Roman Abramovich Thread

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  On 08/03/2022 at 17:07, VivekSUCKS said:

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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lmfao the username.

and yeah, hes not only one of the worst owners in the nba, he actively engages in basketball decisions, which always end up disastrous, the worst possible combo.

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Wenger does talk sense some of the time, and here is such an example. What Wenger says may allow some readers to get an exaggerated impression of how much Roman invested in team building at the beginning, and he glosses over the numerous transfer mistakes which were made during Roman's tenure, but his general point is correct I believe.

Arsene Wenger warns potential Chelsea owners with Roman Abramovich "respect" comments (msn.com)

Arsene Wenger has given his thoughts on how Chelsea will fare without Roman Abramovich as owner and provided some advice for whoever succeeds the Russian oligarch.

The billionaire announced that he was putting the Blues up for sale last week as the scrutiny surrounding his relationship with Russian president Vladimir Putin intensifies in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.

It is thought that Abramovich has set his asking price for the club at £3billion, though Wenger has admitted he feels that is slightly above market value.

Speaking to beIN Sports, Wenger was surprisingly full of praise for Abramovich despite the fact there is an argument his arrival in English football led to Arsenal eventually being left behind in the race for league titles. "I would say he was the first big investor [before] the Glazers to come in, at a golden period for a guy that was a billionaire. There was no Financial Fair Play, you could put as much money in as you wanted,’ the Frenchman explained.

"Today, with the FFP, I would not necessarily advise somebody to come in to fight against Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, who are lightyears ahead of them, to build a good team – because you cannot invest the money you want to invest. "So it is much more difficult today. But he came in at the golden period and I give him credit. "He understood quickly what to do, put competent people in charge who managed the club very well and put him to a level that is absolutely outstanding. I have a lot of respect for what he did."

Wenger admitted he doubts that whoever succeeds the Russian will be able to match his spending power. "You cannot. Today you cannot put that money in, privately, that is impossible. "It is limited to, I think, £200m over three years. At that time you could put a billion in. "I always advised people who wanted to buy football clubs, instead of putting £100m in every year, put £500m in in the first year and buy the right players, then you have a team. "He could do that and he did very well and today I think the club is managed very well and is at a top level."

The former Arsenal manager did issue a warning that the next owner will have to have a number of attributes if the Blues are to continue on their current trajectory of success. "It is still sustainable as a football club today because they are at a good level. But after that when you come in it is down to money and good decisions. Sometimes people have good decisions but no money, sometimes they have money but they make bad decisions. So you have to put the two together." 

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  On 08/03/2022 at 17:07, VivekSUCKS said:

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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Thanks for the info. Hopefully wont happen

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[Laylabelle 9,456]

The Government are putting in place a license to ensure the club can fulfil its fixtures, staff and players can be paid, and as a significant cultural asset that it can continue.

This is about Roman Abramovich not being able to make any money or benefit from Chelsea FC.

Season ticket holders can still attend games they gave tickets for but club can not now sell any more tickets that haven’t been sold already

The merchandise shop will be closed.

It's also been added about no player sales or new contracts

Edited March 10, 2022 by Laylabelle

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Fuck. 

[Fulham Broadway 17,102]

Sanctioned by the Culture Secretary scouse Liverpool supporter tory Minister Nadine Dorries. 

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If we're being restricted to earn revenues through the club then how exactly are the players supposed to be paid?

Taxpayers money?

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I can start a lemonade stand to raise funds 

[Fulham Broadway 17,102]

Newcastle at the weekend. Saudi owners represent a regime that has been massacring people in Yemen for months. Double standards

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  On 10/03/2022 at 09:55, Fulham Broadway said:

Newcastle at the weekend. Saudi owners represent a regime that has been massacring people in Yemen for months. Double standards

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this is a witch hunt against Roman, how about holding other owners accountable too. Hypocrites

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[Laylabelle 9,456]

It's been coming..think he was mentioned weeks back by Boris as someone who had been sanctioned before any action had taken place.

How it all pans out..God knows! Half empty stadium..cant sell or offer anyone new contracts.. least the staff don't lose out!

Its already been said don't sing his name during the Ukraine applauses and all so hopefully if takes place tonight.. that won't happen..

Mess mess mess

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[Fulham Broadway 17,102]

  On 10/03/2022 at 10:00, Johnnyeye said:

this is a witch hunt against Roman, how about holding other owners accountable too. Hypocrites

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If i was a cynic I'd say Saudi regime which basically owns Newcastle, is off the hook because its slaughtering people with British bought weapons

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what a joke this is, fuck off

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Wonder whats next..

[Fulham Broadway 17,102]

  On 10/03/2022 at 10:02, Laylabelle said:

It's been coming..think he was mentioned weeks back by Boris as someone who had been sanctioned before any action had taken place.

How it all pans out..God knows! Half empty stadium..cant sell or offer anyone new contracts.. least the staff don't lose out!

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Will Johnson and the 14 tory Ministers be freezing the 4m theyve had from oligarchs in the last year ? 

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We are officially fucked now with no revenues and can't sell or buy players.

[Laylabelle 9,456]

  On 10/03/2022 at 10:09, Blues Forever said:

We are officially fucked now with no revenues and can't sell or buy players.

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No new contracts either..