Looks like Robbie is selling up! (Col U)

[Colchester and proud!]

https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2025/may/06/statement---club-ownership/

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

First question from the supporters should be, why do the potential buyers want it ?

 

[Colchester and proud!]

First question from the supporters should be, why do the potential buyers want it ?

Rumours have been flying around for weeks but now this has come out today, Robbie has always said he would only sell to a buyer who had the best interests of the club in mind. We don't own our stadium but of course the council might sell it to the new buyers. Robbie said a few weeks ago one person can't really fund a EFL club on their own these days, it needs to be owned by a consortium. Interesting stuff if it happens, we could be the new Wrexham, I must learn to speak Welsh!

 

[Holy Joe]

First question from the supporters should be, why do the potential buyers want it ?

And what their exit strategy is.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

A seagull on the seafront just told me a Mr R Martin might be interested, with the backing of Henrik Larsson, Dirk Kuyt and others.

 

[Mad Cyril]

And what their exit strategy is.

I would imagine a lot of Colchester fans are looking for an exit strategy.

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

I am guessing that Colchester fans wont have any say in this proposed sale.If I was a Colchester fan I would be concerned as to why foreign investors wish to buy a low level league club.Dagenham were purchased by an American investors and then sold to another American setup both said they wanted to progress the club which obviously hasn't happened as they have again be relegated.

 

[Colchester and proud!]

Can I politely ask why this is a topic of discussion on a Southend forum?

That’s why I put it on this one, it is general football for anyone interested.

 

[Colchester and proud!]

I am guessing that Colchester fans wont have any say in this proposed sale.If I was a Colchester fan I would be concerned as to why foreign investors wish to buy a low level league club.Dagenham were purchased by an American investors and then sold to another American setup both said they wanted to progress the club which obviously hasn't happened as they have again be relegated.

Robbie will be very careful who he sells our club to, he won’t just sell it to anyone, this deal has been going on for months but it is only now he is making an official statement because news is coming out in the USA.

 

[Colchester and proud!]

First question from the supporters should be, why do the potential buyers want it ?

Good question, but the main man has been involved in sport over in the USA, he is also a property developer, alarm bells start to ring!

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

Robbie will be very careful who he sells our club to, he won’t just sell it to anyone, this deal has been going on for months but it is only now he is making an official statement because news is coming out in the USA.

Truly hope your right about Robbie.If it was my club I would be very nervous about this type of ownership.I believe local business men should be involved who have a real understanding of what is required to run a football club.Yes Wrexham are a good success story but there are others who havent been

 

[Colchester and proud!]

Truly hope your right about Robbie.If it was my club I would be very nervous about this type of ownership.I believe local business men should be involved who have a real understanding of what is required to run a football club.Yes Wrexham are a good success story but there are others who havent been

Yes we will see, it is exciting if it happens but could put us out of business too! Rumours are they are clearing the club debts all owed to Robbie and also purchasing the stadium from the council. There are experienced football people involved as well including Les Reed who helped in the Wrexham deal and has worked for the FA.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Yes we will see, it is exciting if it happens but could put us out of business too! Rumours are they are clearing the club debts all owed to Robbie and also purchasing the stadium from the council. There are experienced football people involved as well including Les Reed who helped in the Wrexham deal and has worked for the FA. View attachment 36605

When were Colchester ever ‘great’?

 

[Target man]

Might be a good time and opportunity to negotiate cheaper deals for Goodliffe and Lisbie.

 

[PrawNZ]

A Yank involved with wrestling wants football club...

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Good question, but the main man has been involved in sport over in the USA, he is also a property developer, alarm bells start to ring!

Which sports and which clubs?

I would imagine a lot of Colchester fans

Sorry to be a pain but can you please clarify how this would be possible.

It can’t be an auction lot as that’s been illegal since the 19th Century.

It is imaginary but even so conjuring up a large number of them would seem to be a stretch even for a poster as creative as yourself.

Is this some sort of vacant lot that is about to be developed by the new owner?

 

[Colchester and proud!]

When were Colchester ever ‘great’?

They have always been great to real Colchester fans, just like Southend was and is to you folks.