Wonder how this changes team dynamics - unless it looks like a new sponsor is lined up will riders be as willing to do a team job or will there be a bit more putting themselves in the shop window.
The most frustrating thing for me is hearing how this is reported - 5Live going with the word "controversial" in regard to both the team and sport. I don't hear any athletics news tagged with that.
Sponsors come and go all the time. They've had their money's worth, new owners are looking to cut down sport spending, James Murdoch out of the picture, easy-ish decision for Comcast.
They'll get another sponsor as the team in it's current guise is as close to a sure-thing as you can get in cycling. As mentioned up-thread though, I doubt the pockets will be as deep.
It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.
Sponsors come and go all the time. They've had their money's worth, new owners are looking to cut down sport spending, James Murdoch out of the picture, easy-ish decision for Comcast.
They'll get another sponsor as the team in it's current guise is as close to a sure-thing as you can get in cycling. As mentioned up-thread though, I doubt the pockets will be as deep.
Never a sure thing in cycling sponsorship though! Columbia-Highroad folded after being the most successful team in 2009 (I think?) and Quickstep have in the past and this year struggled with sponsorship despite being the most successful this year too.
Or Brailsford has already got a sponsor lined up with the same sort of budget.
Doesn't seem so, according to sky news 'Sir Dave Brailsford, the team principal, was informed of Sky's decision to end their ownership and sponsorship of the team last week. He was said to be shocked at the news'
I saw some article the other day saying that Geraint had said '19 wasn't to be a year for a Giro tilt. I wonder if he knew this then?
It could be his last chance for such a well supported go at it, and I presume Froome won't be giving his fifth Tour win any chance of failure now. Increases the likleyhood of Thomas being a one hit GT wonder I think.
Why wouldnt a new sponsor bring the same level of budget?
I dont think they have the highest budget, do they?
If someone is paying more for not the best team. You could think they will get a big enough sponsor and budget again.
They have by far the biggest budget. Not just funded by sky though but as other teams have shown recently, attracting title sponsors is getting harder and harder.
" I’ve seen people saying BMC, Katusha and Astana are close to Sky but never any supporting data. The roster, the race programme, the vehicles etc all suggest they’re behind. It’d be great to see the UCI’s annual team audit of World Tour licences."
Sponsors come and go all the time. They've had their money's worth, new owners are looking to cut down sport spending, James Murdoch out of the picture, easy-ish decision for Comcast.
They'll get another sponsor as the team in it's current guise is as close to a sure-thing as you can get in cycling. As mentioned up-thread though, I doubt the pockets will be as deep.
Never a sure thing in cycling sponsorship though! Columbia-Highroad folded after being the most successful team in 2009 (I think?) and Quickstep have in the past and this year struggled with sponsorship despite being the most successful this year too.
Highroad folded though because everyone knew Cav was off to sky. I don't think that would be the case with any of Sky's stars - there isn't anywhere that would be more appealing than the current set up for those big riders, we've seen guys move on (Porte) and struggle to replicate the same results.
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Oh ma gaaawd.
Was always on the cards.
Not many , I suspect.
For all the critics, you’ll be sorry when they’re gone....
Perhaps a new era of French domination or wide open races, right?
Or Brailsford has already got a sponsor lined up with the same sort of budget.
When does Froome's contract run to? Their salary bill must be huge.
Haven’t they signed multi year contracts?
Hope they get more sponsors
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Sure, if you want to go without the obvious sarcasm.
This thread is a bit slow.
Pretty sure it will explode when Vino, Matthew and the boys roll back the rock.
They'll get another sponsor as the team in it's current guise is as close to a sure-thing as you can get in cycling. As mentioned up-thread though, I doubt the pockets will be as deep.
Ah I’m serious.
Next decade the Dutch will punch way above their weight.
Never a sure thing in cycling sponsorship though! Columbia-Highroad folded after being the most successful team in 2009 (I think?) and Quickstep have in the past and this year struggled with sponsorship despite being the most successful this year too.
He's on the board of Tesla - but I can't see them needing a cycling team...
Doesn't seem so, according to sky news 'Sir Dave Brailsford, the team principal, was informed of Sky's decision to end their ownership and sponsorship of the team last week. He was said to be shocked at the news'
https://news.sky.com/story/sky-to-end-i ... y-11578462
As others have said, a new title sponsor will most likely be found but very unlikely offering the same type of finances.
Love or hate team sky, any loss of a sponsor and threat to a teams existence is bad news for the sport.
I dont think they have the highest budget, do they?
If someone is paying more for not the best team. You could think they will get a big enough sponsor and budget again.
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It could be his last chance for such a well supported go at it, and I presume Froome won't be giving his fifth Tour win any chance of failure now. Increases the likleyhood of Thomas being a one hit GT wonder I think.
They have by far the biggest budget. Not just funded by sky though but as other teams have shown recently, attracting title sponsors is getting harder and harder.
http://inrng.com/2017/09/the-finances-of-team-sky-2016/
" I’ve seen people saying BMC, Katusha and Astana are close to Sky but never any supporting data. The roster, the race programme, the vehicles etc all suggest they’re behind. It’d be great to see the UCI’s annual team audit of World Tour licences."
Highroad folded though because everyone knew Cav was off to sky. I don't think that would be the case with any of Sky's stars - there isn't anywhere that would be more appealing than the current set up for those big riders, we've seen guys move on (Porte) and struggle to replicate the same results.