I've been a Sox fan almost as long as a Reds fan and I can tell you that this is really good news. It is not just Henrys money of 800m alone, there are other investors that are part of NESV, serious investors involved like the Times Corp. Someone here mentioned that the money spent in the PL is a pittance compared to the MLB, they are 100% correct and the investment group still made profits. They do not like to loose in any market and have demonstrated their willingness to do what ever it takes to run a successful franchise. Also, regardless of the general losses suffered by American companies, they have remained strong and even improved. However, I am looking forward to a statement from them to offer us their vision and commitment to the club.
I also know that they may consider improving Anfield vs building a new stadium, history is very important to them. What they did at Fenway was incredible. Personally, when I saw the proposed plans for the new stadium, I thought it looked like a tin can left in a parking lot...Ugly.
As for Roy, I am not sure. He really should be able to do the job and be successful, motivate players and choose proper signings but I've seen such a mixed bag of good and bad, I really do not know what to think. What I am sure of is that the current style of play is boring and not attractive at all, I would have said defensive minded, but that sucks as well.
There is a really good chance the new owners will sack him as soon as they see a viable replacement, but not until then. They have done that with three of their other franchises by going in and cleaning house so to speak and it has worked. However, they may see our history of supporting managers and give him more time. Again, they are very big on traditions.
Bottom line from a US perspective that never wanted H&G here in the first place is that NESV is nothing like H&G, or even that turd Kenny Huang, not even in the same species. I have high hopes and believe they will do what they promise and not make empty promises, that is their track record anyway.
