mrmojorisin75 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 The more I think about it, the more am convinced the leak came from the Saudi side, not Staveley or the other guys. I think they’ve used nufc as research into how much negative press they would receive if they bought any English team (more so Manchester United). They probably haven’t factored in media bias against nufc so they’re probably thinking it’s a bit soon to be making any moves to own a football team yet. I think Staveley has been burned here in this instance. As I constantly tell my 10 year old daughter, it's ok not to voice every thought that comes into your head. It's ok to be quiet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 The more I think about it, the more am convinced the leak came from the Saudi side, not Staveley or the other guys. I think they’ve used nufc as research into how much negative press they would receive if they bought any English team (more so Manchester United). They probably haven’t factored in media bias against nufc so they’re probably thinking it’s a bit soon to be making any moves to own a football team yet. I think Staveley has been burned here in this instance. Interesting theory Bonkers but interesting nonetheless. Why are you paying any attention to what Odin is saying? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I live in the belief this club will be sold this time. Much more fun thinking about a potential takeover than watching a clueless Steve Bruce trying to make us play football. I’m not expecting it to be sold though It’s not a fakeover. Confirmed (or understood) both by George Caulkin and Sky Sports due diligence is completed and that this takeover is at an advanced stage. A fee of £250k has been paid. The price is not an issue. Evidence of proof of funds. Some details left. Mike Ashley back in the country. No denial from Amanda Staveley, Mike Ashley, Saudi Arabia or the Reuben brothers. Mike Ashley will never get a better opportunity to sell the club and he knows it. But it’s up to him now. Well yeah. The real stumbling block to any sale has always been that Fat Mike doesn't really want to sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 The more I think about it, the more am convinced the leak came from the Saudi side, not Staveley or the other guys. I think they’ve used nufc as research into how much negative press they would receive if they bought any English team (more so Manchester United). They probably haven’t factored in media bias against nufc so they’re probably thinking it’s a bit soon to be making any moves to own a football team yet. I think Staveley has been burned here in this instance. As I constantly tell my 10 year old daughter, it's ok not to voice every thought that comes into your head. It's ok to be quiet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I live in the belief this club will be sold this time. Much more fun thinking about a potential takeover than watching a clueless Steve Bruce trying to make us play football. I’m not expecting it to be sold though It’s not a fakeover. Confirmed (or understood) both by George Caulkin and Sky Sports due diligence is completed and that this takeover is at an advanced stage. A fee of £250k has been paid. The price is not an issue. Evidence of proof of funds. Some details left. Mike Ashley back in the country. No denial from Amanda Staveley, Mike Ashley, Saudi Arabia or the Reuben brothers. Mike Ashley will never get a better opportunity to sell the club and he knows it. But it’s up to him now. Well yeah. The real stumbling block to any sale has always been that Fat Mike doesn't really want to sell. I think he'd sell, but not cleanly. He'll want to keep advertising his tat emporium around the ground for free and keep the club shop. When the other party refuses, his 'clean break' price becomes prohibitive and the deal collapses as he places such a disproportionately high value on those things and the buyer does not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 The more I think about it, the more am convinced the leak came from the Saudi side, not Staveley or the other guys. I think they’ve used nufc as research into how much negative press they would receive if they bought any English team (more so Manchester United). They probably haven’t factored in media bias against nufc so they’re probably thinking it’s a bit soon to be making any moves to own a football team yet. I think Staveley has been burned here in this instance. Absolute fucking nonsense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweMag Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 The more I think about it, the more am convinced the leak came from the Saudi side, not Staveley or the other guys. I think they’ve used nufc as research into how much negative press they would receive if they bought any English team (more so Manchester United). They probably haven’t factored in media bias against nufc so they’re probably thinking it’s a bit soon to be making any moves to own a football team yet. I think Staveley has been burned here in this instance. Why would the Saudi side be a part of negotiations for months and then leak it just to see how the response is from the English media? It’s more likely.. say Ruban Ghandi, finance director at QPR who knows his fellow board member Jamie Reuben is in talks with NUFC. He leaks it to Bradley Hope who is based in London and writes the article about the takeover in the Wall Street Journal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooonDoom Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Wild speculation... - Saudi's look to buy Man Utd and fail - Staveley approaches them and gets them tentatively on board for US - She negotiates and gets a deal to about 95% (does all the leg work etc) - She just needs the Saudi's to give a go - They still want Man Utd so MBS tells his biographer to leak the deal - if this makes Man Utd sell he buys them, if they still not interested he buys us If we’re back here I’ll stick with my earlier theory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 The theories on here are more annoying than and now doubt wrong than the rumours in the press. I mean Odin’s doesn’t even make sense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Been debating whether or not to post this, given the reaction other posters have got, but.... I was speaking to a chairman at a league two club on Saturday (won't take much to work out who); he's an acquaintance of Ashley (not friends I have to add). I started mentioning this takeover which he'd obviously heard about, but said from what he's heard he can't see Ashley selling for the foreseeable. He did say that plenty of parties have expressed an interest over the years though. It's only one man's opinion of course, and probably means nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 So he’s charging non refundable £250k to get in to the data room/due diligence with no intention of selling the club? the mans a decent con man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankles Bennett Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 SweMag the new Odin? God no I don’t do Photoshop. I basically don’t believe the takeover will happend but I do believe George Caulkin and I do believe the £250k fee has been paid etc. I really wouldn’t believe anything Sky Sports says so try not to take that as corroboration of other sources. Thanks for your input LV. And I don’t. If someone has stumped up £250k then it's almost certain they will proceed with buying the club unless due diligence unearths a problem with the books etc in which case I would expect my £250k to be refunded. If it wasnt I would be taking Ash to court. However Ash insists the club is very well run with no debt so that means a sale must go through sooner or later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Been linked with Man Utd again this morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 No surprise like. The media are desperate for us not to be sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Guess fans lobbing fireworks at the CEO’s house could mean the Glazers having second thoughts about selling. Meanwhile we’re giving Ashley a free pass... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardsleymagic Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Just a rehash of the mirror story isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Guess fans lobbing fireworks at the CEO’s house could mean the Glazers having second thoughts about selling. Meanwhile we’re giving Ashley a free pass... Aye, the Glazers really seem the sort that would be massively intimidated by a couple of knackers being divvies near the house of one of their employees.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweMag Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Been linked with Man Utd again this morning. Just a way of selling papers and to generate clicks on their website. They know nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankles Bennett Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Is it a surprise to anyone that a Manchester based newspaper is selling the line that the Saudis really want Manu rather than NUFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Guess fans lobbing fireworks at the CEO’s house could mean the Glazers having second thoughts about selling. Meanwhile we’re giving Ashley a free pass... Aye, the Glazers really seem the sort that would be massively intimidated by a couple of knackers being divvies near the house of one of their employees.... I’m just bitter about all this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhtoon Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Guess fans lobbing fireworks at the CEO’s house could mean the Glazers having second thoughts about selling. Meanwhile we’re giving Ashley a free pass... Aye, the Glazers really seem the sort that would be massively intimidated by a couple of knackers being divvies near the house of one of their employees.... I’m just bitter about all this. I've got some leftover fireworks that I'm happy to send your way if you feel that aggrieved by the lack of action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Guess fans lobbing fireworks at the CEO’s house could mean the Glazers having second thoughts about selling. Meanwhile we’re giving Ashley a free pass... Aye, the Glazers really seem the sort that would be massively intimidated by a couple of knackers being divvies near the house of one of their employees.... I’m just bitter about all this. I've got some leftover fireworks that I'm happy to send your way if you feel that aggrieved by the lack of action. Send them Ashley’s way instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhtoon Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Guess fans lobbing fireworks at the CEO’s house could mean the Glazers having second thoughts about selling. Meanwhile we’re giving Ashley a free pass... Aye, the Glazers really seem the sort that would be massively intimidated by a couple of knackers being divvies near the house of one of their employees.... I’m just bitter about all this. I've got some leftover fireworks that I'm happy to send your way if you feel that aggrieved by the lack of action. Send them Ashley’s way instead. I'm no knacker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoForJoy Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 The BBC getting in on the act. Wraith will be furious they got his name wrong!! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51349042 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Guess fans lobbing fireworks at the CEO’s house could mean the Glazers having second thoughts about selling. Meanwhile we’re giving Ashley a free pass... Aye, the Glazers really seem the sort that would be massively intimidated by a couple of knackers being divvies near the house of one of their employees.... My mate [works down the chip shop and swears he's Little Jimmy Osmond] reliably informs me it was a couple divvies being knackers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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