Roman Abramovich Thread

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Context is : Donations made last to charities and foundation.

And there's still a lot of xenophobic nonsense from some ignorants in England about "The Russian so and so". No other oligarch in the world donates as much to charity and grass root programs than Roman. He's also the most likable and popular oligarch back in his homeland.

[Jype 6,398]

Some reports in Spain suggesting Roman is planning on buying RCD Mallorca who play in the Segunda.

Another Vitesse type of feeder club for us, only potentially in the La Liga within a couple of years?

[Jase 43,479]

Some reports in Spain suggesting Roman is planning on buying RCD Mallorca who play in the Segunda.

Another Vitesse type of feeder club for us, only potentially in the La Liga within a couple of years?

Only if they avoid relegation. Mallorca are only 2 points above the drop zone and it's the last league game tonight.

[sdrcfc 461]

They drew 0-0, will be bought for Roman's son. Potential feeder club.

[zolayes 14,489]

Why not buy Leeds .. they could be in the Conference in 3 y

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Some reports in Spain suggesting Roman is planning on buying RCD Mallorca who play in the Segunda.

Another Vitesse type of feeder club for us, only potentially in the La Liga within a couple of years?

On a related note, last week, Roman's company (forgot which one) signed a huge sponsorship deal with Vitesse (well, huge for the Eridivesie). It looks like we really want them to dominate Dutch football and get into the CL. A feeder club in the CL would provide a huge experience for our youngsters.

[zolayes 14,489]

next their owners company sponsors Chelsea .. FFP .. make your own acronym but farcical should be one.. and perhaps P for Platini

[Miki-Liki 405]

On a related note, last week, Roman's company (forgot which one) signed a huge sponsorship deal with Vitesse (well, huge for the Eridivesie). It looks like we really want them to dominate Dutch football and get into the CL. A feeder club in the CL would provide a huge experience for our youngsters.

I've heard that two clubs with the same owner can't play in the same competition.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I've heard that two clubs with the same owner can't play in the same competition.

Roman probably wouldn't be the owner per se.. For example, if it's in his Son's name they could get away with it.

[iseah100 5,612]

Roman probably wouldn't be the owner per se.. For example, if it's in his Son's name they could get away with it.

Those sneaky, conniving Russians.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I've heard that two clubs with the same owner can't play in the same competition.

That's true. But Roman does not own Vitesse. It belongs to a close friend of his. And even the rumors about Mallorca is that it will be owned by his son, Arkadi, not Roman himself.

[Peppen 934]

The company in question is Truphone, and Roman "only" holds a 23 % stake.

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2014/6/4/5778756/chelsea-roman-abramovichs-company-vitesse-arnhem-new-shirt-sponsor

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Well this is surprising if I think it means what it does: http://www.gelderlander.nl/algemeen/sport/vitesse-wordt-weer-verkocht-1.4398944

Can anyone Dutch tell me if this says that Vitesse owner is planning on selling the club?

There's no way we're ending our collaboration with Vitesse, IMO. I have a theory why that might be if it is true, but it will take some explaining...

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

Well this is surprising if I think it means what it does: http://www.gelderlander.nl/algemeen/sport/vitesse-wordt-weer-verkocht-1.4398944

Can anyone Dutch tell me if this says that Vitesse owner is planning on selling the club?

There's no way we're ending our collaboration with Vitesse, IMO. I have a theory why that might be if it is true, but it will take some explaining...

Get explaining...

[sutro 1,026]

It says that london wanne get rid of vitesse and are interrested in malaga or mallorca instead.

Vitesse is for sale for 47mil but since the club has a yearly loss of 20mil they made truphone headsponsor for the coming 3 years so it can be sold easier.

Joost de Wit , the director of the club says he knows nothing about this tough.