DB: So how do you sell it then? AA: We had a case before, the Chinese people, who were interested and they had the money. Then the fans when they threw the balls during the game that killed the deal. What they said is during the process ‘We know what you have done for this city and the club and that’s something we will never match. But if that’s what you get in return, what about us?’ One day, when things are not that well. They thought we have militant fans to stop the game from being played when throwing the balls. Every club has militant fans around the world. It’s always a minority and you’ll always have that. It scared them at the time but they have the money.
Nothing changes, he is still blaming the fans. I was just thinking on Saturday we don't hear many Allam out chants anymore. More people are focusing on the team on the pitch instead. After this interview it may start up again although I think most people realise it seems nothing will get them out.
Deal with Dai Yongge collapses - 8th Sept 2016
Stress ball protest - 28th October 2017.