indi Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 the article seems to suggest that he will mount his offer 'within weeks' and freddy wants to sell to him over belgravia because he will offer significant investment into the team, which he doesnt believe belgravia can. its in a few papers today this story, express even claims gillett's son is called 'geordie' Well he did say that he'd sell-up if a Geordie Abramovich came along. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 the article seems to suggest that he will mount his offer 'within weeks' and freddy wants to sell to him over belgravia because he will offer significant investment into the team, which he doesnt believe belgravia can. its in a few papers today this story, express even claims gillett's son is called 'geordie' Well he did say that he'd sell-up if a Geordie Abramovich came along. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_N._Gillett_Jr. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christian Hayne Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Gillett in £150 Million Toon Bid Toon chairman Freddy Shepherd has had contact from George Gillett regarding a takeover. George Gillett has told Shepherd that he would like to begin talks over taking control of the club. Gillett was previously winning the race to takeover at Liverpool after a £450 Million bid was placed; but after Sheikh Mohammed made his interest known in taking over at Liverpool Gillett has fallen out of the frame. However Gillett still wants to own a Premiership club as he looks to Newcastle United as his next target. A representative of George Gillett said today that, “George is still interested in owning a Premiership Club. George believes Newcastle United are the ideal club with drive and ambition to take forward. We cannot say too much at the moment but we are currently in talks with the club.” It is believed that Toon supremo Freddy Shepherd would much rather sell the club to and individual than to the Belgravia group who first showed there interest in the club in August. Freddy shepherd once again today reiterated what he has said previously, “When there is something to say regarding the take over we will have to tell the stock exchange and all shareholders.” It is believed that Gillett would like to be in control of the club in time for the January transfer window for major investment in the team. This could still be possible if Gillett moves quickly as the Legal side of the takeover should be quicker than the Belgravia group as it is an individual buying the club. My brother works for the Mirror in London, and has sent me this info saying this is what is going to be in it regarding our takeover. i don't trust the Mirror either but it seems quite good information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Gillet, is that the best that we can get? I would have thought he would have wanted to buy Sheffield United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Gillet, is that the best that we can get? I would have thought he would have wanted to buy Sheffield United. rimshot.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Gillet would be good for the club, he's well liked by the fans of his other sporting teams. I'd be quite happy if he bought the Toon. He's committed to winning and doing what it takes to get there. He's a smart bloke as well and won't be as pompus as Freddy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 How much cash has this bloke got? Must be quite a lot considering the £450,000,000 Liverpool offer but does anyone have any idea roughly how much he has total? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 He once took a dividend out for himself of 35m. That in itself will rule him out of the running in Macbeth's eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 He once took a dividend out for himself of 35m. That in itself will rule him out of the running in Macbeth's eyes. Did he not also restructure the finances of the club in question with a shit load of debt in order to do it as well? Not that it really matters, he used the divi to fund further ventures, all his money and his clubs so he can move money around them at will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomi Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 The website of the Stock Exchange (link) writes "bid situation". Apart from that a company called AXA Rosenberg Invest. Man. has been snapping up some shares lately: 1.6697% - 20th November 1,6263% - 6th December 1,5887% - 8th December 1,1167% and 1,363% - Today Something happens behind the scenes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I was just at a party and was talking to a guy that knew Gillet, he talks highly of him, apparently he likes his clubs runned proffesionally doesn't like to intrude on his Managers unless he feels he is not doing his job the Montreal Canadien fans like him very much. So he has had lot's of experience in running a sports club so I think he would be good for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 The website of the Stock Exchange (link) writes "bid situation". Apart from that a company called AXA Rosenberg Invest. Man. has been snapping up some shares lately: 1.6697% - 20th November 1,6263% - 6th December 1,5887% - 8th December 1,1167% and 1,363% - Today Something happens behind the scenes. Just savvy investment managers taking a punt on the back of current rumour and speculation. Nothing anymore significant than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I was just at a party and was talking to a guy that knew Gillet, he talks highly of him, apparently he likes his clubs runned proffesionally doesn't like to intrude on his Managers unless he feels he is not doing his job the Montreal Canadien fans like him very much. So he has had lot's of experience in running a sports club so I think he would be good for us. small world , how come a guy like you can go to a party and go straight on to our forum and make so many spelling mistakes and expect to be taken seriously or were you pissed when you posted it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I was just at a party and was talking to a guy that knew Gillet, he talks highly of him, apparently he likes his clubs runned proffesionally doesn't like to intrude on his Managers unless he feels he is not doing his job the Montreal Canadien fans like him very much. So he has had lot's of experience in running a sports club so I think he would be good for us. small world , how come a guy like you can go to a party and go straight on to our forum and make so many spelling mistakes and expect to be taken seriously or were you pissed when you posted it. Hahaha.... I was thinking the same thing, mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 6 days to go to agm. anyone think there will be info before that ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 GLENN ROEDER will get a huge transfer war chest if the £227million sale of Newcastle goes through. Toon boss Roeder can expect a £20m windfall should American financiers Polygon and the United Bank of Switzerland complete the New Year deal. Chairman Freddy Shepherd and the Hall family will also be huge winners. Shepherd will pick up £20m from the deal while former owner Sir John Hall and his son Douglas should scoop around £48m. Sir John paid £3m for the Toon in 1991. It will be another Premiership club takeover by foreign backers. They have pledged NOT to get involved in the playing side — unlike new West Ham supremo Eggert Magnusson, who sacked boss Alan Pardew this week. http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002390000-10151,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Link? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 The story is on the link he posted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 That was not bloody there when I said that. No way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 That was not bloody there when I said that. No way! (why am i not in bed?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Is the deal done? The article "Flog on the Tyne: Newcastle sell up to foreign owners" http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=422801&in_page_id=1779&in_a_source=&ct=5 is certainly suggesting the deal is done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Is the deal done? The article "Flog on the Tyne: Newcastle sell up to foreign owners" http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=422801&in_page_id=1779&in_a_source=&ct=5 is certainly suggesting the deal is done. This would appear to be huge news... I always said we should respect Switzerland's position of neutrality during the war. Not for them the bloody travails of conflict, they simply wished to live in peace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 UBS is the world's largest wealth manager. oh brave new world that has such people in it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Anyone reckon old Ottmar put a word in for us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 That was not bloody there when I said that. No way! He's right I amended it! Anyway this is absolutely massive news if it's true and this morning could be very interesting. Tara Freddy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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