Around the same time as Nelms says they (just) need cash injections for campy nou to go ahead coincidence?
Whoever it is they aint goddamit doing it for nothing!
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Dundee United are pleased to announce the purchase of a controlling stake in the Club by Mark Ogren, a US-based businessman.
Mr Ogren has acquired 85.61% of the issued share capital in Dundee United Football Company Ltd previously owned by Mike Martin and James Fyffe.
Mr Ogren, whose business interests span oil services, software and real-estate becomes the Club’s new Chairman with Mr Martin stepping down both as Chairman and board director. Mr Fyffe and David Dorward remain directors at the Club.
The result of several months of discussions, this acquisition provides Dundee United with the strong financial foundations required to support the Club’s football ambitions, specifically a return to the Ladbrokes Premiership.
Mr Martin said, “Throughout our discussions, I was impressed by Mark’s passion for sport in general and his vision and ambition for Dundee United. He has developed a keen understanding of our rich history, our values and traditions, the importance of our community role and the passion and loyalty of the supporter base.
“I feel privileged to have been Chairman at this great Club and I am grateful for all the support and assistance given to me throughout that period. I leave with confidence that Dundee United’s future is in very good hands.”
https://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/new...ootball%20Club
I hope it all goes well but I have this nagging doubt that this all feels Funster-esque. We simply can't afford this to be wrong.
I wonder what this means for the club. What are the new owner's motivations, plans, and hopes? Is Robbie safe in his job? I guess everything is on the table until we hear from the new chairman.
Interesting that he was involved in oil, had a quick google search but can't see much that gives any indication of how deep his pockets are. He owns another couple of sports clubs in the US though.
It seems his previous business was the retail and supply of oil/petrol rather than production, so I'm guessing he's closer to the Thompson's level of wealth than a billionaire.
Interesting/exciting/scary times!
No mention of Gussie Park. I assume MM still owns that then?
cautions bt hopeful 🤞
Quote from MM regarding talks with new owner” We absolutely talked about merger bt only for literally 10 sec” 🤔😥🤭