Roman Abramovich Thread

[Superblue 6,372]

26 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

Only if you can realise it. I remain strongly in favour of a new build away from SB if a location can be found: -

• Cheaper since at least some of the cost can be offset by development of the SB site.
• A larger site, with fewer restrictions e.g. line of sight issues, allows more freedom of design as well as an opportunity to benefit from improved transport links.
• As implied in the post I'm quoting. potential stadium sponsors prefer new build over legacy venues which resist adoption of the rights name. 

Chelsea also have no debt or at least won't have if this sale goes through on the terms Roman advertised.

 

I haven't put enough research into it myself but do you know if a site move will be completely shot down immediately by the CPO? I can remember the Battersea Power Station rumours, etc but were the club ever given the CPO's blessing to explore this? I would expect the CPO, in order to forfeit their position would still probably be able to negotiate some forms of guarantees which would help add security to the club.

Another point because again, I've never taken it upon myself to look into the exact arrangement but if Chelsea moved to a different site, who would benefit from the Stamford Bridge land being sold and/or developed on - the club (I would expect helping to offsite a good chunk of the stadium build costs) or the CPO?

I guess the biggest issue will be how far are you prepared to go to find an ideal location? Unfortunately in the area we're currently based it's not like many opportunities arise.

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

[Strike 7,250]

Everyday there is a new bidder

[Clockwork 1,794]

The fact Adam schefter is reporting Woody Johnson interest is very worrying, he is the most plugged in journalist in sport.

[NikkiCFC 8,049]

1 minute ago, Clockwork said:

The fact Adam schefter is reporting Woody Johnson interest is very worrying, he is the most plugged in journalist in sport.

Just interest tho. There are many bidders.

Kings owner is also worth just 700m so how can he buy us?

[Blues Forever 1,232]

1 minute ago, NikkiCFC said:

Just interest tho. There are many bidders.

Kings owner is also worth just 700m so how can he buy us?

With a consortium.

[cosmicway 1,333]

9 hours ago, Fulham Broadway said:

Heard she puts it about a bit

What ?
The son of the original Onassis wanted to make Panionios a big club but he died.
She is a horse woman and she does n't want to be called Greek - she wants to be called French.
But she has the money.

[cosmicway 1,333]

2 hours ago, Blues Forever said:

With a consortium.

A consortium is no good really.
They break up.
One good consortium was AEK Athens 1990. Three league titles in a row but then the consortium broke up.
 

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

[Pizy 18,415]

6 hours ago, Blues Forever said:

 

Another absolutely HORRENDOUS owner here in America.

This guy is probably the worst owner in any American sport. 

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[ZAPHOD2319 4,516]

The more I read about the sale, the more it looks like this will go into the summer.

[gdlk 272]

The more, war will end and Abramovich will be our new, old owner. 

[VivekSUCKS 1]

6 hours ago, Pizy said:

Another absolutely HORRENDOUS owner here in America.

This guy is probably the worst owner in any American sport. 

I had to sign up just to tell you how horrible this guy is.  He is HATED here in Northern California.  He has totally destroyed a fanbase that has supported a losing squad since they got to Sacramento,CA in 1985.  He is a micromanager even though he knows Jack S*** about basketball.  And you are right, the Sacramento Kings are considered one of the worst, if not the worst, franchise in all of sports in North America.  This morning, kings fans are hoping that this rumor is true because it would mean he would probably have to sell his stake in the Kings.  You want no part of this guy.  He is TOXIC AND he doesn't have the money to run a proper professional sports franchise.  

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[milka 3,349]

 

[cosmicway 1,333]

2 minutes ago, milka said:

 

Erdoganesque.