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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sun 4 May 11:33
from the Sun:
SHEFFIELD UNITED are turning to an Anglo-American AI talent spotting company to find new players — and that will mean the axe for top scouts
The Blades are now under American ownership, who plan to run all targets through the databanks and computerised systems of a super-spy company.
Insiders reveal Las Vegas-based, London-born James Bord is the middleman involved in finding players, hopefully for the Premier League next season.
Bord made a fortune as a poker player before shifting his focus to the computer world, where his companies and ideas have thrived in several fields.
Blades boss Chris Wilder signed several players for the promotion push and most were found by the old-fashioned way.
However, the Yank owners are convinced that the new methods are the Blades’ future.
And insiders reveal that a couple of January signings were also double-checked for approval by this outfit.
United also brought in a couple of young players from abroad in discoveries made by a San Francisco company called shortcircuit.science.
Both Bord and business partner Evan Sofer are also the new owners of Scottish club Dunfermline through a company they set up called Park Bench.
Links have already been forged between United and the Pars, with the two clubs pushing through a loan deal for Blades midfielder Owen Hampson.
If United make the Prem via the play-offs they will be relying heavily on finding the next signings by their new analytic allies.
In the meantime, their own scouts could be reduced or made redundant as a result.
Bord’s relationship with United could also grow.
He wants to have a stake in an English club and they are firmly in his sights.
He already has an interest in Spanish side Cordoba and an outfit in Bulgaria, too.
Post Edited (Sun 14 Dec 12:48)
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sun 4 May 12:29
Too many eggs on the basket. His main focus should be us. Don`t know what happened with Hampson. He`s highly thought of but didn`t get a sniff near our first team.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Sun 4 May 12:33
Sheffield United too many links to Falkirk
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sun 4 May 15:30
Good luck to the guy, I don’t have any issue with it. He’s a serious business man trying to build a bigger business. As long as there’s investment and no major mismanagement, and he leaves us in a better position than he found us, I’m happy.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Mon 5 May 08:09
Not bothered by this at all, sounds like it`s a very small stake in order for United to get access to Short Circuit.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 5 May 08:27
Quote:
Athletico, Mon 5 May 08:09
Not bothered by this at all, sounds like it`s a very small stake in order for United to get access to Short Circuit.
probably more good for us than not. Could be the start of a proper partnership that might mean regular friendlies against a decent side instead of the usual guff we end up playing. Could also give us first dibs on some of their loan players, which would be a big bonus.
Can’t see many downsides, really. Worth keeping an eye on how it develops.
c'mon the pars
Post Edited (Mon 05 May 08:29)
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Mon 5 May 15:20
Short Circuit? Have they finally managed to make Johnny 5 a reality?
No disassemble.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 5 May 17:00
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Mon 5 May 15:20
Short Circuit? Have they finally managed to make Johnny 5 a reality?
No disassemble.
I`ve heard they need input.
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Topic Originator: sonofpetrie
Date: Mon 5 May 17:44
Quote:
jake89, Mon 5 May 17:00
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Mon 5 May 15:20
Short Circuit? Have they finally managed to make Johnny 5 a reality?
No disassemble.
I`ve heard they need input.
Nun soup.
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary"
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Tue 6 May 03:20
I don’t get the negativity ? We need a feeder club.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Tue 6 May 04:18
Are they allowed to be involved with more than 1 team in the U.K.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Tue 6 May 05:57
Quote:
Rigger Al, Tue 6 May 04:18
Are they allowed to be involved with more than 1 team in the U.K.
I don`t think that matters, Al. They play in different unconnected leagues, so the fortunes of one club can`t affect the other.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Tue 6 May 06:31
Quote:
Rigger Al, Tue 6 May 04:18
Are they allowed to be involved with more than 1 team in the U.K.
I’m thinking yes. It wasn’t too long ago that Mike Ashley was involved in a club each side of the border
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Tue 6 May 06:42
Bournemouth owner has a stake in Hibs
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: Kev89ssww
Date: Tue 6 May 07:31
Quote:
Rigger Al, Tue 6 May 04:18
Are they allowed to be involved with more than 1 team in the U.K.
There will only be an issue if both teams qualify for europe, Nottingham forest have this issue as one of their owners is involved with olympiacos and they stepped down from their active role at Forest.
But let`s not get too far ahead of ourselves....
Post Edited (Tue 06 May 07:34)
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Tue 6 May 08:15
Quote:
Kev89ssww, Tue 6 May 07:31
Quote:
Rigger Al, Tue 6 May 04:18
Are they allowed to be involved with more than 1 team in the U.K.
There will only be an issue if both teams qualify for europe, Nottingham forest have this issue as one of their owners is involved with olympiacos and they stepped down from their active role at Forest.
But let`s not get too far ahead of ourselves....
🤣😂🤣
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Tue 6 May 09:15
When the Dunfermline Crypto-Bros host the Sheffield United AI XI in the Champions League quarter final at the Halbeath Gamdom Arena then we can start to worry.
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Topic Originator: KnebworthPar
Date: Tue 6 May 10:15
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Tue 6 May 09:15
When the Dunfermline Crypto-Bros host the Sheffield United AI XI in the Champions League quarter final at the Halbeath Gamdom Arena then we can start to worry.
😂😂😂
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sun 14 Dec 12:40
Bord now linked with Sheffield Wednesday.
"Sheffield Wednesday are currently the subject of three bids, with the hope that a new owner at Hillsborough can be found early in the new year.
Daily Mail Sport revealed that a US consortium made up of two previously opposing groups led by US billionaire John McEvoy and former Plymouth suitors the Storch family, has now merged, while ex-Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley and a group involving Dunfermline Athletic co-owner James Bord are also in the running.
With a price tag of around £30m, the Owls will not necessarily go to the highest bidder.
While the role of administrators Begbies Traynor is to secure the most money for creditors, they also need to be sure that a preferred candidate will pass the EFL’s Owners and Directors Test, and the two may not go hand in hand."
also Derby:
Multiple names have been reported to hold an interest in purchasing Derby County, including James Bord and Mike Ashley.
According to journalist Alan Nixon via Patreon, the duo are both keen on taking over the Rams.
Bord made his millions as a professional poker player, before founding Short Circuit Science, a firm which specialises in sports data analytics, alongside medical prescription technology and climate adoption analysis. He has worked with Sheffield United following their takeover by COH Sports, as part of their AI-driven recruitment model.
Post Edited (Sun 14 Dec 12:47)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 19 Dec 18:11
It now seems to be between the Mike Ashley and McEvoy/Storch bids to take over Sheffield Wednesday.
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Sat 20 Dec 00:23
Is it a good sign that Bord has the money to buy these clubs or a bad thing that his attention is looking at bigger English clubs?
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Sat 20 Dec 07:01
Quote:
wee eck, Fri 19 Dec 18:11
It now seems to be between the Mike Ashley and McEvoy/Storch bids to take over Sheffield Wednesday.
Many Newcastle fans hated Ashley with a passion.....
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Hunter78
Date: Sat 20 Dec 07:08
Quote:
Bertie Paton, Sat 20 Dec 00:23
Is it a good sign that Bord has the money to buy these clubs or a bad thing that his attention is looking at bigger English clubs?
Think about the fact he’s never even attended a game at East End. He’s in London fairly regularly so I’d say pretty telling he’s not been here. We’re a purchase for his company to try and make a club work through analytics I think then well be moved on. No idea when.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 20 Dec 08:10
Quote:
Hunter78, Sat 20 Dec 07:08
Quote:
Bertie Paton, Sat 20 Dec 00:23
Is it a good sign that Bord has the money to buy these clubs or a bad thing that his attention is looking at bigger English clubs?
Think about the fact he’s never even attended a game at East End. He’s in London fairly regularly so I’d say pretty telling he’s not been here. We’re a purchase for his company to try and make a club work through analytics I think then well be moved on. No idea when.
I`m fairly sure I`ve seen a photo of him beside Cook at a game.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Sat 20 Dec 09:08
Aye, Bord has 100% attended a couple of games.
Apparently questions were raised re the ability to fund the purchase and whether he would pass the English fit and proper test, which does raise a few red flags.
https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/late-sheffield-wednesday-takeover-twist-ft-james-bord-emerges/
Post Edited (Sat 20 Dec 09:14)
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 20 Dec 09:32
Topic Originator: jake89 like
Date: Sat 20 Dec 08:10
Quote:
Hunter78, Sat 20 Dec 07:08
Quote:
Bertie Paton, Sat 20 Dec 00:23
Is it a good sign that Bord has the money to buy these clubs or a bad thing that his attention is looking at bigger English clubs?
Think about the fact he’s never even attended a game at East End. He’s in London fairly regularly so I’d say pretty telling he’s not been here. We’re a purchase for his company to try and make a club work through analytics I think then well be moved on. No idea when.
I`m fairly sure I`ve seen a photo of him beside Cook at a game
That would have been the Falkirk away game….I am unaware of him attending a game at EEP.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 20 Dec 10:34
Quote:
Athletico, Sat 20 Dec 09:08
Aye, Bord has 100% attended a couple of games.
Apparently questions were raised re the ability to fund the purchase and whether he would pass the English fit and proper test, which does raise a few red flags.
https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/late-sheffield-wednesday-takeover-twist-ft-james-bord-emerges/
That the same test that Chansiri passed?
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sat 20 Dec 11:25
Quote:
desparado, Sat 20 Dec 09:32
Topic Originator: jake89 like
Date: Sat 20 Dec 08:10
Quote:
Hunter78, Sat 20 Dec 07:08
Quote:
Bertie Paton, Sat 20 Dec 00:23
Is it a good sign that Bord has the money to buy these clubs or a bad thing that his attention is looking at bigger English clubs?
Think about the fact he’s never even attended a game at East End. He’s in London fairly regularly so I’d say pretty telling he’s not been here. We’re a purchase for his company to try and make a club work through analytics I think then well be moved on. No idea when.
I`m fairly sure I`ve seen a photo of him beside Cook at a game
That would have been the Falkirk away game….I am unaware of him attending a game at EEP.
He was also at Tidser’s last game, which was at Starks Park, as the BBC mentioned it during the coverage. However knowledge of him actually having been to EEP for a game…pass
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 20 Dec 11:38
Isn`t James Bord the co-owner with Evan Sofer who has visited EEP, including on a match day? Bord also talks regularly to NL. I`m not sure what the issue is here.
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Sat 20 Dec 11:49
Sofer was at EEP for the Airdrie game at the start of the season.
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Equal rights and justice in this time
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Topic Originator: answer
Date: Sat 20 Dec 13:20
Quote:
DA-go Par Adonis, Sat 20 Dec 11:49
Sofer was at EEP for the Airdrie game at the start of the season.
My pal Bruce was at that game.
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Topic Originator: Hunter78
Date: Sat 20 Dec 13:50
Quote:
answer, Sat 20 Dec 13:20
Quote:
DA-go Par Adonis, Sat 20 Dec 11:49
Sofer was at EEP for the Airdrie game at the start of the season.
My pal Bruce was at that game.
Sofer has been. Bord is at EEP today for the 1st time
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Sat 20 Dec 14:11
Bord buying everyone in legends free drink
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 20 Dec 14:12
James Bord in da house. Free bar arrangement in legends courtesy of the man himself.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 20 Dec 14:19
Quote:
Hunter78, Sat 20 Dec 07:08
Quote:
Bertie Paton, Sat 20 Dec 00:23
Is it a good sign that Bord has the money to buy these clubs or a bad thing that his attention is looking at bigger English clubs?
Think about the fact he’s never even attended a game at East End. He’s in London fairly regularly so I’d say pretty telling he’s not been here. We’re a purchase for his company to try and make a club work through analytics I think then well be moved on. No idea when.
Ha ha turns out you know fk all
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Sat 20 Dec 15:43
Hopefully he`s brought the cheque book, he can`t be enjoying this much
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sat 20 Dec 18:10
Free bar before the game and gifting goals on the pitch, away fans must love east end!
I’m suspicious of any loans we get from the championship after yeboah and rivaldo last year. If we only had Jeffy for a years loan you would be querying whether it was a worthwhile move at this point.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 20 Dec 23:18
That`s "Jeffy" getting it now......
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Wed 24 Dec 16:12
Second Tier podcast
@secondtierpod
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54m
The preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday is the consortium led by James Bord.
Bord is an ex-professional poker player, and currently owns Scottish Championship side Dunfermline.
(Via: @robstaton) (BBCSheffield)
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Wed 24 Dec 17:46
You okay dunce? “Getting it”?
All I’m saying is would our season be any different? With or without Jeffy at this point? That’s hardly getting it tight unless you’re clutching!
Problem with us is if you identify someone you think would do well for us and turn a profit the initial outlay on wages and any fee costs too much and it’s then a hard sell to the player on a couple of grand a week at best. Wednesday far better option for that and will be in league 1 next season.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 24 Dec 19:26
Bord may not be a “pro” on the circuit anymore, but he still seems to play high stakes cash games live on the telly on shows like No Gamble, No Future fairly recently. May have ended before he bought us mind you.
Post Edited (Wed 24 Dec 19:28)
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Wed 24 Dec 19:38
Not sure I like the idea of our owner having another finger in another pie…..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 24 Dec 19:43
“Jeffy” is a weird name for him but I’ll go with it since it seems the way 🤷🏻♂️
I think there’s a player in there although he does need to do more. He was better pre-Thistle malky incident.
He’s got the ability to see things other players don’t and he does pick out passes other don’t. Off the top of my head I’m thinking about the assist for MacLoud up at St J.
He is happy to get in between defenders and receive the ball, he’ll regularly put himself in the space between 2/3/4 and take and give the ball - nobody else we’ve got is doing that.
Yeah, he needs to do more but I’d be willing to give him the time to find his confidence.
COYP
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Wed 24 Dec 21:24
Quote:
desparado, Wed 24 Dec 19:38
Not sure I like the idea of our owner having another finger in another pie…..
He already has his fingers in a few pies, he is involved in a Bulgarian team along with Cordoba in Spain.
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