[Wigan6/Leeds1 Andy]

Re: Latics in administration - Lenagan leading bid : Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:55 pm  

Despite what the media spin is saying - do some people not realise that even IF Lenagan is successful (and that's a big IF at the moment), Wigan RL wouldn't own Wigan Athletic? The situation would pretty much be the same when Whelan owned both clubs, although I sense Lenagan might try to merge more elements than Whelan did (which was pretty much just the ticketing operation)

Re: Latics in administration - Lenagan leading bid : Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:13 pm  

Wigan6/Leeds1 Andy wrote:

Despite what the media spin is saying - do some people not realise that even IF Lenagan is successful (and that's a big IF at the moment), Wigan RL wouldn't own Wigan Athletic? The situation would pretty much be the same when Whelan owned both clubs, although I sense Lenagan might try to merge more elements than Whelan did (which was pretty much just the ticketing operation)

Some people can't seem to figure out what a consortium is mate

Re: Latics in administration - Lenagan leading bid : Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:16 pm  

Egg Chasing wrote:

Some people can't seem to figure out what a consortium is mate

We shouldn't be helping this club

Wigan Athletic dont need help
#ALLCLUBSMATTER

Re: Latics in administration - Lenagan leading bid : Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:21 pm  

Jukesays wrote:

We shouldn't be helping this club

Wigan Athletic dont need help
#ALLCLUBSMATTER

Not having political involved

Re: Latics in administration - Lenagan leading bid : Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:24 pm  

Egg Chasing wrote:

Not having political involved

You started it!

Re: Latics in administration - Lenagan leading bid : Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:28 pm  

I hope it comes off. Would be great for the town of Wigan

Re: Latics in administration - Lenagan leading bid : Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:29 pm  

Jukesays wrote:

You started it!

I bloody didn't!!!

Re: Latics in administration - Lenagan leading bid : Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:34 pm  

Wigan6/Leeds1 Andy wrote:

Despite what the media spin is saying - do some people not realise that even IF Lenagan is successful (and that's a big IF at the moment), Wigan RL wouldn't own Wigan Athletic? The situation would pretty much be the same when Whelan owned both clubs, although I sense Lenagan might try to merge more elements than Whelan did (which was pretty much just the ticketing operation)

Nope. There’s some RL fans gloating that we’ll “own” Latics and charge them rent. There’s some Latics fans saying they’d rather see their club liquidate.

Honestly I these lot are giving CV19 deniers and anti vaxxers a run for their money at the minute. The convenience that it would be the same as when Whelan owned the club is suitably ignored as it doesn’t suit an agenda.

I sense the same as you re IFL, I think he has some ideas to bring the clubs closer together and it’s fans to support one another to maximise both clubs revenue and potential.

Re: Latics in administration - Lenagan leading bid : Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:39 pm  

For years all we have had is that we rent the stadium off the football,(which has worked massively in our favour over these last several months), when in fact we rented it of wigan football company limited who own 85% of the stadium and was bought during the initial takeover by i.e.c? But we have had it thrown at us that we rent of the football. But now apparently if IFL purchases the club from the administrators then its not the rugby buying the football.its just the same owner owning both. Surprising how fast things change eh?? One interesting thing i did pick up on is that the stadium owners haven’t had any sponsorship money for the naming rights since 2018 when takeover took place and wigan football club ltd lost 1.5m in 2019. First job must surely be get a sponsor for the stadium? Thats an rfl eddie stobart failure that.

Re: Latics in administration - Lenagan leading bid : Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:56 pm  

JonnyBroad wrote:

For years all we have had is that we rent the stadium off the football,(which has worked massively in our favour over these last several months), when in fact we rented it of wigan football company limited who own 85% of the stadium and was bought during the initial takeover by i.e.c? But we have had it thrown at us that we rent of the football. But now apparently if IFL purchases the club from the administrators then its not the rugby buying the football.its just the same owner owning both. Surprising how fast things change eh?? One interesting thing i did pick up on is that the stadium owners haven’t had any sponsorship money for the naming rights since 2018 when takeover took place and wigan football club ltd lost 1.5m in 2019. First job must surely be get a sponsor for the stadium? Thats an rfl eddie stobart failure that.

Both clubs used to pay rent, but the company owned both as you say.

Little aspects around the stadium such as Latics fixings being permanent and rugby ones being stuck over the top was an indicator who was top dog. The stadium belonged to Latics in everything but name. It was originally done so that it couldn't be sold in this exact situation.

I'm not sure IFL is that petty and I think it will be 50/50 as far as costs and upkeep are concerned and both clubs will be able to maximise their profits on matchday.

I don't see any issues TBH, and think it's win win.