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Originally Posted by yesman
I am wondering who this guy Stan Kroenke is, he seems to invest in Arsenal bit by bit, just like the Glazers did with United, if he had the money, why not just make a bid to take the club over from the outset?
I woudn't mind betting that he has a debt to service from the profits of another company, but I hope I am wrong.
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The board seem happy with him. I would prefer he take over than Usmanov who has seem past troubles and scandals. Part of the reason for the slow buying of shares is the board are very reluctant to sale, another part is that Kroenke would have to spend out a bit to buy everyone out.
From what I have heard he is not like the Glazers. He runs other sport companies fine and subscribes to the idea that a club needs to be well-managed. He has a close relationship with Dein and likes Wenger's philosophy when it comes to developing players.
So he won't invest millions in the club but he won't pile debt onto it either. Maybe part of the reason he won't just take over is that he doesn't (seem) to have any great plan for the club.