Amazing day. The whole of blackpool was bouncing, pubs rammed from 10am and the atmosphere was great. Didn’t stop singing when going behind, it wasn’t about the football yesterday. I would attach a video, but don’t know how too.
On a side note, I was near the dug out and caught SCP at half time, told him I’m a charlton fan and he asked “what the fuck are you doing up here!” Also said “let’s hope for three points later” referring to the Pompey game, class act as ever.
I've always had an issue with the conceptual economics of having fan ownership. In other words, it really makes no economic sense to me.
Let's say fans are required by law to "own" 20% of a club. Does this mean they get all the decision making power and veto but at the same time are NOT required to pony up for losses, which for 80% of all clubs, are standard operating procedure?
If a club loses £10M in a year, are fans required to come up with £2M? I am guessing the answer is "no." To me it makes no economic sense for an owner to want to buy a majority interest in a club, only to be fully responsible for all losses, while having important decisions vetoed by a rabid fan base.
Can someone explain from an outside investor's standpoint, why they would ever want to agree to such an arrangement?
Hi Napa. Take a good long look at the German model. The members own 51%, a private investor owns max 49%. The German Football Association runs the game, the whole game, including the distribution of TV money. There is no separate commercial entity called the Bundesliga keeping all the money for itself. Some owners moan about it and try to break it up, Red Bull cheat their way around it, and Bayern complain that they don't earn as much as the biggest European clubs so they don't win the UCL. But the vast majority of German "customers" vociferously protect the Fifty Plus One rule. And the customer comes first, right?
Amazing to see such euphoria from real football fans who have shown commitment, guts and bouncebackability! As they said, Blackpool are back, and F**k the EFL!
Absolutely amazing that they are 8th given what is happening there. Not to mention the city is quite poor. It's really astounding. Happy for them.
What has the economy of the town got to do with their league position?
A comment more strange than some of the worthless rubbish I obviously post.
Please tell me you are kidding. A significant (if not dominant) portion of revenue for clubs below the PL is matchday money and season ticket sales. Better-off towns and cities have more disposable money to spend on tickets, which results in higher ticket prices, more attendees and thus more... revenue. CAFC... same league, but our season ticket prices are 2x theirs. Why? South London vs Blackpool. And despite this, our attendances are 2x theirs to boot. Look at the turnover of the two clubs. Football is not run on romance, no matter how much you wish it was. It's money that makes the difference. And cities with more money will have a huge advantage.
Absolutely amazing that they are 8th given what is happening there. Not to mention the city is quite poor. It's really astounding. Happy for them.
What has the economy of the town got to do with their league position?
A comment more strange than some of the worthless rubbish I obviously post.
Please tell me you are kidding. A significant (if not dominant) portion of revenue for clubs below the PL is matchday money and season ticket sales. Better-off towns and cities have more disposable money to spend on tickets, which results in higher ticket prices, more attendees and thus more... revenue. CAFC... same league, but our season ticket prices are 2x theirs. Why? South London vs Blackpool. And despite this, our attendances are 2x theirs to boot. Look at the turnover of the two clubs. Football is not run on romance, no matter how much you wish it was. It's money that makes the difference. And cities with more money will have a huge advantage.
If the economy of the town was as important as you say how do you explain Liverpool (bin dippers) 'ruling' Europe in the 70's & 80's, when many either had low paid employment or no job at all?
Absolutely amazing that they are 8th given what is happening there. Not to mention the city is quite poor. It's really astounding. Happy for them.
What has the economy of the town got to do with their league position?
A comment more strange than some of the worthless rubbish I obviously post.
Please tell me you are kidding. A significant (if not dominant) portion of revenue for clubs below the PL is matchday money and season ticket sales. Better-off towns and cities have more disposable money to spend on tickets, which results in higher ticket prices, more attendees and thus more... revenue. CAFC... same league, but our season ticket prices are 2x theirs. Why? South London vs Blackpool. And despite this, our attendances are 2x theirs to boot. Look at the turnover of the two clubs. Football is not run on romance, no matter how much you wish it was. It's money that makes the difference. And cities with more money will have a huge advantage.
If the economy of the town was as important as you say how do you explain Liverpool (bin dippers) 'ruling' Europe in the 70's & 80's, when many either had low paid employment or no job at all?
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fantastic to see the supporters get their club back.
Great news. Also look forward to the Oystons getting their comeuppance forever more.
On a side note, I was near the dug out and caught SCP at half time, told him I’m a charlton fan and he asked “what the fuck are you doing up here!” Also said “let’s hope for three points later” referring to the Pompey game, class act as ever.
https://t.co/sBFBf9xLS7
A comment more strange than some of the worthless rubbish I obviously post.
Sorry, but you are clueless.
You've got to get out
Grab the world by the throat and shout
Blackpool have three parties interested in purchasing the club - including a potential controversial return of Owen Oyston.
Sportsmail understands Oyston is still working behind the scenes to wrestle back control of the Seasiders, in what would prove a doomed assignment.
It is also understood that lifelong supporter Andy Pilley, currently owner of local rivals Fleetwood Town, has registered serious interest.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6975687/Owen-Oyston-working-wrestle-control-Blackpool.html
Haha, that was the first thing I checked.....