Seeing the back of Charlesworth

[jacobsfl]

Just shows how tone deaf MC was:

Charlesworth proposed Jets merger before pulling pin on Mariners

Departing Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth proposed a merger with arch-rivals Newcastle Jets, as he brainstormed ways of forestalling his exit.

theworldgame.sbs.com.au

I'd stop following the league on general principle

 

[scoober]

Just shows how tone deaf MC was:

Charlesworth proposed Jets merger before pulling pin on Mariners

Departing Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth proposed a merger with arch-rivals Newcastle Jets, as he brainstormed ways of forestalling his exit.

theworldgame.sbs.com.au

Could have called them the Hunter Mariners.........
Totally Agree though!!

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Never. Neither set of fans would buy it.

 

[pjennings]

I would put in $500 a year to be an owner/shareholder but doubt more than a thousand would.

I think the numbers would be small. I would but from my family of what was 5 season ticket members I am the only one. I suspect 500 would be closer to the mark.

 

[jacobsfl]

I think the numbers would be small. I would but from my family of what was 5 season ticket members I am the only one. I suspect 500 would be closer to the mark.

The issue is that too many people would need to make the payment for it to be effective.

 

[marinerbhoy]

I think the numbers would be small. I would but from my family of what was 5 season ticket members I am the only one. I suspect 500 would be closer to the mark.

Maybe it could be a combination of things.
- Mariners Fans Trust could raise enough for 10-15%. Ongoing costs and contributions for Trust shareholders could be mitigated through fundraising activities.
- Could CCF add a small levy to regos to buy a stake?
- Council could take a stake to maintain a tenant? Fanciful I know.
- Private ownership without having to take 100%

 

[BrisRecky]

Need to change the name of the thread to
SEEING THE BACK OF CHARLESWORTH

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Just shows how tone deaf MC was:

Charlesworth proposed Jets merger before pulling pin on Mariners

Departing Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth proposed a merger with arch-rivals Newcastle Jets, as he brainstormed ways of forestalling his exit.

theworldgame.sbs.com.au

That's the stupidest shit I've ever seen.
I see the occasional moron on reddit suggesting it. to actually come from the owner defies belief.

 

[jacobsfl]

Need to change the name of the thread to
SEEING THE BACK OF CHARLESWORTH

Done

 

[Charlie1]

For this community ownership to happen would take a lot of work. How does it happen? Who starts it ? Would it be able to happen in time? As much as I like the idea I think there needs to be a owner first and over time the community takes over. Honestly can’t see it happening.

 

[Josho Howe]

Just proves he never understood the rivalry. How can you be involved in a club for 10 years and not realise a merger with our biggest rival is a stupid idea?

 

[FFC Mariner]

Just shows how tone deaf MC was:

Charlesworth proposed Jets merger before pulling pin on Mariners

Departing Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth proposed a merger with arch-rivals Newcastle Jets, as he brainstormed ways of forestalling his exit.

theworldgame.sbs.com.au

Tone deaf or just in it for himself and f**k everyone.

 

[marinermick]

Tone deaf or just in it for himself and f**k everyone.

Probably more that.

 

[Big Al]

It’s not just $4m or what ever he does want it’s the $1m per year to keep it running that makes it unrealistic

 

[Ancient Mariner]

For all those who think the Club will be relocated or that South Melbourne, or Canberra may buy it, do not worry it will not happen.
The FFA will not allow it. They can make a lot of money by selling a new licence to any new entrant. If they allow MC to sell to a new entrant they make SFA.
If their is a buyer for the licence the Mariners will stay on the Coast.
If there is no buyer then the licence gets handed back and CCM goes the way of Aukland, Gold Coast and North Queensland.

logical (said by Spock)

Logical.

www.youtube.com

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Is it still the FFA's decision? Aren't we more onto the independent model now?

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Whoever is the governing body will make the same decision.

 

[pjennings]

That's the stupidest shit I've ever seen.
I see the occasional moron on reddit suggesting it. to actually come from the owner defies belief.

Given that it came from SBS and even though it quotes Lawrie I would not put too much credence on this. Would the FFA suggest it to the Jets and us - absolutely.

 

[pjennings]

It’s not just $4m or what ever he does want it’s the $1m per year to keep it running that makes it unrealistic

And until there are additional (or indeed any given Covid) revenue streams that $1m+ per season will be recurring for the foreseeable future.

 

[Ironbark]

Need to change the name of the thread to
SEEING THE BACK OF CHARLESWORTH

Yeah look I'm angry at the lack of investment and the continuous degradation of our great club.

But I don't blame MC for this. He just didn't have the money, didn't have deep enough pockets to invest further and that's not his fault.

Indeed I'd like to thank him for saving the club when he did and for sinking millions in over the years at no return to himself. He lost millions keeping us afloat.

So thank you, Mike, for all that you could do for us over the years. Genuinely.

I'd like to rename this thread something else, like, The sale of CCM: what does the future hold?