Topic: So the commercial office of LIVERPOOL FC will be London huh

[Timbo's Goals]

Really interesting interview with Billy Hogan today, seems like a smart cookie.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/exclusive---580-million-reasons-7922473

Forgive me if I'm considerably less than underwhelmed that the Chief Commercial Officer of LIVERPOOL football Club is relocating from Boston to fucking London. Some message that sends out. I presume the commercial epicentre of The BOSTON Red Sox was New York or Washington.

As a full red blooded and passionate LIVERPUDLIAN - both city and footy club - I think it's a load of absolute fuckin shite and those responsible should hang their heads in fucking shame to entertain such a move for even a fleeting second.

[Jay012345]

Considering the UK's centre of business is in London, and I'm talking head offices for sponsors and other commercial businesses we want to work with, then yes, it does make sense from a business perspective, which I think we all now understand is important for our club to be successful.

[Redman0151]

I understand the frustration and i'd love the club to be making jobs for locals but I sort of understand why it's being done.

It is being done because it's easier to sort corporate deals and have meetings with potential partners in London, as it might be more difficult to attract them coming up to Liverpool.

I mean if possible i'm sure they'd prefer the office to be here, if only for the fact that they could offer lower wages + the property would be cheaper to buy.

[Spongebob Redpants]

Forgive me if I'm considerably less than underwhelmed that the Chief Commercial Officer of LIVERPOOL football Club is relocating from Boston to fucking London. Some message that sends out. I presume the commercial epicentre of The BOSTON Red Sox was New York or Washington.

As a full red blooded and passionate LIVERPUDLIAN - both city and footy club - I think it's a load of absolute fuckin shite and those responsible should hang their heads in fucking shame to entertain such a move for even a fleeting second.

Indeed . He makes mention of the reasons for the London base , but doesn't really forward any form of compelling argument .

[vivabobbygraham]

Craig!!!!!

[Timbo's Goals]

Craig!!!!!

Johnston?

[Elzar]

Craig!!!!!

He won't be on for a while. He is moving to London at the moment, just got a new job down there apparently.

[Timbo's Goals]

Indeed . He makes mention of the reasons for the London base , but doesn't really forward any form of compelling argument .

Absolutely.

Strikes me its a sop to entice Billy fuckin Bullshit Hogan to the UK.

Stinks to high heaven.

[Lone Star Red]

Makes sense to me, with London being one of the most important cities in the world.

If it continues to help the club, I don't really see what the big deal is.

[The 5th Benitle]

Why is this on two threads now?

Total non-issue for me, it makes perfect sense. London is the financial centre, meetings with UK and international partners will be much easier.

[Spongebob Redpants]

Why is this on two threads now?

Total non-issue for me, it makes perfect sense. London is the financial centre, meetings with UK and international partners will be much easier.

In this modern day of communications - nah . Part of the reasion why the UK has one of the most centralised economies in the wertern world .

[Zoomers]

Makes sense to me, with London being one of the most important cities in the world.

If it continues to help the club, I don't really see what the big deal is.

Boom shakalaka end thread.

[Timbo's Goals]

Absolutely.

Strikes me its a sop to entice Billy fuckin Bullshit Hogan to the UK.

Stinks to high heaven.

Indeed . He makes mention of the reasons for the London base , but doesn't really forward any form of compelling argument .

He doesn't actually present any argument at all. From a commercial perspective - how I despise the commercial aspect - a satellite London office makes sense but to send out the message that you intend the commercial hub of LIVERPOOL FC to be in London is sacreligious.

As I say, would FSG tolerate New York as the commercial HQ of the Boston Red Sox. Would they fuck.

[Timbo's Goals]

Why is this on two threads now?

Total non-issue for me, it makes perfect sense. London is the financial centre, meetings with UK and international partners will be much easier.

So why not just move the entire club down to YOUR neck of the woods then?

 

[Timbo's Goals]

Why is this on two threads now?

Total non-issue for me,

You're a fuckin mod on the premier LFC site

And you see no issue here?

FUCK ME

[Spongebob Redpants]

So why not just move the entire club down to YOUR neck of the woods then?

 

It's been known to happen in the good 'ole US of A

[richmond-red]

It's been known to happen in the good 'ole US of A

Doesn't make it right!

[vivabobbygraham]

He won't be on for a while. He is moving to London at the moment, just got a new job down there apparently.

Kuala Lumpur, Dublin, London, he must be fucked

[Timbo's Goals]

Makes sense to me, with London being one of the most important cities in the world.

If it continues to help the club, I don't really see what the big deal is.

Evidently from what big fuckin Billy says around one in twelve of the earth's population is a Red. Ergo let's move the club to where the majority of them live. That'd help the club no fuckin end. Surely?

China?

India?

[Lad]

So why not just move the entire club down to YOUR neck of the woods then?

 

Took the words out of my mouth. Someone needs to tell these fuckers that the club is called Liverpool FC and fundamentally represents the people of this great city.

[Samie]

Mighty Red will also be moving there. Be happy lads.

[Redman0151]

He doesn't actually present any argument at all. From a commercial perspective - how I despise the commercial aspect - a satellite London office makes sense but to send out the message that you intend the commercial hub of LIVERPOOL FC to be in London is sacreligious.

As I say, would FSG tolerate New York as the commercial HQ of the Boston Red Sox. Would they fuck.

You can despise the commercial aspect all you want, I imagine most of us do, but it doesn't stop it being important. London is a financial capital where it'll be easier to attract partners and have meeting, so it makes perfect sense for it to be there.


One of the major reasons the club hasn't won a title in 25 years is because we fell behind commercially as United and others started pushing hard around the corners of the globe, these are the decisions the club needs to take for us to be able to compete at the top because we can't just pour in millions like City or Chelsea.

[The 5th Benitle]

So why not just move the entire club down to YOUR neck of the woods then?

 

Sorry, I'm not going to dignify that with a response other than that you're being obtuse.

[Samie]

Took the words out of my mouth. Someone needs to tell these fuckers that the club is called Liverpool FC and fundamentally represents the people of this great city.

So the COMMERCIAL arm of the club is moving to one of the worlds premier financial hubs. So that we as a club may grow which will help us on the field. Which I presume we all want.  All the big boys are down in London mate. it's just the way it is.

[Bonaqua]

Evidently from what big fuckin Billy says around one in twelve of the earth's population is a Red. Ergo let's move the club to where the majority of them live. That'd help the club no fuckin end. Surely?

China?

India?

Yes. We should open offices there too if we havent already.

[The 5th Benitle]

Evidently from what big fuckin Billy says around one in twelve of the earth's population is a Red. Ergo let's move the club to where the majority of them live. That'd help the club no fuckin end. Surely?

China?

India?

Add Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and yes, it would make sense to have OFFICES in all of those.

[Spongebob Redpants]

Doesn't make it right!

Course it doesn't . The Brooklyn Dodgers never got over it !

You can despise the commercial aspect all you want, I imagine most of us do, but it doesn't stop it being important. London is a financial capital where it'll be easier to attract partners and have meeting, so it makes perfect sense for it to be there.


One of the major reasons the club hasn't won a title in 25 years is because we fell behind commercially as United and others started pushing hard around the corners of the globe, these are the decisions the club needs to take for us to be able to compete at the top because we can't just pour in millions like City or Chelsea.

There are many reasons for Liverpool not winning the title in the laste 25 years , but not having a commercial hub in London is not one of them .

[The 5th Benitle]

So the COMMERCIAL arm of the club is moving to one of the worlds premier financial hubs. So that we as a club may grow which will help us on the field. Which I presume we all want.

In one. You'd think the stadium was being moved, the hysteria on here.

[Lone Star Red]

Evidently from what big fuckin Billy says around one in twelve of the earth's population is a Red. Ergo let's move the club to where the majority of them live. That'd help the club no fuckin end. Surely?

China?

India?

London as the commercial city makes much more sense than Shanghai or Mumbai, let's not be hysterical here.

But having some kind of 'arm' of the club in those cities sounds like a pretty good idea to me though.

[Redman0151]

Evidently from what big fuckin Billy says around one in twelve of the earth's population is a Red. Ergo let's move the club to where the majority of them live. That'd help the club no fuckin end. Surely?

China?

India?

It's not about "moving" to where the fans live, it's about moving to where the financial deals can be best sorted.

Last I checked Anfield was still in Liverpool, and isn't moving anywhere

[Card Cheat]

Strikes me its a sop to entice Billy fuckin Bullshit Hogan to the UK.

Stinks to high heaven.

Whatcha gonna do?

[The 5th Benitle]

Evidently from what big fuckin Billy says around one in twelve of the earth's population is a Red. Ergo let's move the club to where the majority of them live. That'd help the club no fuckin end. Surely?

The bit in bold...come on, you're going way OTT now.

[Redman0151]

Course it doesn't . The Brooklyn Dodgers never got over it !


There are many reasons for Liverpool not winning the title in the laste 25 years , but not having a commercial hub in London is not one of them .

My point was more of a broader one about Liverpool refusing to adapt and move forward with the game and capitalise on the commercial appeal of the club, hence why Man Utd are able to go out and spend £62m on a player despite not having CL football. It's an area we've been shit in for a long time, and i'm happy it's one that's getting sorted.

[Durlmints]

Sorry, I'm not going to dignify that with a response other than that you're being obtuse.

[Wernerred]

You can despise the commercial aspect all you want, I imagine most of us do, but it doesn't stop it being important. London is a financial capital where it'll be easier to attract partners and have meeting, so it makes perfect sense for it to be there.


One of the major reasons the club hasn't won a title in 25 years is because we fell behind commercially as United and others started pushing hard around the corners of the globe, these are the decisions the club needs to take for us to be able to compete at the top because we can't just pour in millions like City or Chelsea.

Has Uniteds commercial centre been moved to London?

[vivabobbygraham]

He doesn't actually present any argument at all. From a commercial perspective - how I despise the commercial aspect - a satellite London office makes sense but to send out the message that you intend the commercial hub of LIVERPOOL FC to be in London is sacreligious.

As I say, would FSG tolerate New York as the commercial HQ of the Boston Red Sox. Would they fuck.

Fuck it is it too late to put a bid in for the Olympic stadium? Let's move down there lock stock and barrel. Or build a new stadium near Heathrow for our global fanbase to jet in. Jobs a good 'un

[Samie]

My point was more of a broader one about Liverpool refusing to adapt and move forward with the game and capitalise on the commercial appeal of the club, hence why Man Utd are able to go out and spend £62m on a player despite not having CL football. It's an area we've been shit in for a long time, and i'm happy it's one that's getting sorted.

Absolutely bang on the money. We stood still in the 90's where as United didn't and they got a massive head start. We really can't be left behind anymore unless some Sheikh takes us over and I presume we don't want that and become something likes of Man  City and the plastics.

[Elzar]

Has Uniteds commercial centre been moved to London?

Yep. They have offices down there too.

[The 5th Benitle]

Fucking hell, is it national hyperbole day or something?

[Caston]