Jordanian billionaire considering buying championship club!

Would be very interesting if VT sold out or is it better the devil we know?

Jordanian billionaire is considering buying a club in the Premier League or Championship. Hasan Abdullah Ismaik told Telegraph Sport that football in England was “incredible” and that he was actively looking at a number of options.
Ismaik is currently the majority shareholder of the German club 1860 Munich but has grown frustrated by the rules which, he said, prevent him from assuming full control and investing the way he wants to gain promotion to the Bundesliga.

Would be very interesting if VT sold out or is it better the devil we know?

Jordanian billionaire is considering buying a club in the Premier League or Championship. Hasan Abdullah Ismaik told Telegraph Sport that football in England was “incredible” and that he was actively looking at a number of options.
Ismaik is currently the majority shareholder of the German club 1860 Munich but has grown frustrated by the rules which, he said, prevent him from assuming full control and investing the way he wants to gain promotion to the Bundesliga.

Would be class, I'm sure rebranding g would be off the be agenda, only mad fools go down that route, merry Christmas

Be careful those who wish for Tan to sell. Who would come in, what plans would he have for our club? Tan is leaving us alone to get on with it, better the devil we know. It is what it is. Oh yeah, I support Vincent Tan. MERRY XMAS FOLKS!!

Be careful those who wish for Tan to sell. Who would come in, what plans would he have for our club? Tan is leaving us alone to get on with it, better the devil we know. It is what it is. Oh yeah, I support Vincent Tan. MERRY XMAS FOLKS!!

agree

Why would he buy us? We are not a big club and apart for our hardcore support our so called fans have very little loyalty.

Why would he buy us? We are not a big club and apart for our hardcore support our so called fans have very little loyalty.

Potential is herebproved that with sell out crowds in the premiership

Why would he buy us? We are not a big club and apart for our hardcore support our so called fans have very little loyalty.

Potential is herebproved that with sell out crowds in the premiership

Agree.

Why would he buy a Championship club in so much debt when he can buy one with less debt and invest the difference, in terms of funds, into the squad to just blitz the Championship? I think fans are deluding themselves if they think we have any chance of being bought out. Only an idiot would buy Cardiff City in its current state.

Any sensible businessman will be watching with a close eye, checking on the clubs situation and waiting to pounce if the club ends up in hard times. Thats why its a complete myth that administration will see the club die, because that is the best time for a businessman to jump in, buy on the cheap and take over an already reputable brand for next to nothing.

MK Dons are a far more attractive prospect currently. A stadium around 30,000 capacity, closer to London and very little debt in comparison to other Championship clubs.

Why would he buy a Championship club in so much debt when he can buy one with less debt and invest the difference, in terms of funds, into the squad to just blitz the Championship? I think fans are deluding themselves if they think we have any chance of being bought out. Only an idiot would buy Cardiff City in its current state.

Any sensible businessman will be watching with a close eye, checking on the clubs situation and waiting to pounce if the club ends up in hard times. Thats why its a complete myth that administration will see the club die, because that is the best time for a businessman to jump in, buy on the cheap and take over an already reputable brand for next to nothing.

MK Dons are a far more attractive prospect currently. A stadium around 30,000 capacity, closer to London and very little debt in comparison to other Championship clubs.

Mk dons who get 6k ,the only one who's deluded is you sell out most games in t be premiership and playing in red ,if we get promotion again we would sell out a successful team will be huge in Cardiff

Mk dons who get 6k ,the only one who's deluded is you sell out most games in t be premiership and playing in red ,if we get promotion again we would sell out a successful team will be huge in Cardiff

It doesn't matter what they currently get. If they get promoted the Stadium MK will easily full up every week with plastics and day trippers wanting to watch the games on the cheap. Only idiots think attendances achieved in the Championship are any indication of what can be achieved in the Premier League. The fact is, if MK Dons go up, the Stadium MK will be pretty much full every week, especially considering its so close to London and Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs and West Ham fans will lap up the opportunity to watch their sides on the cheap.

Mk dons who get 6k ,the only one who's deluded is you sell out most games in t be premiership and playing in red ,if we get promotion again we would sell out a successful team will be huge in Cardiff

It doesn't matter what they currently get. If they get promoted the Stadium MK will easily full up every week with plastics and day trippers wanting to watch the games on the cheap. Only idiots think attendances achieved in the Championship are any indication of what can be achieved in the Premier League. The fact is, if MK Dons go up, the Stadium MK will be pretty much full every week, especially considering its so close to London and Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs and West Ham fans will lap up the opportunity to watch their sides on the cheap.

I think your full of Shit if you think mk dons is a better prospect than us

I think your full of Shit if you think mk dons is a better prospect than us

A really well thought out strong argument built on a foundation of logic, solid sources and evidence. Its a shame a person with your obvious intellectualism isn't in high office, we might just be able to sort out the books and stop paying billions in debt interest ever year.



MK Dons

Less debt
Equally sized stadium
Closer to London which loads of players love
Fairly fresh brand to refresh

vs

Cardiff City

Mass amount of debt
Equally sized stadium
Further away from London
Historical brand thats been through changes - turmoil - revolt

Yes, MK Dons clearly aren't the more attractive business proposition.

I think your full of Shit if you think mk dons is a better prospect than us

A really well thought out strong argument built on a foundation of logic, solid sources and evidence. Its a shame a person with your obvious intellectualism isn't in high office, we might just be able to sort out the books and stop paying billions in debt interest ever year.



MK Dons

Less debt
Equally sized stadium
Closer to London which loads of players love
Fairly fresh brand to refresh

vs

Cardiff City

Mass amount of debt
Equally sized stadium
Further away from London
Historical brand thats been through changes - turmoil - revolt

Yes, MK Dons clearly aren't the more attractive business proposition.

Why does it matter being closer to London ? your argument is flawed

Wonder if he'll buy Barnet or Wimbledon since they're in London

Wonder if he'll buy Barnet or Wimbledon since they're in London

Both of these are in lower leagues. Null point. MK Dons are in our league and are an all round better proposition business wise.

You must be deluded if you think Cardiff City are more of a prospect than MK Dons. Cardiff City "WERE" in the Premier League, that doesn't make them attractive now. You know what makes businesses attractive? Little liabilities, good location for business, including potential expansion into other avenues, and brand image.

And yes, London does matter, which is why its the epicentre of business in the UK. Go and ask fans of clubs up north of why they keep losing out on so many transfer targets to Spurs and Crystal Palace. Location. Lots of footballers with more money than sense want the party lifestyle. Why do you think Zaha wanted to go back so much? To play for his dream club Crystal Palace? Yes, of course. Give me a break.

Wonder if he'll buy Barnet or Wimbledon since they're in London

Both of these are in lower leagues. Null point. MK Dons are in our league and are an all round better proposition business wise.

You must be deluded if you think Cardiff City are more of a prospect than MK Dons. Cardiff City "WERE" in the Premier League, that doesn't make them attractive now. You know what makes businesses attractive? Little liabilities, good location for business, including potential expansion into other avenues, and brand image.

And yes, London does matter, which is why its the epicentre of business in the UK. Go and ask fans of clubs up north of why they keep losing out on so many transfer targets to Spurs and Crystal Palace. Location. Lots of footballers with more money than sense want the party lifestyle. Why do you think Zaha wanted to go back so much? To play for his dream club Crystal Palace? Yes, of course. Give me a break.

I get the feeling that your just on a wind up on here and a Jack or roathy your definitely not a Cardiff fan all you do is slag the club off

Again, another clever well thought out argument. What's it like being Tan's whipping boy, Wez?

Again, another clever well thought out argument. What's it like being Tan's whipping boy, Wez?

Tans whipping boy lol think you've lost the argument all ready ,is the topic about tan no hmmmmmmmmmmmm

Only an idiot would see us as more attractive than MK Dons. If you think that you've won the argument then continue thinking that. It's probably the least taxing to your fragile little mind.

Only an idiot would see us as more attractive than MK Dons. If you think that you've won the argument then continue thinking that. It's probably the least taxing to your fragile little mind.

Ok your far superior mind to mine lol

Point of the post was about there having to be hope for the future and if its not VTs plan to support us then please will he give someone else a chance, now, rather than letting us have a slow death, as he waits to reduce his losses.

Interesting debate around potential for us, ever the optimist, I remain convinced that we have a fan base that could be maintained @ 20k plus in the championship if only the football was better to watch, and the team were provided with the motivation to succeed.( a new manager?)

It's nothing to do with the location of Cardiff, in fact our location is a plus, in my view.

As for so called plastics and glory hunters, that's modern life, we are a throw away society and many people only want to be associated with success, we just have to accept that,at least the stadium would be full again. if we are to be a team like Norwich, ( great location!) in and out of the premier, then what would be wrong with that?
it's all about enjoying the day out watching your local team, right now very few can say it's a fun experience.

It's nothing to do with the location of Cardiff, in fact our location is a plus, in my view.

Location is incredibly important. Anyone telling you otherwise clearly has no business acumen whatsoever. There's a reason major companies spring up in the big capitals around the world. Unfortunately, for now, Cardiff is not one of them, and won't be until Wales get's more of a fair shake from Westminster. Outside of the UK, the vast majority of the people see the UK as England and only really give a damn about London.

It's nothing to do with the location of Cardiff, in fact our location is a plus, in my view.

Location is incredibly important. Anyone telling you otherwise clearly has no business acumen whatsoever. There's a reason major companies spring up in the big capitals around the world. Unfortunately, for now, Cardiff is not one of them, and won't be until Wales get's more of a fair shake from Westminster. Outside of the UK, the vast majority of the people see the UK as England and only really give a damn about London.

There's always the exception to the rule, Tan found us! I agree in business location location location is usually everything, but not always, my hope is we have an owner who watches the games and gets the fans behind them.

It's nothing to do with the location of Cardiff, in fact our location is a plus, in my view.

Location is incredibly important. Anyone telling you otherwise clearly has no business acumen whatsoever. There's a reason major companies spring up in the big capitals around the world. Unfortunately, for now, Cardiff is not one of them, and won't be until Wales get's more of a fair shake from Westminster. Outside of the UK, the vast majority of the people see the UK as England and only really give a damn about London.

There's always the exception to the rule, Tan found us! I agree in business location location location is usually everything, but not always, my hope is we have an owner who watches the games and gets the fans behind them.

My fear is if we are to be bought out, it'll be an arranged buyout such as Tan selling us to one of his business friends with a load of conditions attached.

100% agree with you there