NG32 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Hope ashley is annoyed, f*** al the fat prick can do about it but sit and fewm. f*** him. Fake news. Was always middle of May. Bullshit press reporting. How do you know? Surely even Ashley would understand the checks that would have to be conducted along with some extra scrutiny because of the politics associated with the new group. He is sitting on 17 mil none refundable deposit, its nearly complete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 RS has been steadfast on this middle of May thing, like. I reckon we're now into Middle Of May territory myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I would put money on a couple different possibilities: 1) All this coronavirus stuff has taken center stage and is stretching the timing out. The Premier League and FA are totally focused on restarting the season and testing and what all that looks like. Not our club getting taken over. Or 2) It’s actually been done or is very close to being done and they are trying to time the official announcement in a manner that could coincide with reopening of the city to the public. I highly doubt they want to announce something that will flood the streets with people while on a lockdown. They are not holding it back because of lockdown ffs. And project restart wouldn't explain why it was nearly done 2 weeks ago, but now keeps facing new delays. People need to stop making scenarios up in their heads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Regardless if it's fake or not, I hope hes fucking miserable for the rest of his life, doubtful, but I can hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Could do with a Caulkin tweet today to reassure us as he’s about the only journo I trust to be straight with the situation He's giving us the buyers side of the story. Whether that is "being straight" isn't down to Caulkin, it's down to how reliable his sources (Staveley's camp) are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I find it most satisfying that the two posters I associate most with sounding notes of caution are Sean and Penn. Will never watch any of his films again without thinking that he's just had an offscreen moment in which he tells someone the sale's not going through Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Dunno, he’s a child really, I can imagine him fuming at home about wanting his money “I can’t even sell when I want to” type stuff. He is a man child but surely even his petty attitude wouldn't scramble this deal with the current economic climate. It would be weeks and months before another offer or bidder would have their package ready. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Ashley wants it finished and done with because the PL are going to claim television money back and he wants to be gone and clear of things before it comes up (imo) what a load of shite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I find it most satisfying that the two posters I associate most with sounding notes of caution are Sean and Penn. Will never watch any of his films again without thinking that he's just had an offscreen moment in which he tells someone the sale's not going through Love it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Silent Face Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 It's been nearly complete for 5 weeks It's beyond me how they haven't looked at what they needed to in 5 weeks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Ashley is going to do all he can for this deal to go through. It's not just about the money he gets from this transaction, it's also about establishing a trusted business relationship with one of the largest investment funds in the world. If Ashley completes the transaction and is considered trustworthy by PIF then he potentially has access to a massive source of funds for future business opportunities. He will not want to be seen as the cause of this deal collapsing (especially not because of some man-child temper-tantrum). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 It's been nearly complete for 5 weeks It's beyond me how they haven't looked at what they needed to in 5 weeks Not wanting to give excuses but there are three sets of directors surely as there are 3 investors, time differences between countries, some staff not at work or working at reduced capacity due to where/how they are working. Other priorities for the league in terms of the virus response and keeping all clubs informed/happy etc."project restart" I can see why this process is not a quick glance rubber stamp kind of job, added to the fact its leaked "early" means we dont know if this sort of timescale is normal as we normally are just told they have been taken over. I am worried and not worried at the minute its a bit conflicting due to lack of information and the only new thing to bounce on in the press is now negative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Not wanting to give excuses but......TIME DIFFERENCE!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Silent Face Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Surely the longer this saga drags on the worse it is for us? If they were going to approve it then surely that would have been announced by now. There must be some major issue for it to still be going on. Maybe I'm going mad but I still think the uncertainty around whether football can come back safely has a lot to do with it as well. It's certainly played some part in this dragging on for so long already hasn't it. What if they restart and then have to cancel again as players keep getting the virus. It's not beyond the realms of possibility as things stand that football could be cancelled until if and when a vaccine is available. If it restarts safely in June then maybe that will reassure everyone to conclude it. Time will tell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 It's been nearly complete for 5 weeks It's beyond me how they haven't looked at what they needed to in 5 weeks It's almost like it's a massively complex and detailed legal process involving multiple parties occuring during a totally unprecedented international health crisis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Dunno, he’s a child really, I can imagine him fuming at home about wanting his money “I can’t even sell when I want to” type stuff. He is a man child but surely even his petty attitude wouldn't scramble this deal with the current economic climate. It would be weeks and months before another offer or bidder would have their package ready. Aye that’s true, it’s his only chance basically and with football looking the way it is he has to take his money and run but he is who he is Yeah, think this £340m or whatever it is will be the peak price he’ll ever receive now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 It's been nearly complete for 5 weeks It's beyond me how they haven't looked at what they needed to in 5 weeks It's almost like it's a massively complex and detailed legal process involving multiple parties occuring during a totally unprecedented international health crisis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Silent Face Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 It's been nearly complete for 5 weeks It's beyond me how they haven't looked at what they needed to in 5 weeks It's almost like it's a massively complex and detailed legal process involving multiple parties occuring during a totally unprecedented international health crisis. In that case why was it supposedly done and ready to announce this week then? I bet it's still going on in 2 weeks time which will show it was never close to been done this week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 It's been nearly complete for 5 weeks It's beyond me how they haven't looked at what they needed to in 5 weeks It's almost like it's a massively complex and detailed legal process involving multiple parties occuring during a totally unprecedented international health crisis. In that case why was it supposedly done and ready to announce this week then? I bet it's still going on in 2 weeks time which will show it was never close to been done this week Because things can change in a massively complex and detailed legal process involving multiple parties occurring during a totally unprecedented international health crisis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 It's been nearly complete for 5 weeks It's beyond me how they haven't looked at what they needed to in 5 weeks It's almost like it's a massively complex and detailed legal process involving multiple parties occuring during a totally unprecedented international health crisis. In that case why was it supposedly done and ready to announce this week then? I bet it's still going on in 2 weeks time which will show it was never close to been done this week It was actually Wednesday 29th April Staveley's side were briefing journalists they thought they would get approval. 2 weeks ago tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 It's all just supposedly though MSF, we have never actually had the first idea what's involved or how long this should take in normal conditions or anything. People have said every week for the last three weeks, "I don't know how it's taken this long" - it's because none of us know how long it takes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Toon Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 .com said before the weekend so that still leaves four days for the news to break. If any news comes out it will be out of the blue so nee panic. for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Surely the longer this saga drags on the worse it is for us? If they were going to approve it then surely that would have been announced by now. There must be some major issue for it to still be going on. Maybe I'm going mad but I still think the uncertainty around whether football can come back safely has a lot to do with it as well. It's certainly played some part in this dragging on for so long already hasn't it. What if they restart and then have to cancel again as players keep getting the virus. It's not beyond the realms of possibility as things stand that football could be cancelled until if and when a vaccine is available. If it restarts safely in June then maybe that will reassure everyone to conclude it. Time will tell I dont think your going mad, well you are going mad in the sense of willing for it to be completed with no concrete information other than statements every so often from the press saying "our understanding is that". It allows massively for you to fill the missing gaps yourself with hope or doom and gloom. If I was a business willing to invest potentially 500/600 million into something it isnt a short term investment, while the virus may affect the next couple of seasons this isn't a own it for a couple of year and look to move on. That's not to say that some of the parties may not say enough is enough we will revisit this when it all calms down but again why would they do so at a massive financial loss to themselves? If we were in the looking at the account phase and seeing about a bid I can totally see why you would walk away due to all of the new variables to consider particularly in terms of the clubs now value, however we passed that tipping point before lock down. It almost sounds like I am trying to convince myself and in a way I am because no one knows for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarralad Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I'm still certain all the problems will get ironed out and this will go through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 .com said before the weekend so that still leaves four days for the news to break. If any news comes out it will be out of the blue so nee panic. for now. They've changed their tune now though, kind of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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