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Agree with this mainly. It was probably a speculative punt from some fairly wealthy people split 27ish ways to reduce the risk and they were probably naive by looking at Huws past record in thinking he could continue to replicate that&get dividends. They surely can't have realised how delicate our premier league status was at the time either&the plan was probably to sell us on. Currently it's just a toy, yes they'll want a return but for the 27 what they put in isn't much for them. It probably provides a nice anecdote when they are networking at parties that they 'own' a football club. Also probably provides opportunities for jollies from across the pond and of course jobs for their mates and the odd 'consultancy' fee too.
Yes, the last paragraph woke me up too. I thought with all the contracts ending, this summer would be manageable in transition to self sufficiency rather than facing financial disaster without selling.
And the buying clubs will know this just hope we can get a reasonable price 15 minimum hopefully nearer 20m but I have my doubts we will get anywhere near that.
Aye I know we are on the bones of our arse, but financial disaster to me screams receivers being called in. Different ball game, and worrying to read that from a senior Trust bod.
I want a mate like Flashberryjacks, who wears a Barnsley jersey with "Swans are my second team" on the back.
Taking a step back the statement is possibly not the correct wording but I think it would be fair to say that the sale of a Joe Rodon would have been in the plans this summer and without that sale the pressure for next season would be tough
Not to the stage of the receivers being called in but the fall out of Premier League contracts with Championship wages is still being felt strong.
there will be a small group (mainly elderly) who do not have access to the internet etc. Lets hope clubs consider/help those who do not have the ability to stream.
Then these fans can take them if they wish on for not receiving what they payed for, if they want some of there money back then they will certainly be entitled to it.
There can be multiple season ticket holders living at the same address, so would be paying approximately £60 for a live stream. Not good customer relations.
Does it really matter in the grand scheme of things? Would you rather everyone get what £80 back and then see the club possibly go to the wall as a result? Well I for one certainly wouldn't.
Look the money was spent long ago by us season ticket holders. And before anyone spouts off, I do appreciate that some peoples circumstance may have changed due to the on-going pandemic. But in my opinion the club should just offer free links/access to the remaining games online, end of. Im almost certain most, if not all would say watching the Swans in any form right now would be a welcome distraction.....
As for next season, well now that's another story.
It should be about choice for the season ticket holders.
The club should allow fans to decide if they want their season ticket money to go towards a live stream service or have a refund on the remaining games.
I would be amazed if a virtual season ticket can run smoothly for all fans with the season set to return in under 3 weeks. Quite a technological challenge especially when the streaming service has had problems when 13,000 fans have been inside the stadium.
With me and my lad in same house/both season ticket holders....then I'd expect a refund as ..A. if they offer a streaming of games then we'd be outa pocket and B. As I've sky sports and the likelihood of at least 4 games televised anyway . I await their announcement.
We are in a far better position than many clubs, do you really think that refunding season ticket holders what they are entitled to will bankrupt the club. Don't fall for Birch's scaremongering, playing on our loyalty and guilt, shocking really. If it was 5yrs ago with the old board or even another local consortium then, they could keep my money without a doubt. A hedge fund, nah !!!!
If we did go to the wall, maybe a local business consortium could buy us and manage us accordingly, we'd be the envy of the football world, run by local people with the clubs best interest at heart. Imagine that !!!!!!!!
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