Sheffield United have a transfer budget of half a billion.

[Alvar Hanso]

Sort of.

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-to-benefit-as-parent-company-attracts-significant-new-investment-1-4886319

“It is envisaged that new funds of up to $500m will become available within a six- to nine-month period for SUG to invest in all three business divisions and in particular in SUFC to assist in financing both First Team and Academy football."

All looks above board to me.

 

[Tutts]

These foreign owners are ruining the game.

 

[MonsieurInconnu]

Um, warning signs?

"Mr Esan will be working alongside the McCabes principally to facilitate the provision of capital from Nigeria "

I don't suppose he found the money in an unclaimed bank account?

 

[DanR]

Will all that money buy them someone who can take a penalty?

 

[Strummer]

Um, warning signs?

"Mr Esan will be working alongside the McCabes principally to facilitate the provision of capital from Nigeria "

I don't suppose he found the money in an unclaimed bank account?

"...and all I am needing from you is your full name, address, date of birth, passport number, telephone number, bank details (including sort code and account number) and I will transfer the money to you..."

 

[Craigan]

It all just seems a bad joke along the lines of "nigerian businessmen"

Though the situation at the Lane is pretty bad financially but its not really made the news yet. They couldn't play a few players recently because they would trigger clauses which would mean they would have to give money to someone.

My Blades supporting friend put it best when he said "when Lee Williamson turns a contract down for one at Portsmouth, you have to ask some questions"

 

[DanR]

They could always cash in on Ched Evans.

 

[Craigan]

They could always cash in on Ched Evans.

His contract ran out at the end of last season irregardless of the conviction

 

[Daniel]

Most importantly, I bet that has pissed off the Leeds contingent?!

 

[Alvar Hanso]

What happened to the Leeds takeover?

 

[Strummer]

What happened to the Leeds takeover?

The prospective investors met Ken Bates!

 

[BuryStEdmundsBlade]

Me not like.
Very disheartened with football at the moment, especially at SUFC.

 

[RedTom]

"...and all I am needing from you is your full name, address, date of birth, passport number, telephone number, bank details (including sort code and account number) and I will transfer the money to you..."

You don't sound Nigerian enough, you need to talk about the moniesss..

Goal! Tudgay!!

 

[Alf-engelos Mindminackers]

Wow, between that 500m and the League 1 wage cap they'll now be able to sign hundreds of average players instead of just a few!

 

[Huxley]

His contract ran out at the end of last season irregardless of the conviction

Possible move to Liverpool on the cards?

 

[Craigan]

Possible move to Liverpool on the cards?

I believe hes already been transferred this window ... from C wing to D wing.

He'll probably be turning out for County when he's out

 

[incapable hulk]

Theyve named one of thier stands "The Jessica Ennis Stand"

 

[Johnny Bravo]

Theyve named one of thier stands "The Jessica Ennis Stand"

I thought Ennis was a Wednesday Fan but her fella a blade?

 

[incapable hulk]

I thought Ennis was a Wednesday Fan but her fella a blade?

They were saying on The Guardian foorball weekly podcast that her family are all Sheffield United fans, and so is she but shes not really big into football.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

They were saying on The Guardian foorball weekly podcast that her family are all Sheffield United fans, and so is she but shes not really big into football.

Is heard off a Wednesday fan she supported them not long after she'd win her gold. Probably just an assumption on his part with her being from Sheffield, most papers upon a bit of a delve have said blades.

 

[DanR]

I'm trying really hard to think of a filty euphemism for Jessica Ennis's stand.

 

[BuryStEdmundsBlade]

I'm trying really hard to think of a filty euphemism for Jessica Ennis's stand.

They've all been done on our forums!
Don't agree with naming the stand after her. Another thing that has annoyed me recently with the Blades!

 

[Alvar Hanso]

They've all been done on our forums!

But our euphemisms will be better because we can insert Cox.

 

[Craigan]

But our euphemisms will be better because we can insert Cox.

Pretty sure that's what a lot of people what to do to her :hey:

Surely there are more qualified people to name a stand after then her? Hopefully its not the first of many "celebrity stands" where a club names one after a famous supporter.

 

[Strummer]

I'm trying really hard to think of a filty euphemism for Jessica Ennis's stand.

You need to be thinking about the Corporate Hospitality areas in that stand?

Who wouldn't want a go in Jessica Ennis' Box,