Hello everyone. I've got some updates on our football club project. There's a lot going on these days, but I'll try to be brief.
Considering the debts Aqtobe City FC has and the bureaucracy involved in paying the debts, I suggested that we start a new club or use another local existing uncertified club (AFC Uran, FC Aqtobe 1869). It will be cheaper and quicker.
The form of organisation I propose is a limited company, so that anyone who supports the club will have a chance to benefit from the investment and effort made. Donations are welcome too, but in my opinion we as a club need to give something back to the investors (or offer some rewards like ads, fanshop gifts etc). All financial activities of the club will be transparent.
As I have received many messages from interested sponsors, players, coaches and agents, I believe that we will be able to raise the necessary funds to apply for participation in the Kazakhstani League Two and the Kazakh Cup this season. 45,000 dollars is enough to start the club. The minimum annual budget is estimated to be around 125k dollars.
I'm so confident of success that I mortgaged my own flat to invest that money in the club (but is is 17k dollars only).
I also have created a page to raise funds for the club at https://lnkd.in/d3KMU3zf. As I said, any donations are to be rewarded accordingly.
For other ways of cooperation and any questions please contact me directly.
For those who want their players to play for our club: Currently we are not allowed to have non-Kazakhstani players playing in Kazakhstan's League Two, but if we are promoted to League One we will be allowed to sign up to 5-6 non-Kazakhstani players. It is highly likely to promote because League Two is predominantly a league of U18 football academies teams, so for the team of older and more experienced players it is realistic to become a runner-up if not a champion of the league. That is why I am suggesting to concentrate on successful Kazakh Cup campaign like FC Saarbrücken did this season in German Cup. I believe we can make it to quarter final of Kazak Cup too.
We are allowed to use non-Kazakh players for friendlies and pre-season tournaments, so you may be interested in marketing your players this way, or playing yourself if you are a player looking for some international experience/playing history records.
There are no nationality restrictions for coaching staff, medical staff, administrators etc.
The head coach must have at least a UEFA A licence.
The good news is that we will have a certified municipal stadium to play our home matches, as agreed with the local state authorities. Great news!
Feel free to ask questions if any.
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