Cronky Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I do get a bit worried the way so many seem to get so worked up about a bid that we know so little about. There may well be other candidates in a better position to take the club forward. Caaaalm down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elpuerto Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I tried sending this earlier, but not sure what happened. Trying not to get my hopes up but....The Telegraph article mentions that a certain Timothy Smalley was doing the due diligence. If I'm right, he's not a lawyer as the Telegraph suggested, but is/was the right hand man to one of the wealthy Tchenguiz brothers (who operates an investment vehicle called R20). I'm not sure whether investing in football clubs is Tchenguiz' thing, but Smalley is said to be a real dealmaker. Tchenguiz was born in Iran, I think, so would that make Thomo right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 What would you do if it wasn't a takeover, or a sale, but Moat was the new Chairman instead of Llambias, or was a lame duck owner while Ashley still secretly owned the club to deflect pressure to find a buyer? Shout really, really loud... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 What would you do if it wasn't a takeover, or a sale, but Moat was the new Chairman instead of Llambias, or was a lame duck owner while Ashley still secretly owned the club to deflect pressure to find a buyer? Would it bring us in a good manager and some stability, and the ability to buy players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjraby Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I tried sending this earlier, but not sure what happened. Trying not to get my hopes up but....The Telegraph article mentions that a certain Timothy Smalley was doing the due diligence. If I'm right, he's not a lawyer as the Telegraph suggested, but is/was the right hand man to one of the wealthy Tchenguiz brothers (who operates an investment vehicle called R20). I'm not sure whether investing in football clubs is Tchenguiz' thing, but Smalley is said to be a real dealmaker. Tchenguiz was born in Iran, I think, so would that make Thomo right? Are these the blokes you mean? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Tchenguiz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Didn't someone say yesterday somthing like they wouldn't comment on anything bout the sale for the week for SBR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I tried sending this earlier, but not sure what happened. Trying not to get my hopes up but....The Telegraph article mentions that a certain Timothy Smalley was doing the due diligence. If I'm right, he's not a lawyer as the Telegraph suggested, but is/was the right hand man to one of the wealthy Tchenguiz brothers (who operates an investment vehicle called R20). I'm not sure whether investing in football clubs is Tchenguiz' thing, but Smalley is said to be a real dealmaker. Tchenguiz was born in Iran, I think, so would that make Thomo right? "Smalley, a law graduate, joined R20 about three years ago, having spent most of his career working for high-street lenders. " From the Times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I do get a bit worried the way so many seem to get so worked up about a bid that we know so little about. There may well be other candidates in a better position to take the club forward. Caaaalm down. You're in the wrong city, on the wrong website, talking about the wrong club. Why not just get frantic and fill your post full of expletives like everyone else ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Not wanting to get ahead of ourselves, but if Moat does manage to complete a takeover this weekend you would think that he would have already had long talks with Shearer. Surely Shearer would be in chargeby Tuesday/Wednesday if it happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I tried sending this earlier, but not sure what happened. Trying not to get my hopes up but....The Telegraph article mentions that a certain Timothy Smalley was doing the due diligence. If I'm right, he's not a lawyer as the Telegraph suggested, but is/was the right hand man to one of the wealthy Tchenguiz brothers (who operates an investment vehicle called R20). I'm not sure whether investing in football clubs is Tchenguiz' thing, but Smalley is said to be a real dealmaker. Tchenguiz was born in Iran, I think, so would that make Thomo right? "Smalley, a law graduate, joined R20 about three years ago, having spent most of his career working for high-street lenders. " From the Times Interesting. Robert is worth £850m and I'd presume Vincent is worth a few bob too. The Iran link brings us back to Sirous Mahjoob, who could have been a small player in all this, hence the lack of google, or it could all just be pure coincidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I'm just cock a hoop that the title of this thread has changed about 20 times in the last few days, though the NE5 v The World title had me confused for a bit. I hope this sale goes through soon, I am currentlt boycotting Sports Direct until the fat man fucks off, I need some football socks and they are a fortune in JJB come on Moat pull you finger out.!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I'm just cock a hoop that the title of this thread has changed about 20 times in the last few days, though the NE5 v The World title had me confused for a bit. I hope this sale goes through soon, I am currentlt boycotting Sports Direct until the fat man fucks off, I need some football socks and they are a fortune in JJB come on Moat pull you finger out.!!!!! Yeah, Moat, for the sake of cheap socks, ho'way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I tried sending this earlier, but not sure what happened. Trying not to get my hopes up but....The Telegraph article mentions that a certain Timothy Smalley was doing the due diligence. If I'm right, he's not a lawyer as the Telegraph suggested, but is/was the right hand man to one of the wealthy Tchenguiz brothers (who operates an investment vehicle called R20). I'm not sure whether investing in football clubs is Tchenguiz' thing, but Smalley is said to be a real dealmaker. Tchenguiz was born in Iran, I think, so would that make Thomo right? "Smalley, a law graduate, joined R20 about three years ago, having spent most of his career working for high-street lenders. " From the Times Interesting. Robert is worth £850m and I'd presume Vincent is worth a few bob too. The Iran link brings us back to Sirous Mahjoob, who could have been a small player in all this, hence the lack of google, or it could all just be pure coincidence. This is like a series of Lost. Explain this one then Hurley!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Not wanting to get ahead of ourselves, but if Moat does manage to complete a takeover this weekend you would think that he would have already had long talks with Shearer. Surely Shearer would be in chargeby Tuesday/Wednesday if it happens. The most important thing is that Llambias remains our managing director. Such a capable lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 BRING BACK MORT, BRING BACK MORT, BRING BACK MORT!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Moat and Mort we'll be unstoppable!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Just described Moat as more of a go-between on Five Live. Bringing the investment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wally_McFool Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I want Thommo to throw another ITK post into the pot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjraby Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Just described Moat as more of a go-between on Five Live. Bringing the investment. Well that could explain why we should not "expect" him as chairman, maybe he's just brokering the deal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Just described Moat as more of a go-between on Five Live. Bringing the investment. in other words a consortium front man, fine by me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 SSN U- Turn incoming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjraby Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hughton now on SSN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I bet Ashley, LLambias and Wise will have a few exclusives for the papers if this goes through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjraby Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 "The games have gone well" He's forgetting the Leyton Orient one for starters then... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Tchenguiz http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/migrationtemp/2809565/Business-profile-The-fantasy-world-of-Vincent-the-other-Tchenguiz-brother.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/crash-landing-the-fall-of-robert-tchenguiz-775594.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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