Roman Abramovich Thread

[the wes 7,212]

3 hours ago, manpe said:

Strange question. Not a single person greedy enough to own billions can be trusted. I don't believe there is a single billionaire in world history who is honest and hasn't broken any laws.

Thats true Jim Radcliffe move to Monaco to save himself a £4b tax bill in England thats the reason why some people are billionaires cause they are smart with their money 

[MoroccanBlue 5,222]

I'd welcome the idea. He being English is a big part of it. 

Is he a fan? Would be a beautiful sight seeing him come in the first day, and the likes of Marinia and co leaving the club with boxes that have their personal belongings. I'd pay to see that. 

[Unionjack 7,531]

On 3/19/2019 at 4:40 PM, manpe said:

Don't know who that is

He would fit in well mate. Old time variety hall comedia/actorn even before my time! Cant find owt of him 'acting'

 

On 3/19/2019 at 4:25 PM, manpe said:

Strange question. Not a single person greedy enough to own billions can be trusted. I don't believe there is a single billionaire in world history who is honest and hasn't broken any laws.

I agree mate. I've never met anyone who was self made that didn't bend as many rules as they could to breaking point. but maybe that says more about commercialism than peeps morals.

I thank Roman for what we have done together and would like to see him become more involved and back in the stands. But it might just be time to start fresh with EVERYTHING. From the top down. I'd like to see us goto someone who is already a large sports club owner with the experience of taking a broken club apart and rebuild them WHOEVER that may be!

 

Billionaire Abramovich dumps Russian assets in preparation for sanctions

The billionaire Roman Abramovich, who was blacklisted by the US in April last year, had his British visa revoked and was forced to acquire an Israeli passport in the summer, has systematically been selling off his Russian assets.

On 7 March, Abramovich, the 11th wealthiest person in Russia with $10.8 billion, sold the Russian bank VTB his 20% share in Channel One that he had owned since the early 2000s, after acquiring a package of shares from Boris Berezovsky.

One week later, on 13 March, Abramovich’s Crispian Investments fund disposed of 2.7 million shares of Nornickel – 1.7% of the company’s capital. The deal was done through an accelerated collection of bids, and the securities were dumped on the market at a 7.5% discount to the market price.

Another five days later, on Monday 18 March, it was learned that Abramovich had decided to sell 0.8% of his primary asset – the metallurgical and mining company Evraz.

Abramovich’s offshore fund Greenleas International Holdings Ltd., Alexander Abramov’s Abiglaze Ltd., Alexander Frolov’s Crosland Global Ltd. and Toshi Holdings Ltd. announced on the London Stock Exchange website that they intend to sell 25.4 million Evraz shares (1.8%).

Abramovich’s company will account for 42.25% of the shares being sold. As with Nornickel, the deal will take place through an accelerated collection of bids. The placement will be organized by Citigroup Global Markets Ltd., Credit Suisse Securities and UBS Europe. The sellers must undertake not to sell any more Evraz shares for 60 days after the deal. At present, Abramovich holds 30.5% of Evraz shares, Abramovich holds 20.69% and Frolov has 10.33%.

It is possible that the billionaire is preparing for US sanctions by getting rid of assets linked to the Kremlin (e.g. Channel One). Abramovich may also be trying to withdraw from his position as a major stakeholder in Evraz, an analyst from a major rating agency believes. However, it is not impossible that the oligarch has simply decided to cash out on shares while Evraz’s results are good and there is a large demand for its stocks, he notes. On the other hand, the three consecutive deals to sell Russian assets do not make this option likely.

The hard cash at Abramovich’s disposal is needed by the Kremlin. RBC reported in December that the president’s administration has considered the billionaire and Evraz as a source of funding for the construction of the Moscow-Kazan high-speed railway. His funds will be used to fill in the financing gap for the railway project, which has been rejected by Chinese investors twice in the last three years.

Russian Railways estimates that the project will cost 1.7 trillion rubles. The government is prepared to provide 700 billion from the federal budget, but around 1 trillion rubles ($15 billion) will need to come from other financing sources.

 

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On 3/19/2019 at 10:25 AM, manpe said:

Strange question. Not a single person greedy enough to own billions can be trusted. I don't believe there is a single billionaire in world history who is honest and hasn't broken any laws.

Agreed, but they can't break the laws when the laws are written by them and for them, can they?  

Can you have democracy when billionaires (includes companies and groups) exert far more influence in the political system than the voting population?

[Trueblue9877 7]

I don't know why people are so obsessed with claiming that Roman has lost interest, he literally can't enter the country if he wanted to because of political reasons, just seems like fans who are angry that we aren't breaking the transfer record every other season that want him to go and for the club to be sold imo.

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“Those with Israeli passports are non-visa nationals, which means they do not need a visa to come to the UK as a visitor for a maximum period of six months.”

“Roman Abramovich will be allowed to visit the UK visa-free for up to six months at a time with his Israeli passport, but cannot work in the country” According to Theresa May’s spokesman.

“Israelis are required to obtain a visa if they want to live, work or study in the UK”

Conclusion:

-Can enter the country any day he picks and continue with his life in London for 6 months after he should just have to leave the country for a day and come back again.

-Behave childish because of his personal issues while the club is in the worst state.

[bigbluewillie 1,809]

Just wish Abramovich would sell and stay the fuck out of the country.

Jim Ratcliffe offered £2 billion for the club, Abramovich rejected it.

Abramovich took the club to the limits and I thank him for that, now it's just a business to him and he has taken us to the depths of despair, with board members, Granovskia, managers, and players, it's going to take an enormous of money and time to sort it out.

My real fear is just how bad is it going to get, before he decides enough is enough...that is if he ever deicides.

[Vesper 27,442]

Roman Abramovich no longer owns a box at Chelsea

https://www.101greatgoals.com/news/roman-abramovich-no-longer-has-a-box-at-chelsea/

Roman Abramovich bails on his Chelsea box

The Times have broken the news that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich no longer has a box at Chelsea.

Abramovich, who have been virtually anonymous at Stamford Bridge this season, no longer pays the Blues for corporate hospitality. Readers are told:

Roman Abramovich did not buy corporate boxes at Chelsea before the start of this season for the first time in almost a decade.

Abramovich’s decision not to buy the boxes is revealed in a footnote in the accounts of Fordstam, Chelsea’s parent company, which have been lodged at Companies House.

Last year the UK Home Office rejected Abramovich’s attempts at securing a visa to remain in Britain.

 

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SELL THE CLUB

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[whats happening 1,440]

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/chelsea/11684416/buck-abramovich-is-committed-to-chelsea

[Jase 43,479]

55 minutes ago, whats happening said:

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/chelsea/11684416/buck-abramovich-is-committed-to-chelsea

Action speaks louder than words. 

[LAM09 6,575]

Action speaks louder than words. 

Might be Summer 2020 until then [emoji17]

[bigbluewillie 1,809]

Just wish he'd sell and fuck off, the scenario he has created at Chelsea now is being rotten to the core starting from the very top.

Then he can take Sarri and Jorginho with him.

[Special Juan 27,115]

Nice to hear from Mr Buck, but the truth is, the club have some what lost vision, passion and drive. The purchases over the last 3 seasons in the most have been horrendous.

The big picture is we need a DOF first and foremost, if things like this aren't put in place then nothing will change. You will continue to see scatter gun spending, square pegs in round holes more and more managerial changes.

It's not all about spending, it's about having the right structure, ambition and taking the club forward, right now we are stagnant on and off the field.

 

[NikkiCFC 7,641]

Roman won't sell. Forget about it. This is another proof.

[Vesper 27,442]

4 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

Roman won't sell. Forget about it. This is another proof.

How is that proof? Ratcliffe already owns a Swiss team. Many owners own multiple teams in multiple sports.

If Roman doesn't put in a better board the club is going to fall out of being considered an elite team. They have already done tremendous long term damage at multiple levels.

If he refuses to change the board, he needs to sell. Eventually the fanbase will turn on him and it will get really nasty. 

[Iggy Doonican 4,186]

1 hour ago, Vesper said:

Eventually the fanbase will turn on him and it will get really nasty. 

How would you know ?. Living thousands of miles away you have no idea what the average match going Chelsea fan thinks. Some of us are grateful for what he's done for the club and will keep supporting them doesn't matter how poorly we're doing. Fuck Radcliffe he's not Chelsea at all he's a Manc and if he did buy the club you really think he's going to spend money hand over fist like Roman did I very much doubt it. Time to show some loyalty and not just keep stamping your feet and calling players, the manager and the owner cunts.

You'll be relieved I'm going on another sabbatical from the forum but I do read it most days and I cringe at some of your comments they just come across as petulant and stroppy there really is no beginning to your talent.

[NikkiCFC 7,641]

2 hours ago, Vesper said:

How is that proof? Ratcliffe already owns a Swiss team. Many owners own multiple teams in multiple sports.

If Roman doesn't put in a better board the club is going to fall out of being considered an elite team. They have already done tremendous long term damage at multiple levels.

If he refuses to change the board, he needs to sell. Eventually the fanbase will turn on him and it will get really nasty. 

Yeah but is there a any owner who owns two clubs in top5 leagues?  It's clear if he's after Nice for 100m + he won't go for Chelsea at the same time... UEFA rules also don't allow same owner in CL or EL.  And I assume Jim would make top team with Nice.