Potential new investor(s)

[Wintergreen]

A British celebrity with business interests in the USA and elsewhere. Prince Harry in other words. Who else could it possibly be?

Russell Brand was mentioned earlier by another poster...

Wouldn't like to be sat next to either of them on the coach, but if they want to support the Barrow - semper sursum!

[Adam29]

From listening to what Paul said - it’s someone who’s clearly well known in the states but not majorly known in the UK - he’s trying to gain access to the UK Market

I don’t think Russell Brand or David Beckham or Prince Harry would need to invest in 10% of a league two football club to get into the UK Market

[Bakewell Blue]

Russell Brand would definitely fail the “good person” test …

[Methuselah]

Really good interview with Paul Hornby.I am just glad we have got people like him running the club. Barrow AFC is a club which has to do everything in small steps so we get there in the end.I
I for one think that good foundations are being put in place so that we never again lose our football league status.That alone is enough for me.Promotion etc can come later when we are on a solid financial footing.

[mall]

Well after listening to that interview with Paul I feel really uplifted and will enjoy the summer !!

[Jim]

Two really good and informative interviews with Paul Hornby. I think his comments on the problems of player recruitment last summer put the work of Iain Wood into proper perspective.

[Jonty]

Every player acquisition presents a balanced risk. We need experienced campaigners in key areas who have been there and can lead on the pitch. These players don’t present realistic sell on opportunities but we need them. ie- Canavan, Farman. We also need to protect the interests of the club with younger prospects who may get the platform with us in League 2 and become saleable assets. That presents the 2 or 3 year contract dilemma. 2 years- they can walk away for free. 3 year contract and after 2 they are either going to be on the radar of a transfer move, or they haven't really developed, but we have them for another season, or clubs will keep them on the radar until they see out the contract and become free agents. That’s why I think it’s always important for the club to try and renegotiate terms with players who are consistently performing at the club, just to at least ensure that a transfer fee is required.
There’s so much potential talent released by top flight Academies who just need that chance at “mens football” that’s where we may pick up a diamond. There and prospects from the National Leagues. All clubs are fishing in the same pond so we need to sell the club well.

[Main Stand SeasonTct]

Every player acquisition presents a balanced risk. We need experienced campaigners in key areas who have been there and can lead on the pitch. These players don’t present realistic sell on opportunities but we need them. ie- Canavan, Farman. We also need to protect the interests of the club with younger prospects who may get the platform with us in League 2 and become saleable assets. That presents the 2 or 3 year contract dilemma. 2 years- they can walk away for free. 3 year contract and after 2 they are either going to be on the radar of a transfer move, or they haven't really developed, but we have them for another season, or clubs will keep them on the radar until they see out the contract and become free agents. That’s why I think it’s always important for the club to try and renegotiate terms with players who are consistently performing at the club, just to at least ensure that a transfer fee is required.
There’s so much potential talent released by top flight Academies who just need that chance at “mens football” that’s where we may pick up a diamond. There and prospects from the National Leagues. All clubs are fishing in the same pond so we need to sell the club well.

IIRC there are only two players who we have renegotiated contracts early since we came back into the league. Those being Canavan earlier this season and Robbie Gotts during his time under Pete Wild. Some have waited until the season has ended such as Paul Farman last season signing on for another year.
The players and agents hold all the cards these days and for a club like us it's difficult. Im unsure what the record fee is that we have received for a player but im not sure we have ever received £100k for any player but these days with undisclosed fees it's hard to keep track.

[AFC Blue]

Every player acquisition presents a balanced risk. We need experienced campaigners in key areas who have been there and can lead on the pitch. These players don’t present realistic sell on opportunities but we need them. ie- Canavan, Farman. We also need to protect the interests of the club with younger prospects who may get the platform with us in League 2 and become saleable assets. That presents the 2 or 3 year contract dilemma. 2 years- they can walk away for free. 3 year contract and after 2 they are either going to be on the radar of a transfer move, or they haven't really developed, but we have them for another season, or clubs will keep them on the radar until they see out the contract and become free agents. That’s why I think it’s always important for the club to try and renegotiate terms with players who are consistently performing at the club, just to at least ensure that a transfer fee is required.
There’s so much potential talent released by top flight Academies who just need that chance at “mens football” that’s where we may pick up a diamond. There and prospects from the National Leagues. All clubs are fishing in the same pond so we need to sell the club well.

IIRC there are only two players who we have renegotiated contracts early since we came back into the league. Those being Canavan earlier this season and Robbie Gotts during his time under Pete Wild. Some have waited until the season has ended such as Paul Farman last season signing on for another year.
The players and agents hold all the cards these days and for a club like us it's difficult. Im unsure what the record fee is that we have received for a player but im not sure we have ever received £100k for any player but these days with undisclosed fees it's hard to keep track.

Paul Farman never waited for the season to end. He triggered an extension to his contract last January along with Newby & Canovan. Guess it was based on appearances

[Wintergreen]

After watching Paul Hornby’s recent interviews, I was reminded of this brief encounter from last year. From time to time I meet a guy in the Holker End who I’ve known for donkey’s years. We usually have a brief chat about affaires d’AFC and occasionally he will offer a snippet for me to keep to myself. These snippets in the past have included both the arrival and departure of Paul Casson, telling me to bet on us winning the Covid league, the departure of Ian Evatt, a roof for the HSE, the arrival of Dom Telford and a few more. At first I would reply to these fanciful predictions with a blunt ‘No chance’ or ‘You’re having a laugh’ but time would always prove him right. Towards the end of last season, one exchange went as follows:

“Keep this to yerself - the owners are looking at plans to build a hotel along the Pop Side, curving right round to the Steelworks End. It is to help make the club more sustainable for the future”.

Once again I was both intrigued and amused; of all the bombshells he had previously dropped this one seemed the most outrageous. Only time will tell with this one of course, but I know this integrated hotel configuration is working at Blackpool, Bolton and a few other clubs now so maybe this is also feasible at Barrow? BAE are attracting hundreds of specialists, contract personnel, service providers, consultants, company reps, Government people, MoD people, Navy people, Russian spies etc. and where better to stay than right on the A590? The club seems to have good relations with BAE so maybe it will be a case of build it and they will come?

[olbarrafancumbak]

After watching Paul Hornby’s recent interviews, I was reminded of this brief encounter from last year. From time to time I meet a guy in the Holker End who I’ve known for donkey’s years. We usually have a brief chat about affaires d’AFC and occasionally he will offer a snippet for me to keep to myself. These snippets in the past have included both the arrival and departure of Paul Casson, telling me to bet on us winning the Covid league, the departure of Ian Evatt, a roof for the HSE, the arrival of Dom Telford and a few more. At first I would reply to these fanciful predictions with a blunt ‘No chance’ or ‘You’re having a laugh’ but time would always prove him right. Towards the end of last season, one exchange went as follows:

“Keep this to yerself - the owners are looking at plans to build a hotel along the Pop Side, curving right round to the Steelworks End. It is to help make the club more sustainable for the future”.

Once again I was both intrigued and amused; of all the bombshells he had previously dropped this one seemed the most outrageous. Only time will tell with this one of course, but I know this integrated hotel configuration is working at Blackpool, Bolton and a few other clubs now so maybe this is also feasible at Barrow? BAE are attracting hundreds of specialists, contract personnel, service providers, consultants, company reps, Government people, MoD people, Navy people, Russian spies etc. and where better to stay than right on the A590? The club seems to have good relations with BAE so maybe it will be a case of build it and they will come?

Sounds amazing and would be even more amazing if it were to happen!
works for other clubs, why not ours? A multi use facility/ground is what's needed no matter what league your in. See what happens going forward???

[Fazered]

Explains buying the garage

[olbarrafancumbak]

Explains buying the garage

Bit disappointed, thought they were opening a strip bar but I will take ground development

[Jim]

I am puzzled by the bit about “keep it to yourself”

[Fazered]

Explains buying the garage

Bit disappointed, thought they were opening a strip bar but I will take ground development

The strip bar is on the top floor of hotel next to the revolving restaurant which has panoramic views of the Ormsgill reservoir and the railway lines