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Cobh Ramblers confirm "potentially transformative" takeover

Investors FC32 have taken control of the First Division club and already have Austrian second-tier side SKN St. Pölten.

COBH RAMBLERS HAVE confirmed a takeover by FC32, a global football ownership group that already controls a second-tier club in Austria.

In a statement released today, the League of Ireland First Division side hailed the deal as “potentially transformative” for their future with a senior women’s team to be established by 2026.

FC32 holds ownership stakes in SKN St. Pölten and say that “further expansion is planned” after finalising their deal for Ramblers.

They are described as “owned and operated by world class sporting executives with a clear player-first strategy, dedicated to maximizing player development and unlocking the full potential of athletes across women’s and men’s teams and academies worldwide.”

Paul Francis, the founder chief executive of FC32 said: “Our focus is on player development and high performance. We aim to partner with Cobh Ramblers to build a world-class talent pipeline and elevate the club to new heights.”
Deanna Brown, its president & co-founder added: “The community’s support is vital, and we look forward to accelerating growth while honouring the club’s rich tradition.”

Ramblers chairman Bill O’Leary continued: “We are proud to partner with FC32, who share our vision for the club’s future. The board of management and our club members are excited and hugely in favour of this potentially transformative deal.

“It recognises our history, our relatively strong operating and financial models and positions us for growth in so many areas into the future.”

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    Mute Nollaig Elliot
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    Jan 30th 2017, 2:59 PM

    It’ll be just like them to beat Chelsea tomorrow night.

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    Mute the truth
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    Jan 30th 2017, 3:15 PM

    a hell of an achievement for him in fairness knocked out of 3 cups in a week.

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    Mute Stephen Foster
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    Jan 30th 2017, 4:43 PM

    Klopp will at least bring him on during the match. The team is cr@p without him. Recent results have proven that.

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    Jan 30th 2017, 3:28 PM

    If not he be there for the end of season party on Wednesday at least ….

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    Jan 30th 2017, 4:28 PM

    You’ve used that joke already Johnny

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    Mute William Kavanagh
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    Jan 30th 2017, 4:34 PM

    @Joe Bloggs: Mane should be grateful its Klopp… others would poke you in the eye instead.

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    Mute Johnny Bravo
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    Jan 30th 2017, 4:47 PM

    Or compare you with Messi

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    Jan 30th 2017, 4:49 PM

    Joe unfortunately for Liverpool fans it’s a joke that just keeps giving at the moment…

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    Mute William Kavanagh
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    Jan 30th 2017, 5:18 PM

    Or be called the special one.

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    Mute Mick Power
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    Jan 30th 2017, 5:22 PM

    Just as well you’re not a professional footballer Johnny cos you just can’t get past Liverpool.

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    Mute Johnny Bravo
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    Jan 30th 2017, 8:21 PM

    I must be the only one then mick

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    Jan 30th 2017, 8:22 PM

    Or quote ludicrous facts and have a meltdown on air

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    Mute Mick Power
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    Jan 30th 2017, 8:25 PM

    That was the joke Johnny

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    Jan 30th 2017, 8:46 PM

    No joke is that everyone has got past Liverpool

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    Jan 30th 2017, 3:06 PM

    Chelsea be happy with the draw tomorrow night the old Italian mentality.ill go 1all

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    Mute Brian
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    Jan 30th 2017, 11:18 PM

    Pathetic club. The fact them and their fans shamelessly blame their poor form on one player is pathetic. The fact they are rushing him back so quickly to play and all this private jet stuff is more pathetic. Pool fans would have a field day if this happened with Sanchez/Hazard/Zlatan/Aguero et al … yet they are doing it with Sadio bloody Mane. Hahahahaha. I have literally heard every Pool fan say the name “Mane” at least twice in every football conversation for the past month… they are a parody of themselves.

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    Jan 30th 2017, 6:35 PM

    Look into his eyes and beg

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    Jan 30th 2017, 11:13 PM

    Bit of Barry White to add to the atmosphere too. Might get the shift. Suck on my chocolate salted balls Jurgen. Put em in your mouth and suck em……

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