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by Chester Perry
Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Investor
Replies: 649
Views: 63935

Re: Investor

JohnMac wrote:
Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:15 pm
I remember reading Barnsley's owner's worth is 200 times that of Mike Garlick.

Just going to check on how they are doing. Yep, thought so.. :D
posted a bit about him in the last 6 weeks or so on the MMT thread
by Chester Perry
Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Investor
Replies: 649
Views: 63935

Re: Investor

Like in all aspects of life, theres always good and bad, dont tar all with the same brush Rovers problem were they potted Sam. It was almost a perfect display of how to rip out the heart of a football club from every decision after that. Rovers problems was that Uncle Jack tried to grow the fanbase...
by Chester Perry
Sat Jun 27, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hendrick Offered Contract By Newcastle
Replies: 137
Views: 14205

Re: Hendrick Offered Contract By Newcastle

I suspect the Premier League have a problem with this one. There is probably no reason within their rules for blocking it but there are moral reasons along with the situation regarding the Saudis allegedly showing Premier League games illegally. the only reason within Premier League rules that the ...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brentford v West Brom
Replies: 26
Views: 2478

Re: Brentford v West Brom

nil_desperandum wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:22 pm

Leeds v Rovers in the play-offs??? I'd be rooting for the Yorkshire team.
God I hope that is not the final
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Chairman
Replies: 281
Views: 27039

Re: The Chairman

Agree with Gibson, he's completely ****** himself with his attitude, the Drinkwater thing was a disaster too - Vydra on the other hand has for me taken his opportunity and is now ahead of Barnes (didn't think I would ever say that). I don't think any of us would suggest going out and paying 30 mill...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brentford v West Brom
Replies: 26
Views: 2478

Re: Brentford v West Brom

mdd2 wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:43 pm
Now there would be a good manager to replace SD?
that would require a huge about turn from the club in the way we recruit and play from the Academy upwards
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Chairman
Replies: 281
Views: 27039

Re: The Chairman

Sorry CP I'm not following your thought process here - can you explain more about what the lack of appearances of players (which players ?) has to do with funds ? Just playing Devisl Advocate about the fact the Chairman may be thinking that Gibson - circa £15m + 2 years wages wages for 1 league app...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

The FT with an article that suggests that Liverpool's title win will bring jobs to Merseyside Liverpool’s Premier League triumph brings joy and jobs to Merseyside ANDY BOUNDS JUNE 26, 2020 Liam Moran says he was “put into a Liverpool shirt as soon as I was born” in 2000. Since then his hometown team...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Chairman
Replies: 281
Views: 27039

Re: The Chairman

you would hope, given that once again Dyche has kept us in the PL on a comparative shoestring budget that the board would have a little more faith to give him a little bit more to make it easier for him - they ask us to show faith......pot - kettle tell me where those funds are going to come from -...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Chairman
Replies: 281
Views: 27039

Re: The Chairman

Does being in the match day squad count? Seems a bit harsh on the reserve goalie. I would want my agent to be negotiating a “final league position” bonus in any event. If it’s only being on the field that gets a Bonus- Dyche has saved us a fortune!! match day squad probably does count for a keeper ...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

Meanwhile Wolves are building their brand through esports - from SportsProMedia.com ‘Our esports can be bigger than the club’: How gaming is leading Wolves’ charge in China and beyond A multifaceted brand building approach has helped grow Wolverhampton Wanderers’ fanbase exponentially. Russell Jones...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

The loss of pre-season tours this summer will serve to exacerbate losses - some are already planning alternatives - from SportsProMedia.com Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund announce virtual preseason tours German soccer clubs to host digital fan events for Asian market. Posted: June 26 2020By: St...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

Some interesting stats coming through re the restart tv figures

https://www.sportbusiness.com/2020/06/a ... audiences/
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Chairman
Replies: 281
Views: 27039

Re: The Chairman

Burnley Ace wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 4:17 pm
+ bonuses which would significantly increase their overall pay package.
bonuses are pro rata the appearances we have been led to believe so not that much
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jay Rodriguez
Replies: 33
Views: 6219

Re: Jay Rodriguez

think the club were more worried about the tight hamstring than the ankle when he was taken off as a precaution
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

FIFA have announced a $1,5 billion dollar football relief plan to help the global game recover from the pandemic - from Reuters FIFA agree massive US$1.5 billion COVID-19 relief plan FIFA announced on Thursday that it had agreed a US$1.5 billion relief plan to help deal with the impact of the COVID-...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Post match interviews v Watford
Replies: 8
Views: 1534

Re: Post match interviews v Watford

full post match press conference - sounds hopeful re Jay for Palace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfOlUqXbmOg
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 Women's World Cup - beating the bid from Columbia - Interestingly all the UEFA voters (including the FA voted for Columbia (even though it's bid was ranked substantially weaker by FIFA assessors) - this follows a much closer relationship between the Europ...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

I posted a few financial reviews of the 2018/19 season but this is a stark image of the different routes for fiscal management rules played out - La Liga/Premier League profitability 2018/19 by club https://twitter.com/Football_BM/status/1276072934809964544 of course the Premier League is more compe...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

Are proper salary caps - not the current "if you want" model going to come to the EFL - from the Mail (and yes I do think Matt Hughes's name is appearing on far too many bylines for him to actually be writing and researching all of them) EFL pressing forward with salary cap plans and want to introdu...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Chairman
Replies: 281
Views: 27039

Re: The Chairman

for those worrying about the cost of Hart and Lennon try Ross McCormack at Villa - played a lot less than either hart or Lennon, cost twice as much for the same length of service as Hart and Kennon combined,

https://twitter.com/aidanmccartney/stat ... 5420722177
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Gray
Replies: 78
Views: 13777

Re: Andre Gray

Remember, we are likely to have to sell to balance the books. And of all the key players we have and as good as Wood is, he may be most expendable. swap deals at inflated prices can do wonders for the accounts - ask Barcelona and Juventus - posted about it on that other thread yesterday https://twi...
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

Vegas Claret wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:41 am
good, transfer fees need to come down
not if we are selling mate
by Chester Perry
Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

Predictions in the Telegraph of a Chaotic transfer window this summer Agents and clubs fear chaotic three-week period in transfer window as 2020/21 season approaches MIKE MCGRATH JUNE 25, 2020 Premier League clubs and football agents fear summer transfer chaos in a frantic 20 days of business before...
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Wotfor?
Replies: 283
Views: 14990

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Wotfor?

great win - our record against the bottom half is damn good
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 7:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Wotfor?
Replies: 283
Views: 14990

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Wotfor?

where do they get 5 mins from
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Wotfor?
Replies: 283
Views: 14990

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Wotfor?

couple of great videos released by the club just before the match

clarets against racism

https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/sta ... 5662209024

One club for all

https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/sta ... 8819037189
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

That last post was made because it provides the background to this development - from SportsBusiness.com Infront to contest DFB’s termination of contracts after probe into alleged corruption Martin Ross - June 25, 2020 Infront has vowed to contest the termination of its contracts with the German Foo...
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

I missed this last year - from SportsBusiness.com - Marketing executive steals revenue by cutting short perimeter advertising so he can sell (and pocket the proceeds) the additional time LED advertising | Why it took just one second to damage Infront’s reputation Frank Dunne - September 9, 2019 - Fo...
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Wotfor?
Replies: 283
Views: 14990

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Wotfor?

:oops: :oops: :oops:
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Wotfor?
Replies: 283
Views: 14990

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Wotfor?

:oops:
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Chairman
Replies: 281
Views: 27039

Re: The Chairman

Winstonswhite wrote:
Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:53 pm
Please tell me we didn’t pay 3 million for Lennon
Think I just did
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Chairman
Replies: 281
Views: 27039

Re: The Chairman

Both £3m transfer fees plus 40k per week for 2 + years don’t think I’ll be far off, someone might know more than me tho happy to be corrected. Maybe £14m more realistic Lennon fee - club described it as nominal - transfermarket says £!.5m Hart fee - transfermart says 3.5m Wages suggested here as Ha...
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Chairman
Replies: 281
Views: 27039

Re: The Chairman

When we’ve spent nearly £20m on Hart and Lennon when you add up there transfer +signing on fees and wages over last 2-3 years you’ve definitely got to question the return on investment. If we had put that towards a younger player such as Phillips we’d still have something to show for it or a big se...
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

Interesting tweet about how Barca are looking to balance the books this summer https://twitter.com/barcacentre/status/1275730300497207300 @SwisRamble takes us through how this trick is actually working on both sides of the deal as Juventus and Barcelona will essentially book Euro 60m profit from a ...
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

The PFA are continuing to misunderstand the notion of winning friends and influencing people - they have released a document outlining that the proposed EFL Salary cap is illegal - from the Mirror PFA outline "unlawful" EFL salary cap plans in two-page document sent to players The PFA have warned it...
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

An Interesting diversion from Agents fees - Audit fees - @KieranMaguire has listed them for the Premier League re the 2018/19 accounts - we are mid table - Manchester United very expesinve because of much more onerous work as the are listed on the New York Stock Exchange - I suspect this is another ...
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

Following my posts on the subject last Saturday the Football Today Podcast asks "Is Bayern’s dominance an issue for German football?"

https://www.footballtodaypodcast.com/po ... n-football
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

Judging by a few threads still very active on the board a number are not impressed with the handling of our contract situation (which appears to include our manager) - Arsenal fans it seems are more unhappy at their contract dealings and then there is the not so small matter of agents https://arsebl...
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

I cannot believe that "football fans" are still falling for this blockchain nonsense (I have posted about it a few times in the last year)- Barcelona, never short on trying to fleece their global fan base ("more than a club" indeed) have found a new and lucrative stream of revenue it seems after it'...
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

La Liga continues to develop it's long term sponsorship deals - it has just signed a 10year extension with EA Sports - from SportsBusiness,com LaLiga signs lucrative ten-year extension with global partner EA Sports Matthew Williams - June 24, 2020 Spanish football league LaLiga has signed a long-ter...
by Chester Perry
Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

In a follow up to post from Monday another rights owner comes to an agreement with Serie A over missed payments - I am extremely intrigued that the Italians do not seem to be hit by rebates to rights holders - though SKY is still holding out - from SportsBusiness,com Serie A and IMG settle payment s...
by Chester Perry
Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

Here's Simon Chadwick's take on that last post

https://twitter.com/Prof_Chadwick/statu ... 8807581705
by Chester Perry
Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

Saudi Arabia look to challenge BeINsport the legitimate way by acquiring TV rights - first up they want the Bundesliga rights for 2021-25 - From the FT Saudi Arabia makes play for Bundesliga TV rights AHMED AL OMRAN JUNE 24, 2020 Saudi Arabia has approached Germany’s Bundesliga over acquiring the fo...
by Chester Perry
Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Predictions vs Watford
Replies: 42
Views: 2361

Re: Predictions vs Watford

Ah! so it was playing up, i thought it was just me, volume of traffic i guess. yeah - all too predictable I am afraid, wanted to be wrong when I suggested it would happen on Monday - though the flyover didn't help thing is the numbers didn't seem that excessive around 450 - 500 theough it may have ...
by Chester Perry
Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

The SPFL look to avoid the bitter arguments next season by asking the clubs to give them the power to make the decisions on their behalf re-any covid impacts

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53167718
by Chester Perry
Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Predictions vs Watford
Replies: 42
Views: 2361

Re: Predictions vs Watford

this message board dropping out again at half time and full time
by Chester Perry
Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Chairman
Replies: 281
Views: 27039

Re: MG

Garlick has sanctioned the highest wage bill in Burnley's history. We run the club as a self functioning club. What more do you want him to do? Also - overseen significant commercial income growth - that is very competitive within our group in the Premier League - TV income grown due to' the appoin...
by Chester Perry
Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football's Magic Money Tree
Replies: 10060
Views: 1069583

Re: Football's Magic Money Tree

Interesting tweet about how Barca are looking to balance the books this summer

https://twitter.com/barcacentre/status/ ... 0497207300
by Chester Perry
Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Agents Fees - Feb 2019 to Jan 2020
Replies: 24
Views: 2015

Re: Agents Fees - Feb 2019 to Jan 2020

New regulations coming in on Agents fees and activities from FIFA this Autumn

pure speculation - It may be that our reluctance to pay substantial agents fees is part of the block of signing players that we may want but do not get, possibly more so those in European markets