It's a property investment though isn't it, they are not a notable cricket team so it's nothing from a sporting perspective and Marylebone is an affluent area, it's a business deal he'll get a return on. With football you don't make money, but you'd like to think they would invest, a strong Juve can only be good for an overall image.
Well said. If they invested that money in Juventus, they would never see a return.
Our fans should be grateful our financial situation is nothing like the clubs they wish we would emulate in terms of spending.
And btw, for all of thos saying they haven't invested their money, this is a lie. Where do you think the money came from the summer out of serie b? Who covered the losses the following year as a result of that spending? Who will cover the losses this upcoming summer? Our fans only recognize their monetary contribution in terms of the transfer market.
Obviously I would love for them to invest, but not at the expense of my club. Our fans need to adjust their expectations and face up to the facts. We are spending within our means.
Personally, I am not a fan of John Elkann because I can never forgive our leadership for the rape they took in 2006. They basically bent over and did nothing to defend the club, despite having a strong case and very good chance of winning. However, at the same time I don't want us becoming some Arab playboys toy, so I swallow my pride and accept our ownership, even if they betrayed us and let our image become tainted. However, the burden created by poor financial management is more detrimental and difficult to solve than our clubs reputation.