by retro royal » 09 Jul 2024 22:38
by Sutekh » 10 Jul 2024 08:24
by Forbury Lion » 10 Jul 2024 09:54
He might be looking to repeat the pattern, takeover a club, get them promoted and sell to a billionaire at a profit...... if so, let's hope it isn't another Dai YonggeWestYorksRoyal I'd be peeved in Wycombe's position on a purely emotional level. He's said he doesn't have the energy, he's old etc., and then moved on to us. Feels a bit like Pardew and McGhee, except imagine they said they were retiring first.
But equally, it looks win win. They have a billionaire owner now which they're delighted with (we know this isn't always good news, but they can learn that in their own time). The Couhigs made a profit on them and are now moved on to a bigger opportunity, we get rescued from Dai.
I suspect he will be involved in a non executive role, not day to day running.
by RFCMod » 10 Jul 2024 12:23
From Despair To Where? Did good things for Wycombe and obviously knows about football. Cautiously optimistic.
As I noted previously, he did post a cryptic tweet at the time of the Bearwood sale about how we should wait for the full story so maybe that was all part of a wider plan by him.
If the sale goes through, anyone who still holds a grudge is a clueless twat IMO.
by Forbury Lion » 10 Jul 2024 12:38
Just quoting as this got approved late on and I doubt anyone would go back up the thread to read it.Shev Hey there, Wycombe fan here.
Hopefully you get rescued by a decent new owner, Couhig or otherwise. If it is Couhig, you will probably come to like him. He is a brash American and will basically promise he is going to make you the greatest thing since sliced bread (ands not always 100% deliver), but he does wear his heart on his sleeve and engage with the fans. As an example, when he took over he promised that if any Wycombe fan emailed him, he would personally reply within 24 hours. I tested him on this and got a reply within 2-3 hours (I am in America, so probably easier as far as a similar time zone to his New Orleans base, but still). It was as decent reply, too - and he even gave me a little insight into upcoming plans. He would not do that with Reading, as you have a lot more fans, but it's an insight into his character. He will also fight tooth and nail for your club and not care what anyone thinks. I do think it likely he is heading a consortium rather than going it alone, from hints that have been dropped of his level of wealth and also his circle of influence in the States.
Personally, I am not at all upset he left, as my primary goal is always for Wycombe to remain a going concern. Billionaires can be a disaster, but our billionaire seems pretty unique, being the designer of the most successful app in Kazakhstan, and basically wanting to improve football in Kazakhstan in tandem with owning us, having a Wycombe academy and a Kazakh academy, and trying to being a club heavily based on analytics. It could all end in tears, and I don't care about 'Premier League aspirations' nonsense - I just want to have the best chance of my club remaining in existence in a turbulent period where many lower league clubs struggle.
If you have read this far, all the best, and hopefully there will be good news soon!
by Sutekh » 10 Jul 2024 14:09
Forbury LionJust quoting as this got approved late on and I doubt anyone would go back up the thread to read it.Shev Hey there, Wycombe fan here.
Hopefully you get rescued by a decent new owner, Couhig or otherwise. If it is Couhig, you will probably come to like him. He is a brash American and will basically promise he is going to make you the greatest thing since sliced bread (ands not always 100% deliver), but he does wear his heart on his sleeve and engage with the fans. As an example, when he took over he promised that if any Wycombe fan emailed him, he would personally reply within 24 hours. I tested him on this and got a reply within 2-3 hours (I am in America, so probably easier as far as a similar time zone to his New Orleans base, but still). It was as decent reply, too - and he even gave me a little insight into upcoming plans. He would not do that with Reading, as you have a lot more fans, but it's an insight into his character. He will also fight tooth and nail for your club and not care what anyone thinks. I do think it likely he is heading a consortium rather than going it alone, from hints that have been dropped of his level of wealth and also his circle of influence in the States.
Personally, I am not at all upset he left, as my primary goal is always for Wycombe to remain a going concern. Billionaires can be a disaster, but our billionaire seems pretty unique, being the designer of the most successful app in Kazakhstan, and basically wanting to improve football in Kazakhstan in tandem with owning us, having a Wycombe academy and a Kazakh academy, and trying to being a club heavily based on analytics. It could all end in tears, and I don't care about 'Premier League aspirations' nonsense - I just want to have the best chance of my club remaining in existence in a turbulent period where many lower league clubs struggle.
If you have read this far, all the best, and hopefully there will be good news soon!
by Del Goose » 10 Jul 2024 15:58
Shev Hey there, Wycombe fan here.
Hopefully you get rescued by a decent new owner, Couhig or otherwise. If it is Couhig, you will probably come to like him. He is a brash American and will basically promise he is going to make you the greatest thing since sliced bread (ands not always 100% deliver), but he does wear his heart on his sleeve and engage with the fans. As an example, when he took over he promised that if any Wycombe fan emailed him, he would personally reply within 24 hours. I tested him on this and got a reply within 2-3 hours (I am in America, so probably easier as far as a similar time zone to his New Orleans base, but still). It was as decent reply, too - and he even gave me a little insight into upcoming plans. He would not do that with Reading, as you have a lot more fans, but it's an insight into his character. He will also fight tooth and nail for your club and not care what anyone thinks. I do think it likely he is heading a consortium rather than going it alone, from hints that have been dropped of his level of wealth and also his circle of influence in the States.
Personally, I am not at all upset he left, as my primary goal is always for Wycombe to remain a going concern. Billionaires can be a disaster, but our billionaire seems pretty unique, being the designer of the most successful app in Kazakhstan, and basically wanting to improve football in Kazakhstan in tandem with owning us, having a Wycombe academy and a Kazakh academy, and trying to being a club heavily based on analytics. It could all end in tears, and I don't care about 'Premier League aspirations' nonsense - I just want to have the best chance of my club remaining in existence in a turbulent period where many lower league clubs struggle.
If you have read this far, all the best, and hopefully there will be good news soon!
by Stranded » 11 Jul 2024 08:00
by Sutekh » 11 Jul 2024 08:26
by Sebastian the Red » 11 Jul 2024 09:26
by Stranded » 11 Jul 2024 10:12
Stranded So Couhig was photographed in the Town Centre yesterday and old Chronic guy Anthony Smith tweeted he spent 4 hours at Bearwood yesterday meeting and greeting.
Also states that Joe Jacobson, who left Wycombe at the end of his contract, will be coming in as CEO.
Given Smudgersports accuracy of late, this could be bollocks but if so interesting to see a very recently retired player, only 37, coming in as a CEO. No argument that he'll know the game and the division. Interesting move though, again if true.
by traff » 11 Jul 2024 10:44
StrandedStranded So Couhig was photographed in the Town Centre yesterday and old Chronic guy Anthony Smith tweeted he spent 4 hours at Bearwood yesterday meeting and greeting.
Also states that Joe Jacobson, who left Wycombe at the end of his contract, will be coming in as CEO.
Given Smudgersports accuracy of late, this could be bollocks but if so interesting to see a very recently retired player, only 37, coming in as a CEO. No argument that he'll know the game and the division. Interesting move though, again if true.
Jacobson as likely CEO confirmed by Earnshaw now.
by From Despair To Where? » 11 Jul 2024 11:11
traffStrandedStranded So Couhig was photographed in the Town Centre yesterday and old Chronic guy Anthony Smith tweeted he spent 4 hours at Bearwood yesterday meeting and greeting.
Also states that Joe Jacobson, who left Wycombe at the end of his contract, will be coming in as CEO.
Given Smudgersports accuracy of late, this could be bollocks but if so interesting to see a very recently retired player, only 37, coming in as a CEO. No argument that he'll know the game and the division. Interesting move though, again if true.
Jacobson as likely CEO confirmed by Earnshaw now.
Can we find out if Bowen has bet on it?
by WestYorksRoyal » 11 Jul 2024 15:30
by On Strings » 11 Jul 2024 15:34
by Crusader Royal » 11 Jul 2024 15:37
WestYorksRoyal I know nothing about Jacobson; he could be a very bright guy who spent his football career studying an MBA in his spare time for all I know. But straight from being a player to a CEO without any experience as a scout, DoF or maybe working at a non League club is nuts.
by Crowbar6753 » 11 Jul 2024 16:36
by Orion1871 » 11 Jul 2024 16:45
Sebastian the Red Any update on this?
by Ascotexgunner » 12 Jul 2024 14:20
by Wycombe Royal » 12 Jul 2024 14:37
Ascotexgunner Still a bit nervous about this guy, clearly a better option than the twat we have.....but it's just the Wycombe links. Bearwood...and does he have deep enough pockets to run the operation. If he hasn't then we will need Bearwood more than ever for young talent, but what are his plans?....finding a way for a Wycombe/Reading facility share with the council....I dunno.....we need a whelming poll.
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