East Kent Saint Posted 9 September, 2020 Share Posted 9 September, 2020 8 hours ago, Charlie Wayman said: It is almost certain that there will be a big announcement around then. Biden takes over from Trump! 🤞 Kraft is a big Trump supporter along with Brady (now departed from NEP) . If Trump admits he’s actually lost the vote that will be a very good thing for the planet Earth . Nobody is struck on Biden but if Trump is defeated then hooray . Not sure if Saints will gain from Kraft taking over but .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 9 September, 2020 Share Posted 9 September, 2020 3 hours ago, Matthew Le God said: Problem is when most people think of the Mayflower they think Plymouth rather than Southampton. Even though Plymouth was essentially a service station stop on a long drive. if you announced a link up between New England & Southampton they could provide a valuable educational service, couldn't they. Let's join up with a Dutch club too and properly get the journey of the Mayflower recognised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 9 September, 2020 Share Posted 9 September, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Nolan said: if you announced a link up between New England & Southampton they could provide a valuable educational service, couldn't they. Let's join up with a Dutch club too and properly get the journey of the Mayflower recognised. And invite Boston United to complete the story and route.. Edited 9 September, 2020 by Badger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW5 SAINT Posted 9 September, 2020 Share Posted 9 September, 2020 7 hours ago, Matthew Le God said: Problem is when most people think of the Mayflower they think Plymouth rather than Southampton. Even though Plymouth was essentially a service station stop on a long drive. Mayflower sprang a leak, and they put into Plymouth for repairs. Most people agree Titanic sailed from Southampton, although she did stop at Cherbourg and Queenstown following her departure from Southampton...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 Plus it stopped at the IOW. An engine room mechanic was feeling sick so they dropped him off on the coast in a life boat. Lucky bastard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 On 08/09/2020 at 16:02, Sevvy said: Ask Turkish My source is frenziedly trying to track down what it going on with the illusive five pledges. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 Get researching @trousers https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8719999/Southampton-200million-American-takeover-talks-former-Bordeaux-owner-Joseph-DaGrosa.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 How interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 2 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Get researching @trousers https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8719999/Southampton-200million-American-takeover-talks-former-Bordeaux-owner-Joseph-DaGrosa.html Just seen this and was going to paste here - no need 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 3 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Get researching @trousers https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8719999/Southampton-200million-American-takeover-talks-former-Bordeaux-owner-Joseph-DaGrosa.html At this rate it's going to be less labour intensive to research all Americans that *haven't* been linked with Saints recently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 1 minute ago, hypochondriac said: How interesting... Tell us more or I'll ask one of my annoying probing questions again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 I remember reading this earlier this year: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertkidd/2020/04/30/us-investor-plans-premier-league-club-takeover-to-recreate-city-football-group/#30e7336f7b1a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 Uh-oh... "It remains unclear whether his interest in buying Southampton will be successful, because the proposal is dependent on significant borrowing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 I have a vague memory that Matt Hughes (when at The Times) had pretty good info on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 4 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: I remember reading this earlier this year: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertkidd/2020/04/30/us-investor-plans-premier-league-club-takeover-to-recreate-city-football-group/#30e7336f7b1a "It's happening..." (as we used to say back in the good old takeover days ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 Just now, trousers said: Uh-oh... "It remains unclear whether his interest in buying Southampton will be successful, because the proposal is dependent on significant borrowing" Is anyone surprised to hear that? Im not sure that a takeover is necessarily a good thing. I personally hope we don't buy a load of new players whe and it goes through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, trousers said: Tell us more or I'll ask one of my annoying probing questions again... I just knew about this a few days ago hence the earlier allusion and the thread bump. Ndas have been signed by people I talk to and a person on here who would know so not much else to say. I was told that kat is happy though. Again not sure if that's a positive for saints! Edited 10 September, 2020 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 5 minutes ago, trousers said: Uh-oh... "It remains unclear whether his interest in buying Southampton will be successful, because the proposal is dependent on significant borrowing" Yeah, load the debt back on to the club.. Not even Gao's excuse of trying to get his money out of China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Is anyone surprised to hear that? Im not sure that a takeover is necessarily a good thing. I personally hope we don't buy a load of new players whe and it goes through. I'm not entirely sure how it all works... If they need to borrow cash to take it over, why would we see loads of new signings? The new signings bit is more than likely assumed. The 'exclusive negotiations' bit is interesting detail, though. Edited 10 September, 2020 by SuperSAINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 Just now, SuperSAINT said: I'm not entirely sure how it all works... If they need to borrow cash to take it over, why would we see loads of new signings? The new signings bit is more than likely assumed. Proba ly want a statement of intent and view it as an investment? To be honest though we really don't need a load of new signings. Three at the max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 1 minute ago, hypochondriac said: Proba ly want a statement of intent and view it as an investment? To be honest though we really don't need a load of new signings. Three at the max. Surely there isn't enough time to conclude a takeover before this transfer window closes anyway, is there? So, can't see us making any inroads into the transfer market until January if we were taken over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 5 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: I just knew about this a few days ago hence the earlier allusion and the thread bump. Ndas have been signed by people I talk to and a person on here who would know so not much else to say. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 4 minutes ago, trousers said: Surely there isn't enough time to conclude a takeover before this transfer window closes anyway, is there? So, can't see us making any inroads into the transfer market until January if we were taken over. I wouldn't think so. I was told mid October like I said earlier so seems unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 Any idea why they sold the stake in Bordeaux? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 (edited) Yuck, fück off. I'd rather keep Gao. Here is more: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/07/football/joseph-dagrosa-football-investment-premier-league-spt-intl-cmd/index.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertkidd/2020/04/30/us-investor-plans-premier-league-club-takeover-to-recreate-city-football-group/#24e8498c7b1a Edited 10 September, 2020 by Cartman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 23 minutes ago, trousers said: Uh-oh... "It remains unclear whether his interest in buying Southampton will be successful, because the proposal is dependent on significant borrowing" Didn’t K Billy allude to ‘Americans taking over using debt secured against the club’ a number of months ago? Would seem to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 7 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Any idea why they sold the stake in Bordeaux? https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/us-investment-firm-gacp-sports-sells-stake-in-girondins-de-bordeaux/ Here's an article on it, not reassuring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 1 minute ago, Bewildered said: https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/us-investment-firm-gacp-sports-sells-stake-in-girondins-de-bordeaux/ Here's an article on it, not reassuring. Thank you... hmm.... not sure about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 (edited) ... Edited 10 September, 2020 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/joseph-dagrosa-ownership-discussions-two-18903626 A bit more background reading... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 10 minutes ago, Cartman said: Yuck, fück off. I'd rather keep Gao. Here is more: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/07/football/joseph-dagrosa-football-investment-premier-league-spt-intl-cmd/index.html "We're looking for clubs with good academies to develop local talent." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 (edited) Sounds like an absolute joker to be honest, so its probably true. To think an established PL side could get lumbered with the likes of Gao and this bloke. At least Gao seemingly recognises that he knows nothing about football and leaves others to run it (easily his best attribute). This guy sounds like one of those who thinks he gets it - the most dangerous kind of owner. Edited 10 September, 2020 by Dusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 22 minutes ago, Cartman said: Yuck, fück off. I'd rather keep Gao. Here is more: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/07/football/joseph-dagrosa-football-investment-premier-league-spt-intl-cmd/index.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertkidd/2020/04/30/us-investor-plans-premier-league-club-takeover-to-recreate-city-football-group/#24e8498c7b1a You can say what you like about Goa but at least he never made us part of a group of clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 A read on DaGrosa and his plans to buy a club - plus quotes from the man himself: https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2020/04/21/joseph-dagrosa-interview-premier-league-la-liga-newcastle-bordeaux-getafe-mls/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 (edited) Short interview with DaGrosa on Newcastle local newspaper podcast, followed by discussion on how they think they dodged a bullet... (From 11 minutes) "The American Mike Ashley...?" Edited 10 September, 2020 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 One thing I will say is that the bloke who told me about this strongly believes that this is a good thing. I'm not sure myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 His credentials are already being wrote off by many on here, so its a yes from me 😃 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 Always a bit nervy at the idea of new ownership tbh. Gao isn’t a Venky’s, or an Allam, if he left tomorrow i think it’d be hard to say he did much (if anything) wrong in his time here. Yes, he’s not the owner we’d all love, but he also doesn’t seem to be a total basket case either. Be careful what you wish for and all that, I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 13 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: One thing I will say is that the bloke who told me about this strongly believes that this is a good thing. I'm not sure myself. I m convinced that it is good too. You don’t succeed without investment. If this guy is prepared to invest to increase the value of the club then what is wrong with that? You still need to adhere to financial fair play so the only way so it is not going to be a full blown out investment. And what is wrong with having multiple clubs like the city group? It just means we have partner club with same principles where we can send youngsters out on loan. As long as we keep our tradition with the academy and Ralph is on board with this, it is much better news that hzving next to no finance and having to sell before we can do anything 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 (edited) His ambition is to grow a global network of clubs with Southampton as its hub. He's talking about getting major clubs in Brazil, as well as top division teams in Europe's main leagues. There is great potential there for saints. But it could also be too good to be true. Certainly though, it is something to be excited about. Don't forget, sources inside the club have been making happy houses for a while whilst this has been going on. Including Ralph and Semmens. Edited 10 September, 2020 by Saint86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlaine1979 Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 He looks pretty small time. Biggest deal still seems to be turning around 250 Burger King franchises more than 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 13 minutes ago, Saint86 said: His ambition is to grow a global network of clubs with Southampton as its hub. He's talking about getting major clubs in Brazil, as well as top division teams in Europe's main leagues. There is great potential there for saints. But it could also be too good to be true. Certainly though, it is something to be excited about. Don't forget, sources inside the club have been making happy houses for a while whilst this has been going on. Including Ralph and Semmens. Doesn't bode well he has to sell a top flight team to buy another if thats his ambition. Where the money going to come from because he won't make anything outta us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 10 September, 2020 Share Posted 10 September, 2020 8 minutes ago, skintsaint said: Doesn't bode well he has to sell a top flight team to buy another if thats his ambition. Where the money going to come from because he won't make anything outta us? As we're already in the self-sustainable model (and have been for years), then what difference will it make if he doesn't put any money in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlaine1979 Posted 11 September, 2020 Share Posted 11 September, 2020 Soccerex are so small that they're exempt from filing full accounts (they're also consistently loss-making). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 11 September, 2020 Share Posted 11 September, 2020 (edited) 57 minutes ago, angelman said: As we're already in the self-sustainable model (and have been for years), then what difference will it make if he doesn't put any money in? It was more aimed at wanting to build a global network of clubs than buying players etc. Edited 11 September, 2020 by skintsaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 11 September, 2020 Share Posted 11 September, 2020 5 hours ago, skintsaint said: Doesn't bode well he has to sell a top flight team to buy another if thats his ambition. Where the money going to come from because he won't make anything outta us? He got bought out by his partners - they had 80% stake. Based on articles he seems to invest with a partner (reason he skipped newcastle was his partner pulled out) and he is the man with the plan to implement and run. Can't find anything about estimated net worth but i would take billionaire with a pinch of salt but defo more than Gao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 11 September, 2020 Share Posted 11 September, 2020 (edited) From April 2020 - Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertkidd/2020/04/30/us-investor-plans-premier-league-club-takeover-to-recreate-city-football-group/#24d139407b1a DaGrosa, said GACP Sports was talking to “large institutional investors” and wants to move “fairly quickly”. He sees a window of opportunity of 24 months to recreate the City Football Group model “at a fraction of the cost”. “Ultimately, we want to build a platform that will lend itself to going public at some point,” he said. “But the idea is to have all the capital in place, allocate approximately two thirds of our capital for acquisitions, and leave a third or more of our capital as dry powder. “The whole key here is to have dry powder after those initial acquisitions are done to build world class teams at a time when not a lot of other people are investing. Thematically, it's all about playing offense when the rest of the world is playing defense.” Edited 11 September, 2020 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 11 September, 2020 Share Posted 11 September, 2020 Amazes me how anyone would be looking to invest in football clubs right now in the current climate...unless they’re getting the bargain of the century. Gao clearly wants/needs out desperately, maybe the potential new guy has him over a barrel...? Hopefully all good for SFC #dontholdyourbreath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts