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Astana to fold?

andypandyp Posts: 9,248
edited February 2018 in Pro race
Inrng reporting on Twitter that Astana could be in trouble, none of the sponsorship funds for 2018 have been received so far. Vinokourov is saying the situation is critical, but what isn't clear is whether he's using the media to put pressure on the sponsors, or whether there is an underlying funding crisis.

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  • tim000tim000 Posts: 718
    wont be sorry to see the back of Vinokourov .
  • Richmond Racer 2Richmond Racer 2 Posts: 4,698
    *insert tiny violin emoji*
  • specialgueststarspecialgueststar Posts: 3,417
    tim000 wrote:
    wont be sorry to see the back of Vinokourov .

    like they did at the Olympics

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  • No_Ta_DoctorNo_Ta_Doctor Posts: 11,957
    Never happy to see a team fold. But if there had to be one...
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  • above_the_cowsabove_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    SpecialGuestStar wrote:
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  • ShutupJensShutupJens Posts: 1,373
    Seems ironic that after all the stuff with the doping almost forgotten about it's the financial situation that threatens to be their downfall. Would be a shame to see them go as they clearly have the riders to light up races, do like Lutsenko in particular
  • Vino'sGhostVino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    It would be a shame if they went, Its a quality team.

    Of course, i can understand why some people would revel in 50 or 60 families incomes being lost. (NB this is irony AND sarcasm)
  • tim000tim000 Posts: 718
    Vino'sGhost wrote:
    It would be a shame if they went, Its a quality team.

    Of course, i can understand why some people would revel in 50 or 60 families incomes being lost. (NB this is irony AND sarcasm)
    don't worry , the suppliers will find someone else to buy their doping products :D
  • iainf72iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    Astana were also a trailblazer for oppressive regimes who wanted to sponsor cycling teams.
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • andypandyp Posts: 9,248
    Bump - Astana riders haven't been paid yet this year.
  • yorkshirerawyorkshireraw Posts: 1,620
    andyp said:

    Bump - Astana riders haven't been paid yet this year.

    Bet M A Lopez is wondering what he's done (again...)
  • daniel_bdaniel_b Posts: 10,832
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  • jimmythecuckoojimmythecuckoo Posts: 4,677
    andyp said:

    Bump - Astana riders haven't been paid yet this year.

    have I missed a link somewhere? Apols if yes.
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  • RichN95.RichN95. Posts: 26,536
    jimmythecuckoo said:

    andyp said:

    Bump - Astana riders haven't been paid yet this year.

    have I missed a link somewhere? Apols if yes.

    https://www.velonews.com/news/road/astana-qazaqstan-yet-to-pay-riders-in-2022/
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  • de_sistide_sisti Posts: 1,251
    edited June 2022
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  • rick_chaseyrick_chasey Posts: 66,270 Lives Here
    If they disappear is that one relegation spot accounted for in the relegation battle?
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  • RichN95.RichN95. Posts: 26,536
    rick_chasey said:

    If they disappear is that one relegation spot accounted for in the relegation battle?


    Yes, unless someone buys their licence, like Israel PT did with Katusha.
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