13 Aug 2018 13:01:43
Hello Ed002, I just would want to ask that if Stan Kroenke eventual takeover at arsenal do you see it as a bad thing? Everybody says it is due to the fact he doesn't spend money etc, however, what do you expect from the takeover, what are your views?
{Ed002's Note - Usmanov has been desperate to take over the club fully for a number of years which would have been a good thing. Kroenke has frustrated his efforts with the intention of hoping he gets bored with it and agrees to sell. It will mean a step change in terms of accountability, it will likely remove any say the supporters have in the club, it will see a restructuring to look to maximise income whilst maintaining investment. As a business the future would be seemingly potentially good, but any thoughts of a "family" type club will be gone completely.}
13 Aug 2018 18:00:28
Thanks Ed, would u expect him to put more money into arsenal or is it a question you cannot answer?
{Ed002's Note - I don't really understand the question. He would buy out the rest of the shares, but what would this money be for? The stadium should be fine.}
13 Aug 2018 21:06:12
I should of been more clear, I mean in terms of money for buying players as it is well known that arsenal prefer to work on a tight budget.
13 Aug 2018 21:44:13
Judging from the other teams he bought, he doesn't strike me as a guy that wants to win. i will be shocked if he spends 200 million quid.