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Very similar the the Kassam story at the outset
It seems the middle ground between Kassam picking us up and basically using our assets to line his own pockets at no benefit to ourselves and Robin Herds original plan that the 4 sided stadium and surrounding assets support the club for its future .Very similar the the Kassam story at the outset
As an example, Oxford United football club get a 50 year lease of the stadium with all match day revenue (tickets, food and drink, sponsorship etc) for £1 per season payable to Tiger and co.
Tiger and co. get the income from all other stadium usage (concerts, other sporting events), conferences, retail businesses, hotel and leisure facilities etc. They use this income to cover the cost of the initial investment, put more funding into Oxford United, or buy Mrs Tiger new shoes!
Oxford United football club get sparkly new stadium, potential to significantly increase revenue at a fraction of the costs we currently give to dearest FK. They have long term stability, and still have the opportunity to develop and sell players on for bigger and better profits allowing greater investment of development of the playing squad. If the model works as it has done, we have every opportunity to not only remain sustainable at this level, but potentially grow beyond where we are - and without significant ongoing investment from the board.
Tiger and co. get a big property deal, retail units, office space, hotel, leisue etc, a UK base for other businesses, the opportunity to cover their costs and more, to use the Oxford branding around the world, and have a little train set on the side.
All very simple, but I'm sure the powers that be have a slightly more in depth business model to show in due course!
The difference is we are a real club.Some of the suggestions on here on what may happen seem similar to what MK Dons have done. Sparkling new multi-use stadium, massive retail opportunities, hotel, etc and even a foray to Championship. It doesn’t seemed to have worked out financially (or football dreams either!) so does anyone know why and how it would be different for us?
Look, your mum might be the tea lady or something and give you the odd bit of info, but without providing some actual evidence or facts you're just telling us lovely fairy tales.As an example, Oxford United football club get a 50 year lease of the stadium with all match day revenue (tickets, food and drink, sponsorship etc) for £1 per season payable to Tiger and co.
Tiger and co. get the income from all other stadium usage (concerts, other sporting events), conferences, retail businesses, hotel and leisure facilities etc. They use this income to cover the cost of the initial investment, put more funding into Oxford United, or buy Mrs Tiger new shoes!
Oxford United football club get sparkly new stadium, potential to significantly increase revenue at a fraction of the costs we currently give to dearest FK. They have long term stability, and still have the opportunity to develop and sell players on for bigger and better profits allowing greater investment of development of the playing squad. If the model works as it has done, we have every opportunity to not only remain sustainable at this level, but potentially grow beyond where we are - and without significant ongoing investment from the board.
Tiger and co. get a big property deal, retail units, office space, hotel, leisue etc, a UK base for other businesses, the opportunity to cover their costs and more, to use the Oxford branding around the world, and have a little train set on the side.
All very simple, but I'm sure the powers that be have a slightly more in depth business model to show in due course!
Take the training facility as an example. Owned by OCC, OUFC now run that entire facility on behalf of OCC on the basis that they provide for the community at large.What happens if Tiger and Co get snubbed by the council and the nimbys who won't want this on their doorstep?
Do they all walk away once the only option is to renew the lease with kassam?
MK were a new club with no supporters or history.Some of the suggestions on here on what may happen seem similar to what MK Dons have done. Sparkling new multi-use stadium, massive retail opportunities, hotel, etc and even a foray to Championship. It doesn’t seemed to have worked out financially (or football dreams either!) so does anyone know why and how it would be different for us?
Spot on ML - that's how it can work.Take the training facility as an example. Owned by OCC, OUFC now run that entire facility on behalf of OCC on the basis that they provide for the community at large.
This has worked out much better than the previous tenants, primarily because OUFC have brought the club to the training facility. This has been a very exercise in working with the local authority and one that has proven to be mutually beneficial.
Now take that work and swap training for stadium. OCC get a community base for all sorts of functions, including commercial and leisure. The club gets a ground to play in and offices etc from which to run the club. The developers get a wider development and a venue for their own functions.
If club and authority work together, most of the political hurdles will be overcome. I am convinced that this is the case, not least because I had a conversation with Nial McWilliams not so long ago in which the political discussions were mentioned. (mainly from my side but he was of the opinion that all would be good)
I would certainly feel more secure with the council backing us than with a load of Bond villain types.Take the training facility as an example. Owned by OCC, OUFC now run that entire facility on behalf of OCC on the basis that they provide for the community at large.
This has worked out much better than the previous tenants, primarily because OUFC have brought the club to the training facility. This has been a very exercise in working with the local authority and one that has proven to be mutually beneficial.
Now take that work and swap training for stadium. OCC get a community base for all sorts of functions, including commercial and leisure. The club gets a ground to play in and offices etc from which to run the club. The developers get a wider development and a venue for their own functions.
If club and authority work together, most of the political hurdles will be overcome. I am convinced that this is the case, not least because I had a conversation with Nial McWilliams not so long ago in which the political discussions were mentioned. (mainly from my side but he was of the opinion that all would be good)
Yes, they could do this which is why there is important work going on re the stadium and this includes a close relationship with our local political leaders.What happens if Tiger and Co get snubbed by the council and the nimbys who won't want this on their doorstep?
Do they all walk away once the only option is to renew the lease with kassam?