I think he was trying to invoke the Dunkirk spirit. Roger had his number.
AT any point he can sell up at Arsenal mate, the question is who would buy a 30% stake in a high prolfile club in the highest profile league
Some have stated that it would be near impossible to find such a buyer who would not have a controlling interest or say if Kroenke didn't wish, some think it wouldn't be as difficult as it's made out to be to sell to soemone, would the chinese or various other investors really need a control in order to see Arsenal as a sound long term investement and one which would raise a profile of company/state etc
Lets face it how many footy fans would have heard about Usmanov, USm, Megafon, Mettaloinvest etc if he had no shares at Arsenal...
It's happening isn't it?
...in all seriousness, I don't think Usmanov will be centrally involved as a shareholder in EFC. Hope I'm wrong, but everything points to this being Moshiri's baby.
Spot on but you forgot the bit about Die Hard
Of all the shirt sponsors (USM etc) Gazprom imo would be just like any other sponsor compared to the connotations (or possible ones) of the others as theyve sponsored shirts before in Europe
Is right lad, all hail our new Messiah
Well actually, I was sworn to secrecy, although I did try to drop hints here and thereSo essentially he can't become an owner in any way as he's still owns shares in Arsenal. Against the rules, fine. But he's going ahead and bankrolling us anyway through indirect means, what a guy.
Love how nobody saw this coming.
He might never hold any shares mate, but he definately has fingers in this.
How does naming rights work? Is it a purchase of an intangible asset that can be sold off or are they literally buying it for a limited time and its money for advertising effectively. If its purely an expense it is a very generous injection from the owner (and his mate). What do you get out of naming rights for a training ground? Hence my first question.
Shady as sitting in a shady place listening to shady lane, in the shade
...I hope so, Stevon. I understand the logic of your point. I wouldn't be surprised if Usmanov money makes its way into the club via his and Moshiri shared business interests but I'm not getting carried away that he will formally/directly get involved as a shareholder.