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tottenmal

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Like I said earlier in the thread. This is a normal cold launch. A few more visitors than a normal Tuesday, but otherwise nice to make sure everything works and staff are up to speed.

Should expect a proper launch soon.
 

Klinsmannesque

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Whenever I have queried why the sponsor hasn't been announced, I get slammed by ITKs who have assured me it is in the bag. They closed down that debate. I hope they are right.

It is odd that nothing has leaked in all this time - if they are about to launch a major campaign then advertising agents and all their subcontractors would know and it seems unlikely that it wouldn't have leaked... unless the mail is right and this season is a write-off. Or as you suggest, there is no sponsor.
I'm convinced we are gearing up for a sale. We have limited debt considering the size of the development both here and at the training ground, phenomenal financial and footballing/asset potential - just look at where Man City were when they were bought out and times that by at least 5. City had no player assets of any worth, we already start in a far stronger position in that respect. No sponsor isn't the worst thing medium to long term either - far more attractive to buy a club where there isn't a name that's not yours plastered all over the infrastructure.

Lastly, Enic are an investment firm. Our stock won't be as high as it is once the stadium is finished without significant investment taking us up a level. Enic probably not willing to do that. Can't recall how much they have paid for the club but that is some serious return if they do sell.

Have always wanted to do things the right way, without a sugar daddy type, but I don't think we can. Footballs moved on, FFP is a farce and big clubs will always get round it.
 

olliec

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I realise lots of places are moving that way and I also rarely use cash myself. But it’s still nice to have the option. And as said there’s plenty of people that don’t have a bank account for one reason and another. I just think as long as there is cash in society people should have the option. Companies don’t ban posting mail to them just because they have an email. I understand the reasoning as in time efficiency. But imo it’s just lazy and selfish, especially in a service industry. It’s also a unique place that’s meant to be like a big family for spurs supporters. We shouldn’t be excluding the less fortunate. It’s different with say a cafe, you can just go to another one. But this is meant to be a unique experience. And by the way I’m not being negative, just giving my opinion.
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Saoirse

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Aug 20, 2013
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I have a kid brother who's in secondary school (and not in a posh area either) and quite a lot of them have pre-paid cards that work with contactless now. Parents like it as they're able to monitor exactly how much is being spent and what on, so no worries about giving them cash which ends up being spent on illicit booze or drugs. And the kids like it as it makes them feel grown-up. Win-win.
 

worcestersauce

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I'm with Coys200 on this one, I like cash, I know cashless is how the world is going but I don't have to like it, I didn't realise the whole place will be cashless either, I may have to buy my cheese elsewhere.
No plastic bags either, we're to use the ones we got in our mebership pack which I haven't got yet, can't help but think they don't want me there.:)

I have a kid brother who's in secondary school (and not in a posh area either) and quite a lot of them have pre-paid cards that work with contactless now. Parents like it as they're able to monitor exactly how much is being spent and what on, so no worries about giving them cash which ends up being spent on illicit booze or drugs. And the kids like it as it makes them feel grown-up. Win-win.
So how do they get their illicit booze or drugs now then? Or do kids not do that anymore.
 

mil1lion

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I have a kid brother who's in secondary school (and not in a posh area either) and quite a lot of them have pre-paid cards that work with contactless now. Parents like it as they're able to monitor exactly how much is being spent and what on, so no worries about giving them cash which ends up being spent on illicit booze or drugs. And the kids like it as it makes them feel grown-up. Win-win.
I imagine it must save them from getting cash taken off them by bullies too. Also the option to pay with the phone helps a lot. It's definitely the way the future is going.

The new stadium access cards are contactless now too. I could see this technology all merging together where you'll have one device (likely your phone) that can be used to pay for tickets, travel, entry to events, access your car etc. If they could get shot of physical tickets it would get rid of ticket touts once and for all.
 

mil1lion

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May 7, 2004
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I'm with Coys200 on this one, I like cash, I know cashless is how the world is going but I don't have to like it, I didn't realise the whole place will be cashless either, I may have to buy my cheese elsewhere.
No plastic bags either, we're to use the ones we got in our mebership pack which I haven't got yet, can't help but think they don't want me there.:)
Why does cash matter? With ATMs dieing off there really isn't much need for it. You only take cash out of the account you're paid into so there's no difference. If you get paid in cash for anything then you just pay it into your account.
 

WalkerboyUK

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I'm with Coys200 on this one, I like cash, I know cashless is how the world is going but I don't have to like it, I didn't realise the whole place will be cashless either, I may have to buy my cheese elsewhere.
No plastic bags either, we're to use the ones we got in our mebership pack which I haven't got yet, can't help but think they don't want me there.:)


So how do they get their illicit booze or drugs now then? Or do kids not do that anymore.

Was in London last Tuesday and when I got to Oxford Circus tube station, the busker there was even set up for card payment!!! Cheeky fucker...
 

Coq_Au_Ginge

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Looks like a whole class of school kids are about to invade the shop !

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davidmatzdorf

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I'm convinced we are gearing up for a sale. We have limited debt considering the size of the development both here and at the training ground, phenomenal financial and footballing/asset potential - just look at where Man City were when they were bought out and times that by at least 5. City had no player assets of any worth, we already start in a far stronger position in that respect. No sponsor isn't the worst thing medium to long term either - far more attractive to buy a club where there isn't a name that's not yours plastered all over the infrastructure.

Lastly, Enic are an investment firm. Our stock won't be as high as it is once the stadium is finished without significant investment taking us up a level. Enic probably not willing to do that. Can't recall how much they have paid for the club but that is some serious return if they do sell.

Have always wanted to do things the right way, without a sugar daddy type, but I don't think we can. Footballs moved on, FFP is a farce and big clubs will always get round it.
Perhaps after the residential and hotel developments have been completed and sold. That should greatly reduce the level of debt. Until then, any buyer would apply a discount to account for the risks of the remaining development, which would not appeal to ENIC.
 

TottenhamMattSpur

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Aug 31, 2012
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We're surely not a good prospect to buy. We'd cost billions and any new owner would need to pump in hundreds of millions to take us to elite level.

They'd be better off looking at a bottom half club in or around London to invest their money in. Like WH.
 

chrissivad

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May 20, 2005
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There is a thread in Spurs Chat already that is about Enic and will they sell.

Can you use that thread before the same discussion happens in here.
 
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