Some key ER heirachy statements in amongst the PR smooth talk of late.......it does not dismiss the door being open for Leeds being part of a multi-club ownership operation [Red Bull style]...... if our minority stake held by Red Bull was to increase in the close future depending on our status...........
Red Bull does eye up gritty teams with history, potential and huge catchment support...... they are currently after Paris Fc [neighbours of PSG] who fit such a bill in France presently....... they do learn patiently before enveloping a gradual implementation of their philosophy into a club......... as has been definitely the case in Europe to date........ as European fans will testify.
Red Bulls strategy is always done over the long term primary to get fans on board.......... often using credible ex-players to help their cause..... and of course they now have Mr Jolly Kopp to oversee operations with his PL expertise as a very smooth talker on board..............
In my experience within the FSE, who represent around 3 million football fans overall and therefore the world's biggest fan organisation for opinions exchanged.......... they will certainly conclude that while the Red Bull network can be assumed to have a cost focus on transfers, their strategy is to invest heavily in players under 18 in order to make a long-term investment...... this is done by good scouting relations on all continents making it possible to find the best players........ and sell them.... just like their beverage cans as a healthy or not business practice conumdrum......... but its up to the individual buyer of can or fan ticket purchaser to formulate if their presence is wanted in either context ultimately....... likewise the repurchase of football satellite subscriptions...........
From a commercial point of Red Bulls overall strategy, is that the football business runs without constant financial backing........ instead they aim to drive the football network as a marketing asset that reach their individual clubs targeted customers in specific markets........ as seen in the running of their clubs in differing countries is the general consensus from fans I deal with.
Football is ever evolving, certainly from my perspectives....... more so the balance from sporting ethics to entertainment ones due to mass media consumption on a global stage.......so one eye and maybe two should watch that ER situation as ears on the ground are getting rather deaf currently when asking questions as Angus has gone all shy.
MOT