody it doesn't make his shite any more credible if he's just asking nonsense questions.
It's the equivalent of somebody going to a fans forum with seppala and asking about pin badges or why can't we sign Ronaldo.
Let's also face it, Maguire has often been known to spin things to suit.
Sorry to insult your heroes.
Never once did I call it credible - I'm stating that having someone repeating what a lot of the fanbase think to someone who is more than capable of sticking to the facts of the accounts as he interprets them is actually a good thing.
Maguire has "often been known to spin things to suit" - would love to hear some facts on that - I don't follow everything he does but it would surprise me if he had a dog in the Coventry City fight.
Heroes? More than just heroes mate - I've got their names tattooed on my bum cheeks along with "Nick The Administrator". Don't make me get it lasered, you're hurting my feelings here.
Won’t be £170mn thoughWhat worries me a little is all the addons that we have in players contracts should we get promoted. Its a great way to get the initial transfer fee affordable to us, but without knowing what we agreed to, there could be a hefty chunk due if we do get promoted
the very definition of a first world problem.What worries me a little is all the addons that we have in players contracts should we get promoted. Its a great way to get the initial transfer fee affordable to us, but without knowing what we agreed to, there could be a hefty chunk due if we do get promoted
We had Ray Ranson running the club in 2007 supposedly up to date with the latest analysis techniques, a spendthrift and a gambler.You look at the accounts and the growth in revenue shows the club is being run well and sustainably. There’s an operating loss but that’s a reality of chasing the riches of Premiership football.
There is a narrative that you need ‘football people’ to run a football club. That was probably true up until the 90s, maybe early 00s. Now, you need people who can run big businesses and commercialise every facet of the club. Like it or loathe it, that’s where football is at.
What worries me a little is all the addons that we have in players contracts should we get promoted. Its a great way to get the initial transfer fee affordable to us, but without knowing what we agreed to, there could be a hefty chunk due if we do get promoted
What worries me a little is all the addons that we have in players contracts should we get promoted. Its a great way to get the initial transfer fee affordable to us, but without knowing what we agreed to, there could be a hefty chunk due if we do get promoted
There is an entry in the accounts which I think covers potential future liabilities like that. Maybe I have misunderstood, if so please enlighten me.What worries me a little is all the addons that we have in players contracts should we get promoted. Its a great way to get the initial transfer fee affordable to us, but without knowing what we agreed to, there could be a hefty chunk due if we do get promoted
That’s not my recollection of him.We had Ray Ranson running the club in 2007 supposedly up to date with the latest analysis techniques, a spendthrift and a gambler.
He was disasterous for the club.
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