mighty__mag Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 First time ever I have concerns about losing Ashley. Cant believe I even think that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 It's important to realize how things have changed when considering any Chinese owners. Chinese investment and ownership of European clubs is not strictly just private investors out for their own interests or capital gains, as has been the case in the past, and so it's not necessarily worth directly comparing to past cases and examples. It's now a concerted government effort for soft power using the football industry as a vehicle, orchestrated from the very top of the Chinese government. The purchases of both the Milan clubs and a percentage share of Man City are the most notable examples of this. It'll only become more clear what kind of investment this is when we actually find out who they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 It's the word consortium that makes me uncomfortable. Have connotations of fraudsters and people with no money from past experiences of consortiums trying takeovers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Not sure how I feel about this, these usually drag on for weeks and weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Worst timing possible, although i'm more concerned that someone from the club has leaked it and will use it as an excuse for a lack of investment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 The PL have just tightened the rules on foreign ownership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 consortiums so far chinese irish spanish bedlington crammy newbiggin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Never a bad time to get rid of Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 According to Daily Mail (I know) talks started last month. Nothing will happen is my guess.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Ashley could sell us and then move the Cockney mafia down the road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Visions of Ashley being wrangled into a police car going on about "a succulent Chinese deal." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Well, we did technically win something... there was a trophy and everything Mike. Cheerio!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Does Ashley still want to buy Rangers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Wonder if they've leaked this to stop the unrest after that Tweet last night where some journalist said they've not been signed off by Charnley for some reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Visions of Ashley being wrangled into a police car going on about "a succulent Chinese deal." forgot about that'un Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Wonder if they've leaked this to stop the unrest after that Tweet last night where some journalist said they've not been signed off by Charnley for some reason. Unrest. You are reading a little too much into a few tweets and post on a few forums. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Wonder if they've leaked this to stop the unrest after that Tweet last night where some journalist said they've not been signed off by Charnley for some reason. You're paranoid if you believe that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Well not unrest but there was definitely some criticism of the club for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 What were they criticising? Not signed off on what? Lejeune signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Caulkin stated on Twitter Lejeune and Abrahma deals were done but Lee Charnley was holding them up. There was no unrest, just a few angry posts on forums, Twitter and Facebook. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 aaahh .... the old Chinese Consortium story which just about every club in the top 2 divisions must already have had by now. A good space filler especially when it's about Newcastle and it's June. If there is anything in this I'd wager it's investment (no bad thing) and not takeover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Toon Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Ronny running a story that MA could be willing to sell a stake rather than sell the club. Not read it because their website is f***ing s**** and breaks computers. We have publicly invited external investment before if memory serves? Aye, the official website even had an article with email address on as well to ask. Loads of dodgy replies came their way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number9shirt Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Yo mike sell up & eff off or better the devil you know. No-one wants a Vincent tan on their hands but then again no-one wants a mike ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Visions of Ashley being wrangled into a police car going on about "a succulent Chinese deal." Ahhh I see you know your takeovers well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 consortiums so far chinese irish spanish bedlington crammy newbiggin You forgot the Nigerians. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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