Brilliant answer.
Do people really think Gary has some kind of town planning/building knowledge?
), state funding, Greenwood, Glazers, future investments etc.) Might be all billionaire populist words but he sounds believable.What’s that got to do with anything?
He owns a property consultancy. If he doesn’t know it, he knows somebody who will.
Well he owns buildings so yes.
Yes.
He's building a massive skyscraper in Central Manchester or at least trying to, he part owns hotels and a University I mean he knows something about building projects and regeneration
This may be uncomfortable for Gary. It may go something like ' Hey Gary, how about bulldozing Hotel Football for the good of the club so we can expand OT'.
Quite frankly, I wouldn't put him in charge of anything important.
This.
2022 was probably his personal fortune (seems about right), 2023 includes investments, mainly Ineos shares (again, figure looks about right). Don’t know why Wikipedia would do one year differently to other but he hasn’t jumped that much since 22… Wikipedia is as accurate as what people put into it (unless ridiculous)?
Absolutely this.
He knows a lot of the local councils to get building regs approved, Hotel Football is part owned by Gary plus he’s building flats all over the City, he’s a very smart operator and an astute businessman, don’t get me wrong he will still try and have in his say on United’s new player recruiting plan as soon as he gets the ear of Sir Jim and Sir David however I can see Omar Berada quickly closing all that down!
I’m pretty sure he genuinely is excited to own such a world famous club, he knows right now he’s on a charm offensive, he said 2-3 years to challenge, that means he’s in a huge hurry.
It's got to be one of the best minority investments ever really. Only had to invest for 25% and is practically handed the keys to the club. On paper it's a minority investment, for now, but unless you just never wanted to see the Glazers associated with the club, this is looking a great outcome, as we've somehow got the dream scenario of somebody that cares a lot about the club investing. Not for any financial gain whatsoever. He's willing to invest his personal fortune in the club, employ the best people.
No one was able to meet the price because the 'avid United fans' were asking for silly money. The 'avid United fans' saddled United with debt, they left OT to rot, they mismanaged the club and yet somehow SJR's attacks are addressed on jassim not them.
To be fair, many on here were calling Ole to become our DOF too.
Jassim is a charlatan who got out-manoevered and outclassed at every step of the bidding process by the Glazers and Ratcliffe. Thank god he doesn't own the club. He deserves ridicule for failing so miserably despite being backed by a state.The same can be said about himself when he bided for Chelsea when exclusivity was already given to Boelhy. I don't recall the latter ridiculing INEOS for it. Quite frankly I was expecting SJR not to say anything of either the former nor the latter TBH. Calling the Glazers 'avid supporters' and gentlemen is as silly as it gets.
Also, you must realize how unrealistic and bad it would be for Ratcliffe to start insulting the Glazers, right?
He exists.
Because if he is not involved, he will moan about a lot of things he finds not good. Whereas if Architectville gets involved he can't complain.
Let’s have a poll.
Ahhh shit
And what are your thoughts on Jassim never providing proof of funds? Never actually meeting with the Glazers?
I don't know much about that matter and I doubt that SJR know much about it either. He'll probably relying heavily on what the 'avid Manchester United' fans who let OT and the squad rot said to him. Look I loved the interview and it seems to be backed by solid facts rather then the usual BS which is refreshing. Unfortunately someone asked what a once pro Qatari bid thought about that quote and I gave my opinion about it. In my opinion he shouldn't have said anything about his bid rivals just as he shouldn't have tried and portray the Glazers in good light. Jassim is history and he hasn't caused any damage to the club. That can't be said about the 'avid United fans' he's in bed with.
Guys when you say Gary owns this or that, it's worth taking a look at what he actually does own. What share he has in these things and who really is funding and running these projects. It isn't Gary.
From his LinkedIn : Gary Neville Co-owns GG Hospitality which has a chain of hotels and restaurants including Hotel Futbol. He is also working on a 200m portfolio on St Michael's.
Erm, yes? He owns many properties/developments in Manchester so I'd guess he knows alot more than we do.
