Minhosa Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I've been aware of some news around this takeover for a little while. It's genuine. Whether it will happen or not I cannot say because Ashley but I can say with 100% certainty that Kenyon and a consortium have been heavily engaged in the process for a while. I made a handful of people on here aware of this about a few weeks ago, I'm sure they will vouch for me..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Honestly, he could probably sell the club and there would still be doubters on here. There's no doubt that I'll continue to not believe it when I see it. I’ll probably orgasm to death anyway, so it’s moot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I've been aware of some news around this takeover for a little while. It's genuine. Whether it will happen or not I cannot say because Ashley but I can say with 100% certainty that Kenyon and a consortium have been heavily engaged in the process for a while. I made a handful of people on here aware of this about a few weeks ago, I'm sure they will vouch for me..... Well I'm glad to have chosen to believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I've been aware of some news around this takeover for a little while. It's genuine. Whether it will happen or not I cannot say because Ashley but I can say with 100% certainty that Kenyon and a consortium have been heavily engaged in the process for a while. I made a handful of people on here aware of this about a few weeks ago, I'm sure they will vouch for me..... Plz don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I've been aware of some news around this takeover for a little while. It's genuine. Whether it will happen or not I cannot say because Ashley but I can say with 100% certainty that Kenyon and a consortium have been heavily engaged in the process for a while. I made a handful of people on here aware of this about a few weeks ago, I'm sure they will vouch for me..... I vouch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 What's the source. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Nope, not having it. Show me the money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 It will all go quiet again and that will be that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papavasiliou Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 https://news.sky.com/story/house-of-fraser-to-shut-four-stores-after-failure-to-lower-rents-11554031 Mr Ashley said the stores face closing in the New Year. He added: "I urge other institutional landlords to be more proactive to help save the HoF stores in their schemes." or: "Give me a good deal or I'll shut the shops and it'll be everyone's fault but mine." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Even if we see written confirmation of the sale and the new owners promising transfer funds at their first press conference as Newcastle owners, I still won't believe it. It'll probably take a few years at least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 https://news.sky.com/story/house-of-fraser-to-shut-four-stores-after-failure-to-lower-rents-11554031 Mr Ashley said the stores face closing in the New Year. He added: "I urge other institutional landlords to be more proactive to help save the HoF stores in their schemes." or: "Give me a good deal or I'll shut the shops and it'll be everyone's fault but mine." That's exactly what he's saying. Picked it up on the cheap and chucked his toys out of the pram straight away. Fucking fatso. I hope they all turn on him and tell him to fuck right off. The owner of Metrocentre is INTU who are also their landlord at other sites so I'd be very worried if I was an employee at another INTU owned centre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Well this is a turn up for the books Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papavasiliou Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 The owner of Metrocentre is INTU who are also their landlord at other sites so I'd be very worried if I was an employee at another INTU owned centre. I'm pretty sure Lakeside is another INTU place too and that's one of the other closures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 He'd previously pulled all SD stores out of Intu too hasn't he? Definitely in Eldon Square and the Metrocentre anyway, won't be long before the rest follow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Well this is a turn up for the books Are we anywhere near the transfer window Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 https://news.sky.com/story/house-of-fraser-to-shut-four-stores-after-failure-to-lower-rents-11554031 Mr Ashley said the stores face closing in the New Year. He added: "I urge other institutional landlords to be more proactive to help save the HoF stores in their schemes." or: "Give me a good deal or I'll shut the shops and it'll be everyone's fault but mine." He's so full of shit regardless. When the council refused to change the street signs in Newcastle to include 'Sports Direct Arena @ St James' Park' he threatened to close SD on Northumberland St and AFAIK the council's response was something along the lines of 'please do!' and obviously he did fuck all. His whole 'It's your own fault if you don't save yourself from me' bollocks is so fucking thick it's unreal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 The owner of Metrocentre is INTU who are also their landlord at other sites so I'd be very worried if I was an employee at another INTU owned centre. I'm pretty sure Lakeside is another INTU place too and that's one of the other closures. It is mate. Land Securities operate Bluewater over the bridge there too. This has a large HoF. Hopefully they'll tell him to poke it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Well this is a turn up for the books Are we anywhere near the transfer window Yes. can we use $$$'s to purchase players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 The fat cunt was outside my house late last nite, drunk as a skunk, and yelling he wanted me to "up my offer". I opened the window and started throwing pennies at him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 He'd previously pulled all SD stores out of Intu too hasn't he? Definitely in Eldon Square and the Metrocentre anyway, won't be long before the rest follow. Didn't know that but would make sense. The majority shareholders in INTU aren't likely to be scared off by him. They're big boys who've been around retail for many years and will have no compunction in falling out with Ashley. INTU tend to operate decent assets too rather than out of town retail parks which is where he tends to wind up in glorified airplane hangers. I should imagine he doesn't want the huge service charge bills of shopping centres and they probably don't want his demographic in their footfall so I should think it's a win/win in him fucking off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Imagine if he turned that giant Metrocentre store into a Sports Direct Entire mall instantly ruined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 He has other parts of his business in INTU though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Protests gathering momentum? International break? Transfer window approaching? It's tick o'clock for the end-of-year salearama! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 American owners you say? Meh, old news. http://i66.tinypic.com/flm4ap.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 He has other parts of his business in INTU though. Not for long if you read the INTU statement this afternoon . "We have been advised this morning that the four House of Fraser stores in our portfolio will be closing in early 2019, representing around 1% of our secured rent and 526000sq ft of retail space. We have had numerous meetings with Sports Direct including at the highest level to try to agree terms. While we cannot discuss the detail, we have been unable to reach an agreement. We are enthusiastic about the opprtunity to reengineer and re-let this under-performing space to new and exciting alternatives". In other words, on your bike you fat waller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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