JJ and Kealia Watt invest in Burnley FC
JJ and Kealia Watt invest in Burnley FC
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Watt on Earth
This was a stupid children's BBC show in the late 80s and early 90s.
The protagonist was called Watt, geddit?
If you want to make a Watt/what joke today is the day to join in.
The protagonist was called Watt, geddit?
If you want to make a Watt/what joke today is the day to join in.
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Bet that was electric, could you shed some light on it?
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It is Mr and Mrs Watt who have joined up to the Clarets family with their US$
Imagine it might buy a new players left big toe given what is needed to get in better players is considered
Still better than taking out of the club
Imagine it might buy a new players left big toe given what is needed to get in better players is considered
Still better than taking out of the club
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I think that the coverage Wrexham are getting shows the value of being linked with famous people/investors.
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JJ Watt and his wife interview now posted on social media .....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX1z6Kn_Wvg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX1z6Kn_Wvg
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Re: Watt on Earth
Watt the **** is going on?
Often heard sung on the Turf during some of our more challenging periods
Often heard sung on the Turf during some of our more challenging periods
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Hopefully there will be more and substantially bigger investors announced this summer
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Welcome to the club JJ and Kealia!!
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A superb interview on YouTube too.
Welcome to Burnley
Welcome to Burnley
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Hate the whole Wrexham thing. I respect the club and its long history. Their fans were still going before Hollywood rocked up in town but hate the media circus.
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Well, its put Wrexham on the map, and in a huge way
Its what the smaller clubs have to do, to find an angle, to find a way in so that people talk about their club rather than the Big Six
And JJ Watt is a huge American football star*
*according to my mate, played both tight end and linebacker**
**I think that is what he said
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Plays linebacker and gives the opposition a tight end. Superstar.Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:19 pmAnd JJ Watt is a huge American football star
*according to my mate, played both tight end and linebacker**
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Is there an investment reveal video?
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If ALK are selling their shares it improves the chances of the club getting back the £150m they took out. Which has to be good news.
Question is, are the Watts expecting a profit? Watt dividend do they want?
Question is, are the Watts expecting a profit? Watt dividend do they want?
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Yes there is
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Brilliant stuff.
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Handled right this could work well in increasing our International fan-base.
Burnley FC have 777k Twitter followers, this guy has 5.6m ..
Burnley FC have 777k Twitter followers, this guy has 5.6m ..
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watt_on_EarthNo Ney Never wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:07 pmBet that was electric, could you shed some light on it?
It was awful.
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We've got massive US media platforms talking about us today. One ESPN fella has over 10m followers. This is big for Burnley.
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This could have a massive impact how we’re perceived in the states.
Another reason I’m shocked we’re not going there for pre-season to capitalise.
Another reason I’m shocked we’re not going there for pre-season to capitalise.
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This is a very big deal for the growing of the Burnley Brand.
It opens up doors to a huge market, to bigger investment/sponsors and yes it will help sell some more shirts for those who used to like making that dig
It opens up doors to a huge market, to bigger investment/sponsors and yes it will help sell some more shirts for those who used to like making that dig
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one that could have been released almost 2 months ago - when it was recorded
from a branding perspective this connection is great one for the club and ALK/VSL
Interesting how this differs from Malcolm Jenkins - 'I am investing in ALK Capital'
most interesting of all is the timing of this release of the news
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What do you find interesting about the timing?Chester Perry wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pmone that could have been released almost 2 months ago - when it was recorded
from a branding perspective this connection is great one for the club and ALK/VSL
Interesting how this differs from Malcolm Jenkins - 'I am investing in ALK Capital'
most interesting of all is the timing of this release of the news
Because they maybe had doubts unless we reached the Premier League?
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promotion has been settled for some time and highly probable from before they visitedHedontplayforyou wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:41 pmWhat do you find interesting about the timing?
Because they maybe had doubts unless we reached the Premier League?
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Any increased investment and widening of our profile is to be welcomed and applauded.
Well done Alan Pace and VK.
Well done Alan Pace and VK.
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The interview was recorded immediately before Burnley v Blackburn in November. That's nearly 6 months ago.Chester Perry wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pmone that could have been released almost 2 months ago - when it was recorded
from a branding perspective this connection is great one for the club and ALK/VSL
Interesting how this differs from Malcolm Jenkins - 'I am investing in ALK Capital'
most interesting of all is the timing of this release of the news
Why sit on it for so long? Because it's a much bigger impact to introduce JJ and Kelia as investors when the club has won the Championship and returning to the Premier League in no more than a handful of weeks time.
This is Exciting Times.
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Timing is just ahead of the publication of BFC's accounts. When the accounts are published we will learn something about the "events after the balance sheet date."Hedontplayforyou wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:41 pmWhat do you find interesting about the timing?
Because they maybe had doubts unless we reached the Premier League?
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Great stuff. Pretty impressive how they are growing the club.
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Already acknowledged the profile aspect - it is greatkentonclaret wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:46 pmAny increased investment and widening of our profile is to be welcomed and applauded.
Well done Alan Pace and VK.
it will be interesting to see where the money goes - Mr and Mrs Watt have almost certainly bought a stake in Velocity Sports Partners LLC - their were shareholders in that partnership already - they will have had to give up a proportion of their holding, have they received compensation for that - possibly not,
Is the money going into the club? if so how?.
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It''ll certainly confuse Americans who follow JJ Watt that since he's stopped playing for an American football team he's investing in an English football team!
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not sure about either of those assertions PaulPaul Waine wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:47 pmThe interview was recorded immediately before Burnley v Blackburn in November. That's nearly 6 months ago.
Why sit on it for so long? Because it's a much bigger impact to introduce JJ and Kelia as investors when the club has won the Championship and returning to the Premier League in no more than a handful of weeks time.
This is Exciting Times.
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I wish I could say I know what you are alluding to but I don’t .Paul Waine wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:50 pmTiming is just ahead of the publication of BFC's accounts. When the accounts are published we will learn something about the "events after the balance sheet date."
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I’m sure you guys who know a lot about the business side of things will explain it to us when the time comes. I always find your posts and Chester’s posts very informative (there are others who’s names I can’t remember sorry) , wether or not I understand them fully is another story.
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Nothing wrong with questioning things or even the odd bit of cynicism CP but when they have already been quoted as saying they have invested in Burnley FC then it’s pretty safe to say the money is going into the club !Chester Perry wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:54 pmAlready acknowledged the profile aspect - it is great
it will be interesting to see where the money goes - Mr and Mrs Watt have almost certainly bought a stake in Velocity Sports Partners LLC - their were shareholders in that partnership already - they will have had to give up a proportion of their holding, have they received compensation for that - possibly not,
Is the money going into the club? if so how?.
All the other questions will be answered in time around how much, nature of investment etc but it’s hard to see this as anything other than a positive move for the club.
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Looks like it was filmed during their recent visit to me
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Hi CP, what are you on about?Chester Perry wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:54 pmAlready acknowledged the profile aspect - it is great
it will be interesting to see where the money goes - Mr and Mrs Watt have almost certainly bought a stake in Velocity Sports Partners LLC - their were shareholders in that partnership already - they will have had to give up a proportion of their holding, have they received compensation for that - possibly not,
Is the money going into the club? if so how?.
"they were shareholders in that partnership already?"
"they will have had to give up a proportion of their holding..?"
"have they received compensation for that?"
Where are you getting all this stuff from?
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It snowed the days before the Wigan game....not sure if it did before the rovers gamerandomclaret2 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 6:03 pmLooks like it was filmed during their recent visit to me
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Great news and as others have said very interesting timing. That one of the videos was recorded 2 months ago (but not Watts own comedic take on his own Twitter today), it suggests to me the deal was done but a couple of things may have needed to be sorted first at the business end of things.
I expect this to be the first of several business announcements and I’m also expecting the accounts to drop in the very near future, with post balance sheet events an interesting thing to look out for, as said above.
I expect this to be the first of several business announcements and I’m also expecting the accounts to drop in the very near future, with post balance sheet events an interesting thing to look out for, as said above.
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At the end of the video it mentions the derby at Turf Moor. That was Burnley v Blackburn in November. That was when JJ and Kelia visited Burnley.randomclaret2 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 6:03 pmLooks like it was filmed during their recent visit to me
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Let us hope so - but that is not the way of most ownership groups that follow the model employed at our club go about their development - witness the huge investment of Redbird in FSGBig Vinny K wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 6:02 pmNothing wrong with questioning things or even the odd bit of cynicism CP but when they have already been quoted as saying they have invested in Burnley FC then it’s pretty safe to say the money is going into the club !
All the other questions will be answered in time around how much, nature of investment etc but it’s hard to see this as anything other than a positive move for the club.
If money does reach the club - will it be a repayment of related company loans, new shares. or a loan. Of course it is unlikely we will ever know the size of the actual investment the Watt's of made.
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I believe the match was the Preston one - also a derby in the eyes of the football worldPaul Waine wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 6:09 pmAt the end of the video it mentions the derby at Turf Moor. That was Burnley v Blackburn in November. That was when JJ and Kelia visited Burnley.
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Worth adding that the size of this investment is unlikely to shift the dial. Watts jokes himself about not being in the Ryan Reynolds bracket and a Google search suggests something like $50m wealth, so the amount put into the club, the holding vehicle, whatever, is unlikely to matter much.
What matters is brand advancement, advice, input, positive vibes and Burnley seeming like a really good place for high profile people to be involved. I’d also suggest this will be huge for the women’s team and that side of our game in England remains in its infancy compared to the US with lots of dosh to be made.
What matters is brand advancement, advice, input, positive vibes and Burnley seeming like a really good place for high profile people to be involved. I’d also suggest this will be huge for the women’s team and that side of our game in England remains in its infancy compared to the US with lots of dosh to be made.
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correction it was the wigan game - another DerbyChester Perry wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 6:10 pmI believe the match was the Preston one - also a derby in the eyes of the football world
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An excellent summary.CrosspoolClarets wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 6:14 pmWorth adding that the size of this investment is unlikely to shift the dial. Watts jokes himself about not being in the Ryan Reynolds bracket and a Google search suggests something like $50m wealth, so the amount put into the club, the holding vehicle, whatever, is unlikely to matter much.
What matters is brand advancement, advice, input, positive vibes and Burnley seeming like a really good place for high profile people to be involved. I’d also suggest this will be huge for the women’s team and that side of our game in England remains in its infancy compared to the US with lots of dosh to be made.
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Re: JJ and Kealia Watt invest in Burnley FC
I wonder if JJ’s wife’s Utah connections have anything to do with this.