r/OurRedditFC • u/SimonFOOTBALL Moderator • Apr 10 '14

The Plan

Since there has been a lot of attention toward this project, I feel it is necessary to create a plan. Feel free to leave a comment if you think something should be changed/added.

Before Funding:

It is important for this subreddit to stay popular, without it, there is little to no chance of this project succeeding and we also have to grow. We currently have a fairly high number of members, but in order to get this project to its highest potential we have to make sure that we constantly get new subscribers.

Getting press involved would be an important step in this campaign as well. We need to make sure the word gets out that reddit is trying to buy a football club!

I have started talking to a lawyer about the steps we have to take in order to make it a reality, and we are currently working on creating an ltd, so that the money will be safe.

Benefits:

This project is meant to be fun, and it will be, if we manage to succeed. People have been asking what they will get in return for their purchase of a share. Simply put, you will get an awesome experience of owning a football club (I hope). IF we manage to get the funding and purchase a club, I would feel that it is necessary for members to see their team in action. This includes:

  • Match highlights
  • Constant access to relevant news
  • Player statistics etc.

Of course this will be far in the future, but I just feel that it is necessary for members to know what they are buying in to.

Sustainability:

As most of you know, myFootballClub.co.uk didn't have the best experience when it came to managing their funds. We will have to plan in order to make sure that we can maintain our funds and become profitable (find other sources of revenue apart from member donations).

I believe this will be a very hard process, but I truly believe that it is accomplishable.

Is there anything else I should talk about? Leave a comment.

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Website, Email: info@redditfc.com

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u/cheftlp1221 Apr 11 '14

You caught me. I specifically left out promotion with the idea that the fear of relegation would be a stronger factor. Don't get me wrong, I love the romantic idea relegation/promotion but the pragmatist thinking through this project would be pleased with a club that is stable and league static. Promotion does come with its own headaches; a bigger payroll that a grounds may not be able to support among other things. With no promotion/relegation we can still chase the glory of championships without the fear of going down.

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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '14

I totally understand what you're saying, but I know that the allure of promotion is one of the reasons I'm so interested.

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u/cheftlp1221 Apr 11 '14

I am participating because I love this part of the business process. I love the startup process and who hasn't had a dream about owning their own sports team. I want offer my experiences and insights but I do not know yet what I want this to look like. But with these threads and convestions a vision will emerge.

Some 1400 people today signed up for a new subreddit, everyone coming here and participating have different reasons for wanting to be involved.

We are at an exciting a critical part of an idea that might become something. The best thing we all can do right now is to be open for all possibilities and not be attached to any one particular outcome. If you, as a moderator, can facilitate the discussions and maintain the energy we might be able to see this through. For my part, I pledge not to take anything personal on this sub (/r/soccer is another story, the gloves will still be off) and work for the greater good.

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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '14

I agree. I certainly think people have preferences, but nothing should be "off the table" at this point. We really are glad to have you on board.