jack j Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Has there been any official statements? Or is it all just leaks through the media? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Its not an official statement so disregard as bollocks until an official BZG one is forthcoming For one of the first times, I agree with you there needs to be an official statement saying exactly where the deal is and what if any is the hold up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 It’s not even an official statement though is it? Probably the most important fact tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Right trying to be positive, Sounds like they are waiting on the PL and have been for some time. The only thing that will stop the deal now is the PL. are they likely to scupper it? Have they ever turned down a new owner that we know of? Possibly because of Man City connection? They aren’t saying it’s dead or will be dead, imo they are releasing this becasuse of the hysteria caused by uk press calling them liars. Problem is it’s so vague Needs to be an official statement as the one from the tweet has actually created more questions than answers to where we were before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebellious Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 If a fit and proper failed can you appeal it and how long would an appeal take ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Bullshit rumour that the club doesn't deny sends everyone into a frenzy, journos pretending they know this and that to get clicks, Ashley purposely leaving fans in the dark and not denying takeover news so he can quietly let Rafa's contract run down whilst also spending zilch on players, club will say no proof of funds.... time wasters etc.. once Rafa is gone and it's too late to sign anyone decent. Sam Allardyce appointed, more fake takeover news in January, rinse and repeat. ££££ for Ashley, gets his new yes man, fans turn up in their droves as usual. Said this ages ago and was given shit for it, seems nailed on now, just replace Allarydce with Readfearn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I am 100% confident these guys tick every one and then some of all the criteria set out by the PL regarding their so-called fit and proper persons test. And legally, if they were to veto them for whatever reason, they would surely be challenged and a quick resolution in favour of the new owners would soon result from any legal challenge. They want investors like these more than they want your Mike Ashleys. I’m of the opinion they are past that stage now and again are in final negotiations. This statement if true is basically a public update of where everyone is at without critical details. I think they’ve made an offer which doesn’t automatically mean they’ve made a bid, the two can be very different. Their offer could at this stage be based on certain terms, conditions and clauses of their own or more likely based on Ashley’s which if included or removed will trigger an official proper bid both parties can then hammer out. I can believe that more than a lot of things being speculated. My own theory is the hold up relates to Ashley’s loans to the business and the terms of repaying that and I don’t mean interest, length of time to pay it back, but who pays it and how. The club can’t as it doesn’t have the cash to do so, the new owners won’t pay it themselves and don’t want the club to lend money from the bank and they certainly won pay price to buy business plus price to buy business debt. Ashley gave the dog another bone, how about converting this loan into equity via a controlling stake in the retail side of the business, stadium naming rights, sponsorship etc. for SD. Which he’ll pass to SD in return for shares. In 5 years time under these guys NUFC will be challenging for the title, challenging for CL qualification and aiming to win some cups under a big name manager with a star studded side. SD couldn’t afford such brand affiliation at that level of exposure in a million years, we are talking hundreds of millions here in sponsorship fees. Areas key to adding maximum value to new owners and generating big revenue. The sale of Perez may be his insurance policy, I suspect however, he’d rather sell the club for less, on chucky, to someone else if it meant they were OK with a lifetime partnership with SD. That would mean zero chance of SD as sponsors of a PL club playing CL footy, but that’s the reality if he doesn’t sell, at least this way he gets his money back, a big profit on top and SD a lifetime of free advertising. No protests, media questioning or having to pretend anymore he cares. He’ll be the owner when we play Arsenal. No-one will buy into his demands, those that would (Kenyan) don’t have a pot to piss in and as Junior Soprano said about Ritchie, he couldn’t sell it, he’s not respected enough. This is why the Staveley deal collapsed by the way. This is his best offer and will be the only offer to get out with a clean break once and for all, otherwise he’s stuck with us and we are stuck with him. Roll on another more 12 years of this. Well worth 600 quid a season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Has there been any official statements? Or is it all just leaks through the media? The two statements from about 6 weeks ago were official statements I believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Little Waster Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Bullshit rumour that the club doesn't deny sends everyone into a frenzy, journos pretending they know this and that to get clicks, Ashley purposely leaving fans in the dark and not denying takeover news so he can quietly let Rafa's contract run down whilst also spending zilch on players, club will say no proof of funds.... time wasters etc.. once Rafa is gone and it's too late to sign anyone decent. Sam Allardyce appointed, more fake takeover news in January, rinse and repeat. ££££ for Ashley, gets his new yes man, fans turn up in their droves as usual. Said this ages ago and was given shit for it, seems nailed on now, just replace Allarydce with Readfearn. Me too , told i was a conspiracy theorist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 If a fit and proper failed can you appeal it and how long would an appeal take ? I think Southampton's owners failed it at first didn't they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebellious Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 If a fit and proper failed can you appeal it and how long would an appeal take ? I think Southampton's owners failed it at first didn't they? From reading today's statements and previous its the only thing I can think of for the delay. Both parties thought it was in the bag but they are waiting on an appeal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Can’t wait for the chronicle to tell us that theres no bid on the table Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 height=373http://i.imgur.com/ZZi84fa.jpg[/img] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 height=373http://i.imgur.com/ZZi84fa.jpg[/img] Never happened. Cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Not happening and no longer bothered. The sooner it's confirmed as off the sooner I can get on with my life not supporting a Club ran by that fat cunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 that last line in the statement was completely unneccessary if things were going to plan and they were confident of completing the deal soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Nice post HTT[/member] I basically agree with all of that there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I can't believe people continue to fall for this shit. Another cryptic, amateurish "statement" from the multi-billion corporation.. Once again not released through official channels. The essence of it is, of course, that great guy Mike Ashley really wants to sell the club and is indeed very helpful with the whole process.. Aye, this takeover is definitely genuine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Think i need to step away from all this soon. It’s just ridiculous. The club is dead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I can't believe people continue to fall for this shit. Another cryptic, amateurish "statement" from the multi-billion corporation.. Once again not released through official channels. The essence of it is, of course, that great guy Mike Ashley really wants to sell the club and is indeed very helpful with the whole process.. Aye, this takeover is definitely genuine. What's your take on it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facundo Ferreyra Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I'm keeping the faith, lads. It's not over until we hear that the deal has fallen through. This "statement" hasn't done that. Staying positive for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooonDoom Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I can't believe people continue to fall for this shit. Another cryptic, amateurish "statement" from the multi-billion corporation.. Once again not released through official channels. The essence of it is, of course, that great guy Mike Ashley really wants to sell the club and is indeed very helpful with the whole process.. Aye, this takeover is definitely genuine. I take your point but would the multi-billion corporation not just release a one liner simply saying "the cryptic amateurish statement is not from us." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Doesn't sound like the PL at all to me. The way I read it is that there's a sticking point in the negotiations, both sides have given ground and are getting closer but they're not quite there yet and maybe can't agree a deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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