Eddie Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I know I started a thread based on a podcast yesterday and I really don’t want to make a habit of it, but this week’s Chasing Kangaroos might be of interest to some of you. It’s an interview with Ricky Wilby. No doubt there is a lot of scepticism from people on this forum but what they’re doing sounds so positive. They’re already working with local schools to get the game played there and will have four full time development officers. They also intend to have a number of Americans in the squad right from the off. https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/chasing-kangaroos/e/74611979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, Eddie said: I know I started a thread based on a podcast yesterday and I really don’t want to make a habit of it, but this week’s Chasing Kangaroos might be of interest to some of you. It’s an interview with Ricky Wilby. No doubt there is a lot of scepticism from people on this forum but what they’re doing sounds so positive. They’re already working with local schools to get the game played there and will have four full time development officers. They also intend to have a number of Americans in the squad right from the off. https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/chasing-kangaroos/e/74611979 Where is the seed money coming from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 17 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: Where is the seed money coming from? What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Eddie said: What? He means who is the backer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, Kayakman said: He means who is the backer? Don’t know he didn’t name names, why would he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Ha ha ha... A genuine laugh aloud from me here!! Is it literally impossible to have an expansion thread which doesn't cause the start of argument within 3 posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Eddie said: Don’t know he didn’t name names, why would he? It would lend some credibility to the project and I say this as someone who would like to see this work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Gerrumonside ref said: It would lend some credibility to the project and I say this as someone who would like to see this work. I find it credible without that, have a listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, Eddie said: I find it credible without that, have a listen. I will, but before I do, can you explain why? It’s very easy to get carried away by an enthusiastic speaker, but I think we both understand that these things cost money to be successful. That’s precisely why I ask who is providing the seed money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, Gerrumonside ref said: I will, but before I do, can you explain why? It’s very easy to get carried away by an enthusiastic speaker, but I think we both understand that these things cost money to be successful. That’s precisely why I ask who is providing the seed money. I don’t know and I don’t really care, why would I want to know what individuals or sponsors are putting money in - it doesn’t matter one bit as long as they are doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, Eddie said: I don’t know and I don’t really care, why would I want to know what individuals or sponsors are putting money in - it doesn’t matter one bit as long as they are doing so. And are they? And to the tune of what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: And are they? And to the tune of what? You’re asking the wrong person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 16 minutes ago, Eddie said: You’re asking the wrong person. Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 What maybe someone could explain to me is why would this bloke make all this stuff up? Is he some sort of conman ? If he is , who is he trying to rip off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just listen to the podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I don`t know how to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaide Tiger Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 40 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: I will, but before I do, can you explain why? It’s very easy to get carried away by an enthusiastic speaker, but I think we both understand that these things cost money to be successful. That’s precisely why I ask who is providing the seed money. I own a business. The only people that know how much I borrowed are me, my wife and the Bank Manager. Why should I tell people the amount it cost to start my business? Why is it anyone else’s business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, The Rocket said: What maybe someone could explain to me is why would this bloke make all this stuff up? This! Maybe NY won't eventually come off, but why would anyone talk a load of old bullsh.. about the bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, Number 16 said: This! Maybe NY won't eventually come off, but why would anyone talk a load of old bullsh.. about the bid. I don`t understand your response. What is " This ! " referring to ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Eddie said: I don’t know and I don’t really care, why would I want to know what individuals or sponsors are putting money in - it doesn’t matter one bit as long as they are doing so. Given the ' shenanigans ' we've just seen with Wigan Athletic , it's not an unreasonable request IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 53 minutes ago, Adelaide Tiger said: I own a business. The only people that know how much I borrowed are me, my wife and the Bank Manager. Why should I tell people the amount it cost to start my business? Why is it anyone else’s business? Because to be successful in professional sport costs money therefore knowing what backing this New York project has is entirely reasonable? I want to know whether the people involved are credible or not. That will set the tone for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 59 minutes ago, The Rocket said: I don`t know how to. https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/chasing-kangaroos/e/74611979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: Because to be successful in professional sport costs money therefore knowing what backing this New York project has is entirely reasonable? I want to know whether the people involved are credible or not. That will set the tone for me. We’re going round in circles so will have to agree to disagree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Eddie said: I doubt they’re desperate for your approval tbh. If there’s no credible backing to this project then it will go nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayme2020 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 My guess is the team will take take the field in 2022 but will not do well attendance wise and will announce they will be looking at other cities to move to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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