THE BOARD - Kroenke, Usmanov and Finance

[1989]

Fully agree. Come on Usmanov.

[Dan_85]

Whilst I agree with the sentiments, posts on a forum aren't gonna change anything. We need to start putting this opinion across in the stadium so it gets on TV and makes those *word censored* in the directors box squirm...

[Gunnersaurus]

Agreed.

I'm sure Chelsea/City fans care that they bought their trophies alright.

Sure United have been buying their trophies for years, just because they get it through sponsorship and merchandise doesnt make a difference in my books

In my mind the difference with united is that they were winning before they started spending really big. So the money generated was through the winning of trophies which is perfectly legitimate unlike the chavs or city

Hmm, really? 20 years without a league title with millions pumped into it.


Which ever way you look at it, they pumped millions into it as nothing more than a Cup team before they started to dominate the league like they have.

You can't get away from the fact that those who invest...win.

[Almunia is a clown]

We need to get rid of the Septic & his dodgy syrup

Kroenke OUT

Jabba IN NOW!!!!

[Gunnersaurus]

Whilst I agree with the sentiments, posts on a forum aren't gonna change anything. We need to start putting this opinion across in the stadium so it gets on TV and makes those *word censored* in the directors box squirm...

Missed the boat, the time for it was last year when we were in crisis.

[RossieGooner]

Capello is new Chelsea manager, done deal. Contract signed weeks ago.

That's a nice way (and typical) of doing busnesss a al premiership...... as much as i hate the way our own club operates at times at least we seem to have some bit of class about us.

[topgoon]

I have never wanted this and deep down inside I probably still don't want this but Dein saw what was coming all along and he was right.

Title won by Arab petrodollars, Carling Cup won by £115 million pounds of pissed away Yank money and FA and Champions league by russkie petrodollars.....

We will never do better than 3rd/4th and if we're really,really lucky one season 2nd.

There's no point even talking about developing a good academy and bringing good, technical players through as before we win anything some rear-end entrance agent will be trying to sell whatever decent young player we have to FC Abu Dhabi(Manchester branch) or FC Chukotka(SW London branch) or FC Qatar(Paris branch) and that's before we mention the 3 yank gnomes that own Manure.

Financial fair paly is a load of old fanny, time to wake up and smell the money. Comrade Alisher come on in and get rid of silent Stanley...............

I can't wait for next season...Rat faced Nasri a title winner, mobile phone lover a champion of Europe and the fat walrus back in the prem with wet spam

[UTU The Arsenal]

Usmanov is the Future. Bring in a Manager who has ambition to win Trophies. Kronke and Wenger can F*CKING DO ONE

[northbankbren]

We've just been beaten to first london clb to win the champions league.

So bring it on. TIME TO SPEND.

[Red Member]

apparently Usmanov has just made £5 BILLION from that Facebook sale.

ok thats it, enough is enough. Money rules. Get him in now and wipe that smug grin off Abramovich's face.

the alternative is to spend the next 20 years in Chelsea's and City's shadow. Yes that's right you know how we laugh at Tottenham being in our shadow, well we are well and truly in Chelsea's shadow now.

May 19 - the day football history changed

[mcdowell42]

apparently Usmanov has just made £5 BILLION from that Facebook sale.

ok thats it, enough is enough. Money rules. Get him in now and wipe that smug grin off Abramovich's face.

the alternative is to spend the next 20 years in Chelsea's and City's shadow. Yes that's right you know how we laugh at Tottenham being in our shadow, well we are well and truly in Chelsea's shadow now.

May 19 - the day football history changed

I dont think hes actually made 5billion but his shares are worth 5billion on paper.hes only made 5b if he sells the shares as they are now but then again im no financial whiz kid over to you frank

[frankbutcher]

apparently Usmanov has just made £5 BILLION from that Facebook sale.

ok thats it, enough is enough. Money rules. Get him in now and wipe that smug grin off Abramovich's face.

the alternative is to spend the next 20 years in Chelsea's and City's shadow. Yes that's right you know how we laugh at Tottenham being in our shadow, well we are well and truly in Chelsea's shadow now.

May 19 - the day football history changed

I dont think hes actually made 5billion but his shares are worth 5billion on paper.hes only made 5b if he sells the shares as they are now but then again im no financial whiz kid over to you frank

You are correct. I would have thought he has cashed some in though. Would be madness to have all his chips still in play.

[phil_mitchell]

blimey - this forum just the same this time last season - but now everyone just jealous because chelsea won a cup THEY ARE NOT THE BEST TEAM IN EUROPE AND WE ARE IN NO ONE'S SHADOW they were just the mos EFFECTIVE team in that knockout competition

[mcdowell42]

apparently Usmanov has just made £5 BILLION from that Facebook sale.

ok thats it, enough is enough. Money rules. Get him in now and wipe that smug grin off Abramovich's face.

the alternative is to spend the next 20 years in Chelsea's and City's shadow. Yes that's right you know how we laugh at Tottenham being in our shadow, well we are well and truly in Chelsea's shadow now.

May 19 - the day football history changed

I dont think hes actually made 5billion but his shares are worth 5billion on paper.hes only made 5b if he sells the shares as they are now but then again im no financial whiz kid over to you frank

You are correct. I would have thought he has cashed some in though. Would be madness to have all his chips still in play.

Must show this to my wife

[Red Member]

blimey - this forum just the same this time last season - but now everyone just jealous because chelsea won a cup THEY ARE NOT THE BEST TEAM IN EUROPE AND WE ARE IN NO ONE'S SHADOW they were just the mos EFFECTIVE team in that knockout competition

wakey wakey. reality check time

we are either in Chelsea's shadow or the Manchester City youth academy - take your pick.
History will show that Chelsea were crowned champions of europe last night.

Wenger has performed miracles in keeping us at the top table for so long but we wont win any of the major prizes again without significant investment in the squad.