Interesting that I only recently found out that Dominic Raab is a Chelsea fan. 

The 'toxic' brand article on Sky Sports is very weird and highly suggestive. You'd think we we're owned by Vladimir Putin himself.

I'm glad I stopped subscribing to their services.

1 minute ago, Sindre said:

But this isn't good news.

American owners will mean money leaving the club, in stark contrast to what Roman has done for us for the past two decades.

Maybe, maybe not. The point I was trying to make is that feasible buyers are out there, in contrast to some of the statements I’ve read hinting at the near impossibility of selling the club. 
 

2 minutes ago, Upsetter said:

Maybe, maybe not. The point I was trying to make is that feasible buyers are out there, in contrast to some of the statements I’ve read hinting at the near impossibility of selling the club. 
 

Okay, yeah they are wide of the mark as there has been massive bids for the club as recent as last week.

 

I think Roman will just be glad to get his money back. If I am correct, he’s put £1.5bn plus the money he bought it for, £400m = £2bn. 
 

To walk away with £500m isn’t too bad given the circumstances. 
 

That said, I’m sure that’s oversimplifying it and it’s way more complex than that

I’m sure selling the club will hurt Roman.
 

At least Roman can walk away knowing that he won it all - in under 20 years. Great achievement. 

Edited March 2, 20224 yr by JM7

American owners haven't done too bad at Liverpool in recent years. The thing is, the club has also made some sh*t decisions when it came to signings and not backing most managers. We could have won more if not for poor board decisions. I'm guessing Roman signed off on all those decisions. 

Ah this is so rubbish, I still think whoever the next owners are we will have success, but I’m just gutted that Roman is leaving. The man well and truly plucked us out of near extinction and turned us into one of the biggest clubs in the world, everyone associated with the club should be eternally grateful for what he’s done for us.

4 minutes ago, enigma said:

American owners haven't done too bad at Liverpool in recent years. The thing is, the club has also made some sh*t decisions when it came to signings and not backing most managers. We could have won more if not for poor board decisions. I'm guessing Roman signed off on all those decisions. 

Liverpool have a good structure but all their transfers are funded by sales. January was the only window where they bought Dias with no outgoing which probably means a quiet summer for them. We can forget about the 100-200M windows that have been spoiling us. 

Edited March 2, 20224 yr by RomansRoubles

11 minutes ago, General said:

Allegedly Roman wants 3 Billion pounds for our beloved club and has allegedly been courting serious offers per various media outlets, just like he has allegedly hurriedly put up all his UK gaffs for sale

Who reckons the SEF should start a Go Fund Me ?

Seriously its looking like an end of an era for RA, at least he can ride of into the Russian sunset singing "I won it all, I won it all!"

P.S. Despicable what his pal Pooh-tin is now doing in The Ukraine randomly bombing civilian areas, lbh IF RA is in deep with The Kremlin still we dont and out of basic human decency cant want him as our club's owner anymore (sadly). Shyte times all round.

 

While I fundamentally agree with the bolder part, tell me which billionaire owner(s) of a PL club are not in deep sh*t regarding war and human rights. UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia are all renown for bombing Yemen (nobody cares about that country btw), beheading and stoning, hanging, and breaking basic human rights in the case of their women, they financed al-qaeda, the talibans and other terrorists. The US and the UK brought Iraq and Afghanistan to the medieval times with their bombs, after lying their own countries to take them to an endless war, and they bomb, invade and finance groups in Central and South America. And nobody in our parliament says anything. Bring the Russian owner to the ground but let the Arab owners in peace as if they were not massively breaking basic human rights and funding wars. Hypocrites.

1 minute ago, RomansRoubles said:

Liverpool have a good structure but all their transfers are funded by sales. January was the only window where they bought Dias with no outgoing which probably means a quiet summer for them. We can forget about the 100-200M windows that have been spoiling us. 

In which case we’ll have to make better use of the academy! Which has to be infinitely preferable to the way we’ve been spunking massive amounts of dosh on the likes of Lukaku and Werner, going back to Torres and beyond.

An efficient scouting system wouldn’t hurt either.

5 minutes ago, Upsetter said:

In which case we’ll have to make better use of the academy! Which has to be infinitely preferable to the way we’ve been spunking massive amounts of dosh on the likes of Lukaku and Werner, going back to Torres and beyond.

An efficient scouting system wouldn’t hurt either.

Good in theory but Pool took years to execute where it has been profitable for them. Also, Roman has been investing a LOT in our academy which is why it is so good. We won't be able to do that henceforth. I agree that we need an efficient scouting system though but that will take time. 

9 minutes ago, RMH said:

While I fundamentally agree with the bolder part, tell me which billionaire owner(s) of a PL club are not in deep sh*t regarding war and human rights. UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia are all renown for bombing Yemen (nobody cares about that country btw), beheading and stoning, hanging, and breaking basic human rights in the case of their women, they financed al-qaeda, the talibans and other terrorists. The US and the UK brought Iraq and Afghanistan to the medieval times with their bombs, after lying their own countries to take them to an endless war, and they bomb, invade and finance groups in Central and South America. And nobody in our parliament says anything. Bring the Russian owner to the ground but let the Arab owners in peace as if they were not massively breaking basic human rights and funding wars. Hypocrites.

I am sure if you dig in even slightly, most if not all of the billionaire football club owners have dodgy connections with rogue states. Football sold its soul a long time ago. The FA had no qualms about letting Saudi-backed group take over Newcastle despite the obvious connections to human rights abuse. 

Private equity consortiums would probably be the worst as they are driven to get profits or yield as they call it.

I thought a while back an Indian billionaire might buy as they could probably settle and evade sanctions.  Yet have  heard nothing to suggest anything like that.

 

1 hour ago, nonotnowjim said:

isn't it the opposite?

Why are Russians turning to the dollar again ? because the rubel is going to be worthless soon. Romans wealth converted to the rubel, his wealth will vanish.

As reported by @nicola_imfeld Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss is working with the American billionaire and part-owner of the LA Dodgers Todd Boehly on a bid to buy Chelsea. Official offer for the club expected to be made soon #cfc
 

Tweeted by Matt Law

Couple of other tweets:

- Abramovich wants to encourage bidding war as price drops "by the day"
- Wyss's interest is serious, + two other parties looking
- rare chance to buy a bluechip sport "franchise" at a knock-down price, though sanctions complicate
 

“I'm told that American businessman Todd Boehly is behind the consortium with Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss. The two have already teamed up in the past. For example, at the holding company Eldridge Industries, which Boehly founded in 2015. #Chelsea #Abramovich”

58 minutes ago, RMH said:

While I fundamentally agree with the bolder part, tell me which billionaire owner(s) of a PL club are not in deep sh*t regarding war and human rights. UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia are all renown for bombing Yemen (nobody cares about that country btw), beheading and stoning, hanging, and breaking basic human rights in the case of their women, they financed al-qaeda, the talibans and other terrorists. The US and the UK brought Iraq and Afghanistan to the medieval times with their bombs, after lying their own countries to take them to an endless war, and they bomb, invade and finance groups in Central and South America. And nobody in our parliament says anything. Bring the Russian owner to the ground but let the Arab owners in peace as if they were not massively breaking basic human rights and funding wars. Hypocrites.

If Saudi Arabia invaded mainland Europe you would see a similar response to Arab owners.

 

1 hour ago, Upsetter said:

Apparently “ In 2019, Todd Boehly made an attempt to buy the English football club Chelsea for $3 billion, but the current owner, Russian billionaire tycoon, Roman Abramovich, rejected the takeover bid.”

”Boehly owns 20% of the Los Angeles Dodgers and is also a part owner of the Los Angeles Sparks.[41][7] In 2019, Todd Boehly made an attempt to buy the English football club Chelsea for $3 billion, but the current owner, Russian billionaire tycoon, Roman Abramovich, rejected the takeover bid.[42] Boehly is an owner of fantasy sports company DraftKings and esports organization Cloud9.[43][44]

Boehly and Mark Walter acquired a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers together from Philip Anschutz in July 2021.[45][46] As of February 2021, the Lakers were third-highest valued team in the NBA, with an estimated value of $5.14 billion.[47]”

Of course I’ve got no idea whether Todd Boehly and Mark Walter would still be interested, but you never know. However, that there was interest  from Boehly and Walter just three years ago indicates that an American consortium buying the club is a strong possibility.

All is not lost yet. Not by a long way.

Looks like he us still interested then according to @JM7

Edited March 2, 20224 yr by axman2526

15 minutes ago, coco said:

Why are Russians turning to the dollar again ? because the rubel is going to be worthless soon. Romans wealth converted to the rubel, his wealth will vanish.

In the short term, but in the long term he could be quids in. Buy up the rouble when it is essentially junk, and in a few years time, when the economy stabilizes, he makes 2x, 3x, 15x whatever his money back.

Pretty sure Roman wont do anything silly with his money - well, other than spending a fortune on Chelsea 🙂

Just now, nonotnowjim said:

In the short term, but in the long term he could be quids in. Buy up the rouble when it is essentially junk, and in a few years time, when the economy stabilizes, he makes 2x, 3x, 15x whatever his money back.

Pretty sure Roman wont do anything silly with his money - well, other than spending a fortune on Chelsea 🙂

It doesn't work like that, once the rubel crashes it will stay crashed.

6 minutes ago, JM7 said:

Couple of other tweets:

- Abramovich wants to encourage bidding war as price drops "by the day"
- Wyss's interest is serious, + two other parties looking
- rare chance to buy a bluechip sport "franchise" at a knock-down price, though sanctions complicate
 

“I'm told that American businessman Todd Boehly is behind the consortium with Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss. The two have already teamed up in the past. For example, at the holding company Eldridge Industries, which Boehly founded in 2015. #Chelsea #Abramovich”

Ergh "blue chip" "franchise", what's next we becomes Chelsea Soccer Club and have John Cena model our kits?

Maybe we will start up our own club yo compete in MLB, the Chelsea Lion Cubs.

Edited March 2, 20224 yr by axman2526

7 minutes ago, coco said:

If Saudi Arabia invaded mainland Europe you would see a similar response to Arab owners.

 

UAE are one of the few nations that abstained from condemning Russia and now they have blocked visa waivers for Ukrainian citizens.

'It's a crime: UAE tightens entry for Ukrainians as thousands flee war | Reuters

If governments are consistent shouldn't they be focusing some attention on billionaires from UAE e.g. City/PSG owners?

7 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Ergh "blue chip" "franchise", what's next we becomes Chelsea Soccer Club and have John Cena model our kits?

Maybe we will start up our own club yo compete in MLB, the Chelsea Lion Cubs.

lol. Maybe the Rock is interested :).

I remember years ago seeing Snoop Dog in a Chelsea shirt. Maybe he could buy up the club with Dr. Dre 😉

2 minutes ago, forbzy said:

lol. Maybe the Rock is interested :).

I remember years ago seeing Snoop Dog in a Chelsea shirt. Maybe he could buy up the club with Dr. Dre 😉

Don't think we could afford Dwayne lol.

Hmm snopp could certainly help this place to be more mellow and relaxed haha, what you think @coco ? Cena or Rock?