dfreuden Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Hello Everyone, besides half of the Premier League being sold out to conglomerates or individuals there is a pretty interesting phenomenon in the German Bundesliga: In three years the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim celebrated promotions from the third to the first league in Germany. Predominantly, the ascendency of Hoffenheim was caused by investments of Dietmar Hopp an individual "Benefactor" or "Patron" and the co-founder of SAP - a German ERP software company. Hopp invested millions in new (young) players, youth facilities and a new stadium. Even though Hopp claims to have no intentions with regard to "managing" the club, it might be of interest how such an influential individual will be represented in the game [E.g. in case Hoffenheim finds itself in a relegation position in the winter break - will Hopp make some more funds available for new players?] Any thoughts?!? Regards, Daniel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Wouldn't this simply be covered by the 'sugar daddy' tick box? The sugar daddy doesn't necessarily have to be the chairman - it's just someone who pumps large amounts of cash into the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themistofelis Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Sugar daddy doesn't work ; in many countries it only takes one rich guy to pull a team from the local championship to the 1st division or to make a mediocre team top ( like the current Romanian champions Cluj ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanstuff Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The 'tycoon' takeover event, coupled with interference stat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekman Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Sugar daddy doesn't work ( like the current Romanian champions Cluj ). Why doesn't it work? What doesn't it do that you would like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly_flyer10 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 you cant always have things like in real life. For example, if you manage QPR in the game, you shouldnt be allowed to chose any players as the coach doesnt buy the players, he just gets to work with the players bought in for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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