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Posted August 11, 2014 03:40 · last edited August 11, 2014 03:50

Bullion wrote:

LeighboNZ wrote:

paulm wrote:

Are you an Americas Cup fan?

Nope, but I am a fan of encouraging Bill Gates to buy LFC

You don't worry about the identity of the club or how it treats its fans? Win at all costs?

Not at all. If an owner can show they are motivated to grow the club, that it is a long term investment and they are keeping the club from administration why shouldn't they spend what they want? The development Man City have done is incredible, not just the purchasing of a new squad but their brand expansion into Australia, USA and the development of their complex in the City of Manchester with the academy stadium and training facilities. 

Besides, FFP still favours the biggest clubs as they have the highest existing stream of income thanks to TV Rights, merchandise and marketability. Adding rigid FFP rules will discourage more wealthy owners from investing in the Premier League. the bigger the names, the bigger the money, the more worldwide interest. 

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LeighboNZ edited August 11, 2014 03:50
Bullion wrote:
LeighboNZ wrote:
paulm wrote:

Are you an Americas Cup fan?

Nope, but I am a fan of encouraging Bill Gates to buy LFC

You don't worry about the identity of the club or how it treats its fans? Win at all costs?

Not at all. If an owner can show they are motivated to grow the club, that it is a long term investment and they are keeping the club from administration why shouldn't they spend what they want? The development Man City have done is incredible, not just the purchasing of a new squad but their brand expansion into Australia, USA and the development of their complex in the City of Manchester with the academy stadium and training facilities.