Lord Pityme Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Following today's announcement of Skyview Capital (sounds like the sports direct equivalent of investment firms) becoming not just a sponsor, but a "partner" in the club. Does the thought of a a US private investment company getting their feet under the table trouble any other smisa members or fans? look at the clusterf**k that befell Dundee amongst others. edit: sadly and for reasons best known to himself The site owner has moved this thread to the Smisa section where it obviously doesnt belong, and changed the actual title from "US private investment firm moves in on Smfc" to something suggesting a takeover which I certainly did not write. Skyview Capital was founded by Alex Soltani who is the current CEO. All relevant information is on the web for those who desire to know more about where the money is coming from. Re-edit: as you can see the site owner has changed the thread title again, moved the thread again and contributed to a series of false accusations and statements. It seems someone in power is very touchy about background checks on the legitimacy of individuals or businesses putting money into what is a Fan-Owned club. Seems they just don't want the fans to know or ask too much? Edited March 31, 2017 by Lord Pityme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Based on the information available just now, it seems to me that they will have no influence over the running or stewardship of the club. I won't pretend that I didn't raise an eyebrow, but, assuming they don't indulge in unethical practices and are merely a sponsor, I'll not be assuming that there is anything potentially sinister in this. Unless, of course, anyone can provide any evidence to the contrary. ETA: the thread title seems to be unnecessarily alarmist and sensationalist, no? Edited March 30, 2017 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Not really. If anything, they might help. As part of a 10 year plan to fan ownership, adopting short term partners and sponsors seems logical Quote About Skyview Capital, LLC Skyview Capital is a global private investment firm headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, which specializes in the acquisition and management of mission critical enterprises in the areas of technology, telecommunications, business services and manufacturing. By leveraging its operational resources and financial acumen, Skyview Capital systematically enhances the long-term sustainable value of the businesses it acquires. To date, Skyview Capital has successfully completed over 25 transactions within its target market verticals. Visit www.skyviewcapital.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I assumed Gordon had a legally binding agreement with SMiSA whereby they had the option of buying the majority shareholding of the club. At least I think that's why me and the boy are shelling out money every month to SMiSA. Am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint in exile Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 10 minutes ago, div said: I assumed Gordon had a legally binding agreement with SMiSA whereby they had the option of buying the majority shareholding of the club. At least I think that's why me and the boy are shelling out money every month to SMiSA. Am I wrong? If you are, then my payments stop. Simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 22 minutes ago, div said: I assumed Gordon had a legally binding agreement with SMiSA whereby they had the option of buying the majority shareholding of the club. At least I think that's why me and the boy are shelling out money every month to SMiSA. Am I wrong? That was my view too, its altered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Just now, Lord Pityme said: That was my view too, its altered. As someone who I thought was part of the SMiSA board, I find that statement a bit worrying. Care to elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Just now, div said: As someone who I thought was part of the SMiSA board, I find that statement a bit worrying. Care to elaborate? One of several fundemental reasons (didnt know about Skyview until today) for distancing myself from smisa board. It will be an 'interesting' AGM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I kid you not..! This geezer is Mr Skyview Capital.... they seek him here, they seek him there (Dubai and counting) surely he got pissed, fell asleep and his mates drew that shit on his face..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) For me, at the moment, it is just another sponsor, an advertiser, a source of income... Skyview already have some Scottish investments and would presumably like more... For Skyview, being associated with a well-run, community-owned club, owning its own new stadium and no debts - close to the airport - might be a fine way of advertising their services to other Scottish Companies. Their General Counsel, Jim Hall, appears to have first worked at a couple of top Scottish Commercial Law outfits... he may be originally from the US but he has Scottish knowledge and background and, for all I know, be a Buddie... I'm guessing he/his employer/company know GLS from elsewhere. Until I sense that I'm being treated like one of the Gullibillies of Clumpany, I will persevere with my perhaps naïve belief, that there's no harm in it. Edited March 30, 2017 by antrin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spam_Valley Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: I kid you not..! This geezer is Mr Skyview Capital.... they seek him here, they seek him there (Dubai and counting) surely he got pissed, fell asleep and his mates drew that shit on his face..? Looks like Scott Brown with a dodgy drawn on tache and eyebrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Just now, Spam_Valley said: Looks like Scott Brown with a dodgy drawn on tache and eyebrows. Thats Mr Alex Soltani... remember his name you will hear it mentioned a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: Thats Mr Alex Soltani... remember his name you will hear it mentioned a lot more. Given your previous with mischievous shit stirring, I'm inclined to take this with a pinch of salt. If you have more substance to back up your angle, why not share? Crying wolf again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I'm going to move this thread to the SMiSA section and rename it. I don't think the new club sponsor being abused on day one is a particularly good thing for them to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, Drew said: Given your previous with mischievous shit stirring, I'm inclined to take this with a pinch of salt. If you have more substance to back up your angle, why not share? Crying wolf again? Sorry are you suggesting that Alex Soltani is not his name? Try the t'internet bud, its ever so useful. 1 minute ago, div said: I'm going to move this thread to the SMiSA section and rename it. I don't think the new club sponsor being abused on day one is a particularly good thing for them to see. Can you please tell me where I have abused the new club sponsor, and what has he go to do with Smisa??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: Can you please tell me where I have abused the new club sponsor....??? Oh, I do believe ye ken fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Just now, antrin said: Oh, I do believe ye ken fine! C'mon the eyebrows and moustache..? I'd like to see him try and pull,off thst look in Cafufals of a Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) 37 minutes ago, antrin said: For me, at the moment, it is just another sponsor, an advertiser, a source of income... Skyview already have some Scottish investments and would presumably like more... For Skyview, being associated with a well-run, community-owned club, owning its own new stadium and no debts - close to the airport - might be a fine way of advertising their services to other Scottish Companies. Their General Counsel, Jim Hall, appears to have first worked at a couple of top Scottish Commercial Law outfits... he may be originally from the US but he has Scottish knowledge and background and, for all I know, be a Buddie... I'm guessing he/his employer/company know GLS from elsewhere. Until I sense that I'm being treated like one of the Gullibillies of Clumpany. I will persevere with my perhaps naïve belief, that there's no harm in it. Going by this he lives just along the road: https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/SC540604/officers The most interesting thing I could find out about Alex Soltani on Google is he once bought Dr Dre's house. That and the Skyview (which admittedly sounds like the sort of firm a Bond baddie would run) offices appear to be based in the same building used for the exterior shots of the law firm offices in the TV series Franklin and Bash. Dunno how many folk read this document at the end of the sponsorship announcement: http://www.stmirren.com/images/downloads/Skyview-Capital-Announces-Sponsorship-Deal-with-St-Mirren-Football-Club.pdf Aren't Partick Thistle's sponsors (the ones who spawned Kingsley) in a similar line of business to our new chums? Edited March 30, 2017 by Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: C'mon the eyebrows and moustache..? I'd like to see him try and pull,off thst look in Cafufals of a Friday night. Well.... I used to carry it off fine in The Flamingo Ballroom... Once upon a time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Hopefully this is a decent deal putting a decent wad into the coffers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 1 hour ago, div said: I assumed Gordon had a legally binding agreement with SMiSA whereby they had the option of buying the majority shareholding of the club. At least I think that's why me and the boy are shelling out money every month to SMiSA. Am I wrong? I guess the ambiguity is why neither myself, sons or grandsons are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffalo Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Lord Pityme said: Following today's announcement of Skyview Capital (sounds like the sports direct equivalent of investment firms) becoming not just a sponsor, but a "partner" in the club. Does the thought of a a US private investment company getting their feet under the table trouble any other smisa members or fans? look at the clusterf**k that befell Dundee amongst others. What blatant shit stirring !! I suspect you post innuendo so that you can retract exactly what you are trying to shit stir when it blows up in your face. “I never said that I just asked a question” So we get a company that is willing to sponsor the club and the first thing you do is question their motives and slag off their CEO. What you fail to do is realise or deliberately exclude from your post is that one of the guys on their board resides in Lochwinoch and is probably the St Mirren Fan that was instrumental in the sponsorship deal. Never saw the same outrage when companies like Braehead, CETCO, Grahams Buses to name a few wanted to sponsor the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 44 minutes ago, linwood buddie said: Hopefully this is a decent deal putting a decent wad into the coffers. Which is what any non shit stirring poster should be thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 59 minutes ago, St.Ricky said: I guess the ambiguity is why neither myself, sons or grandsons are. There is of course a cast iron agreement in place. My sarcasm was perhaps lost there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Lord Pityme said: Can you please tell me where I have abused the new club sponsor, and what has he go to do with Smisa??? Can you please tell me where I said you had abused the new club sponsor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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