October 26, 2007
Think you could do better?
Well, the Rapids are officially in the off season. A whole lot of decisions are going to be made.
Looking back, would you have traded Beckerman? How long would it have taken you to start Colin Clark? Would you have purchased Roberto Brown? Those are all Fernando's decisions.
How about some of these that Jeff Plush faced: Would you have splurged the cash for a Designated Player (i.e. the Beckham Rule)? Would you have replaced the coach in the midst of the ten-game winless streak?
I bet you've got a strong opinion on each of those questions. I bet in your armchair you think the answers are obvious. But really, as fans, do we know everything behind the scenes? We'd like to think we do, but of course we don't.
Well now is your time to become a Manager! Choose the starting eleven for the team! And I'm not talking little kids either ... Own your own English Football Team!
You've GOT to check this out. For about $70, you get one share and one vote. This isn't the latest edition of Football Manager - it's Real Life!
Right now, they are negotiating to purchase a club and deciding which club to buy. Personally, I think York City is the way to go. Here's the scouting report:
9,000 capacity ground. Attendances of 2,871. Club is controlled by 25% shareholding of supporters trust and 75% shareholding of JM Packaging. There has been much talk of the club moving to a new 7,000-10,000 all-seater stadium but a location has yet to be agreed. Club borrowed £2million to buy back the ground from the previous owners. Population of York is 181,000.
And there is no manager - all share holders vote on everything. Buying a player, selling a player, firing/hiring the coach. And get this ... you even vote on the starting lineup! The coach gives a pre-match report, but the members decide. No more impact from having those compromising photos of your coach!
So if you've ever wanted to know about what negotiating a player contract is like, or the agony over selling off a star for the long term benefit of the club - this is your shot.
First single entity and now this. Sports history never stops writing new chapters, huh?
Posted by mark at October 26, 2007 03:25 AM