madras Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Ashley's Sky interview was basically a "come and get it" appeal. The publicly declared "you can have it on installments" made his multimillion pound business sound like new shag pile from Carpet Warehouse. So he either wants to sell or is on some massive p*ss take for his own amusement. Given the people he surrounds himself with and the comments about business deals in pubs and vomiting into fireplaces, it is extremely unlikely that he is deep enough for the latter. PCP making an offer means there are no skeletons in the closet to scare anyone off. Ashley said himself he doesn't need the cash up front, so there is leeway for a deal to be made. With the squad's paucity increasingly on show, Ashley might be wise to sell up before more damage is done. There's a scary third option. He's dangling us out there at a higher than market price in the hope of making a killing, if no-one bites, so be it, he carries on as we are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Nobody’s mentioning the debt because it’s factored into what Ashley’s all in of 250m from Sky interview (or whatever) and these offers have to be inclusive of everything IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Nobody’s mentioning the debt because it’s factored into what Ashley’s all in of 250m from Sky interview (or whatever) and these offers have to be inclusive of everything IMO. Of course they are. I'm surprised some are thinking the debt may be outside the price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Nobody’s mentioning the debt because it’s factored into what Ashley’s all in of 250m from Sky interview (or whatever) and these offers have to be inclusive of everything IMO. Of course they are. I'm surprised some are thinking the debt may be outside the price. Same here. Actually thought it was obvious. Guess not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 So nda’s were signed and there was basically radio silence for about 2 months.. then tonight for some reason both sides just all of a sudden took to twitter to air their beef? Nope. Am havin none of this. It doesn’t add up to the behaviour of respectable business people. (Which I am referring to PCP and their investors.. not Mike Ashley) More I think of it the more this has all the hoof prints of Ashley’s goons from start to finish. But why? Why now? There’s a story in there somewhere, I’m sure if that much. http://i0.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/022/524/tumblr_o16n2kBlpX1ta3qyvo1_1280.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 This little slump we are going through may help push this through, surely Ashley can see major investment in the squad is needed in January, even to get to a comfortable mid table position. He's shown in the past how reluctant he is to do that kind of thing, one comment he made in his pre-season rant was about not wanting to go down again. The single most assured way to avoid that is to sell up, I honestly don't think he has the appetite for another relegation battle, if he can't come to an agreement with this lot, he's all but signing up for one again as Rafa will be out of the door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Someone at Fun88 is gonna get promoted behind this. Couldn't wish for better timing to sign a sponsorship deal with us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 So, where we're at is a bid has been made but the figure of £300m is inaccurate. Presumably it's a lot less than that. We don't know what that offer is, and Ashley's lawyers have yet to respond. Sounds like we're into the real bargaining phase, but if MA receives a bid anywhere near the £300m mark he'd be absolutely mousey if he didn't accept it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Someone at Fun88 is gonna get promoted behind this. Couldn't wish for better timing to sign a sponsorship deal with us Might be a case thry are bought out of the deal, been great for them either way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Bought out of the deal so we can put Sports Direct on our tops when he goes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 According to the Independent, the funding may be coming from the Far East, not the Middle East, which does not suggest a sugardaddy in the wings. And as we're talking about a managed fund, it's likely that those investors will expect some sort of return on their money. I think if it wasn't for Ashley's unpopularity, the mood music on here would be quite different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 We will be stuck with Ashley if it is a take it or leave it offer, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Take it or leave it. Thanks for the wet dream Amanda. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Take it and Leave Ashley you wobbly fucker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 According to the Independent, the funding may be coming from the Far East, not the Middle East, which does not suggest a sugardaddy in the wings. And as we're talking about a managed fund, it's likely that those investors will expect some sort of return on their money. I think if it wasn't for Ashley's unpopularity, the mood music on here would be quite different. A bit glass half empty. But if any of that turns out to be accurate, then you could be right. Still, a chance to get rid of Ashley is too good to be true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Take it or leave it would explain why it hasn't been rejected yet assuming the bid was made last week. Would generally expect the first offer to be rejected pretty swiftly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Just saw it on Sky News. I'll neck a load of PCP if this happens. I see my only contribution to the thread has already been made. This PCP is the lady thats been at the matches, or someone new? She's the one who tried to buy yous out but FSG rejected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 That doesn't sound good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 He's not going to get another offer like this. If he wants out, now is the time to leave. Exactly - run fatboy run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 That doesn't sound good. Also sounds like shite, unless Staveley is literally playing the prick at his own game on purpose, a game she can't lose either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 According to the Independent, the funding may be coming from the Far East, not the Middle East, which does not suggest a sugardaddy in the wings. And as we're talking about a managed fund, it's likely that those investors will expect some sort of return on their money. I think if it wasn't for Ashley's unpopularity, the mood music on here would be quite different. They won't make a return on their money unless they run us correctly, as we'll be in the Championship missing the sky money. Either way, I want Ashley gone, full stop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Would be good to get Caulkin's perspective although he seems to be on a Twitter hiatus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Prob that's why it's leaked to the media. The fat cunt need other party to jump in ASAP or he is left with only one choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Today is going to be a s*** day at work. I need some good news to make it better, not f***ing take it or leave it. Here's a puppy to make your day better God bless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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