Re: MC looking for new Investors : Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:52 am  

Travelling Wilbury wrote:

He was sniffing around when AG took over, but wanted the club to be guaranteed SL status, which back then it wasn't. I think, depending on IMG or whatever they are called, the club are on a firmer footing now, than what they were before.

Wasn't the good Doctor keen to get back into rugby league just a few months ago, though I believe it was Bradford who were the interested party. On of our ex directors was also involved in the Bulls, a certain Chris Brereton, though I don't think his relationship with MC ended that well.

We do need someone though, but we're facing tough times

I believe this was so and probably demonstrates he's not the right man for the job. He was spot on from the view of a business man which is what he is. But you have to be more than that to run a sports club, ice cold logic doesn't apply. He was totally wrong to ask for that because it's not how our sport works and it was unfair. That was his moment but he couldn't shake off the hard faced businessman that lurks within.

Takes a certain type.

Re: MC looking for new Investors : Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:24 am  

Dunelm deputy chairman Will Adderley's net worth is down £320m from last year, despite a boom for the homeware sector generally.

The businessman grew up on a council estate in Leeds. He first worked as a manager at Woolworths, before later going on to buying shares in Marks & Spencer and Morrisons.

Adderley, known as 'Bill'– son of Dunelm’s founders Bill and Jean Adderley – has twice been chief executive at the business and is now selling 15 million shares.

It was announced earlier this year that Adderley is selling a £211m stake in the business to “broaden his investment portfolio”.

Re: MC looking for new Investors : Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:36 am  

asmadasa wrote: Coco cola have had a base in Wakefield for a long time probably 30 years. Is it worth them approaching the company? https://www.coca-cola.co.uk/contact My son works at Coca and said they do not sponsor any thing that shows favertisem

asmadasa wrote: Coco cola have had a base in Wakefield for a long time probably 30 years. Is it worth them approaching the company? https://www.coca-cola.co.uk/contact My son works at Coca and said they do not sponsor any thing that shows favertisem

Re: MC looking for new Investors : Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:48 am  

alegend wrote:

My son works at Coca and said they do not sponsor any thing that shows favertisem

But happy to get into bed with FIFA / UEFA / IOC.

Re: MC looking for new Investors : Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:01 am  

BackSeatCoach wrote:

But happy to get into bed with FIFA / UEFA / IOC.

True but their choice.

However we are talking sponsorships here, MC is talking about stakeholders, two very different animals.

In ASUS we must have one of the most high profile sponsors in the game.

Re: MC looking for new Investors : Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:04 am  

"The ASUS Stadium"...sounds very professional to me....right up there with "The Etihad" and "The Emirates" stadiums

Re: MC looking for new Investors : Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:20 am  

FIL wrote:

"The ASUS Stadium"...sounds very professional to me....right up there with "The Etihad" and "The Emirates" stadiums

The ASUS link probably has potential to grow but that will only depend on one thing imo. Success and exposure on the field performances and playing in the big games such as semi/finals.

If this were to happen I could see some further investment from ASUS but they have to see a return.

Re: MC looking for new Investors : Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:48 am  

Trojan Horse wrote:

The ASUS link probably has potential to grow but that will only depend on one thing imo. Success and exposure on the field performances and playing in the big games such as semi/finals.

If this were to happen I could see some further investment from ASUS but they have to see a return.

Sorry to keep saying this but that's not investment or not what MC means, that's commercial. I agree it will help us with ASUS that's for sure as it will with other commercial stuff. But what we really need is another director with some cash to spend, preferably one with a fetish for stadium re-builds

Re: MC looking for new Investors : Fri Sep 09, 2022 12:48 pm  

vastman wrote:

Sorry to keep saying this but that's not investment or not what MC means, that's commercial. I agree it will help us with ASUS that's for sure as it will with other commercial stuff. But what we really need is another director with some cash to spend, preferably one with a fetish for stadium re-builds

Oh yes I get the difference but naturally any investment is welcome. I really hope that seeing the advancement in facilities and income potential will bring with it another director who has some financial clout behind him. We must be a far more attractive proposition now (or at least will be in a number of months). If it was someone who could transform the west stand and facilities as you say that would be a huge bonus!

I know Koukash isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but he’s be perfect for Trinity. He would see some good growth and success here if he invested and allowed the club to be managed off the field by the experts such as MC etc. hopefully the club can find someone to invest and join them to make trinity a force again on and off the field.

Re: MC looking for new Investors : Fri Sep 09, 2022 12:54 pm  

Travelling Wilbury wrote:

Is Steve Parkin doing anything nowadays.

He's not without a bob or two, I believe

Steve Parkin has just sold Clipper to US giants GXO for around £2 Billion his stake is around £1.2 Billion giving him a personal wealth of around £2 Billion.

He’s a Wakefield bloke and is very interested in sport, he doesn’t strike me as the type to retire to his garden