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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Apr 25, 2024 6:36:52 GMT
No threats that I can see as the below will soon become above..
How many underfunded clubs continue to outperform us, let alone the bankrolled outfits..
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2024 7:00:11 GMT
Not worried what other teams do ... More concerned about our sustainability and being able to stop haemorrhaging money every week.
The owners have a massive job on their hands as behind the scenes the club has been totally mismanaged by people not up to their role - they need to be moved out and fresh faces brought in who are capable - Early signs are that they are aware and changes are happening.
Throw in to the mix the playing funds wasted over the last season and the job Matt Taylor has to now do and I feel we are a two years away from feeling really progressive. I say that and yet the owners have already got to grips with Stadium and Training Ground improvements which is great - they can see the Mem was not fit for purpose and are spending money.
I am more optimistic for our future than I have been since we moved back to the Mem - we need to show patience and forget about promotion for a few seasons while we get stronger on and off the pitch.
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Post by kruger on Apr 25, 2024 7:24:48 GMT
I've been concerned about Wrexham when they were in non league, the owner is buying them promotion, you know they will be in the prem probably in 2 seasons, that's 1 promotion spot already gone in my eyes Maybe this isn't what you meant but I do find this phrase quite funny. Other team "Owner is buying promotion" phrased as a negative comment, belittling that other team. Whilst at the same time, comments on Gaschat by some (maybe you Krugar, maybe not. It's more a generic observation) saying that the owners lack ambition, the budget is being lowered, the owners should put their hands in their pockets. The hypocrisy is not lost on me. to early in the morning for this, |
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Post by readinggas on Apr 25, 2024 8:48:25 GMT
I've been concerned about Wrexham when they were in non league, the owner is buying them promotion, you know they will be in the prem probably in 2 seasons, that's 1 promotion spot already gone in my eyes Maybe this isn't what you meant but I do find this phrase quite funny. Other team "Owner is buying promotion" phrased as a negative comment, belittling that other team. Whilst at the same time, comments on Gaschat by some (maybe you Krugar, maybe not. It's more a generic observation) saying that the owners lack ambition, the budget is being lowered, the owners should put their hands in their pockets. The hypocrisy is not lost on me.
So true.
Buying promotion is for me, not for thee!
The sanctimonious bleating about Wrexham is tiresome.
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Post by richie on Apr 25, 2024 9:08:28 GMT
Wrexham are going to run into some problems soon. The Players they currently have IMO arent good enough to get them out of L1 so they need to sign some, the strategy for them so far is just to sign established players on big money that have been in the mercenary bracket - I think they will have limited options in getting these players in in L1.
Now I think they'll need to do what we all try to do and develop or scout some gems and mix that with targeted signings. Im not sure they know how to do this.
As for the owners, they'll need to invest more, much more and although they are capable, the question is will they really want to? afteralll they wont be a big fish in L1.
The appeal that they love giving out that Gladys the tea lady and Huw thats sold programmes for 20 years ect... will be upgraded/replaced. Fans that would have had access to players, this will be reduced. Tourists wont want to go to Wrexham if there is a possibility that they might not win, also the media will also wain
I predict a few years of struggle for Wrexham
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Post by DrFaustus on Apr 25, 2024 9:17:18 GMT
League 2 could be interesting next season. If Notts County get their act together, I can see them and Chesterfield running away with the top 2 spots. (Hope so too. 2 great clubs with fine supporters and tradition).
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Post by chewbacca on Apr 25, 2024 9:20:44 GMT
League 2 could be interesting next season. If Notts County get their act together, I can see them and Chesterfield running away with the top 2 spots. (Hope so too. 2 great clubs with fine supporters and tradition). Chesterfield have plenty of goals in them but Notts County are well known for their lack of strikers. |
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Post by daniel300380 on Apr 25, 2024 9:24:59 GMT
I've been concerned about Wrexham when they were in non league, the owner is buying them promotion, you know they will be in the prem probably in 2 seasons, that's 1 promotion spot already gone in my eyes So far the most they have paid for a player is £300,000. There is a big jump from league 2 to league 1. Then an even bigger jump to the championship. Nobody knows how much they will spend. There was a hold up with the funding for their new stand, so it was delayed, then delayed more and they built a temporary stand for the time being. The owners said they wouldn't pay for it themselves, that they were not going to throw money away like that. They are spending £25 of the governments money instead, but there have delays in getting the funding. We don't know how much is for TV and if they will get bored, if they are a mid table club in League 1. |
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Post by pirate on Apr 25, 2024 9:55:48 GMT
Harry Hugo is absolutely minted and wants to take Farnham Town through the leagues.
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Post by pirate on Apr 25, 2024 9:58:40 GMT
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Post by gasify on Apr 25, 2024 10:51:56 GMT
Wrexham are going to run into some problems soon. The Players they currently have IMO arent good enough to get them out of L1 so they need to sign some, the strategy for them so far is just to sign established players on big money that have been in the mercenary bracket - I think they will have limited options in getting these players in in L1. Now I think they'll need to do what we all try to do and develop or scout some gems and mix that with targeted signings. Im not sure they know how to do this. As for the owners, they'll need to invest more, much more and although they are capable, the question is will they really want to? afteralll they wont be a big fish in L1. The appeal that they love giving out that Gladys the tea lady and Huw thats sold programmes for 20 years ect... will be upgraded/replaced. Fans that would have had access to players, this will be reduced. Tourists wont want to go to Wrexham if there is a possibility that they might not win, also the media will also wain I predict a few years of struggle for Wrexham I think they will go on to even more success. Apart from Peterborough, how has the top teams this season put their sides together? Have they thrown money at it or have they done it through scouting? I would be willing to guess that most have done it with money. There is no reason why Wrexham can't do the same. The revenue that Wrexham is generating is pretty impressive. Our owners should be trying to sell a series to the Kuwait TV companies. The told me to invest in gas, I misunderstood and now have this Bristol Rovers millstone hanging on my neck... |
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 25, 2024 13:57:26 GMT
Not worried what other teams do ... More concerned about our sustainability and being able to stop haemorrhaging money every week. The owners have a massive job on their hands as behind the scenes the club has been totally mismanaged by people not up to their role - they need to be moved out and fresh faces brought in who are capable - Early signs are that they are aware and changes are happening. Throw in to the mix the playing funds wasted over the last season and the job Matt Taylor has to now do and I feel we are a two years away from feeling really progressive. I say that and yet the owners have already got to grips with Stadium and Training Ground improvements which is great - they can see the Mem was not fit for purpose and are spending money. I am more optimistic for our future than I have been since we moved back to the Mem - we need to show patience and forget about promotion for a few seasons while we get stronger on and off the pitch. Out of interest where do you think the money is coming from to redevelop both the Mem and The Quarters plus finance a Grade 2 Academy along with the required Development Squad? |
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Post by gaelgas on Apr 25, 2024 20:44:55 GMT
We often discuss how can we match the facilities, investment etc of teams above us, but should we also worry about the likes of Wrexham (who stand out) or others such as Real Bedford and the like who seem to be on the move upwards? We obviously want to rise up the football pyramid and know it will be a challenge to out perform those above us, but are you concerned with those progressing below us and Who do you think should concern us coming up over the next few years? I can see Wrexham progressing to at least the championship, they were at that level for most of my youth, they have very deep roots (second or third oldest team in the league maybe, 1864) in a predominantly football area ( the Gogs tend to prefer football over rugby). Real Bedford, not so much, second football team in a very predominantly Rugby area and an established football team (albeit always non-league) literally right next door. They might progress a bit but they'll be another Rushden, end up back where they came from. |
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Post by pirate on May 5, 2024 14:07:14 GMT
With our catchment area and potential fanbase in one of the biggest cities in England, we should always be a target of people looking to get involved in owning a club. Our options were obviously limited last time around with Wael wanting to stay involved. He mentioned turning down several interested parties before the Al Saeeds got involved, I wonder who they were?  |
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Post by daniel300380 on May 5, 2024 14:42:59 GMT
With our catchment area and potential fanbase in one of the biggest cities in England, we should always be a target of people looking to get involved in owning a club. Our options were obviously limited last time around with Wael wanting to stay involved. He mentioned turning down several interested parties before the Al Saeeds got involved, I wonder who they were? I read about this earlier. It will be interesting to see what happens. We all know not all owners do what I'm they say. Certainly getting harder all the time. |
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Post by pirate on May 5, 2024 14:52:44 GMT
I read about this earlier. It will be interesting to see what happens. We all know not all owners do what I'm they say. Certainly getting harder all the time. Typical that Wycombe get the "billionaires" and we get the takeaway fella Abdullatif running the show.  |
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Post by Gas1977 on May 5, 2024 16:07:36 GMT
I read about this earlier. It will be interesting to see what happens. We all know not all owners do what I'm they say. Certainly getting harder all the time. Typical that Wycombe get the "billionaires" and we get the takeaway fella Abdullatif running the show. Does anyone actually know what Abullatif does for work? His LinkedIn suggests he’s self employed in the hospitality industry?! |
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Post by Topper Gas on May 5, 2024 16:38:51 GMT
Typical that Wycombe get the "billionaires" and we get the takeaway fella Abdullatif running the show. Does anyone actually know what Abullatif does for work? His LinkedIn suggests he’s self employed in the hospitality industry?! If you mean now then he claims most of his time is spent running Rovers, previously he was CEO of "FoodCo" based in Kuwait, as Pirate alludes to in his post its some kind of fast food company. |
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Post by phillistine on May 5, 2024 17:29:09 GMT
its not always easy with foreign investors- money does not transfer from country to country as you may think. Blackburn were raving about their Indian owners at one point but anyone with experience knew that their Government was fiercely protective of allowing too much money leaving their economy - even if it is your own wealth. That was why they couldnt follow through on their promises. Some of these other economies will have similar issuesand politics does raise its head. Good whilst it lasts but how long is that ?
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Post by pirate on May 5, 2024 18:45:22 GMT
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