Head Honcho Posted 25 September 2006 Posted 25 September 2006 We're always hearing it when managers and teams part company! "they've taken the club as far as they can" Has the current board of our club taken the club as far as they can? Does the club need a new direction? There's no doubting the gratitude we owe the board, but there really does come a time when we have to say enough is enough! We need to get some businessmen in their who can generate the funds to get the club out of the rut we are currently in. It's no good saying we can play our way out of it that clearly isn't the case and we can't afford to wait for our youngsters to come good. We have an large enough average crowd to support a long term debt as in the case of Arsenal who have mortgaged themselves for the next 25 years. I don't know how much debt we are in I don't think anybody does but doesn't something along these lines barring a benefactor seem to be the only option? Awaits aerial bombardment
Jon the Hat Posted 25 September 2006 Posted 25 September 2006 We're always hearing it when managers and teams part company! "they've taken the club as far as they can" Has the current board of our club taken the club as far as they can? Does the club need a new direction? There's no doubting the gratitude we owe the board, but there really does come a time when we have to say enough is enough! We need to get some businessmen in their who can generate the funds to get the club out of the rut we are currently in. It's no good saying we can play our way out of it that clearly isn't the case and we can't afford to wait for our youngsters to come good. We have an large enough average crowd to support a long term debt as in the case of Arsenal who have mortgaged themselves for the next 25 years. I don't know how much debt we are in I don't think anybody does but doesn't something along these lines barring a benefactor seem to be the only option? Awaits aerial bombardment Maybe, but seeing as at the moment we don't have an alternate board waiting to take over this is a bit of a pointless argument.
Strokes Posted 25 September 2006 Posted 25 September 2006 We're always hearing it when managers and teams part company! "they've taken the club as far as they can" Has the current board of our club taken the club as far as they can? Does the club need a new direction? There's no doubting the gratitude we owe the board, but there really does come a time when we have to say enough is enough! We need to get some businessmen in their who can generate the funds to get the club out of the rut we are currently in. It's no good saying we can play our way out of it that clearly isn't the case and we can't afford to wait for our youngsters to come good. We have an large enough average crowd to support a long term debt as in the case of Arsenal who have mortgaged themselves for the next 25 years. I don't know how much debt we are in I don't think anybody does but doesn't something along these lines barring a benefactor seem to be the only option? Awaits aerial bombardment They lack the vision and enthusism to take the club forwards, they can't stay at the helm for much longer otherwise we will start sinking into oblivion IMO.
Head Honcho Posted 25 September 2006 Author Posted 25 September 2006 Maybe, but seeing as at the moment we don't have an alternate board waiting to take over this is a bit of a pointless argument. Not sure about that It only takes a few protests by the fans for people to **** up their ears and take an interest! Edited to say Who's arguing? Why can't we discuss it like adults?
Mort Posted 25 September 2006 Posted 25 September 2006 It only takes a few protests by the fans for people to **** up their ears and take an interest! So when will we start protesting then?
Steven Posted 25 September 2006 Posted 25 September 2006 Has the current board of our club taken the club as far as they can? Yes.
The People's Hero Posted 25 September 2006 Posted 25 September 2006 They can probably take us further.... down.
Lineker's Left Foot Posted 25 September 2006 Posted 25 September 2006 Unsure if I believe Birch when he comments that the board are exploring every avenue for extra outside investment. This board has taken this club has far as it can and if they are the genuine Leicester City fans they must know that they saved this club from the oblivion; but if they love the club as much as they say they do, they now have to step aside to enable new people with more money 'a la Mandaric' to come in with his consortium. I hate the way football is run now, but we do need extra investment. This current board that did a miraculous job in saving us, would if they left, still enjoy watching City becoming successful under a new regime as they initially played their part to rebuilding in the club.
eaststandtom Posted 25 September 2006 Posted 25 September 2006 We're always hearing it when managers and teams part company! "they've taken the club as far as they can" Has the current board of our club taken the club as far as they can? Does the club need a new direction? There's no doubting the gratitude we owe the board, but there really does come a time when we have to say enough is enough! We need to get some businessmen in their who can generate the funds to get the club out of the rut we are currently in. It's no good saying we can play our way out of it that clearly isn't the case and we can't afford to wait for our youngsters to come good. We have an large enough average crowd to support a long term debt as in the case of Arsenal who have mortgaged themselves for the next 25 years. I don't know how much debt we are in I don't think anybody does but doesn't something along these lines barring a benefactor seem to be the only option? Awaits aerial bombardment i would agree with that!! i think the board have done a good job to stablise the ship. now they have to look for other investment. easier said than done of course but at least it appears they are open to offers unlike the dark days of the 70' and 80's when the mere sniff of interest from an outside source would be balked at by the board.
Head Honcho Posted 26 September 2006 Author Posted 26 September 2006 Unsure if I believe Birch when he comments that the board are exploring every avenue for extra outside investment. This board has taken this club has far as it can and if they are the genuine Leicester City fans they must know that they saved this club from the oblivion; but if they love the club as much as they say they do, they now have to step aside to enable new people with more money 'a la Mandaric' to come in with his consortium. I hate the way football is run now, but we do need extra investment. This current board that did a miraculous job in saving us, would if they left, still enjoy watching City becoming successful under a new regime as they initially played their part to rebuilding in the club. I'll agree with you there, they may be actively looking for investors but it's obvious the investors are being put off by something other then our debt! Our debt is manageable and any businessman worth his salt will know that with a bit of tweaking here and there we could quite easily finance players they way clubs like Cardiff and Leeds are doing.
Tommeh Posted 26 September 2006 Posted 26 September 2006 A protest would be a good idea as long as it's aimed solely at the board and not RK or the players. BOARD OUT!
lcfc_jme Posted 26 September 2006 Posted 26 September 2006 A protest would be a good idea as long as it's aimed solely at the board and not RK or the players. BOARD OUT! Who's gona start the protest, when will it happen and where??
Tommeh Posted 26 September 2006 Posted 26 September 2006 Who's gona start the protest, when will it happen and where?? don't know but certainly count me in!!! Thracian seems to have a good political mind!!
Head Honcho Posted 26 September 2006 Author Posted 26 September 2006 A protest would be a good idea as long as it's aimed solely at the board and not RK or the players. BOARD OUT! The board aren't to blame for what's happening on the pitch just now-well they are I suppose as it was them who gave RK the job albeit with our blessing! ..............but as long as they are at the helm this is it for us! Mediocrity FC we may as well change our name to. With the right style of play and attitude from our players this team could still achieve a mid table finish but I cannot see RK changing anything and it's looking dire for us.
Smudge Posted 26 September 2006 Posted 26 September 2006 I have just counted the protesters there are 4 of you, I think. Hmmm!
Dr The Singh Posted 26 September 2006 Posted 26 September 2006 I have just counted the protesters there are 4 of you, I think. Hmmm! Five, now VA, impressed????
Smudge Posted 26 September 2006 Posted 26 September 2006 Five, now VA, impressed???? Very, count me in as we now have an uprising yeah!!
Head Honcho Posted 26 September 2006 Author Posted 26 September 2006 I have just counted the protesters there are 4 of you, I think. Hmmm! ...........and so we will go forth and multply
Foxes_Trust Posted 26 September 2006 Posted 26 September 2006 Unsure if I believe Birch when he comments that the board are exploring every avenue for extra outside investment. This board has taken this club has far as it can and if they are the genuine Leicester City fans they must know that they saved this club from the oblivion; but if they love the club as much as they say they do, they now have to step aside to enable new people with more money 'a la Mandaric' to come in with his consortium. I hate the way football is run now, but we do need extra investment. This current board that did a miraculous job in saving us, would if they left, still enjoy watching City becoming successful under a new regime as they initially played their part to rebuilding in the club. Birch is correct on this one
DanTheFoxBhoy Posted 27 September 2006 Posted 27 September 2006 I'm obviously not a fan of 'board out' stuff before I think it's due, but it's important to ask these questions. Indeed they should be commended for stabalising the ship, but what other financial avenues are available that are being explored? People have concerns that no one on the board is exercising enough muscle to make the big and necessary decisions to move things in the right direction. Most of the directors have about 10% in shares and compared to the former board seem to lack football experience. The days of David Pleat had fans spitting on the directors, but not only do the current board not sit at the front row of the box anymore but I bet your average Joe Blow would not know a director if they met one. As many have addressed on FT one possible but unlikely solution would be to attract someone with a fat wallet. Problem then would be attracting the right sort of person. I feel we need to establish ourselves as a successful stable Championship club before anyone would take it on, and RK is the best chance at doing that. He knows the situation and is not trying to fit a square peg in a round hole with his player positions.
Guest Posted 27 September 2006 Posted 27 September 2006 What I would like to know is how the hell can the likes of Leeds, Derby and Cov continue to make signings in worse financial circumstances than us? How do clubs with lower average attendances manage to make enough money to finance new players? I get the feeling that we, as a club, are too happy to hide behind the spectre of administration. If we were to be relegated, then the root cause will be administration, you can guarantee that. At some point we have to move on.
Lester LXXIV Posted 27 September 2006 Posted 27 September 2006 What I would like to know is how the hell can the likes of Leeds, Derby and Cov continue to make signings in worse financial circumstances than us? How do clubs with lower average attendances manage to make enough money to finance new players? I get the feeling that we, as a club, are too happy to hide behind the spectre of administration. If we were to be relegated, then the root cause will be administration, you can guarantee that. At some point we have to move on. Haven't all those clubs received significant investment since though Leesoh?
Dr The Singh Posted 27 September 2006 Posted 27 September 2006 Ok, the board have done a great job of stabilising the club, but what next..........the club are now giving free tickets away, flags, asking people to put posters up etc, these sorts of scheme to increase funds and interest in the club leads me to think that maybe the current board are not quite upto the task of taking us forward and getting the investment we so need!!!!
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