Would you want Sir Jim Ratcliffe as owner of Norwich City?

[Big Vince 318]

3 hours ago, Nuff Said said:

Jim Ratcliffe is a tax avoiding, union-busting, Brexit-cheering serial polluter who supports Man Utd. He takes advantage of any available legal loopholes to increase his already enormous wealth still further at expense of those who work for him. Yes, he’s not a leader of a homophobic, murdering regime from the Middle Ages but just having a big bank balance doesn’t qualify him to own our club. Be careful what you wish for.

So the Socialists are the only fit people to run Norwich, right?

[Mengo 824]

1 minute ago, Mello Yello said:

"GERRUM ALL OUT!"..... 😉 

Yeah. Get big Jimmy in👍😉 now yer 🍳 

Cooking .

[Big Vince 318]

1 hour ago, Badger said:

How much would you estimate this would cost?

Depends how long you are looking to sustain it for.

[Mengo 824]

22 minutes ago, Mello Yello said:

Big Jim Ratcliffe as owner....With Mr James Dyson (Cromer born) and Tim Mr Spoons Martin (Norwich born) as board members and who'll bring in some serious influential business people.....Close Yellows and Delia's and turn them into a hooge Spoons....Cheap an' cheerful an' prices that are affordable....and call the big stadium Spoons "The Conservative Canary"....

What's not to like?.....The Stowmarket Two can retire an' sit behind in the nice, comfy an' toastie glass of the City Stand.....

The rest of the current Directionless board will be shown the door....Although they can join the ST waiting list and put their hands in their purses and wallets and purchase their own season tickets (but only for in the snake pit). I'm sure they'd be welcomed with open arms..... Neppers Tom can either return to his highly successful photo business or become a snivel serpent again.....

Here's hoping!......Cor it'd be so much fun!.....Imagine it on here.....

 

On 🔥 Mello . Love it.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🌟

[Son Ova Gunn 165]

55 minutes ago, Nuff Said said:

I guess it’s an interesting philosophical question - what would be too much for people to swallow (not meant to be a BK8 reference, although it’s a good example). A buyer with a fortune made through gambling (Denise Coates at Stoke for example)? P o r n? Weapons?  Putin?

I think someone who has made their fortune through gambling, p o r n, weapons and Putin would challenge the more ethical part of my thinking but sod it, ok, just to see what the end of season party is like!

[Mr Apples 1,320]

3 hours ago, Nuff Said said:

MOOT point. Mute means dumb, unable to speak. Moot means to raise something for discussion, debatable or of little practical importance.

 

Yours pedantically.

That's all very well Nuff, but what about all the Moot Swaaaans? 🦢🤔🤣

Apples

[Herman 9,780]

38 minutes ago, Mello Yello said:

Big Jim Ratcliffe as owner....With Mr James Dyson (Cromer born) and Tim Mr Spoons Martin (Norwich born) as board members and who'll bring in some serious influential business people.....Close Yellows and Delia's and turn them into a hooge Spoons....Cheap an' cheerful an' prices that are affordable....and call the big stadium Spoons "The Conservative Canary"....

 

Lots of beer, gas and wind. It would be rather appropriate for some.😉

[Mengo 824]

29 minutes ago, Mello Yello said:

"GERRUM ALL OUT!"..... 😉 

God your heartless 💔😢 where are they going to do all the Summit Podcasts then. Its interesting they are being done at Carrow Road. Maybe after hours though. I also note one of the young ladies ( a manager at Norwich City) is also working for the Webbers foundation. Again probably voluntary after normal working hours at Carrow road.

Tail wagging the 🐕.  🙃

So it looks like it was a successful season then.

Edited May 1, 2022 by Mengo

[Mello Yello 2,296]

Just now, Herman said:

Lots of beer, gas and wind. It would be rather appropriate for some.😉

Yeah I remember after our glorious Sunday Victory over Man City I went into the Bell after.....and lo an' behold Dunc an' his chums were in there upstairs celebrating....So yes you are correct....

[The Great Mass Debater 1,090]

42 minutes ago, Big Vince said:

So the Socialists are the only fit people to run Norwich, right?

If you are a socialist Id imagine so

[hertfordyellow 460]

4 hours ago, Graham Paddons Beard said:

Badger - I think you have either completely missed my point , or you have had a very good lunch. 
I am saying that not all investors need a return, but there are those saying that all investors want a quick return. Which I assume it what you are saying too. 

Ok who said that?

[cornish sam 954]

3 hours ago, Naturalcynic said:

Slightly class-obsessed, politically-intolerant, misogynistic and generally non-inclusive attitude, don’t you think?

That's the most perfect summation of Tories I've heard, bravo.

[Nuff Said 5,146]

46 minutes ago, Mr Apples said:

That's all very well Nuff, but what about all the Moot Swaaaans? 🦢🤔🤣

Apples

You’d better ask the Queen. Before she eats them.

[Badger 2,406]

1 hour ago, Big Vince said:

Depends how long you are looking to sustain it for.

You don't think it could ever become self-sustaining?

[PurpleCanary 5,562]

3 hours ago, TIL 1010 said:

Wasn't it Ed's mate at Liverpool who suggested we take the route of appointing a DOF and suggested Webber who had spent some time at Liverpool so we approached Huddersfield where he was at the time ?

Oh well who cares now....WEBBER OUT !

Damien Comolli, once of Liverpool, is on the record as telling Balls (although I think Balls had already been keen on the idea) that a sporting director was definitely the way to go. Since I believe Comolli had crossed paths with Webber at Liverpool it is possible - arguably even likely - that Comolli recommended Webber to Balls, but that was not stated in the relevant interview.

[TIL 1010 4,750]

1 minute ago, PurpleCanary said:

Damien Comolli, once of Liverpool, is on the record as telling Balls (although I think Balls had already been keen on the idea) that a sporting director was definitely the way to go. Since I believe Comolli had crossed paths with Webber at Liverpool it is possible - arguably even likely - that Comolli recommended Webber to Balls, but that was not stated in the relevant interview.

Indeed the interview implies that it was Mrs Webber who told her husband to come and speak to us even though at the time he was employed by Huddersfield.

[Nuff Said 5,146]

So has “Webber out” now become “we wish Webber was never in”? Because whatever you think of where we are now, I struggle to believe people don’t think he’s achieved a great deal for this club over his time here. 

[PurpleCanary 5,562]

40 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said:

Indeed the interview implies that it was Mrs Webber who told her husband to come and speak to us even though at the time he was employed by Huddersfield.

In the interview with Comolli on the subject of Webber I am talking about (April 12, 2017) there is no mention of Zoe Ward or implication about any involvement she may have had, but there may be another interview in which she is mentioned.

[Sooty57 403]

Yes. I would also have accepted a marriage proposal from Princess Anne, but that was never going to be offered either.

[Mengo 824]

34 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said:

In the interview with Comolli on the subject of Webber I am talking about (April 12, 2017) there is no mention of Zoe Ward or implication about any involvement she may have had, but there may be another interview in which she is mentioned.

Here is the link

High Performance Podcast: Stuart Webber explains why he left Huddersfield for Norwich City | GiveMeSport https://www.givemesport.com/1680218-high-performance-podcast-stuart-webber-explains-why-he-left-huddersfield-for-norwich-city

[PurpleCanary 5,562]

1 hour ago, Mengo said:

Here is the link

High Performance Podcast: Stuart Webber explains why he left Huddersfield for Norwich City | GiveMeSport https://www.givemesport.com/1680218-high-performance-podcast-stuart-webber-explains-why-he-left-huddersfield-for-norwich-city

Yes but that backs up the point I was making. Mr Tilly said the implication was that it was Webber’s wife who put into his mind the idea of moving to NCFC. On the contrary, what that interview has Webber saying is that after NCFC had decided to go with the idea of a sporting director and had them approached him with that in mind, only then did his wife back the idea.

[Big Vince 318]

9 hours ago, Badger said:

You don't think it could ever become self-sustaining?

Well I suppose Man C proclaim they are now so huge it is self-sustaining.....

[wcorkcanary 4,334]

15 hours ago, Norfolk Dan said:

Does he already own OGC Nice? Great place to twin with! Sure if I'm the trustee... And the money is right and he is willing to build a Delia statue..... Sounds good to me.   

He Does. He is also a vegetarian and a health fanatic. Insists his staff go on runs, hikes and cycles with him. Takes extremely hot showers and likes overcooked cheese on toast.

[Jim Smith 2,322]

12 hours ago, TIL 1010 said:

Wasn't it Ed's mate at Liverpool who suggested we take the route of appointing a DOF and suggested Webber who had spent some time at Liverpool so we approached Huddersfield where he was at the time ?

Oh well who cares now....WEBBER OUT !

Delia tries to take the credit for it on Webbers latest podcast. Claims going down the Sporting Director route was her idea despite others telling her it wouldn’t work. Hmmm. 

[wcorkcanary 4,334]

8 hours ago, Nuff Said said:

So has “Webber out” now become “we wish Webber was never in”? Because whatever you think of where we are now, I struggle to believe people don’t think he’s achieved a great deal for this club over his time here. 

Yeah but if you cant moan , what is the point of existing?

[Wings of a Sparrow 1,419]

12 hours ago, By Hook or Ian crook said:

Would love it but it will never happen while the cook is alive. 

Classy.

[Herman 9,780]

14 minutes ago, wcorkcanary said:

He Does. He is also a vegetarian and a health fanatic. Insists his staff go on runs, hikes and cycles with him. Takes extremely hot showers and likes overcooked cheese on toast.

https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/Hank_Scorpio

"Beware of Scorpio! His twisted twin obsessions are his plot to rule the world, and his employees' health."

[ged in the onion bag 855]

No.   Makes his money polluting the planet, appears relentless in that pursuit too, so no.      
 

Our club is run very well comparatively  and based on wealth of owners alone, it’s incredible that we even get to play in the EPL.   They have got plenty right for that to have happened, just been a recruitment shambles.    Rather we had a complete clear out of that department than the owners.     Until that happens we shouldn’t be signing anymore players. 

[Mr.Carrow 376]

Wouldn't say no but if he tried to buy Chelsea and has an eye on Man.U, he won't be interested in us.

[TIL 1010 4,750]

9 hours ago, PurpleCanary said:

In the interview with Comolli on the subject of Webber I am talking about (April 12, 2017) there is no mention of Zoe Ward or implication about any involvement she may have had, but there may be another interview in which she is mentioned.

Referencing Delia Smith and Michael Wynn-Jones’ influence on his switch, the Norwich Sporting Director admitted: “When the opportunity came up here, my wife said you need to speak to these people, as in the owners, because she thought I would just like it.

This clearly shows ZW had an influence.

 

Edited May 2, 2022 by TIL 1010