To be fair Im sure Gill was referred to as the chairman rather than CEO....
He wasn't because 2 of the Glazer sons were and still are co-chairman.
To be fair Im sure Gill was referred to as the chairman rather than CEO....
The people of New York probably thought King Kong was real!
Economically stretched times? Football is richer than ever .
Did you ignore the part of my post where I provided facts showing that Real's revenue increased no more (it actually increased less) in the season that they signed Ronaldo & Kaka compared to a season where they signed no big name players?
you obviously don't live in the real world.........so my point is still valid
Facts like Real's actual commercial revenue growth in seasons where they've signed mega stars and seasons where they've not. Unless of course you believe that Bale will have a considerably bigger commercial impact than the signings of Ronaldo & Kaka (who had little to no impact).What facts? I dunno, I'm sure the financial advisors for Real Madrid are no mugs.
He wasn't because 2 of the Glazer sons were and still are co-chairman.
The decision will be a football decision.
is that not before everything else?
Of course but if you're going to pay £80m on a player, that's the only factor worth considering. You're not going to get a fraction of that fee back from increased commercial revenue for any player let alone Bale.
I understand the ability thing, of course.
What i'm also saying is certain people are more marketable than others, this guy is very. This 9/8% thing your chatting about? Is it the case everyyear? Is it the case when Zidane signed? the first ronaldo? i dunno. certainly though, i think those players, as well as being masters at football had a brand about them that spread awareness about the club. zidane for headbutting people for example
It's genuinely like you haven't even read his posts...
Of course but if you're going to pay £80m on a player, that's the only factor worth considering. You're not going to get a fraction of that fee back from increased commercial revenue for any player let alone Bale.
edit, baz will know what i mean, hopefully.
How so? I understand the facts he brought forward. what i'm saying is, how do you know what caused the decrease in commercial revenue? so many factors to consider. How much a RM worth at the mo? are they the richest club in the world? I know there was a lot of hooha over that land. how much was that wortth?
edit, baz will know what i mean, hopefully.
http://www.ftbpro.com/posts/sam.san...orbes-2013-list/real-madrid-value-3-3-billion
Forbes saying RM are the richest
I'm really struggling to be honest mate.
Real are massive, there's little room for them to increase their global appeal. Signing Bale, just like when they signed Ronaldo, will make little to no difference commercially.
I'm not sure how much simpler I can make it.
edit: and I don't have a ****ing clue what cm's post has got to do with what I said :/
I believe you are seeing it too much in monetary terms. The economy is in the mire anyway. Bale is going to be one of the best players in the world, surely that must have a positive effect, no?
edit: and I don't have a ****ing clue what cm's post has got to do with what I said :/
you do surprise me, BAZ.
You replied to my post rubbishing the whole branding/shirt sales argument though.