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David wrote: Thu Oct 11, 2018 1:21 pm Not exactly earth-shattering news here. I've suspected for some time that La Familia Aquilini lost interest in buying the Lions. Francesco confirmed it this morning on Sportsnet 650 radio.





It looks more and more like the Waterboys consortium if Braley (or his estate) ever sell.


DH

2030 10 15 (twelve years from now)

CFL News report.

David Braley tells TSN that he has 3 parties interested in buying the B.C. Lions.

His family has no interest in managing the team. Some family members have expressed concern about the complications of a transition of ownership, as Mr. Braley is slowing down somewhat, having given over management of his other business interests.

His club President, Wally Buono, who still takes a close interest in the day to day football operations, says negotiations for a sale of the team are relatively quiet.

Buono watches practice usually from his office, and still enjoys sitting with the coaches, when they draw up game plans. He feels his input is beneficial to the young coaching staff he has mentored. Buono reminisces and says he misses being on the sideline as Head Coach. He does get out there, however, to mingle with the players and staff towards game end.

The Lions are currently at 6 wins, 8 losses, with a thin ray of hope of getting in to the playoffs through the crossover. It's been over a decade since the team was in the playoffs.

No local groups have publicly expressed any interest in buying the team.

David wrote: Thu Oct 11, 2018 5:00 pm

Good one WCJ. Very amusing, because there is a grain of truth to it. Far-fetched to be sure, but we have to keep a little levity around here when the team is :500 and the stands are half-full every game.

In fact, the last paragraph could read, "The Lions are instituting something new for the 2030 season. Fan introductions. In an effort to speed up the games and honour their tiny but loyal following, the club's front office decided it was quicker to introduce their season ticket holders at each home game than the starting offence or defence."


DH

DanoT wrote: Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:31 pm Reading between the lines of Aquilini's statement: "I have no interest in the BC Lions right now" translates into "the price is too high".

With sagging attendance all Braley has to sell is potential to grow the popularity of the team in Vancouver and an astute businessman is not going to pay the top dollar that Braley wants.

CONNECTICUT YANKEE wrote: Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:38 am Mr Braley's not selling and this is his goal.

1.Grey Cup rights for Vancouver in 2021.
2.Expansion fee for the Halifax team (1 million per team) in 2021.

The speculation is that Saskatchewan will be given the rights for 2020 in November.Hamilton will
probably be told to wait till 2022.So this should happen next year in Calgary.
The CFL's business practices are changing in regards to awarding Grey Cups 2 years in advance
to ensure smoother planning for the big game. The article below will give you a better understanding on
the logistical challenges involved.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/ ... sf_globefb

CardiacKid wrote: Fri Oct 12, 2018 3:41 pm

CONNECTICUT YANKEE wrote: Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:38 am Mr Braley's not selling and this is his goal.

1.Grey Cup rights for Vancouver in 2021.
2.Expansion fee for the Halifax team (1 million per team) in 2021.

The speculation is that Saskatchewan will be given the rights for 2020 in November.Hamilton will
probably be told to wait till 2022.So this should happen next year in Calgary.
The CFL's business practices are changing in regards to awarding Grey Cups 2 years in advance
to ensure smoother planning for the big game. The article below will give you a better understanding on
the logistical challenges involved.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/ ... sf_globefb

Dollars to donairs he is going to move the team to Halifax AND get the expansion fee.....