Maybe bad example, but I disagree with you entirely. Woolworths was diverse - what did it sell:-
Clothes - better in MnS Music - better in HMV Lottery - better at any newsagent Sweets - see lottery Tools - better in homebase Plants - better in blood b n q Kitchen equipment - Argos In other words - it wasn't the first place you'd go for any of the above and why it failed. It is plain wrong to suggest that the only football related asset is from punters through the match day door. Merchandise, TV money and, yes, prize money dwarf the revenue available available from Dave bloggs holding a bridal wear exhibition, and all are directly dependent on success on the pitch. How does the business maximise the chances of success on the pitch? By investing in it's playing staff. The rest follows - which is my entire point. Now, I am sure that Bursa will say something Ridsdale related at this point (which is just lazy). I am not and never have advocated that sort of spending. But it would be nice to sign the odd player every now and again, and retain the services of our existing performers. Don't you think? The only senior player who has re-signed under Bates is one Luciano 'El Burro' Becchio. Case rested. Sent from my iPhone On 19 Jan 2012, at 13:01, Chris Briggs <[email protected]> wrote: > <snip> You don't go to Dixons to buy a bunch of fucking bananas <snip> > > Perhaps if you could DSG wouldn't keep issuing profits warning. Woolworth's > wasn't a diverse business, it was a retail business that sold a diverse range > of household goods. > > Diversification is necessary in football, just as it is in other sports, a > football ground is only used for matches approx 7% of the year, the upkeep of > the stadium is required for all of the year. Not using it for other purposes > would be stupid. > > Name any other business that uses its main identifiable asset so infrequently > without seeking alternative revenue streams. > > Just as match day and season ticket revenue goes into running peripheral > business opportunities it will also work in the other direction. > > > _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate
