Fordy62 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 mariobalotelli Reserve Team24 minutes ago Quote @indykaila Bristol Rovers have announced they have been taken over by the Al-Qadi family. They want to sign #Ronaldinho. Seen a few accounts mention this now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 If anything it's all a bit iffy, enjoy your honeymoon gasheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, CITYAREREDANDWHITE said: He's my worth 1.4 billion https://twitter.com/richardpayneitv/status/700679784544628739 It's not like the gas to make up numbers is it anyway I'm going to bring this thread back in a years time i just have a massive feeling this is a land grab for development and the gas may well end up like many other clubs who sold out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Think it's about time we bought a striker and rebuilt the Atyeo then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Sold their arse to an Arab. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 32 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: Some Rovers fans now saying they are the third richest club in the country haha Haha FFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, harrys said: Personally I feel totally indifferent to it all, seems strange that Higgs, Bradshaw and Jelf have gone completely, a lot years involvement between the three of them, also find it strange that there are much bigger clubs in the lower divisions they could of pumped money into rather than a North Bristol/South Glos' footballing backwater Potential fanbase is one reason Be sure,this will hit us hard, IF they buy in a new fan base, what I mean by that is the floating fan enticed into cheap.entertainment lets use Bradford as an example, 17,000 season ticktets at £99 that's value for money and I think these buggers in charge know exactly what to do, may we see a Gas version of Sport South Gloucester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: mariobalotelli Reserve Team24 minutes ago Quote @indykaila Bristol Rovers have announced they have been taken over by the Al-Qadi family. They want to sign #Ronaldinho. Seen a few accounts mention this now... Obviously. You know, shopping around for a League One or Two club shows that they are very ambitious, money is no object and they are clearly in it to spend big... doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommers1965 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 32 minutes ago, Ian M said: God the moderation is a bit harsh on their site. Saw a Red got banned for this considered post :/ I'm defiantly not gutted. Obviously you are all getting a bit excited about, which is fair enough, the same happened when Lansdown happened. If anything, this may make City push further on, for obvious reasons. There is however a danger to the deal you've just done, just hope it ends positively for you lot. Banned.Woo woo! been banned also... just for saying they didn't take many to accrington.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 29 minutes ago, pigeon said: Am I the only one that finds this thread rather cringe..? I personally think it's great that Rovers have been bought out and I hope they manage to get to the Championship so we can have two proper clubs in Bristol that can enjoy proper derby's. I was actually talking to a Celtic fan the other day and even he was saying that he can't wait until Rangers get back up to the top flight so I don't understand all the cringe worthy insults coming out. I mean honestly, saying the guy (who is obviously very wealthy) looks like he is wearing a cheap suit? Are we back in the playground!? Anyway, i'm sure now some of the 'old boys' or the 'real fans' will tear this apart but oh well! Do your worst! Good luck Rovers and hopefully the next time you play us we'll both be in the Championship or better giving you a 6-0 thrashing! Erm.. I was joking about the cheap suit thing @pigeon. Difficult to gauge tone over a forum though. It was in response to the ludicrous tweet about the family being worth over £60b. I do actually agree with your point that it would be quite a spectacle to have a regular and competitive Derby with Rovers. I'm quite proud that the Bristol Derby is regularly in the top 10 "fiercest derbies" in the country that newspapers do every so often. Not sure how long we can hold onto that if we occasionally play them in the JPT or the other cups. As long as they finish below us each season, have lower attendances, have a worse atmosphere and remain inferior to us in just about every way.. I wouldn't actually mind having them in the same league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 35 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: Some Rovers fans now saying they are the third richest club in the country haha They're not even the third richest club in Bristol are they,if you include the rugby club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 11 minutes ago, CITYAREREDANDWHITE said: He's not worth 1.4 billion https://twitter.com/richardpayneitv/status/700679784544628739 That's Dollars, not even pounds. Just under a £Billion if $1.4B is right. Not even the richest club in Bristol then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 For all the Al-Qaeda fans trying to give it large and telling us that they are coming for us, here is a simple message...... You have to get promoted twice and build a 27k ground and get bigger gates than you have for the last 50 years just to catch up, :laugh: 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 13 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: mariobalotelli Reserve Team24 minutes ago Quote @indykaila Bristol Rovers have announced they have been taken over by the Al-Qadi family. They want to sign #Ronaldinho. Seen a few accounts mention this now... Cough...FFP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, BS3_RED said: For all the Al-Qaeda fans trying to give it large and telling us that they are coming for us, here is a simple message...... You have to get promoted twice and build a 27k ground and get bigger gates than you have for the last 50 years just to catch up, ,well worth the dancing bananas. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Erm.. I was joking about the cheap suit thing @pigeon. Difficult to gauge tone over a forum though. It was in response to the ludicrous tweet about the family being worth over £60b. I do actually agree with your point that it would be quite a spectacle to have a regular and competitive Derby with Rovers. I'm quite proud that the Bristol Derby is regularly in the top 10 "fiercest derbies" in the country that newspapers do every so often. Not sure how long we can hold onto that if we occasionally play them in the JPT or the other cups. As long as they finish below us each season, have lower attendances, have a worse atmosphere and remain inferior to us in just about every way.. I wouldn't actually mind having them in the same league I do apologize if it was meant as a joke then, as you said hard to gauge tone over a forum! Must say i'm relieved it was a joke as I was starting to worry about the average mental age of the otib population! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Im quite pleased with the gasheads acquisition. Be great to see both clubs in the championship (minimum) as my own son reaches his teens in 6 years time. Great banter lies ahead for him with the gas! We can only dream of the promised land. I think its great for bcfc also. Lansdown will have local competition and will want to compete against the gas and remain the top bristol club . Great news for bristol in general. Bring back the derbies asap i say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Acton Red Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 37 minutes ago, BS3_RED said: I smell ........ Nah on joking. You are entitled to your view just as i am entitled to think that they are ******* scum that should find a quiet corner somewhere and die. That's a bit harsh mate.Ive got uncles,cousins friends and colleagues that are gas,I live north of river in south glos but they are not scum and I certainly wouldn't want them dead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 17 minutes ago, ten minutes of rough said: Commiserations, my local recycling centre has a bin dedicated to Dyson cleaners, Just seen this and scanned quickly through this news...Blimey what a to-do, and yes I am flabbergasted and slightly jealous if it's true, as I suspect if (if) we were being honest we all are envious With a huge war chest Rovers will be a force to reckon with, all the way to knocking on the door to the Prem. Perhaps that what we need a kick up the backside, after all we have so underachieved it's embarrassing, Bristol need a team to be playing in the top flight, BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD ...PLEASE NOT THEM!!! Wow what an overreaction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobbsoldun Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I don't get this Gas are ok...can't wait to be playing them bit. This is the scum who wanted us to fold in OUR darkest days! I'll be happy when it blows up in their collective face and they're back playing non-league. Never forget. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 7 minutes ago, FramptonRed said: That's a bit harsh mate.Ive got uncles,cousins friends and colleagues that are gas,I live north of river in south glos but they are not scum and I certainly wouldn't want them dead. Sense of humour bypass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Couldn't care less who bought them,still scumbags,at least dopey dar will be able to go on the Source with their boys soon without having to worry about going to work Edited February 19, 2016 by joe jordans teeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindon fan Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 7 minutes ago, Reddie The Eagle Edwards said: They are claiming a fortune of 105billion now Rupees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 17 minutes ago, Reddie The Eagle Edwards said: They are claiming a fortune of 105billion now not like the gas to talk shit and make figure up is it? its 1.05 billion and that's the total amount of the banks asests a bank which they only have a 30% stake in the actual wealth the family have (remember this is only 1 of a few sons) is 70 million they aren't even the richest club in league 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Seems to be some confusion amongst our blue friends that assets of their bank equals net worth. Not quite! Really do not see this is going to make them the new Man City or Chelsea - let's be honest, if you are that rich, why start with Bristol Rovers? It would I assume secure their short term future. If I was them, I would take that as a start and see what happens from there. Seems some of them are frankly setting ludicrous expectations after a few hours. Edited February 19, 2016 by cityexile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 10 minutes ago, ten minutes of rough said: Anyone that uses ffs as in a reply deserves contempt, what about trying to reply with dialogue? Try and put your point over, in a way that I might be persuaded, go on. Why don't you **** off to the rovers forum rather then be all high and mighty about their take over as if it suddenly justifies them, nothing has change they still haven't got a new ground or spent a penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, Monkeh said: not like the gas to talk shit and make figure up is it? its 1.05 billion and that's the total amount of the banks asests a bank which they only have a 30% stake in the actual wealth the family have (remember this is only 1 of a few sons) is 70 million they aren't even the richest club in league 2 So...basically these two are richer than their new owners.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Like the fact that on the local news this takes second billing to a dog walker finding a foot in a Bath park! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screech Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I'm going to stick my neck out and say this has all the signs of another Notts County. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GazSaid Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, Monkeh said: Why don't you **** off to the rovers forum rather then be all high and mighty about their take over as if it suddenly justifies them, nothing has change they still haven't got a new ground or spent a penny whoa, whoa - this is essentially a thread about Rovers, so why can't us Gasheads read and/or comment? someone's toys have just been forcibly ejected. If you don't want him commenting, perhaps don't have a Rovers thread? clearly it's a popular topic though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, cityexile said: Seems to be some confusion amongst our blue friends that assets of their bank equals net worth. Not quite! Really do not see this is going to make them the new Man City or Chelsea - let's be honest, if you are that rich, why start with Bristol Rovers? It would I assume secure their short term future. If I was them, I would take that as a start and see what happens from there. Seems some of them are frankly setting ludicrous expectations after a few hours. In terms of being a soulless, plastic football club they'll be everything like Man City and Chelsea.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 There's just something not quite right about this Wael Al-Qadi bloke 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Bristol Red Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) gashead73 Moderator Dare we believe for the second year on the bounce! Posts: 604 Year you started supporting the Gas?: 1979 Member is Online Posting Level Next Level in 396 posts 24 minutes ago via mobile Quote Post by gashead73 on 24 minutes ago I was blown away' really feel we have come out smelling of Roses. While Al Qadi is flying to Zurich to vote on a new FIFA President what will Mr Lansdown be doing? Flying back to his Tax Free Safehaven!We are now on a par with wealthy clubs like Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal etc How does that make you feel' but (Big Smile) how do our Red Cousins really feel. Oh' and it sounds like we will get our shiny new Stadium..... Big tick from me, Loving it! http://gaschat.co.uk/thread/5997/itv-westcountry-news comedy gold Edited February 19, 2016 by southbristol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Rumour going around that the white plastic chairs have been taken away and replaced by these beauties. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 7 minutes ago, GazSaid said: whoa, whoa - this is essentially a thread about Rovers, so why can't us Gasheads read and/or comment? someone's toys have just been forcibly ejected. If you don't want him commenting, perhaps don't have a Rovers thread? clearly it's a popular topic though. I don't mind gashead a posting here or talking about the gas here, never have done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tauntonian Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) hahaha can see this going tits up. cannot wait to quote that thread of theirs when reality hits. "on a par with man utd, chelsea, arsenal." my god Edited February 19, 2016 by Tauntonian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: There's just something not quite right about this Wael Al-Qadi bloke I've just laughed so much the cuppa I'm trying to drink has shot out my nose....now my wife is calling me a child...she will never understand 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Show some respect for our mega rich neighbours. No more "mind the gap". Just " mind the gulf" 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 See Points West have fallen for the `richest man in the world` bollocks - they kept calling him a billionaire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bend it like brian Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 بحسن الخط دخل الجنة rovers....home kit 2016-2017 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 7 minutes ago, southbristol said: gashead73 Moderator Dare we believe for the second year on the bounce! Posts: 604 Year you started supporting the Gas?: 1979 Member is Online Posting Level Next Level in 396 posts 24 minutes ago via mobile Quote Post by gashead73 on 24 minutes ago I was blown away' really feel we have come out smelling of Roses. While Al Qadi is flying to Zurich to vote on a new FIFA President what will Mr Lansdown be doing? Flying back to his Tax Free Safehaven!We are now on a par with wealthy clubs like Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal etc How does that make you feel' but (Big Smile) how do our Red Cousins really feel. Oh' and it sounds like we will get our shiny new Stadium..... Big tick from me, Loving it! http://gaschat.co.uk/thread/5997/itv-westcountry-news comedy gold He did apologise to us.. fair play for that, I mean he must be excited, it's not every day you see your club sell out and lose it's identity.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Exactly how rich is this bloke then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cider city red 81 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Cotham Brow Red said: Exactly how rich is this bloke then? Rich enough to buy Ronaldinho who is joining the gas apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, southbristol said: gashead73 Moderator Dare we believe for the second year on the bounce! Posts: 604 Year you started supporting the Gas?: 1979 Member is Online Posting Level Next Level in 396 posts 24 minutes ago via mobile Quote Post by gashead73 on 24 minutes ago I was blown away' really feel we have come out smelling of Roses. While Al Qadi is flying to Zurich to vote on a new FIFA President what will Mr Lansdown be doing? Flying back to his Tax Free Safehaven!We are now on a par with wealthy clubs like Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal etc How does that make you feel' but (Big Smile) how do our Red Cousins really feel. Oh' and it sounds like we will get our shiny new Stadium..... Big tick from me, Loving it! http://gaschat.co.uk/thread/5997/itv-westcountry-news Their moderator is not to bright is he ! Maybe he should read a few pages of this thread, he might actually learn a little. "on a par with... Man utd, Chelsea,,,,, " love to see his face when someone points out the facts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 52 minutes ago, BA14 RED said: Wow what an overreaction! Embarrassment.... You been drinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 14 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: There's just something not quite right about this Wael Al-Qadi bloke Looks like me when I try to grow a beard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tauntonian Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 if they are that rich then why have they bought a shitty little club that that instead of a prem or championship club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 If the £70m is true then that ain't a lot and they will have to see a return on that, otherwise they'll be worth £30m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Well what I say is good luck to the Rovers. If this gives them their new stadium and guarantees their future then good for them. I am city through and through and have been for 60+ years but I always wanted to see a local derby with them in the Prem before I expire. If this gives it a remote chance of happening then bring it on. It can only be good for local rivalry and bragging rights. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Cotham Brow Red said: Exactly how rich is this bloke then? Well Abdulkader Abdullah Al-Qadi the head of the family last filed accounts make him worth £331M Not sure where the Billionaire family tag is coming from, over excited think of a number and triple it from the sags as usual. https://companycheck.co.uk/director/912508040/ABDULKADER-ABDULLAH-AL-QADI/financials 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Aizoon said: We should just sit back and see precisely in what manner the Sags will cock it up. I feel a poll coming on... Tried to set up a poll from my iPhone and - guess what? This bloody board threw it out for no apparent reason and lost all I entered. Edited February 19, 2016 by Aizoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: If the £70m is true then that ain't a lot and they will have to see a return on that, otherwise they'll be worth £30m. More importantly, If £70m is true its very unlikely they will invest any of their own hard earned cash. They will take out loans which will shaft the club in the long run if it doesn't work out. The glaziers are essentially doing the same thing at man united. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 The undying pessimist within me makes me think that with all the hype of today, Morecambe are a very good bet at 9/2 for tomorrow. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I understand why they are celebrating, it certainly looks better for them now than with Higgs at the helm. But as for jealous; why would we be? Even the highest (realistic...) estimates of this new owner's wealth doesn't change the fact we also have a very wealthy man in charge, who has help fund our new stadium, which in turn will lead to us being able to punch a little harder. Add to that it is pretty clear SL is both a fan and in it for the long haul; as nice as it may be to suddenly be significantly better off, I don't think a single one of their fans could say this new owner of theirs is of the same ilk and keep a straight face. It may very well help them back up the leagues; as I said before, this will maybe boost them in the league. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 ITV also saying they are billionaires, yet still not seen anything to back this up... where are they getting this, is it just hype/rumour gotten out of hand ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Collis1 said: More importantly, If £70m is true its very unlikely they will invest any of their own hard earned cash. They will take out loans which will shaft the club in the long run if it doesn't work out. The glaziers are essentially doing the same thing at man united. When Man Utd was bought though they had 70k+ stadium and were the world most commercially successful club (and pretty successful on the pitch too) - the debt for them is huge but serviceable. Marketing the sags and turning a profit is going to be a ridiculously difficult task....I'm sure the Jordanians are eyeing up a new bigger unit in Kingswood tonight probably next to some Charity shop for the new "Megastore" I can't get my head around how they see this as a good investment other than through land ownership and or building a new stadium and having it as their asset. The football will be a secondary concern loaded with debt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 For them its great that the sellouts have wads of cash however its down to if its invested properly. I would say look at Hasawi at Forest. Loads of cash (judging by his worth) little progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Charliesboots said: When Man Utd was bought though they had 70k+ stadium and were the world most commercially successful club (and pretty successful on the pitch too) - the debt for them is huge but serviceable. Marketing the sags and turning a profit is going to be a ridiculously difficult task....I'm sure the Jordanians are eyeing up a new bigger unit in Kingswood tonight probably next to some Charity shop for the new "Megastore" I can't get my head around how they see this as a good investment other than through land ownership and or building a new stadium and having it as their asset. The football will be a secondary concern loaded with debt. Agree. Thats what makes this so sinister. It seems like financial suicide unless they have a plan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, Collis1 said: Agree. Thats what makes this so sinister. It seems like financial suicide unless they have a plan. The plan is Champions League in 5 years... apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Iron Man said: william@williammdmead Steve Lansdown worth 2billion... Bristol Rovers new chairman worth 65billion. The number keeps going up and up............. I am sure it's been mentioned but if someone is worth £65 billion (sterling I presume) why would they buy a club worth, well, a few sheckles? i suspect the net worth is somewhat wide of the mark. Look like decent buyers for Rovers though having taken over the assets of HSBC in Jordan and also in the hotel business. Looks like knights in shining armour. The Gas get gobbled by Oil. Good luck to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Good luck to them. CTID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Can't believe on their forum they are saying we are 'bitter' and 'very unhappy' about this....aren't we just commenting on a big story about their club which has broken today?! Blimey, why would we be bitter or unhappy? We've got a richer, Bristolian owner.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilli74 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 They may build them the new stadium but a massive 'war chest' is worthless with FFP ... And as 3 of the 4 stands won't be needed on match days I can't think their income will be much to sing about ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Charliesboots Posted February 19, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2016 It gets better....my delusional brother in law (who is a very sad sag) moments ago in a phone call crowing to me...I quote; Him -"How does it feel to know we're as big as Chelsea and Man City now" Me - "Your not" Him - "Yes we are he's worth 1.5 Billion" Me - "No he's not" Him - "Well I can tell you now put money on us winning League Two next year" Me - "No you won't" Him - "Oh fxxk off"...hangs up 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Charliesboots said: It gets better....my delusional brother in law (who is a very sad sag) moments ago in a phone call crowing to me...I quote; Him -"How does it feel to know we're as big as Chelsea and Man City now" Me - "Your not" Him - "Yes we are he's worth 1.5 Billion" Me - "No he's not" Him - "Well I can tell you now put money on us winning League Two next year" Me - "No you won't" Him - "Oh fxxk off"...hangs up Their main wealth is the AJIB (who bought HSBC Jordan) after tax that entire bank made just over 22 million in profit. Put that into context of our clubs accounts and losses, and you can see that these are not wealthy people who are going to plough lots of money into the club. More likely a sensible pair of hands that will inject cash and steer them safely, but nothing extravagant. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Looking forward to the first camel race at UWE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Good luck to the Gash is what I say. All I'm interested is all things RED and Bristol City my team not the blue few from across the river. COYR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, Moor2Sea said: Looking forward to the first camel race at UWE. Perhaps they thought they were investing in the UAE? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Apologies if this has already been mentioned (I haven't read all through this thread) but there's a lot to be said for the saying 'if something appears to be too good to be true then it probably is'. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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