April 20th 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Goodbye Zibo Cuju FC - a Chinese second-division football club that I had grown fond of. It is unfortunate that they, like many other teams in the country, were forced to close due to financial disruption. However, there is a positive takeaway to be had. Owners of football teams should take a leaf out of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s book, who are a smashing hit at Wrexham.
Having taken ownership of the club, they have managed to achieve promotion in their second full season at the Racecourse. This demonstrates that clear delineation of responsibilities is important when it comes to running a business. This is something that Preston Johnson of Wagmi United seems to have learnt after appearing in the Crawley Town dugout during their 3-1 defeat to Stevenage.
So, while we may have said goodbye to Zibo Cuju FC, we can take comfort in the fact that there are owners out there who are doing it right.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Goodbye Zibo, my favourite second-division Chinese football club. Last month, the 40-year-old club sadly folded, but their stories will never be forgotten. Zibo came to my attention when their owner gave himself the No.10 shirt and reportedly insisted his 20-stone son start every game. This story may have been a myth, but it's true that the owner subbed himself on many occasions.
It's an important lesson for Chelsea owner Todd Boehly. His prediction that his side would beat Champions League holders Real Madrid 3-0 was as optimistic as the 13-year-old Spurs fan I watch games with, who's sure our league will be ours soon. Boehly has done the investing and then outspent all other top division clubs five-fold in the January transfer window, and has now decided to take a hands-on approach, with motivational speeches in the dressing room. Interim boss Frank Lampard said he liked the 'passion' Boehly's appearances in the dressing room show.
The case of Crawley Town's Preston Johnson of Wagmi United getting involved in coaching during a 3-1 defeat to Stevenage is a reminder of why it's important to have a clear delineation of responsibilities in any business. On a more positive note, Wrexham fans are thrilled to have co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at the helm. After tomorrow's game against Boreham Wood, they will have secured promotion in their second full season at the Racecourse – a fantastic achievement!
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