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compensation? What if the new owners appoint KK for a 3rd time and saves 8million quid as they will not need to pay him the compensation. Win Win for both

Initially I thought the strong support would go against us as it makes Ashley have 2nd thoughts about selling. but looks like others may have been attracted too and this is definitely exciting All summer there were fears that fans would stay away, making us an even bigger loss-making machine. Even with all this going on and no investment, we've shown that 40,000+ crowds are pretty much a given for 21 more home games. If a takeover happens that will only increase.

If only the Yanks had come in earlier. Wondering why they left it to this late if they were serious. Makes them sound more promising than Moat's offer as they have more dosh and a proper business plan

Yup. This is dangerous. It gives Ashley the hope that we will walk this elague without having to spend money and by waiting, he may even recoup his money

2 up and the Shola the Goal Machine hasn't got his share yet

Did Shearer remember to attach his nice passport photo on the CV?

Hughton said in the post match interview that Guthrie will be ready by this Wed & Butt by Sat

Can't find the interview anywhere. What did Daveed say?

Which player will want to be signed by a lame duck temporary coach? The only ones we can pick up are loans and out of contract players.

Clutching at straws here but could it be a case of Shearer returning next week and Barton has been told in no uncertain terms that AS still holds it against him so he stormed out of training

Give Thomo a break. Think he said he has shared all that he knows. I'm sure he will keep us posted now that he has started

If its a consortium, does this really matter? They can just pick one within the consortium with least scandals or prison offenses

Thanks for sharing the news, Thomo. No one here knows any better and we certaintly hope this is finally happening. Not to bothered if its DIC, IDC, CID or ABC as long as they have some long term plans and the dosh to back it up without interfering with the footie side of things too much

We are a sad lot . The slightest rumour and we get all excited. Hope Thomo is right as we can only take so much mucking around by MA. if the sale finally happens, let's look at this as a sign of blessing from Sir Bobby from above and with the feeling of goodwill generated by his passing, the new owners and manager will start off on the crest of a wave....

Movement of players out of club may be another sign something is imminent. All through the earlier rumours, no one was allowed to leave on loan, let alone being sold. May not be money bags Arabs taking over since they can easily afford Oba's wages unless this has been sanctioned by new manager in waiting.

Slightly off topic here....has Keegan been interviewed re Sir Bobby's passing?

We all wanted Shearer to learn his trade in the lower leagues and prove himself before taking on Newcastle in the Premiership. Well, circumstances have come together now and we can kill the two proverbial birds with one stone now. Shearer to prove to his doubters in the Championship and lead us back to the Premiership

Richest Iranian is David Khalili http://forums.iransportspress.com/showthread.php?t=39135 This could be a good forum to check out if Sirous really exist...if anyone can be arsed to try

This will be seen as a Militant act and will frighten off any potential investor.

Take your pick from Forbes 2008 List of Richest Malaysians...Take away the Top 5 and the rest are only average billionaires. Akin to Fat Ashley when he started. Some of their wealth may have also come down substantially with the crisis.... The top 40 richest in Malaysia for 2008 are: 1. Robert Kuok USD 10 billion, 84, married, 8 children. Kuok Group, Pacific Carriers Ltd, Transmile Group, Wilmar International 2. Ananda Krishnan USD 7.2 billion, 70, married, 3 children. Maxis Comminications, Aircel Ltd, Astro All Asia Networks 3. Lee Shin Cheng USD 5.5 billion, 69, married, 6 children. IOI Group 4. Teh Hong Piow USD 3.5 billion, 78, married, 4 children. Public Bank 5. Lee Kim Hua & family USD 3.4 billion, 79, widow, 6 children. Genting Group 6. Quek Leng Chan USD 2.4 billion, 67, married, 3 children. Hong Leong Group, Guoco Group, Rank Group 7. Yeoh Tiong Lay and family USD 2.1 billion, 78, widow, 7 children. YTL Corporation 8. Syed Mokhtar AlBukhary USD 1.8 billion, 56, married, 5 children. Malaysia Mining Corporation (MMC), Malaysia Johor Port, Malakoff, Gas Malaysia 9. Vincent Tan USD 1.3 billion, 56, married, 11 children. Berjaya Group 10. Tiong Hiew King USD 1.1 billion, 78, married, 4 children. Rimbunan Hijau Group, Tri-M Technologies

Which story did you email?

I know this is surreal and sad but follow up on earlier thread .... Subject: Re: Krishnan keen? Posted by mikeyboy on 13:47 06/Jul/09 : Deal's done if my son's friend is to be believed (he is only 9!). Told my son that 'they' (the Malaysian consortium headed by personnel from Astro) were the highest bidders and he is getting free tickets lol. Astro BTW is the Malaysian equivalent of Sky - although here they have a monopoly on satellite broadcasting till around 2016 (not sure of exact date) How would the son have been able to tell his Dad already? School's not out for another hour (?) and I refuse to believe this 9 year old owns a mobile. Remember this is suppose to be in Malaysia so its 7 hours ahead. Time of posting is 13:47 GMT = 2047 Malaysian time

Yanks or Malaysians, if its that Krishnan bloke then Malaysians. Asian businesses are generally in better shape than Yanks (lot more downside). So Malaysians for me too and hopefully some stability too

I know this is surreal and sad but follow up on earlier thread .... Subject: Re: Krishnan keen? Posted by mikeyboy on 13:47 06/Jul/09 : Deal's done if my son's friend is to be believed (he is only 9!). Told my son that 'they' (the Malaysian consortium headed by personnel from Astro) were the highest bidders and he is getting free tickets lol. Astro BTW is the Malaysian equivalent of Sky - although here they have a monopoly on satellite broadcasting till around 2016 (not sure of exact date)

So one of Ananda's right hand men is a school child? Must be the secret to his business success. The Deputy Chairman of Astro is listed as a Mr Ralph Marshall (doesnt sound Malaysian but looks Malaysian) http://www.astroplc.com/05/corporate/board_directors/ RALPH MARSHALL Executive Deputy Chairman Malaysian, age 57, joined the Board in July 2003 and was appointed its Deputy Chairman and its Group Chief Executive Officer in August and September 2003 respectively. He has served as a Director of MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd since 1994 prior to the commencement of the operations of the Group and was its Chief Executive Officer until May 2006. Ralph is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and has some 30 years experience in financial and general management. He is also Executive Director of Tanjong Public Ltd Company (listed on Bursa Securities and the London Stock Exchange) which is involved in power generation, gaming and leisure; Non- Executive Director of Maxis Communications Bhd (listed on Bursa Securities), a leading mobile communications provider in Malaysia; and Executive Director of Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd, which has significant interests in the aforesaid companies. His other directorships include MEASAT Global Bhd (listed on Bursa Securities), which is the owner and operator of the MEASAT satellite system; KLCC Property Holdings Bhd (listed on Bursa Securities), a property investment holding company and Arnhold Holdings Ltd (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong), which is involved in supplying products for the building and construction industry. He does not have any business arrangement with the Company in which he has a personal interest. So if that ITK is right, Ralph was in UK last week and hopefully the ITK's son will be able to get some info from Ralph's lad...