Pepsi wrote: ↑Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:32 pm
Richie87 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:18 pm
StevieR88 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:39 pm
Do you really think a few fans tweeting negatively about the Hull rumours was the reason that they didn’t take us over? And plus, while it might work short term for shelbourne, a fair few of their fans have voiced concerns.
Just because our club is being run poorly should we accept the first group that tries to invest? I don’t think so. The right fit will come eventually
There won't be many lining up unless it's something similar to what Shelbourne have with Hull. Drogheda on the verge of American investment who also own Walsall.
Even Athlone in the first Division have an American link up. They got a few players that way, like the striker Pierott.
Dermot Usher with Cork City is one of the Irish investors, along with Desmond who has 25 % in Rovers. Philip Doherty and Gareth Kelleher are both local men and supporters of Derry and Pat's.
Who would touch DFC at this moment in time .... fans should not forget the following ....
1. What happened to the last investors with a shit load of cash ... they were run out of town and it were criticised for not building a ground as they were billionaires.
2. We have a small fan base with little chance of increasing it nor with increasing prices to increase match night revenue. As a result it will have to be someone with deep pockets and a few loose screws.
3. We have owners who want investment but also want to remain involved. Without knowing details, it sounds like someone should pay and everyone should enjoy!
Would you put money on the table as an investment if you had it?
Honestly Pepsi, everyone dreams of winning it big in the euro millions. But ultimately even a record Euromillions success wouldn't cover us .
Bohs redevelopment of dalymount is costing €28m for an 8k stadium, which is 4k seats and 4k terrace or along those lines. So effectively €28m for a stadium not fit for the group stages of Europe. So realistically what's the point to that? You aren't reaping the rewards of your success. So for us to build a stadium fit for group stages is close to €40m.
Then what do we need to build a squad capable of winning the league title year on year. Something in the €50k a week ballpark which is €2.6m . That's only on the playing staff. That figure is based on the likes of RVs who were spending €3.5k a week on the likes of Towell, Byrne etc. So to be successful we would need close to a full starting 11 at thos figures, 5 at about €1500 per week and 5 younger players at circa €400-500 per week. That's just to be competitive in the league. Would that be competitive enough and quality enough to qualify for the group stages? Who knows. But you would need that for circa 5-10 yrs to build a dynasty. So for 10 yrs of a squad and a new stadium you're looking at no change from €65 MILLION. You would then expect your domestic prize money and gate receipts to cover the management expenses, travel expenses, food and normal daily running costs of the club and match day expenses.
So in a word No, you would be mad to invest your own money in Dundalk FC
Dundalk Fc. First Irish club to win points in group stages of a major European Competition.
