Extremely uneasy!!!

nose · July 12, 2013, 11:32:04 PM

When MAF cam to us, I knew him and already had a regard for him as a man that was'clourful' and willing to take on the establishment.
The world of football was still a very different place and we were lucky to get him when we did.
Buying a club like fulham was good for MAF but he is clearly now aging and looking a little less than 100% so the fact he wants to sell is understandable.

I don't know this new man. i don't know why he would want to own fulham.
He could be just what we need, I hope so. But if things don't go well on the pitch, will he dump us? Or is he in it for the long run and really want to get us somewhere that we would all want to be.

I am very uneasy but still hopeful.

bmasar · July 12, 2013, 11:38:04 PM

I suggest you do some research on the man. Sounds like he's the ideal owner for FFC based on all accounts.

FTID · July 12, 2013, 11:41:26 PM

Jacksonville jaguars are one of the worst teams in the Nfl, I'm scared!

The Equalizer · July 12, 2013, 11:42:45 PM

There's always going to be trepidation, and I have the same feelings, but I think that this mainly comes down to what Al Fayed has helped us achieve over the years. When he bought us we were in a terrible state. Okay, we had just been promoted, but he took over a pile of poo and turned it into gold.

Will Khan keep this up for us? I don't know. I think that seeing the successes and failures of other owners has given us all a certain amount of nerves, especially when you look at the Glaziers, Venkys and Fernandes's of this world.

What I do know is that Mohammed Al Fayed loves this club, and I seriously doubt that he'd leave us in the hands of a tyrant or a thief. I trust his judgment, I trust his belief in Fulham and I trust that he has chosen the right person for this job.

Who knows what the future will bring? We certainly have little control over the outcome, but all we can do is have trust and hope for the best. I don't think that's too much to ask.

ron · July 12, 2013, 11:42:53 PM

Quote from: bmasar on July 12, 2013, 11:38:04 PM
I suggest you do some research on the man. Sounds like he's the ideal owner for FFC based on all accounts.

But then again, so was Ernie Clay !

Northern Cottager · July 12, 2013, 11:43:36 PM

Sounds like a good replacement for al Fayed. Read what he said to the site and on initial impressions he sounds ideal. Doesn't say he wants to throw money at the situation to buy success which is what most fans at clubs want to hear but said he wants to run the club prudently to ensure a successful future.

Sounds good to me, fingers crossed.

Sammyffc · July 12, 2013, 11:43:54 PM

do reseach before you judge , jacksonville were poo before he bought them . the fans over there love him . check there forums . he only got them in 2011 . chill

Northern Cottager · July 12, 2013, 11:44:24 PM

Quote from: FTID on July 12, 2013, 11:41:26 PM
Jacksonville jaguars are one of the worst teams in the Nfl, I'm scared!

They have been for a long time before he took over. Read their forums and see how happy they are with him taking over.

CincyFulham1 · July 12, 2013, 11:44:55 PM

Quote from: The Equalizer on July 12, 2013, 11:42:45 PM
There's always going to be trepidation, and I have the same feelings, but I think that this mainly comes down to what Al Fayed has helped us achieve over the years. When he bought us we were in a terrible state. Okay, we had just been promoted, but he took over a pile of sh1t and turned it into gold.

Will Khan keep this up for us? I don't know. I think that seeing the successes and failures of other owners has given us all a certain amount of nerves, especially when you look at the Glaziers, Venkys and Fernandes's of this world.

What I do know is that Mohammed Al Fayed loves this club, and I seriously doubt that he'd leave us in the hands of a tyrant or a thief. I trust his judgment, I trust his belief in Fulham and I trust that he has chosen the right person for this job.Who knows what the future will bring? We certainly have little control over the outcome, but all we can do is have trust and hope for the best. I don't think that's too much to ask.

:plus one:

F(f)CUK · July 12, 2013, 11:48:41 PM

16 years ago it was easy to accept Fayed as we had nothing to lose. It shows how far we have come that anyone can be fearful of being owned by a billionaire. I suggest your new motto should be 'embrace the tache'

zander · July 12, 2013, 11:53:05 PM

Quote from: FTID on July 12, 2013, 11:41:26 PM
Jacksonville jaguars are one of the worst teams in the Nfl, I'm scared!

The Jags were a mess when he took them on but he's starting to stabalise them. It's also hard to compare the running and success of an NFL team with that of a football one.

nose · July 12, 2013, 11:57:53 PM

i am uneasy because i do not know him. it is the fear of fear.
he may be the vest thing since sliced bread, we will see.

MayoDomo · July 12, 2013, 11:59:46 PM

Quote from: zander on July 12, 2013, 11:53:05 PM
Quote from: FTID on July 12, 2013, 11:41:26 PM
Jacksonville jaguars are one of the worst teams in the Nfl, I'm scared!

The Jags were a mess when he took them on but he's starting to stabalise them. It's also hard to compare the running and success of an NFL team with that of a football one.

This is true. In most American sports if you aren't contending for the play-offs. (Jags.) Then it's better to be last, so you get 1st draft spot for the next season.

dino1828 · July 13, 2013, 12:04:17 AM

Ok guys Khan has had the Jaguars for 1 season it went bad and he fired everyone, now team has a fresh face and is on the right path now, you guys watch this year they will be a much improved team this year, training camp is 2 weeks away.

Lighthouse · July 13, 2013, 12:13:54 AM

When the news first came out I was very nervous. But Al Fayed would not let his legacy go down the drain. Having seen what our new owner had to say about his life in an interview and read what he has said about Fulham. Listened to the fans of Jacksonville Jags and then looked at everything that has been going on. I am less nervous than I was. It will not be a case of throwing money at the problem. So we can forget huge sums of money on players. It looks as if our new owner understands and is saying the right things. I look forward to the new era.

The Equalizer · July 13, 2013, 12:18:36 AM

Bassey the warrior · July 13, 2013, 12:36:38 AM

I share many of the questions. The way I see it it can go one of two ways, either the guy is very ignorant of the club and it's potential profitability, or he likes the status of owning a Premier League team and given he's very rich making considerable profit isn't his main aim.

Of course I hope it's the latter, and I hope he leaves the footballing decisions to footballing people.

CincyFulham1 · July 13, 2013, 12:52:07 AM

Quote from: The Moose on July 13, 2013, 12:36:38 AM
I share many of the questions. The way I see it it can go one of two ways, either the guy is very ignorant of the club and it's potential profitability, or he likes the status of owning a Premier League team and given he's very rich making considerable profit isn't his main aim.

Of course I hope it's the latter, and I hope he leaves the footballing decisions to footballing people.

I don't think MAF would sell the club to just anyone after all the hardwork and money he's put into Fulham over the last 16 years. He's very proud of what he has been able to accomplish at the club and I think he would only sell to someone he felt could move the club forward and not to someone who would tear down all the he has built. Who know what the future holds, but I can't help but feel excited about what SK can possibly offer as owner or Fulham.

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Extremely uneasy!!!

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