bullensboy
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and then robbed his ticket for the next gameYou should have hit him with a paving slab, threw a cup of turd at him, then rocked the ambulance he was le......oh hang on.
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and then robbed his ticket for the next gameYou should have hit him with a paving slab, threw a cup of turd at him, then rocked the ambulance he was le......oh hang on.
I do still wonder about how this all came about in the first instance. I'm just shooting the breeze here and (admittedly) straddling the world between speculation and conspiracy, but it could be suggested that the Moshiri acquisition is just a by-product of the Arsenal power struggle. It's my suspicion that Moshiri's role in the Gunners was always as a proxy purchaser of shares on behalf of Usmanov (who, let's face it, is the ultimate source of whatever wealth our new man has). In short: I have an uneasy feeling the Everton shares have been purchased as leverage in Usmanov's ongoing struggle against Kroenke. In what way? He (Usmanov - and despite his 'in it for the long haul' statements re AFC) has a possible exit route from Arsenal if he chooses to take the rest of the Everton stake up and cut and run. That would have to be a major concern to other Arsenal shareholders who dont know what Kroenke's long term plans are for Arsenal - and his fortunes have been inextricably tied up with Wenger's stewardship of the club, and that's hurtling toward a conclusion in the next 12 months or so.
It is speculation, quite obviously, and EFC are hardly a club in any fit state right now to be a horse that Usmanov immediately jumps onto without massive infrastructural certainties over the stadium. But I worry that Moshiri's involvement is all enmeshed in that wider power struggle and that we might see inaction here because of it. The obvious lack of a stadium plan from what we gather from commentary so far and from Anderson is a concern that highlights this fear.
I do still wonder about how this all came about in the first instance. I'm just shooting the breeze here and (admittedly) straddling the world between speculation and conspiracy, but it could be suggested that the Moshiri acquisition is just a by-product of the Arsenal power struggle. It's my suspicion that Moshiri's role in the Gunners was always as a proxy purchaser of shares on behalf of Usmanov (who, let's face it, is the ultimate source of whatever wealth our new man has). In short: I have an uneasy feeling the Everton shares have been purchased as leverage in Usmanov's ongoing struggle against Kroenke. In what way? He (Usmanov - and despite his 'in it for the long haul' statements re AFC) has a possible exit route from Arsenal if he chooses to take the rest of the Everton stake up and cut and run. That would have to be a major concern to other Arsenal shareholders who dont know what Kroenke's long term plans are for Arsenal - and his fortunes have been inextricably tied up with Wenger's stewardship of the club, and that's hurtling toward a conclusion in the next 12 months or so.
It is speculation, quite obviously, and EFC are hardly a club in any fit state right now to be a horse that Usmanov immediately jumps onto without massive infrastructural certainties over the stadium. But I worry that Moshiri's involvement is all enmeshed in that wider power struggle and that we might see inaction here because of it. The obvious lack of a stadium plan from what we gather from commentary so far and from Anderson is a concern that highlights this fear.
Surely he or a co-investor would prefer to buy as many shares as possible before making any major investments. A major investment now means that the other shareholders will have won the lottery (for investing nothing) and to then buy them out would cost far more, right? This is why I don't think anything major (like new stadium) will happen until he or a co-investor have acquired the whole club.
Surely he or a co-investor would prefer to buy as many shares as possible before making any major investments. A major investment now means that the other shareholders will have won the lottery (for investing nothing) and to then buy them out would cost far more, right? This is why I don't think anything major (like new stadium) will happen until he or a co-investor have acquired the whole club.
On her way out to work this morn the wife informed that I sat up in bed last night, slapped the bedside cabinet with quite substantial force and shouted, loudly, one word. So loudly was said word shouted that I'm also informed it woke one of the kids up, which seems to have in turn caused a bit of a t'do ergo - she's not happy...
Anyway, that word, she says, was 'RATIFIED....!!!!'
Then I lay back down, went back to kip it seems.
From this I conclude that I've spent WAY too much time perusing this forum over the last few days.
Everton though innits.
I think there may be an element of substance in this thought but logically it only makes sense if massive investment is put into Everton, i.e. We will grow another Arsenal. Because Moshiri has bought us, even if Usmanov got full control of Arsenal it would still make sense to grow both clubs, if we assumed that they were working in tandem. As it stands and with the availability of a large investor, there is no down side to this. Investment will be rewarded and that's how these guys view it. It looks like we have an owner who knows how to make serious money and that EFC will be one of his vehicles to do so. Just enjoy the ride......
I think there may be an element of substance in this thought but logically it only makes sense if massive investment is put into Everton, i.e. We will grow another Arsenal. Because Moshiri has bought us, even if Usmanov got full control of Arsenal it would still make sense to grow both clubs, if we assumed that they were working in tandem. As it stands and with the availability of a large investor, there is no down side to this. Investment will be rewarded and that's how these guys view it. It looks like we have an owner who knows how to make serious money and that EFC will be one of his vehicles to do so. Just enjoy the ride......
...That would have to be a major concern to other Arsenal shareholders who dont know what Kroenke's long term plans are for Arsenal - and his fortunes have been inextricably tied up with Wenger's stewardship of the club, that's hurtling toward a conclusion in the next 12 months or so....
Dave.I do still wonder about how this all came about in the first instance. I'm just shooting the breeze here and (admittedly) straddling the world between speculation and conspiracy, but it could be suggested that the Moshiri acquisition is just a by-product of the Arsenal power struggle. It's my suspicion that Moshiri's role in the Gunners was always as a proxy purchaser of shares on behalf of Usmanov (who, let's face it, is the ultimate source of whatever wealth our new man has). In short: I have an uneasy feeling the Everton shares have been purchased as leverage in Usmanov's ongoing struggle against Kroenke. In what way? He (Usmanov - and despite his 'in it for the long haul' statements re AFC) has a possible exit route from Arsenal if he chooses to take the rest of the Everton stake up and cut and run. That would have to be a major concern to other Arsenal shareholders who dont know what Kroenke's long term plans are for Arsenal - and his fortunes have been inextricably tied up with Wenger's stewardship of the club, that's hurtling toward a conclusion in the next 12 months or so.
It is speculation, quite obviously, and EFC are hardly a club in any fit state right now to be a horse that Usmanov immediately jumps onto without massive infrastructural certainties over the stadium. But I worry that Moshiri's involvement is all enmeshed in that wider power struggle and that we might see inaction here because of it. The obvious lack of a stadium plan from what we gather from commentary so far and from Anderson is a concern that highlights this fear. I wouldn't be too certain that this is an orthodox takeover leading to a future in which we progress even incrementally.
I do still wonder about how this all came about in the first instance. I'm just shooting the breeze here and (admittedly) straddling the world between speculation and conspiracy, but it could be suggested that the Moshiri acquisition is just a by-product of the Arsenal power struggle. It's my suspicion that Moshiri's role in the Gunners was always as a proxy purchaser of shares on behalf of Usmanov (who, let's face it, is the ultimate source of whatever wealth our new man has). In short: I have an uneasy feeling the Everton shares have been purchased as leverage in Usmanov's ongoing struggle against Kroenke. In what way? He (Usmanov - and despite his 'in it for the long haul' statements re AFC) has a possible exit route from Arsenal if he chooses to take the rest of the Everton stake up and cut and run. That would have to be a major concern to other Arsenal shareholders who dont know what Kroenke's long term plans are for Arsenal - and his fortunes have been inextricably tied up with Wenger's stewardship of the club, that's hurtling toward a conclusion in the next 12 months or so.
It is speculation, quite obviously, and EFC are hardly a club in any fit state right now to be a horse that Usmanov immediately jumps onto without massive infrastructural certainties over the stadium. But I worry that Moshiri's involvement is all enmeshed in that wider power struggle and that we might see inaction here because of it. The obvious lack of a stadium plan from what we gather from commentary so far and from Anderson is a concern that highlights this fear. I wouldn't be too certain that this is an orthodox takeover leading to a future in which we progress even incrementally.