You cannot put it simpler than owners run the club, not sponsors.Geordie Dancer wrote:There seems to be confusion over the difference between owner and sponsor relationship in the context of the current debate. Owners run the club not sponsors.
In as much as they have to work out a fair sponsorship deal, yes. Beyond that, no.Big Boy wrote:They need to work together.
E.g you'll do what exactly? Play a 4-3-3? Switch the games to a Friday night? Sponsors will not have anything to do with the running of the club. The club will no doubt have certain obligations to meet which would have been agreed initially, just like the sponsors are obliged to keep their part of the bargain. Running the club will be left to owners and staff though.Big Boy wrote:I think you'll find they have a bit more influence than that. They are expecting a successful club that will promote their brand name. If the owners are not producing, of course they will have a say e.g. "You'll do this, or we're out."
The owners(specifically CGF) have said they have 'plenty enough' money they're willing to invest in the club. I'm sure when Marcus was pushed for a figure shortly after buying into our club he wouldn't give one, but said something along the lines of: 'whatever it takes' and that ' money wouldn't be an issue'Big Boy wrote:So where else is the money going to come from? Maybe the owners have huge pockets, I don't know.
Incidentally they said similar after the recent takeover at TOT, lots of players have been signed and although I was translating from Thai language, a quote at the time claimed that there was practically limitless amounts of cash available to ensure TOT's safety.
So, yes, in answer to your question, extra money can and will come from the owners. I don't know what agreements specifically they have in place with the sponsors, but I imagine both parties are tied in somewhat. I wouldn't imagine any sponsors are obliged to hand over anything over and above what was pre-agreed but who knows, perhaps if they have a good relationship there may be scope for saying "we're thinking about doing x, y or z, do you fancy helping out?"