GIALLOROSSI YORKSHIRE Q&A
Today's question comes from Amos Fiocchi, who turns attention away from the pitch and towards the running of the club with a very good question. Thanks Amos!
My question is twofold. First of all back in the summer, James Palotta mentioned, "Stadio della Roma by 2020 or I move on". Do you think that that really is the end of the road for this American ownership if no progress is made? And to the next question as I am a Roma fan for life. What is the future past the Americans? Do we turn into a big Arab team or do we turn into another "Sensi" Italian team that struggles? Would love to hear opinions from around the globe on this. The thing about Pallotta is that he is a man of bold words. He's often making bold claims to the media, and only he knows how much he means the things he says. Regarding his comments about the Stadio Della Roma, I can understand his frustration on the lack of progress made - we all feel it - and perhaps his comments are just a reflection of that frustration. Will he walk away if the stadium isn't built by then? I think other factors will come into play, such as how successful our team of the next few years will be. If we win the Scudetto in that time, then progress will have been made on the pitch, if less so off it, so that would be a factor for him to stay on. However, if we don't, and there hasn't been any progress on the stadium still, perhaps he would be justified in walking away. However, I wish to say this: the factors preventing the stadium being built aren't directly Pallotta's fault, surely, so would there be any guarantee the stadium could be built under another owner? I think not. However, that owner would still presumably be put under pressure to build the stadium after the club wanting it for years. Beyond this ownership, I think it's important to find the right kind of investment. We could be taken over by a mega-rich businessperson or group, but if the money isn't spent responsibly, then it will be pointless. Look at the investment AC Milan's new ownership have made on the squad, and they are yet to reap the benefits. On the other hand we could have an Italian owner and not have much success, as you say, and as has been in the past. Regardless, it is important for the owner to be situated near the club geographically when they take over. I know many fans are unhappy that Pallotta doesn't spend enough time in Rome. And whilst I perhaps have a more favourable view of him than some, I agree that it would be better if he was located in the capital more often. It's hard to find an ideal owner, one who ticks all the boxes. There are many variables such as wealth, geography, and basic football knowledge. The important thing is that whoever runs the club understands our culture and history. Wherever that investment comes from doesn't really matter, as long as those qualities are present. A very weighty subject with lots to think about and potentially dozens of different opinions. What do you think? Do you think Pallotta will leave if Stadio Della Roma isn't built by 2020, and if so, who is the ideal owner beyond that?
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Franco Ficetola
9/11/2017 07:55:13 pm
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Samuel Bannister
9/11/2017 08:27:58 pm
Yes, any talk of future ownership is purely hypothetical at this stage. There's still a long way to go until the year mentioned, 2020, and we should get behind the team, from the pitch right the way up to the owners, as they currently are in that time.
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