Yep. That was really really good. Think everyone should listen to that for some insights into this takeover and previous ones that didn’t quite make.
Interesting that BZG pulled out because they felt it was an insult to have to pay a non-refundable deposit to Ashley, along with a number of other insults they felt Ashley dealt them.
Also, rumours that the new owners have already bought the freehold for SJP. (Some leaks from the city council)
And that PIF/PCP etc had been told around June 1st by the PL that they were going to pass the takeover but on the proviso that they make efforts to sort the piracy. PIF apparently felt that this meant the deal was done.
Well worth a listen, whatever you think of Wraith and Mitch.
Agree completely I have no problem with the dentist, he openly admits he’s a gobshite and Hastie comes across as very genuine bloke.
Found it very interesting that as recent as January they were meeting with midhat, and sheik khaled was at 65% about getting involved in another attempt to buy club.
Also if BZG had taken over we would have become the club of Dubai, with even more prominent people involved, I'm assuming they were suggesting the Maktoum’s. However, once they had it confirmed PIF were interested they couldn’t compete.
Like LV says well worth a listen if your in to this shit.
It’s pretty amazing that they just keep getting more detailed info on bids that they couldn’t keep their gobs shut about at the time.