Potential takeover/new investor?

[Heisenberg]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Or he sends other teams development players to us and insists they get played regardless of whether the manager thinks they should play, or he takes any decent players we develop for cut-price fees?

By the sounds of it he wouldn’t have that kind of power.

[Aldo]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Or he sends other teams development players to us and insists they get played regardless of whether the manager thinks they should play, or he takes any decent players we develop for cut-price fees?

It’s a minority investment. I’m certain that this will only go ahead if this is all about Hibs and making us better. IG will make sure this is the case

[neil7908]

Hmmmmm. I'm pretty sceptical about these arrangements.

Sorry but I'm not interested in becoming a feeder club to anyone or becoming part of any group. We have a long and rich history and I don't want us to lose any of that.

A quick look at Bournemouths league position tells you these random foreign investments aren't always a success.

I'll wait for more details but I'd much prefer we go down fan ownership. Some of the madness going on down south at places like Chelsea and sports washing at the likes of Man City and Newcastle gives me the fear.

[Kato]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

That sounds like Hibs would be a feeder club for his other teams. Not sure I'd want to go down that route.

What would change?

Sent from my SM-A528B using Tapatalk

[Garymcl]

Been confirmed on radio he is going to invest but not a takeover Gordon family say not selling club we’re on a win win with this

[neil7908]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

By the sounds of it he wouldn’t have that kind of power.

From the BBC article:

"BBC Scotland understands Mr Foley's Black Knight's sport and entertainment consortium is interested in referring players in and out of Hibs to other teams under its control, but would not be involved in the management of the club".

If that's the case it's a big no from me.

[Aldo]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

From the BBC article:

"BBC Scotland understands Mr Foley's Black Knight's sport and entertainment consortium is interested in referring players in and out of Hibs to other teams under its control, but would not be involved in the management of the club".

If that's the case it's a big no from me.

BBC understands meaning they are guessing.

[Since90+2]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Hmmmmm. I'm pretty sceptical about these arrangements.

Sorry but I'm not interested in becoming a feeder club to anyone or becoming part of any group. We have a long and rich history and I don't want us to lose any of that.

A quick look at Bournemouths league position tells you these random foreign investments aren't always a success.

I'll wait for more details but I'd much prefer we go down fan ownership. Some of the madness going on down south at places like Chelsea and sports washing at the likes of Man City and Newcastle gives me the fear.

Bournemouth are a tiny club in English terms, they punch absolutely miles above their weight. They're probably league 1 in real size. They're league position is probably about 20_30 places above where the should really be.

We have always punched below our weight. Imagine what we could do if we not only met our potential but far exceeded it, like Bournemouth do.

[Mick O'Rourke]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

It’s a minority investment. I’m certain that this will only go ahead if this is all about Hibs and making us better. IG will make sure this is the case

Was thinking the same
He obviously sees and respects what the Gordon Family have done here and recognises the worth and possibilities in a good wee investment at a well run club.
Or big !!

[Diclonius]

Meh

[Aldo]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Was thinking the same
He obviously sees and respects what the Gordon Family have done here and recognises the woth of a good wee investment at a weell run club
Or big !!

I cannot see it any other way.

Look at our stadium facilities. Up there with the best. Record returns on it. Yeah it cost money but people want to spend it and go.

We have the infrastructure and now the first team needs a tweak or two.

I can only see this as a positive move.

Can’t wait to hear the negativity from the media pundits around this

[neil7908]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Bournemouth are a tiny club in English terms, they punch absolutely miles above their weight. They're probably league 1 in real size. They're league position is probably about 20_30 places above where the should really be.

We have always punched below our weight. Imagine what we could do if we not only met our potential but far exceeded it, like Bournemouth do.

But he's had nothing to do with Bournemouths success. They have been in and around the EPL for years before he came along. They are now sitting one place above the relegation zone after take over last year.

I'm sure Chelsea fans were delighted when Boehly took over. Not sure if all that investment has worked especially well for them.

I'll see what else comes out but I'm not hugely convinced by what I've seen so far.

[Stairway 2 7]

Reading the investment group that would be investing in us has Chicago bears minority owners and Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan. Easter Road to be a venue in the next Creed or Black panther movie?

[greenlex]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Bournemouth are a tiny club in English terms, they punch absolutely miles above their weight. They're probably league 1 in real size. They're league position is probably about 20_30 places above where the should really be.

We have always punched below our weight. Imagine what we could do if we not only met our potential but far exceeded it, like Bournemouth do.

He’s only been involved at Bournemouth less than a year. Currently building a state of the art training complex then onto a stadium. Anyone who has Irish roots and can bring the Stanley cup to the desert has a certain something about them. If it’s him and it’s us I’m all for it. If we don’t get proper investment by the right people we are going to be left behind.
Hes talking about finishing 3rd regularly and competing better in europe. It’s a win win for me.

oh aye and we’ve been a feeder club all our existence. I’m still not over Colin Stein.

[Lago]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I cannot see it any other way.

Look at our stadium facilities. Up there with the best. Record returns on it. Yeah it cost money but people want to spend it and go.

We have the infrastructure and now the first team needs a tweak or two.

I can only see this as a positive move.

Can’t wait to hear the negativity from the media pundits around this

It's already started on here.

[Ozyhibby]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

It’s a minority investment. I’m certain that this will only go ahead if this is all about Hibs and making us better. IG will make sure this is the case

I’m willing to bet it’s only a minority investment until the rules get changed on multi club ownership. If he’s investing, it’s for full control.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[JohnM1875]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I’m willing to bet it’s only a minority investment until the rules get changed on multi club ownership. If he’s investing, it’s for full control.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Exactly what I'm thinking as well

[Lago]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

He’s only been involved at Bournemouth less than a year. Building a state of the art training complex then onto a stadium. Anyone who has Irish roots and can bring the Stanley cup to the desert has a certain something about them. If it’s him and it’s us I’m all for it. If we don’t get proper investment by the right people we are going to be left behind.

Well said

[Since90+2]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

He’s only been involved at Bournemouth less than a year. Building a state of the art training complex then onto a stadium. Anyone who has Irish roots and can bring the Stanley cup to the desert has a certain something about them. If it’s him and it’s us I’m all for it. If we don’t get proper investment by the right people we are going to be left behind.

Genuinely can't see any downside to additional investment from a billionaire, and a proper billionaire at that. Not a the wee pretendy ones (Whyte, Romanov spring to mind) that have been around Scottish football in the past.

[Ozyhibby]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Hmmmmm. I'm pretty sceptical about these arrangements.

Sorry but I'm not interested in becoming a feeder club to anyone or becoming part of any group. We have a long and rich history and I don't want us to lose any of that.

A quick look at Bournemouths league position tells you these random foreign investments aren't always a success.

I'll wait for more details but I'd much prefer we go down fan ownership. Some of the madness going on down south at places like Chelsea and sports washing at the likes of Man City and Newcastle gives me the fear.

Bournemouth are in the EPL? Bournemouth!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Since90+2]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

But he's had nothing to do with Bournemouths success. They have been in and around the EPL for years before he came along. They are now sitting one place above the relegation zone after take over last year.

I'm sure Chelsea fans were delighted when Boehly took over. Not sure if all that investment has worked especially well for them.

I'll see what else comes out but I'm not hugely convinced by what I've seen so far.

Not sure how you can't say Bournemouth's league position isn't a success. Where do you think they should be?

[ekhibee]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Hmmmmm. I'm pretty sceptical about these arrangements.

Sorry but I'm not interested in becoming a feeder club to anyone or becoming part of any group. We have a long and rich history and I don't want us to lose any of that.

A quick look at Bournemouths league position tells you these random foreign investments aren't always a success.

I'll wait for more details but I'd much prefer we go down fan ownership. Some of the madness going on down south at places like Chelsea and sports washing at the likes of Man City and Newcastle gives me the fear.

Yes, you should wait for more details. Not all rich investors are corrupt Russian or Arab billionaires, sometimes they actually benefit clubs as well.

[Stairway 2 7]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I’m willing to bet it’s only a minority investment until the rules get changed on multi club ownership. If he’s investing, it’s for full control.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think so too. I don't think he'll do things by half like Bournemouths training centre and stadium. He says he it'll take 5-6 seasons to make them a top 10 club. When they bought the Las Vegas ice hockey team they said they want the Stanley Cup in 6 years, they did it in 3.

Michael B Jordan seems a bit of a Ryan Reynolds getting hands on, well see

https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-hes-a-lot-better-than-i-am-bournemouths-billionaire-owner-lays-out-plans-for-michael-b-jordans-role-at-the-premier-league-club/

“He’s a Lot Better Than I Am” – Bournemouth’s Billionaire Owner Lays Out Plans for Michael B. Jordan’s Role at the Premier League Club

[Since90+2]

Worrying about potentially losing players to Bournemouth is a bit of misnomer. We currently have zero players who are good enough to play in that league, I'd be delighted if we developed and sold players who were good enough for that level.

It would mean we are producing absolutely top drawer players (and then being suitably compensated for them).

[WhileTheChief..]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I’m willing to bet it’s only a minority investment until the rules get changed on multi club ownership. If he’s investing, it’s for full control.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yup.

And a multi-billionaire isn't going to invest in Hibs to try and make a few more bucks. If he gets involved it'll be game changing or there would be no point.

[gbhibby]

Interesting times ahead, the devil will be in the detail.

[Jones28]

If we’re a feeder club for someone like a Bournemouth who are punching well above their weight then sign me up.

[sleeping giant]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Yup.

And a multi-billionaire isn't going to invest in Hibs to try and make a few more bucks. If he gets involved it'll be game changing or there would be no point.

Stop it man.
I'm trying to stay calm about it 😁

[HFC93]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Hmmmmm. I'm pretty sceptical about these arrangements.

Sorry but I'm not interested in becoming a feeder club to anyone or becoming part of any group. We have a long and rich history and I don't want us to lose any of that.

A quick look at Bournemouths league position tells you these random foreign investments aren't always a success.

I'll wait for more details but I'd much prefer we go down fan ownership. Some of the madness going on down south at places like Chelsea and sports washing at the likes of Man City and Newcastle gives me the fear.

A quick look at who won the recent Stanley Cup tells me this guy doesn't mess about with his sporting investments.

[Stairway 2 7]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Worrying about potentially losing players to Bournemouth is a bit of misnomer. We currently have zero players who are good enough to play in that league, I'd be delighted if we developed and sold players who were good enough for that level.

It would mean we are producing absolutely top drawer players (and then being suitably compensated for them).

Yeah if we get a 21yo that they hope to start for a top 10 prem club your talking young McGinn level. A market we couldn't dream of shopping in even at that age