Potential takeover/new investor?

***Aldo*** · 31-10-2023 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by EdinMike

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That’s rich coming from them… which is about the only way to use the word “rich” in a sentence involving them !

It sure is. Corruption and other words along those lines. They put themselves on a parapet looking from above with their high and mighty attitudes!

***Stubbsy90+2*** · 31-10-2023 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Jones28

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Chris is the journalist.

Brian is the one who can’t wear a belt and a tie on the same day or he’ll turn in to sausages.

Certainly a contender for post of the year here.

***weecounty hibby*** · 31-10-2023 07:30 PM

Feel a bit dirty but I had a look at kickback. They are taking this news well.

**Trinity Hibee** · 31-10-2023 07:31 PM

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Chris is the journalist.

Brian is the one who can’t wear a belt and a tie on the same day or he’ll turn in to sausages.

😂😂😂😂

***Pagan Hibernia*** · 31-10-2023 07:35 PM

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Our chums along the road are. Loads of despair from them about our ***** turnover and breaching FFP rules blah blah

Anything on there about them buying two scottish cups with someone else's money?

***Aldo*** · 31-10-2023 07:35 PM

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Anything on there about them buying two scottish cups with someone else's money?

What do you think???

**Ozyhibby** · 31-10-2023 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by weecounty hibby

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Feel a bit dirty but I had a look at kickback. They are taking this news well.

Always the place to look for sound financial analysis.

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***Pedantic_Hibee*** · 31-10-2023 07:39 PM

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Feel a bit dirty but I had a look at kickback. They are taking this news well.

Jealousy absolutely ripping out of them. They are beyond parody.

**Tambo** · 31-10-2023 07:40 PM

Show me the money 💰🤑

Let's take over Scottish football.

**Haymaker** · 31-10-2023 07:41 PM

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A whole new meaning to "Where's Wallace?"

**Rumble de Thump** · 31-10-2023 07:44 PM

Have Hearts still got that weird cash cow thing at their stadium that they wanted fans to stuff their hard-earned cash into?

***weecounty hibby*** · 31-10-2023 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by Rumble de Thump

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Have Hearts still got that weird cash cow thing at their stadium that they wanted fans to stuff their hard-earned cash into?

Anne Budge?

***greenlex*** · 31-10-2023 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by weecounty hibby

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Anne Budge?

***Jones28*** · 31-10-2023 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Rumble de Thump

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Have Hearts still got that weird cash cow thing at their stadium that they wanted fans to stuff their hard-earned cash into?

They changed it, it’s now the money-monkey, James Anderson dresses up in a costume and it’s a coconut shy style thing.

Hit the target and money monkey will drop a fiver in to the pot.

**WeeRussell** · 31-10-2023 07:48 PM

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Where I think is irrelevant.

But they finished 9th in the EPL a few years ago. This group took over last year and they are now 17th with one win in ten.

Bournemouths success has nothing to do with this group. They are not an example that can be used to show this guy knows how to run a football team.

His bank balance shows he knows how to run a business (or two) though, and that’s really what this is about? Or more specifically that he’s good at getting businesses to perform and grow financially.

He’s not going to be picking the team. Why should you or anyone be any more concerned about this than the Gordon takeover? We’re still to learn what the truth and detail is around it but surely we should be looking at it with a sense of excitement rather than concern?

***Bostonhibby*** · 31-10-2023 07:54 PM

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Have Hearts still got that weird cash cow thing at their stadium that they wanted fans to stuff their hard-earned cash into?

If you're looking for a farmyard animal to insert your "small change" into there is currently only one professional football club offering that opportunity

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**Joe6-2** · 31-10-2023 08:07 PM

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Chris is the journalist.

Brian is the one who can’t wear a belt and a tie on the same day or he’ll turn in to sausages.

Definite laugh out loud

**Joe6-2** · 31-10-2023 08:09 PM

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Anne Budge?

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

**jamie_1875** · 31-10-2023 08:13 PM

It is Hibs they are looking at, heard this a while back and they have been doing a lot of due diligence in the background. Been told they were not very impressed with the set up though.

***Aldo*** · 31-10-2023 08:15 PM

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It is Hibs they are looking at, heard this a while back and they have been doing a lot of due diligence in the background. Been told they were not very impressed with the set up though.

What set up.

The superb stadium including modern hospitality suites and the ability to expand capacity

Or

Our own training facilities

Or

Owned by the Gordon’s and they’ve put a team in place to run the club?

***jacomo*** · 31-10-2023 08:20 PM

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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.

Totally agree.

Allowing owners to own multiple clubs creates such clear risks to sporting integrity. Football is getting wrecked by cash.

Enjoy your dream World Cup in Saudi Arabia folks!

***neil7908*** · 31-10-2023 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by WeeRussell

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His bank balance shows he knows how to run a business (or two) though, and that’s really what this is about? Or more specifically that he’s good at getting businesses to perform and grow financially.

He’s not going to be picking the team. Why should you or anyone be any more concerned about this than the Gordon takeover? We’re still to learn what the truth and detail is around it but surely we should be looking at it with a sense of excitement rather than concern?

Football clubs are completely different from any other business though. And English football is very different from Scottish football.

Boehly at Chelsea is a billionaire and has been a disaster. Look at the Glazers at Man United.

I'll wait to see what the details are but I'm not interested in being part of any group, family of clubs or whatever.

I've been critical about this kind of stuff with EPL teams getting bought by billionaires and my stance doesn't change with Hibs.

I hope the guy knows what he's doing, respects our identity and history and we don't end up a vehicle for Bournemouth to test out some players.

Until I hear a lot more though I'll remain sceptical. Others can of course think whatever they want.

***Don Giovanni*** · 31-10-2023 08:26 PM

Foley is a serious operator. Securing a NHL franchise is no easy task. Nor is it cheap. It cost a £500M fee just to join the league. The consortium also had to fund and build an (incredible) arena.

Since their founding the Vegas Golden Knights have been historically successful for an expansion franchise - winning the Stanley Cup within 6years.

The ownership has been ruthless with management both in the NHL and at Bournemouth. They are willing to invest but demand success.

I think he'd be an excellent person / group to have on board.

**jamie_1875** · 31-10-2023 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by Aldo

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What set up.

The superb stadium including modern hospitality suites and the ability to expand capacity

Or

Our own training facilities

Or

Owned by the Gordon’s and they’ve put a team in place to run the club?

I believe more the people running the club in the background and the use of technology and data for analysis.

***Aldo*** · 31-10-2023 08:32 PM

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I believe more the people running the club in the background and the use of technology and data for analysis.

Ah right. So they are not happy that we use technology and data for analysis. Why is that. Pretty much every team uses it

**jamie_1875** · 31-10-2023 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by Aldo

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Ah right. So they are not happy that we use technology and data for analysis. Why is that. Pretty much every team uses it

Most clubs will use it, do you think for example the technology and data East Fife has access to is the same set up that Man City have? They have the same resources etc? Course not. They think there is an opportunity to do more.

**random sub** · 31-10-2023 08:59 PM

I like the sounds of this. We clearly have potential to grow as a club and do better on the park- new innovative forms of operation and investment could get us there

***Greencore*** · 31-10-2023 09:00 PM

Would we just get a bunch of loan players or are we talking serious investment ?

**Haymaker** · 31-10-2023 09:03 PM

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Would we just get a bunch of loan players or are we talking serious investment ?

Probably access to a better scouting network, the potential to invest in players we wouldn't usually have the ability to get with the view of selling them on after exposure to regular European football. I'm sure if they are McGinn types, we would be selling them to Bompey first.

**hibee19** · 31-10-2023 09:12 PM

Make no mistake, a minority stake is a stepping stone to ownership. This was always the issue with selling to the Gordon's. I didn't think they were a danger to the club, the danger would always be when they wanted to get out and who they might sell to.

We'll always be a selling club like nearly even club in world football but theres a difference between a selling club and a feeder club. When we sell a good young player we've developed it should be to the benefit of Hibs so we can reinvest that profit into the playing squad.

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