Everton takeover rumours
- Thread starter Jo3Fr3sh
- Start date
- Status
HairyLime
Player Valuation: Free Transfer
Hello, folks. Sporting KC fan here who heard and became quite interested in the rumors. For anybody who is interested in who these owners are, there have been a few longer profiles in American media following Sporting KC's ascent from the ashes over the past couple years that I'll link below. The longstanding hope for many area residents has been for SKC's owners to buy the Kansas City Royals (the MLB team) next, simply because they've done such a remarkable job with SKC. Hearing this rumor was intriguing, as anything hinting that they wanted to expand their ownership to other teams is a good sign for those of us who have witnessed their truly mind-boggling work with SKC. Without a doubt, they're seen as the most skilled and invested of Kansas City's three pro sports franchise owners, and are now widely-considered the "model" MLS franchise for their ability to maximize the franchise's quality within its modest market via innovation and fan-centric culture. When they bought the team (formerly the Kansas City Wizards), the franchise was on the brink of folding or relocation and was a black eye for MLS. The franchise was founded and owned by Lamar Hunt (pioneering AFL founder and Chiefs owner who bankrolled three original MLS franchises), so many considered the location of a potentially successful franchise in Kansas City to be little more than a pipe-dream. The franchise was seen as a mere consequence of his initial investment in an American soccer league rather one with long-term potential based on demographics. Games were played in 80,000 seat Arrowhead Stadium (home of the NFL's Chiefs), and there was hardly any reason to attend unless one needed a quiet place to study for exams.
After purchasing the team from Hunt, they made the decision to rebrand the team, move across the state line to Kansas to target suburban wealth/core fans, and then built the new stadium after a couple years playing in a minor league baseball stadium. Some might say the decision's outcome looks obvious in retrospect, but nobody in Kansas City (or MLS for that matters) envisioned the success they've had. They've been uniquely fan-oriented from the get-go, as they literally went directly to the team's superfans to help design the new stadium experience, including everything from chants and uniforms to the in-stadium bar/tailgating section. Their emphasis on catering to their younger, hardcore fans has been uniquely refreshing. There are former superfans who have worked within the front office in various capacities.
As for their money, it's grown substantially in recent years, as Cerner is the leading American IT company. They've essentially been printing money since the mid 00's when healthcare providers were mandated to switch to online medical records, and they're currently constructing a $4.4 billion campus to replace the one they just built 7-8 years ago with the profits from this IT windfall. The trajectory of their wealth in the short term seems relatively stable, so any apprehensions about their ability to invest competitively in the EPL shouldn't be a huge concern, although they certainly aren't Abromovich.
Regardless, I'm not sure if any of this will come to fruition, but they're an enviable group, and as someone who has never found an ability to contrive rooting-interest for a particular EPL club, I'd welcome the chance to see SKC and Everton under common ownership so that I could feel naturally tied to a club.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/24/s...s-heartland-kansas-city-transformed.html?_r=0
http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-college-football-is-studying-major-league-soccer-1405556573
For those who underestimate the quasi-miraculous job they've done as owners, this was rock bottom, in roughly 2010 before their ownership.
After purchasing the team from Hunt, they made the decision to rebrand the team, move across the state line to Kansas to target suburban wealth/core fans, and then built the new stadium after a couple years playing in a minor league baseball stadium. Some might say the decision's outcome looks obvious in retrospect, but nobody in Kansas City (or MLS for that matters) envisioned the success they've had. They've been uniquely fan-oriented from the get-go, as they literally went directly to the team's superfans to help design the new stadium experience, including everything from chants and uniforms to the in-stadium bar/tailgating section. Their emphasis on catering to their younger, hardcore fans has been uniquely refreshing. There are former superfans who have worked within the front office in various capacities.
As for their money, it's grown substantially in recent years, as Cerner is the leading American IT company. They've essentially been printing money since the mid 00's when healthcare providers were mandated to switch to online medical records, and they're currently constructing a $4.4 billion campus to replace the one they just built 7-8 years ago with the profits from this IT windfall. The trajectory of their wealth in the short term seems relatively stable, so any apprehensions about their ability to invest competitively in the EPL shouldn't be a huge concern, although they certainly aren't Abromovich.
Regardless, I'm not sure if any of this will come to fruition, but they're an enviable group, and as someone who has never found an ability to contrive rooting-interest for a particular EPL club, I'd welcome the chance to see SKC and Everton under common ownership so that I could feel naturally tied to a club.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/24/s...s-heartland-kansas-city-transformed.html?_r=0
http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-college-football-is-studying-major-league-soccer-1405556573
For those who underestimate the quasi-miraculous job they've done as owners, this was rock bottom, in roughly 2010 before their ownership.
Last edited:
not just now mate but you know EXACTLY what I mean
Hello, folks. Sporting KC fan here who heard and became quite interested in the rumors. For anybody who is interested in who these owners are, there have been a few longer profiles in American media following Sporting KC's ascent from the ashes over the past couple years that I'll link below. The longstanding hope for many area residents has been for SKC's owners to buy the Kansas City Royals (the MLB team) next, simply because they've done such a remarkable job with SKC. Hearing this rumor was intriguing, as anything hinting that they wanted to expand their ownership to other teams is a good sign for those of us who have witnessed their truly mind-boggling work with SKC. Without a doubt, they're seen as the most skilled and invested of Kansas City's three pro sports franchise owners, and are now widely-considered the "model" MLS franchise for their ability to maximize the franchise's quality within its modest market via innovation and fan-centric culture. When they bought the team (formerly the Kansas City Wizards), the franchise was on the brink of folding or relocation and was a black eye for MLS. The franchise was founded and owned by Lamar Hunt (pioneering AFL founder and Chiefs owner who bankrolled three original MLS franchises), so many considered the location of a potentially successful franchise in Kansas City to be little more than a pipe-dream. The franchise was seen as a mere consequence of his initial investment in an American soccer league rather one with long-term potential based on demographics. Games were played in 80,000 seat Arrowhead Stadium (home of the NFL's Chiefs), and there was hardly any reason to attend unless one needed a quiet place to study for exams.
After purchasing the team from Hunt, they made the decision to rebrand the team, move across the state line to Kansas to target suburban wealth/core fans, and then built the new stadium after a couple years playing in a minor league baseball stadium. Some might say the decision's outcome looks obvious in retrospect, but nobody in Kansas City (or MLS for that matters) envisioned the success they've had. They've been uniquely fan-oriented from the get-go, as they literally went directly to the team's superfans to help design the new stadium experience, including everything from chants and uniforms to the in-stadium bar/tailgating section. Their emphasis on catering to their younger, hardcore fans has been uniquely refreshing. There are former superfans who have worked within the front office in various capacities.
As for their money, it's grown substantially in recent years, as Cerner is the leading American IT company. They've essentially been printing money since the mid 00's when healthcare providers were mandated to switch to online medical records, and they're currently constructing a $4.4 billion campus to replace the one they just built 7-8 years ago with the profits from this IT windfall. The trajectory of their wealth in the short term seems relatively stable, so any apprehensions about their ability to invest competitively in the EPL shouldn't be a huge concern, although they certainly aren't Abromovich.
Regardless, I'm not sure if any of this will come to fruition, but they're an enviable group, and as someone who has never found an ability to contrive rooting-interest for a particular EPL club, I'd welcome the chance to see SKC and Everton under common ownership so that I could feel naturally tied to a club.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/24/s...s-heartland-kansas-city-transformed.html?_r=0
http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-college-football-is-studying-major-league-soccer-1405556573
For those who underestimate the quasi-miraculous job they've done as owners, this was rock bottom, in roughly 2010 before their ownership.
Blue and white eh, coincidence or what
BigBlueConk
Player Valuation: £70m
Are we on ebay?
Jags..class
Player Valuation: £70m
Hello, folks. Sporting KC fan here who heard and became quite interested in the rumors. For anybody who is interested in who these owners are, there have been a few longer profiles in American media following Sporting KC's ascent from the ashes over the past couple years that I'll link below. The longstanding hope for many area residents has been for SKC's owners to buy the Kansas City Royals (the MLB team) next, simply because they've done such a remarkable job with SKC. Hearing this rumor was intriguing, as anything hinting that they wanted to expand their ownership to other teams is a good sign for those of us who have witnessed their truly mind-boggling work with SKC. Without a doubt, they're seen as the most skilled and invested of Kansas City's three pro sports franchise owners, and are now widely-considered the "model" MLS franchise for their ability to maximize the franchise's quality within its modest market via innovation and fan-centric culture. When they bought the team (formerly the Kansas City Wizards), the franchise was on the brink of folding or relocation and was a black eye for MLS. The franchise was founded and owned by Lamar Hunt (pioneering AFL founder and Chiefs owner who bankrolled three original MLS franchises), so many considered the location of a potentially successful franchise in Kansas City to be little more than a pipe-dream. The franchise was seen as a mere consequence of his initial investment in an American soccer league rather one with long-term potential based on demographics. Games were played in 80,000 seat Arrowhead Stadium (home of the NFL's Chiefs), and there was hardly any reason to attend unless one needed a quiet place to study for exams.
After purchasing the team from Hunt, they made the decision to rebrand the team, move across the state line to Kansas to target suburban wealth/core fans, and then built the new stadium after a couple years playing in a minor league baseball stadium. Some might say the decision's outcome looks obvious in retrospect, but nobody in Kansas City (or MLS for that matters) envisioned the success they've had. They've been uniquely fan-oriented from the get-go, as they literally went directly to the team's superfans to help design the new stadium experience, including everything from chants and uniforms to the in-stadium bar/tailgating section. Their emphasis on catering to their younger, hardcore fans has been uniquely refreshing. There are former superfans who have worked within the front office in various capacities.
As for their money, it's grown substantially in recent years, as Cerner is the leading American IT company. They've essentially been printing money since the mid 00's when healthcare providers were mandated to switch to online medical records, and they're currently constructing a $4.4 billion campus to replace the one they just built 7-8 years ago with the profits from this IT windfall. The trajectory of their wealth in the short term seems relatively stable, so any apprehensions about their ability to invest competitively in the EPL shouldn't be a huge concern, although they certainly aren't Abromovich.
Regardless, I'm not sure if any of this will come to fruition, but they're an enviable group, and as someone who has never found an ability to contrive rooting-interest for a particular EPL club, I'd welcome the chance to see SKC and Everton under common ownership so that I could feel naturally tied to a club.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/24/s...s-heartland-kansas-city-transformed.html?_r=0
http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-college-football-is-studying-major-league-soccer-1405556573
For those who underestimate the quasi-miraculous job they've done as owners, this was rock bottom, in roughly 2010 before their ownership.
Seems like the type of business owners we need
Very true. Lets face it...we could have had any number of owners. A very misguided poster on the old Kipper site was forever saying that he knew of 'ten potential buyers waiting in the wings'. Bill would never consent to a cast that big.....he would stage 76 Trombones with only 6 trombones, and ask people to move around a lot.
Q: What is the difference between a dead trombone player lying in the road, and a dead skunk lying in the road?
A: The skunk might have been on his way to a gig.
Thanks, we'll be here all week. If KC is involved, you'll know it's on when they start installing a fountain behind the Park end. @johnnydawg68
Hello, folks. Sporting KC fan here who heard and became quite interested in the rumors. For anybody who is interested in who these owners are, there have been a few longer profiles in American media following Sporting KC's ascent from the ashes over the past couple years that I'll link below. The longstanding hope for many area residents has been for SKC's owners to buy the Kansas City Royals (the MLB team) next, simply because they've done such a remarkable job with SKC. Hearing this rumor was intriguing, as anything hinting that they wanted to expand their ownership to other teams is a good sign for those of us who have witnessed their truly mind-boggling work with SKC. Without a doubt, they're seen as the most skilled and invested of Kansas City's three pro sports franchise owners, and are now widely-considered the "model" MLS franchise for their ability to maximize the franchise's quality within its modest market via innovation and fan-centric culture. When they bought the team (formerly the Kansas City Wizards), the franchise was on the brink of folding or relocation and was a black eye for MLS. The franchise was founded and owned by Lamar Hunt (pioneering AFL founder and Chiefs owner who bankrolled three original MLS franchises), so many considered the location of a potentially successful franchise in Kansas City to be little more than a pipe-dream. The franchise was seen as a mere consequence of his initial investment in an American soccer league rather one with long-term potential based on demographics. Games were played in 80,000 seat Arrowhead Stadium (home of the NFL's Chiefs), and there was hardly any reason to attend unless one needed a quiet place to study for exams.
After purchasing the team from Hunt, they made the decision to rebrand the team, move across the state line to Kansas to target suburban wealth/core fans, and then built the new stadium after a couple years playing in a minor league baseball stadium. Some might say the decision's outcome looks obvious in retrospect, but nobody in Kansas City (or MLS for that matters) envisioned the success they've had. They've been uniquely fan-oriented from the get-go, as they literally went directly to the team's superfans to help design the new stadium experience, including everything from chants and uniforms to the in-stadium bar/tailgating section. Their emphasis on catering to their younger, hardcore fans has been uniquely refreshing. There are former superfans who have worked within the front office in various capacities.
As for their money, it's grown substantially in recent years, as Cerner is the leading American IT company. They've essentially been printing money since the mid 00's when healthcare providers were mandated to switch to online medical records, and they're currently constructing a $4.4 billion campus to replace the one they just built 7-8 years ago with the profits from this IT windfall. The trajectory of their wealth in the short term seems relatively stable, so any apprehensions about their ability to invest competitively in the EPL shouldn't be a huge concern, although they certainly aren't Abromovich.
Regardless, I'm not sure if any of this will come to fruition, but they're an enviable group, and as someone who has never found an ability to contrive rooting-interest for a particular EPL club, I'd welcome the chance to see SKC and Everton under common ownership so that I could feel naturally tied to a club.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/24/s...s-heartland-kansas-city-transformed.html?_r=0
http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-college-football-is-studying-major-league-soccer-1405556573
For those who underestimate the quasi-miraculous job they've done as owners, this was rock bottom, in roughly 2010 before their ownership.
Thanks, mate. Great post.
Woolly Blue
Player Valuation: £80m
The former's always going to be a problem with any potential takeover. The latter's a plus for anyone looking at buying the club though. Anyone with a decent commercial mind will be able to see the potential for increasing non-TV revenue.
BiggyRat
Player Valuation: £35m
On Merseyside perhaps?
I'm that sceptical about our board that it wouldn't surprise me if this fella isn't a mate of Earl's, and he's put him up to it.
Here is an ESPN article to throw cold water all over the rumors, sorry lads looks like it's off for now.
http://www.espnfc.us/everton/story/2665768/sporting-kansas-city-say-no-truth-to-everton-takeover
http://www.espnfc.us/everton/story/2665768/sporting-kansas-city-say-no-truth-to-everton-takeover
Blue Cheese
Mental Patient, GOT Ward
Everton in non-sale shocker
- Status