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Statement didn't hint that it's over at all and Bruce as far as I'm aware is not the manager. Wait for something official and then people can have a meltdown if there is no takeover and Bruce is manager. What is the point until then? I disagree. The statement, such as it was, very much subtly put it out there that there was a possibity the takeover might fail. As for the joke of hiring Bruce, if people object and kick up a fuss now then it may stop it happening. I mean, we both know it likely won't make a jot of difference to this shitty regime but still, that's why people show their displeasure before something happens. Hey ho disagree on both points but that's what opinions are for be boring if they were the same Ah, you think it will make a difference to the regime and changing their opinion. I must have misread your post. Apologies.

Statement didn't hint that it's over at all and Bruce as far as I'm aware is not the manager. Wait for something official and then people can have a meltdown if there is no takeover and Bruce is manager. What is the point until then? I disagree. The statement, such as it was, very much subtly put it out there that there was a possibity the takeover might fail. As for the joke of hiring Bruce, if people object and kick up a fuss now then it may stop it happening. I mean, we both know it likely won't make a jot of difference to this shitty regime but still, that's why people show their displeasure before something happens.

No, I just think they are incompetent. I think they genuinely thought Rafa was gonna bend and stay even after he said he wouldn’t. I agree with this. Incompetence, but with a side order of "if they hire a new manager he will want funds for actual players". And that would ruin the point of this entire smokescreen.

Soooo...vague statement from odd source, hope sparked, people saying things like "we should hear something tomorrow", "no, it will be Thursday" etc We won't hear anything, another week will pass. Apparently now we won't hear anything on Fridays as well as weekends as no one works on a Friday over there, which was something new I've learnt (albeit a bit convenient for those putting out these "we will hear something on..." statements based on nothing). Nah, that DJ "statement" is just a tidbit of hope in one way but is clearly trying to prepare us for it falling apart. Hinting that it might be the PL causing it to fail? Be interesting if they are not allowed to comment after the fact. Nice easy way to shift blame after the "we tried" statement from the ashley party. Six weeks since the story broke and they were apparently well underway with the process? And its not done yet? Complicated or not, if it was well underway and it's not happened by now I can't see it happening. Other bidders? I know Caulkin reckoned there were other bidders but this just infuriates me. Where were they before now? Suddenly they want to mess around and potentially delay the bzg bid? They couldn't have appeared last season or when the completely fabricated Kenyon story popped up? They only appear now when a potentially serious buyer appears? Sorry like, but not buying that at all. It's like when someone shady on eBay gets their mate to bid to up the price on something they're selling if they exist at all. I'm not saying all this because I want to look like a smug "I told you so" twat, I really want the fat parasite gone, but I am getting increasingly annoyed at the slow, drawn out complete bollocks that feels like it's only happening to lead people on until the season starts and nothing can be done.

It's passed the point of anything happening for me like. Too much of some source saying we should expect to hear something by the end of this week. Then another week and another week and...well, you get my point. They've had long enough to give us something, anything so in mind and my heart it's already dead in the water. These snidy little sources give nothing, get regurgitated by everyone and anything desperate for a sliver of hope that will just never materialize. At first I didn't believe it was all a work by ashley and his minions, and maybe it wasn't originally. I think he's seen how he can use it to string out desperate fans yet again though so he's running with it. Obviously not literally. Want to be proved wrong but at this stage, especially with this "other buyers" absolute bollocks, I don't think its happening.

Timmy LaBelle sounds like a totally made up name like. Or a stage name from a Barnum and Bailey circus act.

Appreciated. Thank you And now just have to sit here with everything crossed.

Sorry lads, I hate to ask but I've had a hectic weekend and not had a chance to keep on top of what's happening. I see Rafa has signed with a Chinese team, but what's this about a statement from BZG/NUFC/anyone of note?

I haven't messaged him, nor would I dream of doing so, but I do understand the desperation of people who want rid of Ashley. Should they have messaged or called him? Perhaps not, but passionate fans are crying out for some form of hope to cling onto and actual news is in short supply. As for Odin, part of me is still hoping he wasn't completely full of it. I'm not ashamed to say I believed him. We do desperately need a glimmer of a light at the end of the tunnel though.

I know its been said before but you know all they do is report what other sources say, right?

Has Caulkin deleted his twitter account?

Total Giggs. Also not debatable as it was proven to be a cake in a court of law.

Biscuit music.

The correct tea making protocol. People putting milk over the bag will be shot come the revolution. I thought Odin was my hero in this thread. This has now just changed to Northerngimp.

Drink before a dunk ? Absolutely! To ensure the taste is to your liking before you settle down and enjoy your dunk experience.

Obviously tea made in the following order (not loose leaf or teapot instructions obviously): * Teabag in cup * Add hot water * Stir to strength * Remove teabag * Add milk to a "He-Man" type colour (or charver lass makeup) * Add sugar if that is your thing * Drink * Dunk biscuits

I mean, I wasn't optimistic when I checked the thread this morning but it seems since last night we are getting a Lion King/Wyn Davies crossover in gif form. Not against the idea to be fair.

Full optimism here too. I need something to pick up my spirits.

I mean, a little bit TMI but thanks for your current schedule update.

"the next two weeks"...that's the key phrase that says to me it's not happening. My optimism has now drained. If it's dragging on that long I think it's just a smokescreen to cover FCB's nonsense.

I know the journos (and even some of us) keeping mixing up Dubai with Abu Dhabi so this might help; People in Dubai don't like The Flintstones but people in Abu Dhabi doooooooo!

I see today isn't the day for positive thought about the club then. Thanks lads

I was absolutely convinced he should be out of contract this year too. I'm totally positive that I read stuff about him going on loan and he would be out of contract at the end of his loan. Mandela effect?

Probably agree with this now.....................perhaps open another thread titled "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" for all the ITK's and crackers Twitter rumours. I was just thinking this after reading this thread. Maybe a diversion thread, like when marge makes a fake cake for homer so he doesn't spoil the real birthday cake. Stick the dafties in there where they can argue and swear at each other all day. Ban them from entering the grown up thread for a while.

I haven't seen any video but I can see everyone's comments. I thought this might cheer folks up on this subject though; a mate of mine took a pic yesterday with Gazza in Blackpool and he (Gazza) looked very good tbf.