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This is hopefully amazing and thanks once again to those leaving!
If I had one question @Power or anyone it would be where has he got the money to finance this deal and his proposed investment?
I hope he's not borrowing it, particularly from his community bank or whatever it is. I'm sure we've seen a similar scenario play out not too far from here!!!
I think we need some idea of his vision and plans. Not necessarily specifics but things that would help me understand why he has chosen hibs and what he intends to develop?
I’m immediately thinking he will want to grow revenues, That might be stadium expansion or relocation. Does he have stakes in other sporting teams or franchises?
Kieran,Ron and his cash is genuine. Board, Legal and other middle men have assessed, reviewed and done everything - additionally the club can’t be used as leverage to obtain a loan.
Kieran,
Aligned to this, do we know for certain that we have a percentage sell on clause within John McGinn's contract?
Is that the country that's hosting the World Cup?He was president of Atari Kev
We do
I think we need some idea of his vision and plans. Not necessarily specifics but things that would help me understand why he has chosen hibs and what he intends to develop?
I’m immediately thinking he will want to grow revenues, That might be stadium expansion or relocation. Does he have stakes in other sporting teams or franchises?
Are St Mirren due any further cuts from the deal?
I thought that didn't look right.
I think Kerian what his vision is for the club is key and why he invested? What’s init for a rich America as well I’d like to know and how does he make his money back? Seems great news but I’m a suspicious *&*^!Fair B. It’s knowledge others in the club have, excited and comfortable with - but ones I wanted answers to tae myself when I came into role.
We’ll get it in the constant communication over the next few weeks and months.
If not - I’ll ask.
That’s going into too much detail - St.Mirren, Hibs or Villa haven’t released - not somewhere I can go to on passing comment.
You’ve asked before.
Seems reasonable enough.So you confirm that we have a future sell on percentage if McGinn leaves Villa, but can’t confirm if St Mirren are part of any future percentages. I don’t recall Hibs or Villa actually releasing details about future promotion or sell on percentages, all been hear say.
Thats what Kieron saidSo you confirm that we have a future sell on percentage if McGinn leaves Villa, but can’t confirm if St Mirren are part of any future percentages. I don’t recall Hibs or Villa actually releasing details about future promotion or sell on percentages, all been hear say.
Hibs owned the stadium but had a mortgage on it. Initially this was with the bank then it was transferred to Tom Farmer. Hibs were paying half a million a year on the mortgage which still had several years to run. The mortgage is now wiped out and Hibs owe no debt. The ticket office and remaining land at East Mains which belonged to HFC Holdings now belongs to Hibs as part of the investment. That's it in a nutshell. Please correct me anyone if not accurate.I can’t remember who owns/owned the stadium, was it HFC Holdings, as interestingly it was mentioned along with the ticket office and HTC. That may be because it wasn’t under HFC Holdings ownership but the club itself. Not knowledgable enough in this sort of thing to understand what that would mean.
I thought that didn't look right.
Wiki says HTC is 24 acres!
"The training ground is situated on 24 acres and features 5 full-size grass pitches, one of which is a floodlit along with an additional floodlit synthetic pitch and ... "
It could be as simple as
Does the HTC take up 9 acres and there's a further 15 not utilised by Hibs* at the moment?
* There is land out there rented to farmers, not Sir Tom Farmers btw, lol
I think Kerian what his vision is for the club is key and why he invested? What’s init for a rich America as well I’d like to know and how does he make his money back? Seems great news but I’m a suspicious ****!
Take a bow - you've just summed up my thoughts better than I could have myself!!A hugely significant day in the club's history. Still trying to come to terms with it all.
I had heard several months ago from a good source that there were American businessmen in talks with Hibs about takng over and providing big investment. I wasn't so sure myself so didn't say anything to anyone else. Today shows the story was correct.
First thing to say is that it is very much the end of an era for our club. Sir Tom Farmer has become a massive and hugely important figure in the history of our club. Today my mind went back 29 years and the day of the Mercer takeover bid. I genuinely thought we were finished. We needed someone to come in and save us and Tom Farmer did just that. The fans and great Hibbies like the late Kenny McLean were also massively important in that historic stand-off, however Sir Tom had the respect and the business acumen to keep our club safe. We would have been down the swanny if he hadn't came in..believe me. I wish Sir Tom all the best and I wish to thank him from the bottom of my heart for what he done for our club. The club is unrecognisable now from the shambles it was when he took over all these years ago. Totally transformed from top to bottom.
Rod Petrie has also done a great job at Hibs for 22 years. I've had my differences with him over the years as have many other fans, but he has been a great servant to the club and stuck by it. Yes, he has made mistakes, who hasn't ? But I think he has been overall a very good chairman of Hibs. Hope he does well in his new role as SFA President.
So to the new man of mystery Ronald Gordon. He came over very well at the press conference. I am excited about the future and I wish him all the very best of success in the years to come. I do however have a few questions regarding him.
1) Why has he spent £6 Million on a scottish football club he has absolutely no connection with whatsoever ?
2) Where has he come from ? Did the people in charge of Hibs (Petrie and Farmer) go looking for him and persuade him to become the new Hibs owner ?
3) How long does he intend to stay as owner ?
4) What is he getting back for his investment ?
I am not trying to be negative, I am just somewhat wary of a foreigner coming in from absolutely nowhere who all of a sudden wants to take Hibs forward and is willing to splash out a huge amount of his money to do so.
All the very best Ron. The Hibernian supporters will be with you all the way as you strive to bring more success to the greatest football club in the world.
A hugely significant day in the club's history. Still trying to come to terms with it all.
I had heard several months ago from a good source that there were American businessmen in talks with Hibs about takng over and providing big investment. I wasn't so sure myself so didn't say anything to anyone else. Today shows the story was correct.
First thing to say is that it is very much the end of an era for our club. Sir Tom Farmer has become a massive and hugely important figure in the history of our club. Today my mind went back 29 years and the day of the Mercer takeover bid. I genuinely thought we were finished. We needed someone to come in and save us and Tom Farmer did just that. The fans and great Hibbies like the late Kenny McLean were also massively important in that historic stand-off, however Sir Tom had the respect and the business acumen to keep our club safe. We would have been down the swanny if he hadn't came in..believe me. I wish Sir Tom all the best and I wish to thank him from the bottom of my heart for what he done for our club. The club is unrecognisable now from the shambles it was when he took over all these years ago. Totally transformed from top to bottom.
Rod Petrie has also done a great job at Hibs for 22 years. I've had my differences with him over the years as have many other fans, but he has been a great servant to the club and stuck by it. Yes, he has made mistakes, who hasn't ? But I think he has been overall a very good chairman of Hibs. Hope he does well in his new role as SFA President.
So to the new man of mystery Ronald Gordon. He came over very well at the press conference. I am excited about the future and I wish him all the very best of success in the years to come. I do however have a few questions regarding him.
1) Why has he spent £6 Million on a scottish football club he has absolutely no connection with whatsoever ?
2) Where has he come from ? Did the people in charge of Hibs (Petrie and Farmer) go looking for him and persuade him to become the new Hibs owner ?
3) How long does he intend to stay as owner ?
4) What is he getting back for his investment ?
I am not trying to be negative, I am just somewhat wary of a foreigner coming in from absolutely nowhere who all of a sudden wants to take Hibs forward and is willing to splash out a huge amount of his money to do so.
All the very best Ron. The Hibernian supporters will be with you all the way as you strive to bring more success to the greatest football club in the world.
Fair B. It’s knowledge others in the club have, excited and comfortable with - but ones I wanted answers to tae myself when I came into role.
We’ll get it in the constant communication over the next few weeks and months.
If not - I’ll ask.
A hugely significant day in the club's history. Still trying to come to terms with it all.
I had heard several months ago from a good source that there were American businessmen in talks with Hibs about takng over and providing big investment. I wasn't so sure myself so didn't say anything to anyone else. Today shows the story was correct.
First thing to say is that it is very much the end of an era for our club. Sir Tom Farmer has become a massive and hugely important figure in the history of our club. Today my mind went back 29 years and the day of the Mercer takeover bid. I genuinely thought we were finished. We needed someone to come in and save us and Tom Farmer did just that. The fans and great Hibbies like the late Kenny McLean were also massively important in that historic stand-off, however Sir Tom had the respect and the business acumen to keep our club safe. We would have been down the swanny if he hadn't come in..believe me. I wish Sir Tom all the best and I wish to thank him from the bottom of my heart for what he done for our club. The club is unrecognisable now from the shambles it was when he took over all these years ago. Totally transformed from top to bottom.
Rod Petrie has also done a great job at Hibs for 22 years. I've had my differences with him over the years as have many other fans, but he has been a great servant to the club and stuck by it. Yes, he has made mistakes, who hasn't ? But I think he has been overall a very good chairman of Hibs. Hope he does well in his new role as SFA President.
So to the new man of mystery Ronald Gordon. He came over very well at the press conference. I am excited about the future and I wish him all the very best of success in the years to come. I do however have a few questions regarding him.
1) Why has he spent £6 Million on a scottish football club he has absolutely no connection with whatsoever ?
2) Where has he come from ? Did the people in charge of Hibs (Petrie and Farmer) go looking for him and persuade him to become the new Hibs owner ?
3) How long does he intend to stay as owner ?
4) What is he getting back for his investment ?
I am not trying to be negative, I am just somewhat wary of a foreigner coming in from absolutely nowhere who all of a sudden wants to take Hibs forward and is willing to splash out a huge amount of his money to do so.
All the very best Ron. The Hibernian supporters will be with you all the way as you strive to bring more success to the greatest football club in the world.
I’d like a guarantee from the new owner that he has absolutely zero interest in selling the land and moving us to a new location. That’s my main concern.
Is that guy his son? Specialises in short sales and distressed companies by the look of it, don't think either are applicable to us hopefully ?https://investbydand.com/meet-the-team hoping this is nothing to be concerned about and I'm just being paranoid due to change ?
Noticed in the press conference STF was very shaky, kinda like Parkinsons. I hope not. Loved his sense of humour though about the cheerleaders and hot dogs
Noticed in the press conference STF was very shaky, kinda like Parkinsons. I hope not. Loved his sense of humour though about the cheerleaders and hot dogs
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