Popular Post HarrowbyOwl Posted March 17 Popular Post Share Posted March 17 To football fans everywhere, As the proud Chairman of Hull City, it may seem strange that I am addressing this letter to fans of all clubs, but it is my strong belief that, at what could prove to be a watershed moment for our game, strength comes in unity. Since arriving in the English game just over two years ago I have witnessed that unity and felt a real appetite for change amongst, not only the majority of clubs, but also politicians and fans alike. So, it is with real disappointment and sadness that we have been forced to address the lack of progress in the Premier League’s discussions with the EFL over a new funding offer. We were fortunate enough to take on a football club that was very prudently run in financial terms, but increasingly, particularly in the Championship, it is almost impossible to consistently balance the books and remain competitive on the pitch. With that in mind, we fully support the vision for revised financial redistribution combined with enhanced cost controls. Our approach over the last two years has been a dual focus on investment into our squad and delivering an affordable product for our fans. We have seen this bear fruit in terms of our current league position and an increase in average attendance of nearly 100%. This, however, is not a sustainable model under current financial parameters and without change, will see the necessity for us to sell players and potentially increase prices for our fans. Although I am now in a privileged position to own a football club, before all else I am a football fan and I fell in love with the English game many years ago. The competitiveness and subsequent drama in our game is unlike any other and it is of paramount importance that we protect that. I firmly believe that the Premier League has an obligation to be the leader in protecting that competitiveness and I would urge it to deliver on its commitment to deliver a new funding offer. Of course, I understand the need for clubs to protect their best interests, but the strength of any pyramid is in its foundations. You only have to look at the recently announced England squad to understand the importance of the EFL to the very pinnacle of our sport. This is why we are also in full support of the proposed introduction of an independent regulator with sufficient autonomy and powers to make decisions for the benefit and long-term sustainability of the footballing pyramid. At Hull City we have a motto of ‘One Family, One Dream’, right now I think the whole of the English game should have a shared dream – a fair and equitable sport for all, that preserves the competitiveness and excitement it has always had. Yours in football, Acun Ilicali Football fan and Chairman of Hull City 31 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F. Spiksley Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 He's right. Time will tell though. One opportunity football has to get something right. Hopefully the greedy sh17s at the wealthy clubs take heed rather than continue to obfuscate, delay, and sabotage any attempt to implement independent regulation. Time will tell. But well said Acun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Almat Posted March 17 Popular Post Share Posted March 17 (edited) I wish he owned us instead Edited March 17 by Almat 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ameylamps Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 1 minute ago, Almat said: I wish he owned us City Hull are in massive trouble if they don't go up this year 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kew Owl Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 9 minutes ago, Almat said: I wish he owned us instead Don’t know a lot about him TBH, but he’d probably be better than DC, which isn’t saying a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage owl Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 3 minutes ago, Kew Owl said: Don’t know a lot about him TBH, but he’d probably be better than DC, which isn’t saying a lot. Most people would take putin over DC. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 12 hours ago, ameylamps said: City Hull are in massive trouble if they don't go up this year Where you get that from. They sold Potter for £20m 18 months ago. Last 2 season not this they have a net profit of £9m, only lost £5m in 22/23. We lost £7m in league one because we have a fool running us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkstar Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 12 hours ago, Almat said: I wish he owned us instead I don't know anything about the guy beyond this statement and that the humbersiders seem to quite like him. Maybe he will turn out to be a fantastic owner for them but I'd bet quite a few other clubs looked at DC and said the same thing in the first couple of years of his time with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 If it’s suggested that Premier League start subsidising EFL teams there will be a huge surge in potential buyers for EFL clubs 3 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dukeries Owl Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I listened to the now Preston and former Leeds chairman on the radio on Sunday morning and the situation is this:- The Premier League made an offer to the FA's 72 League clubs and though not over the moon with it, voted to accept the deal. Now this offer has been withdrawn by the Premier League. Either they remain true to their word or the independent regulator HAS to come in. The Premier League's clubs words can not be trusted when it comes to paying the ferryman. It would serve the Premier League clubs right if an independent regulator rules that they must pay more to the 72 clubs than the original offer that they then reneged on. Then the PL might look sideways out of the trough they've got their noses in. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dukeries Owl Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 48 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: If it’s suggested that Premier League start subsidising EFL teams there will be a huge surge in potential buyers for EFL clubs I would prefer to think of it as "paying their dues" rather than subsidising, without the League pyramid the Premier League A) wouldn't exist B) could no longer exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 1 minute ago, The Dukeries Owl said: I would prefer to think of it as "paying their dues" rather than subsidising, without the League pyramid the Premier League A) wouldn't exist B) could no longer exist. Call it what you like though it’s still definitely subsidising - that’s why new buyers will come sniffing round EFL clubs 2 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dukeries Owl Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Just now, @owlstalk said: Call it what you like though it’s still definitely subsidising - that’s why new buyers will come sniffing round EFL clubs Paying people that support and make possible your existence is not a subsidy, it is a debt which they are trying not to pay. To make the Championship work you need two things to happen. The ridiculous formula for working out FFP where clubs with 25,000 plus crowds have to work within the same financial framework as clubs with a 3,000 core support. The 39 million permitted loss has not changed in years, despite costs and player's wages rising way beyond the rate of inflation which in effect means that clubs are working on ever smaller budgets and competing against 3 clubs with a 59 million pound start. The Premier League should pay a contribution towards all the 72 "feeder clubs" that try to exist and develop future players by doing it from scratch or paying for the privilege of giving their Academy products good level football experience to get them "Premier League ready" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 9 minutes ago, The Dukeries Owl said: Paying people that support and make possible your existence is not a subsidy, it is a debt which they are trying not to pay. You're being emotional though Cold hard facts is that it will be a subsidy That's what will attract a load of new club buyers though Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jack Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) Forest opposed the plans now they are in top League they thought fizz those below Bit of karma given they have been docked 4 pts....maybe that will change their mind given they soon could be back in EFL Edited March 18 by Big Jack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ameylamps Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 9 hours ago, room0035 said: Where you get that from. They sold Potter for £20m 18 months ago. Last 2 season not this they have a net profit of £9m, only lost £5m in 22/23. We lost £7m in league one because we have a fool running us. Father in law is a season pass holder says they will need to sell or go up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Keep saying it but it seems the penny won't drop. Until player and agents fees and wages are addressed then whatever new money EFL clubs take in will end up in the pockets of the aforementioned And round we go 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrowbyOwl Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 37 minutes ago, scram said: Keep saying it but it seems the penny won't drop. Until player and agents fees and wages are addressed then whatever new money EFL clubs take in will end up in the pockets of the aforementioned And round we go Do you think moving to the touted UEFA style Squad Cost Ratio, with player wages not to exceeed 70% of revenue, will make a difference? That seems to be expected of the EFL as quid pro quo for receipt of more EPL broadcasting revenue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Owl Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) 23 hours ago, sage owl said: Edited March 18 by Rev Owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 49 minutes ago, scram said: Keep saying it but it seems the penny won't drop. Until player and agents fees and wages are addressed then whatever new money EFL clubs take in will end up in the pockets of the aforementioned And round we go So true - you're bang on the money here Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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