last_monetarist Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 This guy is a running joke in the UAE - the black sheep/whipping boy of the royal family whose personal wealth is relatively paltry compared to more senior members of the Al Nahyan dynasty. The Liverpool deal fell through because they realised they were dealing with a fantasist who didn't actually have access to the cash being talked about. This will end in tears one way or another. Yup, the guy is considered a bit of a laughing stock in the Emirates. The folks at Liverpool were scrambling to disassociate themselves from the story when his side leaked it to the press. I'd consider Mike Ashley a certifiable genius compared to this fella. I'd advise caution, this isn't a sovereign entity purporting to buy the club. We have harrowing case studies of White Knight owners from the Middle East trying to rebuild two proud English clubs (Forest & Pompey) over the past decade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 After spending £350m to buy the club? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Mother of dragons, so fucking tired today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 This guy is a running joke in the UAE - the black sheep/whipping boy of the royal family whose personal wealth is relatively paltry compared to more senior members of the Al Nahyan dynasty. The Liverpool deal fell through because they realised they were dealing with a fantasist who didn't actually have access to the cash being talked about. This will end in tears one way or another. Yup, the guy is considered a bit of a laughing stock in the Emirates. The folks at Liverpool were scrambling to disassociate themselves from the story when his side leaked it to the press. I'd consider Mike Ashley a certifiable genius compared to this fella. I'd advise caution, this isn't a sovereign entity purporting to buy the club. We have harrowing case studies of White Knight owners from the Middle East trying to rebuild two proud English clubs (Forest & Pompey) over the past decade. Chips pissed right on mate It’s not Ashley= fucks given none Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 This guy is a running joke in the UAE - the black sheep/whipping boy of the royal family whose personal wealth is relatively paltry compared to more senior members of the Al Nahyan dynasty. The Liverpool deal fell through because they realised they were dealing with a fantasist who didn't actually have access to the cash being talked about. This will end in tears one way or another. Yup, the guy is considered a bit of a laughing stock in the Emirates. The folks at Liverpool were scrambling to disassociate themselves from the story when his side leaked it to the press. I'd consider Mike Ashley a certifiable genius compared to this fella. I'd advise caution, this isn't a sovereign entity purporting to buy the club. We have harrowing case studies of White Knight owners from the Middle East trying to rebuild two proud English clubs (Forest & Pompey) over the past decade. Sheikh Mansour is a prominent member of the Government of the UAE, son of the founding President and half-brother of the current ruler. Sheikh Khaled is a step removed from the inner circle this (as are most of the royal family) so this bid won't be "oil money" or backed by the state or anything to that degree, he has made his money in business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 So what you're saying is, he has something to prove to the rest of his family? I'm fine with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soyt Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 To be fair some people tried to warn us about Ashley and we didn’t heed it. I’m not going to make that same mistake again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
last_monetarist Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Chips pissed right on mate It’s not Ashley= fucks given none All I wish is that the fans are more vigilant in this day and age. Ashley is a disgraceful owner, yes, but this experience should really teach us all to be prudent and do a bit more research when it comes to potential owners. I personally seriously doubt the legitimacy of this story. The timing is a bit too convenient seeing that Ashley is locked in takeover talks with two other interested parties, to speak nothing of contractual negotiations with the manager. Even if it were true, providing the provenance of funds could be tricky for this fella. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 not arsed in the slightest if it goes wrong eventually. It'll be more fun than skinflinting 14th every year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
last_monetarist Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Sheikh Mansour is a prominent member of the Government of the UAE, son of the founding President and half-brother of the current ruler. Sheikh Khaled is a step removed from the inner circle this (as are most of the royal family) so this bid won't be "oil money" or backed by the state or anything to that degree, he has made his money in business. This is the holding company over which he presides: http://www.binzayed.com/history.htm They have achieved fuck all in the grand scheme of things in the UAE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Yeesh, saw the last name and almost wet myself with excitement. Saw the full name and now I'm pretty deflated. Not a big fan of this guy tbh... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 was gonna mention the data room thing that douglas tweeted from a while back, also happy face tweeted the other day that the 2 companies ashley has involved in the land around SJP were being wound up https://twitter.com/bigchrisholt/status/1131529409826103298?s=20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Yeesh, saw the last name and almost wet myself with excitement. Saw the full name and now I'm pretty deflated. Not a big fan of this guy tbh... I’d have been delighted with staveley or Kenyon if it got rid of Ashley tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 What the absolute fuck...stayed offline yesterday evening and this is what I wake up to... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Yeesh, saw the last name and almost wet myself with excitement. Saw the full name and now I'm pretty deflated. Not a big fan of this guy tbh... I’d have been delighted with staveley or Kenyon if it got rid of Ashley tbh Agreed. He could be selling to DJ Khaled and I'd be chuffed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Besides his company's website using flash, why is he generally considered a joke? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I made that Pikachu face on reading the title :0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Yeesh, saw the last name and almost wet myself with excitement. Saw the full name and now I'm pretty deflated. Not a big fan of this guy tbh... I’d have been delighted with staveley or Kenyon if it got rid of Ashley tbh Agreed. He could be selling to DJ Khaled and I'd be chuffed. That’d be so much fun too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Open_C Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Besides his company's website using flash, why is he generally considered a joke? Not quite as rich as the richest people in the entire universe and had to actually work for his money, by the look of things Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnMag Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7073375/Sheik-Khaleds-representatives-claim-billionaire-close-buying-Newcastle-350million.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Besides his company's website using flash, why is he generally considered a joke? Not quite as rich as the richest people in the entire universe and had to actually work for his money, by the look of things So in the Middle East social hierarchy, he might as well be helping build a stadium with his bare hands, the serf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Besides his company's website using flash, why is he generally considered a joke? only worth £18bn the daft cunt in the event he is a shite chancer and things go wrong i'll still take it because it means there's movement of some sort and we're rid of ashley...honestly thought he was gonna strangle the life out of us until he died, which he still might Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 To be fair some people tried to warn us about Ashley and we didn’t heed it. I’m not going to make that same mistake again Yep. Though I reckon if true, you will see the shift a lot of people want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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