I Am a Nobleman in England

"...Southampton is in the League One, and the league's broadcast fee is very small, only about 4 million pounds, only one-tenth of the bottom team in the Premier League.

The low-level league has caused Southampton to have almost no business operations. After the British low-cost airline decided not to renew the contract, the current advertising sponsorship has not yet been found. The jersey sponsor is Umbro, a local brand that has declined. The annual sponsorship fee It's £1.5 million.

On the contrary, the team's game-day income has reached more than five or six million pounds, which is Southampton's largest source of income. All this is thanks to Southampton, a group of fanatical Saints fans. Every game has an attendance rate of around 20,000, which is very rare in League One. "

In the Saints manager's office, Arthur stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, looking at the training ground in the distance, and listening to the reports of the team's various revenues by Coutis and the club's commercial director David Thomas behind him.

"The game day income is relatively inoperable. After all, there are restrictions on stadium seats, broadcast fee sharing and commercial sponsorship, and the team is currently in the League One. Therefore, no matter which aspect you look at, in the short term, The team's profits can't get a big increase."

As the new general manager of the club, Nicola Kotis frowned slightly, and saw it very thoroughly. Years of operating experience told him that without high attention, high broadcast rate, and excellent game results, there is no way to get the business's attention. sponsor.

"Exposure rate, popularity...hehe."

At this moment, Arthur, who had his back to the two, couldn't help muttering and chuckling, turned to look at the two and said with a smile: "To be honest, it's not difficult to get exposure, as long as the media hype it up, or, I No matter how high-profile and controversial, the Saints will definitely have a high exposure rate."

Hearing what his boss said, Kotis' eyes lit up suddenly, and he nodded in agreement, while the commercial director David Thomas looked at Arthur in a puzzled manner, not knowing that his Where does the boss' confidence come from?

You know, except for the local newspapers that will continue to report on the situation of the Southampton club, other newspapers in the UK will not care about the Saints. Maybe some newspapers may mention this change of ownership, and they will no longer care. , After all, it is a League One team, no one will be interested in its news.

As if seeing David Thomas' doubts, Nicholas Courtis explained with a smile: "In addition to being the owner of the Southern Daily Echo, the boss is also the 30th Earl of Boleyn, a Earl has become the owner of the Saints Club, I believe those reporters will not let go of this news. Especially in the context of foreign capital’s massive acquisition of Premier League clubs.”

"Ah?!" David Thomas couldn't help looking at the young boss in surprise when he heard that, he never thought that his boss had such a noble status, and immediately said: "Boss, I really didn't know you were still a ..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Arthur shook his head and stretched out his hand to interrupt him with a smile, "Okay, don't be polite, to be honest, if I can hide my identity, I don't want to mention it, but I also believe that Those pervasive paparazzi will dig up my information.

By the way, let me tell you in advance, I used to be a die-hard Aston Villa fan, the kind of fan who was blacklisted by the club, don't be surprised to see the news when the time comes. "

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Coutis and David looked at each other dumbfounded. Is their boss 'busy with football'?

Now, it's really going to be lively.

"Leave the exposure and popularity to me. I believe it won't be long before the popularity of the saints will rise. Hehe, remember, if there are merchants who come to seek cooperation, they must choose the best and list the phased contracts. Don't let people Buy out at a super low price for several years at once, and when we return to the Premier League, we will lose a lot."

Arthur laughed at himself and said, there is no way, these black histories will be dug up by the media along with the news of his becoming a saint, especially the British newspapers that have no rules at all, Arthur can even Think about how they will disgust themselves.

The busy Earl of Football, who was blacklisted by the Villa Club, sold his property in a rage and bought the Saints just for revenge. Thinking of this, Arthur couldn't help but feel a chill.

"When releasing news to the outside world, you only need to mention my name, and don't reveal the rest at all. Let such paparazzi slowly dig out the reports by themselves. Only in this way can they have motivation and a sense of accomplishment, and continue to hype." Arthur He instructed Kautis.

"I know what to do. Should I ask the Southern Daily Echo to do an exclusive interview and report something in advance?"

"Okay, you can discuss it with Jerry, and the two of you can cooperate more closely in the future."

You know, every club has its own throat SHE newspaper, don't underestimate these so-called throat SHE newspapers, almost every newspaper has a huge role, such as the KOU water battle with the deadly enemy, the various games played before the game. Psychological warfare, hyping players' fame and wealth, criticizing rumors, exaggerating what is good, washing black into white, and ignoring what can't be washed away, etc., are definitely the team's external publicity window.

"As soon as the news comes out tomorrow, it will definitely be very lively. I will go out to hide for a while, and call me if you have anything to do." Arthur didn't want to be annoyed by the paparazzi, so he could take Jiang Lai to Stonehenge for fun.

"Boss, funds..." Hearing that the boss was leaving, Kotis asked cheekily, regardless of David Thomas, who was still on the sidelines. When the Lord asks for more money, it will be hard to ask for it later.

"...I have already given you 20 million pounds. After paying off the debt, there are 2 million pounds left, which should be enough." Arthur said angrily when he heard that Coutis asked for money again.

"David, it's nothing, you can go out first." At this moment, Kotis didn't forget to let the unrelated people leave, but David Thomas really wanted to stay and listen, just as Kotis thought, the saints I have been too poor for the past few years. I just heard 20 million pounds, and David's liver trembled, but he heard that he had to repay the debt. Although he was a little disappointed, his eyes were full of gold when he looked at the young boss. Twinkle little star.

The boss is really rich!

After David Thomas reluctantly left, Kotis said to Arthur with a wry smile: "Boss, the 2 million pounds, 1 million was allocated by you to improve the training center, and you increased the salaries of the players. , plus daily operations, the remaining one million is indeed a bit nervous, but the most important thing is that the club has no money to reinforce and hire a head coach."

Arthur also knew that what Kaurtis said was true, since 33 million had already been spent, it was indeed not bad to spend some more.

"3 million, I can only give you 3 million. From then on, I will not invest a penny in the club. It can be said that I have filled all the pits of the Saints and also gave you the start-up capital. , it's up to you in the future.

If you really want to use money to turn the Saints into a rich family, I believe that anyone can take the position you want, what do you think? ! "

Although he can give money, Arthur must also make Kautie understand that his boss is not someone like Abu and the desert tyrants who like to spend their lives and burn money. He is polite, it is both a spur and a warning!

"I understand, thank you boss, I will never let you down, boss, if I can't be promoted to the British Championship next season, I will automatically resign!" Coutis also solemnly said unequivocally.

"Papa--"

Arthur walked up to Curtis, patted him on the shoulder twice, and said with a smile, "I'll wait and see, I'll leave this to you!"

Coutis personally sent Arthur downstairs, watching the young boss's tall back sitting in the Rolls-Royce Phantom, the car started and disappeared from sight, he stood in place, looked around the training center, his eyes couldn't help but change Be sharp and firm.

"Start by repaying the debt, and pack light—"

Arthur, who was returning to the hotel in the car, was told by the housekeeper Paul that the bodyguards hired for him were already waiting at the hotel.

"Three?" Arthur asked with some doubts after listening to Paul's introduction.

"Yes, Lord, generally speaking, a minimum bodyguard team requires at least three people. Because the main viewing angle of the human eye is only 120 degrees, three people can complete a 360-degree look around security.

For a billionaire like you, the normal bodyguard team configuration should be at least 5 people, and a professional security assessment team is also required to regularly assess its security situation.

For example, has there been any recent business cooperation disputes? Has anyone threatened it? And whether there are any unusual security changes in the city where he lives recently, etc.

In fact, I want to suggest that you directly use the five-person bodyguard team. After all, you will soon no longer be unknown. When you become a celebrity, safety is the most important thing. "

The butler Paul glanced at the young earl in the rearview mirror, and said earnestly.

In fact, Paul didn't need to ask him to do this. Arthur himself also attached great importance to his own safety, and he knew better than anyone else how chaotic the European continent would be in the future, and the security issue could not be sloppy.

Of course, I don't have to use a 40-member bodyguard team with live ammunition to protect myself like Abramovich's persecuted delusional patients.

"Let's meet and communicate first, and listen to the suggestions of these professionals. If you really need to increase the team to five people, then upgrade. By the way, Paul, which company's security personnel did you hire?" Arthur is also kind, He is not the second generation of those idiots who have bodyguards around him, but want to pursue freedom and privacy, and hate bodyguards.

"G4S, the world's largest security company, Schreco, after they knew your identity, they attached great importance to it and sent three of the most experienced people to be your personal bodyguards." The corner of the butler Paul's mouth raised, with a hint of pride Said.