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Discussion in 'Columbus Crew' started by KCbus, Nov 28, 2012.

  1. NC Soccer United

    NC Soccer United BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Jan 25, 2011
    Club:
    Flamengo Rio Janeiro
    Uhm..., you must have flunked history because you were to busy reading the commie manifesto.
     
  2. American Brummie

    Jun 19, 2009
    There Be Dragons Here
    Club:
    Birmingham City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You think it has more to do with America-bashing and not the fact that 500 million Arabs watch soccer and 30 million Americans like soccer? He's corrupt as all get out, but Sepp in his heart is a capitalist and he says things to make money.
     
  3. Dominican

    Dominican Member

    Nov 11, 2012
    Reynoldsburg
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think it has more to do with pandering to the obscenely wealthy few rather than the 500 million Arabs (Actually probably more like 400 mil, but that's another argument). My perception is that Sepp can touch them up for a little "dash" because it's an accepted/expected business practice in much of the Arab world.....much less so here.
     
  4. American Brummie

    Jun 19, 2009
    There Be Dragons Here
    Club:
    Birmingham City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I buy that, too. Why come to America when you've got 100 Arab billionaires all trying to buy stakes in European clubs.
     
  5. KCbus

    KCbus Moderator
    Staff Member

    United States
    Nov 26, 2000
    Reynoldsburg, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think it has more to do with Blatter Infection not having the slightest idea what the hell he's talking about with the sport he's supposed to be running.
     
  6. Crewster

    Crewster Member+

    Jan 28, 2005
    Worthington
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It didn't seem to cover the formation of the Common Market, and later, the European Union. How do you think Marx missed that?
     
  7. patricksp

    patricksp 91.9 Crew Fan Rating

    Nov 4, 2007
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  8. HardHatMike

    HardHatMike DOOOOOOOOM!

    Traktor Nebraska
    Aug 31, 2005
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  9. Kryptonite

    Kryptonite Fancy Title Here

    Apr 10, 1999
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not to mention, that site looks a bit sketchy.
     
  10. NC Soccer United

    NC Soccer United BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Jan 25, 2011
    Club:
    Flamengo Rio Janeiro
  11. CrewDust

    CrewDust Member

    May 6, 1999
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sad but true
     
  12. Kryptonite

    Kryptonite Fancy Title Here

    Apr 10, 1999
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  13. NC Soccer United

    NC Soccer United BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Jan 25, 2011
    Club:
    Flamengo Rio Janeiro
    As much as Toronto are dipshits, they have owners that actually spend, albeit foolishly.
     
  14. ThreeC

    ThreeC Member

    Jan 23, 2008
    Cowbellumbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    True. Which makes it even funnier when they get their asses handed to them time and time again.
     
  15. Virginian

    Virginian Member

    Sep 23, 1999
    Denver, Co
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  16. NewEnglandClamChowder

    Jul 28, 2012
    The Eyetalian Village, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Does anyone know if there's any kind of long-term plan for Crew Stadium improvements? It seems like we're in the minority of soccer-specific stadiums without some kind of covering/terrace over the stands. Granted, our stadium is a lot taller than some of the other soccer-specific stadiums in the league, but it provides a nice "enclosed" feel and some shade from the sun. Obviously it wouldn't be anytime soon (need to get attendance and a stadium sponsor), but I was just curious if anything was in the works.

    On the other hand, I'd be pissed they put anything on the south end and blocked the view of downtown.

    [​IMG]
     
  17. kgilbert78

    kgilbert78 Member+

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    United States
    Dec 28, 2006
    Cowlumbus, OH
    Club:
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There was talk near the end of last season about a "new" scoreboard. I put "new" in quotes because rumor was it would be an old scorboard from Ohio Stadium. Time will tell. The team also was working on getting approval for some kind of tower/ad board for naming rights if/when that happens. Again, your guess is as good as mine as to if/when that happens. But working on plans/approval, as was reported, is a step up from "nothing". There are so many political entities represented at the Fairgrounds that anyhting they do will take time to get approval from them all.
     
  18. 110toyourleft

    110toyourleft Member+

    Jan 27, 2007
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Roof for the stadium, Martin Palermo, MLS relegation. What else am I missing for
    quintessential off season topics?
     
  19. JayFunkeyFresh

    Jul 10, 2004
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Move to Vegas
     
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  20. chr1st

    chr1st Member+

    Jan 19, 2011
    Dayton
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Bridge over train tracks.
     
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  21. DAK77

    DAK77 Member+

    Nov 10, 2008
    Merion Village, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The new roof will be complete by Martin Palermo Builders GroupR
     
  22. JB the First

    JB the First Member

    Apr 28, 2009
    Texas
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    GBS as coach
     
  23. zman31

    zman31 Member+

    May 5, 1999
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My guess would be Crew Stadium improvements are basically done. At this point, the stadium is 15 years old. It is good enough. They may do some cosmetic things here or there and obviously will continue routine maintenance but they are not going to drop another $5M improvement in to the place.

    That money would be much better spent on a new stadium. When (hopefully not if) they hit their 10K season ticket holders goal plans for a new location can start.
     
  24. patricksp

    patricksp 91.9 Crew Fan Rating

    Nov 4, 2007
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    The old structure cannot support a Roof so they would have to drive-in new pilings for support and the cost would be too high.
     
  25. foozer

    foozer Member

    Dec 19, 2005
    Indy
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    FWIW, someone tweeted last night the Crew were seeing a 90% season ticket renewal rate so far. No idea on what the numbers are, but I know that's a pretty good renewal rate.
     

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