Dr Gloom 1,024 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 I’m afraid to report I don’t think the takeover will happen before Christmas now. Ashley is away on holidays, the PL would still have to do it’s fit and proper person test. The mood music isn’t encouraging. That’s not to say it won’t eventually happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Park Life 68 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: I’m afraid to report I don’t think the takeover will happen before Christmas now. Ashley is away on holidays, the PL would still have to do it’s fit and proper person test. The mood music isn’t encouraging. That’s not to say it won’t eventually happen. It's already done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dynamite 491 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 It's been said for a fortnight it wouldn't happens before Xmas. There's a rumoured agreement that Ashley will buy players and Staveley will pay him back. its make or break in January. If we don't have at least 2 new players in the first XI after the window then we are as good as down. Ideally we need a GK, LB, CDM, no.9 and no.10 but that's never gonna happen. A goalscorer and goalkeeper are the most likely buys imo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howay 1,204 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 Aye apparently he has fucked off on holiday and left his son-in-law in charge of this if it wasn’t Ashley I’d never believe it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dynamite 491 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 Could be a blessing in disguise 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Park Life 68 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Howay said: Aye apparently he has fucked off on holiday and left his son-in-law in charge of this if it wasn’t Ashley I’d never believe it. It's cause it's all done bar the paperwork. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaddockLad 1,028 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 It would be logical if he was to accept PCPs offer, thing is after publicaly stating that he wanted to sell it he lost a lot of leaverage iyam. If he's holding out for top dollar then it looks like he's fucked himself with his "naked ambition" to sell. Also when sky were putting it around last week (no doubt via Keith Bishop) that it was almost done it made me think he's not that bothered about selling and it's just a ploy to blame PCP if/when they walk away next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dynamite 491 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Park Life said: It's cause it's all done bar the paperwork. Says who? surely it makes sense to expedite the paperwork to sort out the transfer window rather than put it all on the back burner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Park Life 68 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 Just now, Kid Dynamite said: Says who? surely it makes sense to expedite the paperwork to sort out the transfer window rather than put it all on the back burner Done. Rafa will get funds for Jan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howay 1,204 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Park Life said: It's cause it's all done bar the paperwork. I hope you’re right Parky. It just always astounds me that the bloke keeps putting people like Lee Charnley, his son in law, or brother in a room full of sophisticated financiers, lawyers, etc and seems miffed that the negotiations don’t go his way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Park Life 68 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 Just now, Howay said: I hope you’re right Parky. It just always astounds me that the bloke keeps putting people like Lee Charnley, his son in law, or brother in a room full of sophisticated financiers, lawyers, etc and seems miffed that the negotiations don’t go his way. It's cause contrary to popular belief he actually runs everything. Schlepping about with all the files in a plastic Tesco bag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dynamite 491 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Park Life said: Done. Rafa will get funds for Jan. Aye but I've heard this craic 10x before from twitter itk's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Park Life 68 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 Just now, Kid Dynamite said: Aye but I've heard this craic 10x before from twitter itk's I know man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essembeeofsunderland 157 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 Wist Am could easily put 3 or 4 in against us next weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isegrim 492 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 Parky being confident has the opposite effect to me... If everything is agreed there is no need for secrecy in my opinion as the foreseeable change of the mood around the club would be a massive boost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGingerQuiff 1,005 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 13 minutes ago, Isegrim said: Parky being confident has the opposite effect to me... If everything is agreed there is no need for secrecy in my opinion as the foreseeable change of the mood around the club would be a massive boost. The "limited funds" illusion might help us sign some players in Jan! Once the Sultan gets announced we'll start getting ridiculous quotes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haydnator 45 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 18 minutes ago, essembeeofsunderland said: Wist Am could easily put 3 or 4 in against us next weekend. They really won't. We need a little bit of surgery in January basically. A LB, a CM that can screen the back 4 and play a bit of football when required, a GK that isn't a complete retard, a ST and a creative midfielder who can play no. 10. The worry is the question of is Rafa actually going to get the funds he wants. He's reiterated in press conferences he doesn't know, that could be him staying quiet because it's daft to just reveal your budget publicly (which it is) or he actually just doesn't know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaddockLad 1,028 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 7 minutes ago, Haydnator said: They really won't. We need a little bit of surgery in January basically. A LB, a CM that can screen the back 4 and play a bit of football when required, a GK that isn't a complete retard, a ST and a creative midfielder who can play no. 10. The worry is the question of is Rafa actually going to get the funds he wants. He's reiterated in press conferences he doesn't know, that could be him staying quiet because it's daft to just reveal your budget publicly (which it is) or he actually just doesn't know. Rafa won't know what he's getting until someone tells him if we're sold or not. Any talk of how much or who is irrelevent till then and if we're not sold it'll be a new manager we'll be needing before any players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Gloom 1,024 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Park Life said: It's already done. That’s not what I’m hearing. You know someone who’s well informed like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fish 389 Report post Posted December 18, 2017 20 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: That’s not what I’m hearing. You know someone who’s well informed like? Does he shite, he just likes making bold statements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Park Life 68 Report post Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) 41 minutes ago, The Fish said: Does he shite, he just likes making bold statements. I'll bet you ten likes the club will be sold. Edited December 18, 2017 by Park Life 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayvin 708 Report post Posted December 18, 2017 Needs a time period to be specified though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adios 686 Report post Posted December 18, 2017 I'm willing to bet my entire bankroll (of likes) if we can agree terms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fish 389 Report post Posted December 18, 2017 16 minutes ago, Park Life said: I'll bet you ten likes the club will be sold. I also think the club will be sold... I don't know where to go from here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Gloom 1,024 Report post Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) The question wasn’t whether we’ll be sold, eventually. It’s whether it’s an imminent done deal. My understanding is that isn’t the case. What makes you think otherwise, Parky? Edited December 18, 2017 by Dr Gloom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
