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Mike Ashley (former owner) (still alive)


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I'm getting the impression the journalists here are desperate to write about somthing but for the most part if not completely they are in the dark. Just let it sit until the club or the buyer makes a statement.

 

The buyer has made one though, that the club acknowledged as legit.

 

Aye but going forward from that statement. Seems to be a lot of guesswork being portrayed as facts at the minute.

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Why wasnt the first step checking that they weren't mackems on the wind up. Would have saved time.

 

Ashley didn't do due diligence when he bought us. He can't be arsed to do things properly. He's just a chancer.

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I’m sure I read in the Chronic or another rag that proof of funds was required before Ashley would even discuss anything to get rid of the tyre kickers. It’s all second guessing.

 

On another note Penfold will be expecting his P45, I wonder who they would bring in to run the show?

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Time to start putting pressure on the Bin Zayed Group to come clean about their role in all of this. I won't be investing in any of their real estate, luxury boat, or distance learning products until I know just where we're at. I don't demand that they buy the club, I just demand a Bin Zayed Group that tries.

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The interesting part for me is NUFC coming out at least to confirm the statement about agreeing terms is true. Any rumours previous they've said nowt. Could just be gen 2 of Ashley bullshitting. "Oh well we agreed terms but couldn't move on from there". When you have been caught on a lie previous, you need to tell a bigger lie. Wouldn't rule it out of his playbook. That confirmation is a new step, though.

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I appreciate you have to take what Pete Graves says with a pinch of salt but we’ve gone from him saying he’s been told they are going to invest HEAVILY in the club and the community to another journalist saying yet to see he has the money.  :idiot2:

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I’m sure I read in the Chronic or another rag that proof of funds was required before Ashley would even discuss anything to get rid of the tyre kickers. It’s all second guessing.

I don't think he wanted proof of payment but wanted a huge down payment/deposit before anyone could get close.

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Can someone remind me of another club purchase where "proof of funds" was so breathlessly reported on?

 

I think Bolton just had a huge drama over it. A chancer led everyone to believe he was taking over the club, but the money wasn't there and it all fell through.

 

I suppose these people think they can get the ball rolling to show investors they're serious, and then try to raise money. It looks like that's what Peter Kenyon tried to do.

 

Not saying this is the same thing. Though it could be.

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