QUOTE (acid911 @ Jun 9 2015, 05:20 PM) 
I personally feel that this is the end of the Berlusconi era. 
One way or another. 48% still is significant control, or should I say, sway. Throw in some corporate boadroom politics, and some of the other smaller share holders could switch camps, change alliances.
But even if we leave this scenario aside, I think there is a fair chance that these new investors will aim for a bigger stake within the next few years. Provided this project kicks off. Not to mention the fact that no one will sit aside while a bumbling idiot keeps on making wrong moves.
Not when they have thrown in more than half a billion into the frying pan! There is hope still.
One way or another. 48% still is significant control, or should I say, sway. Throw in some corporate boadroom politics, and some of the other smaller share holders could switch camps, change alliances.But even if we leave this scenario aside, I think there is a fair chance that these new investors will aim for a bigger stake within the next few years. Provided this project kicks off. Not to mention the fact that no one will sit aside while a bumbling idiot keeps on making wrong moves.
Not when they have thrown in more than half a billion into the frying pan! There is hope still.
We'll see. But for me, this Mihajlovic appointment already stinks to high heaven and has already put a damper on what was supposed to be a summer of change
QUOTE (acid911 @ Jun 9 2015, 05:20 PM)
Nah, there has to be something here. FFP only allows new owners one season to splash the cash before the regulations kick in. 
And if we are to spend in excess of whatever amount is thrown around, 100, 150 million, then the time to do it is now. Unless of course, the new owners find it pleasurable to pay fines.
May only concern is that the lack of Champions League football limits our options greatly, in terms of proven players at least. Galliani said last month that there will be a lot of signings this window, and for better or worse, I believe him this time. Because otherwise, we're looking at an even more devaluation of our brand and prestige.
And if we are to spend in excess of whatever amount is thrown around, 100, 150 million, then the time to do it is now. Unless of course, the new owners find it pleasurable to pay fines.May only concern is that the lack of Champions League football limits our options greatly, in terms of proven players at least. Galliani said last month that there will be a lot of signings this window, and for better or worse, I believe him this time. Because otherwise, we're looking at an even more devaluation of our brand and prestige.
Thing is, that nowadays, to get real quality into the team you have to spend a LOT. 150m can only realistically bring you in 3 world class players, max 4, and even that is stretching it.
Look at the rumours swirling around atm. 35m for Jackson Martinez, another 35 for Kondogbia. And neither player would I go so far as saying is world class or close to it. Neither have even played in a top league!
So for someone really worth having, like a Gundogan or Hummels or basically any real top quality player, you'd have to shell out at least 45 to 50 on each.
And that's what worries me. I can't see Galliani closing on that kind of deal. He'll try to lowball the club until they get p!ssed off and basically shut us out, as has happened in the past. So he'll go for quantity once again instead of quality.
Also, the fact that we're consistently being linked to strikers ONCE AGAIN, and no midfielders aside from Kondogbia, who isn't an all our creative/playmaker type player is even more worrying.
QUOTE (acid911 @ Jun 9 2015, 05:20 PM)
Agreed. 
Still even with the Miha connection, I'll hope against hope that we go for a better choice, and a proven coach that can stamp his authority and philosophy from the first match of the season. Not someone that learns on the job and gets paid good money to do so.
More than that, I hope for some sense and say from the guys that are bringing in the investment. Footballing sense.
Still even with the Miha connection, I'll hope against hope that we go for a better choice, and a proven coach that can stamp his authority and philosophy from the first match of the season. Not someone that learns on the job and gets paid good money to do so.More than that, I hope for some sense and say from the guys that are bringing in the investment. Footballing sense.
Like I said, I think it's a done deal for Miha, just waiting for Pippo's termination to be official at this point
QUOTE (acid911 @ Jun 9 2015, 05:20 PM)
That said, I don't think Carlo would have come. 
He's not just the luckiest cat around, he knows that even with the investment, the Milan job will not match the highs of say Manchester City or Bayern Munich and other high profile clubs. I believe he would have said no either way, and the wait for an extra few days was just a ruse.
Wish him all the best for his surgery, but come on, he did not mention taking a rest, and year off, when he was coaching Real Madrid. Had he been allowed to continue there, pretty sure he would have for one more season.
He's not just the luckiest cat around, he knows that even with the investment, the Milan job will not match the highs of say Manchester City or Bayern Munich and other high profile clubs. I believe he would have said no either way, and the wait for an extra few days was just a ruse.Wish him all the best for his surgery, but come on, he did not mention taking a rest, and year off, when he was coaching Real Madrid. Had he been allowed to continue there, pretty sure he would have for one more season.
Who knows... He's always said that if he were to return to Italy it would only be back with us.
Plus, I think he knew his time at Real was up months ago, which is why he's doing the surgery now.
QUOTE (William405 @ Jun 9 2015, 07:36 PM)
Thanks man, you're a lifesaver! 
No problem, happy to help
Generous of him to accept our current scenario, what with no Europe at all. Might pave the way for some other high profile signings too, once players know that there is a bit of a project here. Hopefully sense prevails at PSG, Cavani has performed rather well for them this season.
Good news, though. Four years is a substantial time frame for someone like him, meaning there is every chance that he may stay here even longer. Hopefully Mexes (at 1.5 million) and de Jong are next.
1m or 1.5m don't care, but at least we have another proper defender to call onto in times of need. Hopefully, we sign another big name, preferably Hummels, or bring back Silva somehow to really get some stability at the back. And oh, de Jong next, please.
, i met him when he was in Dubai , kind chap.