Starbug wrote:
Do you want to provide something that shows these people/companies did actually put money in, rather than them actually making money out of the deal?
Steve, let's be clear here :-
The discussion is around sustainable clubs.
In an ideal world Leigh Centurions would be a world brand and sustainable lets be honest without Derek's investment.
The likelihood of us ever achieving this is slim to zero IMO.
You say Man Utd are an example of a sustainable sports club.
Yes over a decade in a different sporting sphere they have been making profits. I ask how does that look over a 30 year period , you know the answer. Will certainly be interesting over the next 5 years to!!
I'm absolutely delighted that one guy is the majority shareholder, as stated elsewhere we will go places we've not been in over 30 years!
If you want a happy local community club who are self sustainable turn left off the M62 and follow the signs for Spotland.
Whilst your there ask any Hornets fans would they want our ground, our team, our coach and our owner??
And as for what can happen if owners walk away get yourself down to Fratton Park and ask any Pompey fan would they like to be sustainable or would they like to win the FA cup and go belly up for a decade???
Last time I checked we aren't running a business it's a sports club and the 2 don't and never will go hand in hand in 99% of sports clubs!!
