Why do people keep asking for this to be made "members only"?
Can't see the point myself. Let's face it, none of us know jack shit and we're just spinning the rumour wheel whilst we twiddle our thumbs waiting to find out. We've covered virtually anyone who has more than £200 in their bank and despite it all, we're no closer to knowing anything. Besides, even if it was made members only, how long before it gets repeated somewhere else anyway?
Don't know if there's any link to us or not but apparently HM the queen has found a few million down the back of the chesterfield and is looking at buying Harry a football club for christmas but no news on which club.......................................... Just waiting for someone to reply asking where i got this info and the answer is the same as all the others...............
[cite]Posted By: UP...THE...ADDICKS[/cite]Update: Wise was at The Valley for a video link conference with the investors tonight.
A bit late ain't it?
Or is that to do with the time zones?
IF that's true and obviously a) I have no idea and b) I bloody hope it aint... like you say why would you have a video link conference "tonight"... that would be middle of the day US time then...
What has Dennis Wise ever achieved? Typical new owners wanting a so called 'name' as a figurehead even though he's shit. Never mind our manager took us to the playoffs last season, never mind he's got us there again with the possibility of automatics. Wise will be sacked by the end of the season. I'd rather have Pardew or Dowie thanks.
[cite]Posted By: The Red Robin[/cite]What has Dennis Wise ever achieved? Typical new owners wanting a so called 'name' as a figurehead even though he's shit. Never mind our manager took us to the playoffs last season, never mind he's got us there again with the possibility of automatics. Wise will be sacked by the end of the season. I'd rather have Pardew or Dowie thanks.
I have mixed feelings about his involvement. I am uneasy due to his spanner connections and general unlikeability (or at least that is my perception of the man; I could be utterly wrong about him as I don't actually KNOW him). But....
If (and as with all these rumours, that's an enormous if) he is involved, then it is encouraging for the future of our club (if only in pecuniary terms) in that it would at least indicate that whoever is behind the takeover might be persons of at least fairly considerable means, as Wise has not been involved in anything other than serious players in the football investment business as far as I can make out.
The plot thickens....and we wait to see what Charlton fans are going to get for Christmas!
Firstly, I heard that it would be completed before this weekend.
Secondly, from the previous page, I emailed Dr Chen who the esteemed jimmymelrose suggested as possibly being the new owner and he actually replied, all the way from China. In an obviously well thought out and considered answer in reply to the question of 'are you currently in negotiations to purchase Charlton Athletic Football Club' he replied 'NO'. Now make of that what you will but he must obviously know who we are so maybe .....
[cite]Posted By: falconwood_1[/cite]Wise would be my Charlton breaking point.
If he's at our club in any capacity, they can get f&cked.
I'm not far off that to be honest, am very suprised it hasn't cropped up in the Breaking Point thread.
Pretty sure that if he was hoisted upon us, they would be enough of us who would at least attempt to kick up enough fuss to get it reconsidered.
Aside from whatever you may feel about his character and past (i know what i feel), in footballing terms he had a disasterous time at Newcastle in his attempts to perform an 'executive' role. It takes something for Bobby Robson to have a bad word about someone, but this is from his book
“My biggest disappointment was Dennis Wise, a director of football who was hardly seen at the ground, and who brought in players who were neither suitable, nor right, for Newcastle United. I forgive most people, but I am not sure I can forgive Wise for what he did to my club.”
I can't see PV or RM entertaining it in normal circumstances, but the way things are now who knows?
(btw, If it was me taking over and it was my money, I'd only takeover us if I had Curbs waiting in the wings as manager. Wouldn't trust Parky with my hard earned.)
I just wonder if Wise is involved as a football consultant to the new owners and his role wont be ongoing. There is clearly plenty of anecdotal evidence that he is doing something.
I have serious doubts regarding Wise, but that quote from Bobby Robson is chilling! Nothing much suprises us in football (e.g. Pardew and Newcastle), but if Wise is at our club we should monitor his every breath 24/7!!
[cite]Posted By: falconwood_1[/cite]I can't see PV or RM entertaining it in normal circumstances, but the way things are now who knows?
(btw, If it was me taking over and it was my money, I'd only takeover us if I had Curbs waiting in the wings as manager. Wouldn't trust Parky with my hard earned.)
Think thats a bit harsh on PP to be honest. How can you have an opinion on his spending ability when he's yet to spend anything? Personally i think he'd do a great job at least for the foreseeable future. Think he'd spend wisely and get proper team players which is what we need. And why do people keeping talking about curbs coming back? Thats history , this is our future. "The king is dead, long live the king".
I reckon that Sven-Göran Eriksson and Fabio Capello are the mysterious business men behind the takeover. Afterall what else are they going to do with the absolute shedloads of money that they've so generously been paid by the FA?
Wise or Admin ? ask yourself the question there were some wholly than thou comments on clubs that go into admin and shaft the small guy.
I aint saying it is good and i am not saying it is bad, but you may have to just give the guy a chance IF he is involved.
The ONLY word i have had on this situation from a trustworthy source and someone who i hold in high regard who knows what is going on Is taht the deal on the table is the best deal for Charlton Athletic.
If they say that then i teust them and believe them so whoever it is we must stay together and trust the decisions that are made.
If thats Wise then so be it just dont get in a cab with him
[quote][cite]Posted By: LargeAddick[/cite]Firstly, I heard that it would be completed before this weekend.
Secondly, from the previous page, I emailed Dr Chen who the esteemed jimmymelrose suggested as possibly being the new owner and he actually replied, all the way from China. In an obviously well thought out and considered answer in reply to the question of 'are you currently in negotiations to purchase Charlton Athletic Football Club' he replied 'NO'. Now make of that what you will but he must obviously know who we are so maybe .....[/quote]
LOL. Not sure it's supposed to be funny, but it made me laugh.
[quote][cite]Posted By: tangoflash[/cite][quote][cite]Posted By: falconwood_1[/cite]I can't see PV or RM entertaining it in normal circumstances, but the way things are now who knows?
(btw, If it was me taking over and it was my money, I'd only takeover us if I had Curbs waiting in the wings as manager. Wouldn't trust Parky with my hard earned.)[/quote] Think thats a bit harsh on PP to be honest. How can you have an opinion on his spending ability when he's yet to spend anything? Personally i think he'd do a great job at least for the foreseeable future. Think he'd spend wisely and get proper team players which is what we need. And why do people keeping talking about curbs coming back? Thats history , this is our future. "The king is dead, long live the king".[/quote]
Don't get me wrong, if it was *your* money I'd give him millions.....
[cite]Posted By: Ketman[/cite]I have also heard that they are ahead of schedule for the 24th so could be announced earlier.
it will happen between 9am and 10.30am tomorrow as I am out of the office in a meeting and incommunicado. I'll get back to a thread 500 posts long and people either swaffing champers or hanging themselves ;-)
[cite]Posted By: Ketman[/cite]I have also heard that they are ahead of schedule for the 24th so could be announced earlier.
it will happen between 9am and 10.30am tomorrow as I am out of the office in a meeting and incommunicado. I'll get back to a thread 500 posts long and people either swaffing champers or hanging themselves ;-)
If it goes through then you won't be able to log onto this forum for at least a week!
[cite]Posted By: Ketman[/cite]I have also heard that they are ahead of schedule for the 24th so could be announced earlier.
it will happen between 9am and 10.30am tomorrow as I am out of the office in a meeting and incommunicado. I'll get back to a thread 500 posts long and people either swaffing champers or hanging themselves ;-)
looking at some of the posters on here, it will be both or the latter
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Can't see the point myself. Let's face it, none of us know jack shit and we're just spinning the rumour wheel whilst we twiddle our thumbs waiting to find out. We've covered virtually anyone who has more than £200 in their bank and despite it all, we're no closer to knowing anything. Besides, even if it was made members only, how long before it gets repeated somewhere else anyway?
Don't know if there's any link to us or not but apparently HM the queen has found a few million down the back of the chesterfield and is looking at buying Harry a football club for christmas but no news on which club.......................................... Just waiting for someone to reply asking where i got this info and the answer is the same as all the others...............
A bit late ain't it?
Or is that to do with the time zones?
IF that's true and obviously a) I have no idea and b) I bloody hope it aint... like you say why would you have a video link conference "tonight"... that would be middle of the day US time then...
Everytime I open this thread I sigh!
Be careful what you wish for. ;-)
Are you feeding Acworth or is Acworth feeding you?
thank god if that's the source we're safe!
I have mixed feelings about his involvement. I am uneasy due to his spanner connections and general unlikeability (or at least that is my perception of the man; I could be utterly wrong about him as I don't actually KNOW him). But....
If (and as with all these rumours, that's an enormous if) he is involved, then it is encouraging for the future of our club (if only in pecuniary terms) in that it would at least indicate that whoever is behind the takeover might be persons of at least fairly considerable means, as Wise has not been involved in anything other than serious players in the football investment business as far as I can make out.
The plot thickens....and we wait to see what Charlton fans are going to get for Christmas!
If he's at our club in any capacity, they can get f&cked.
Secondly, from the previous page, I emailed Dr Chen who the esteemed jimmymelrose suggested as possibly being the new owner and he actually replied, all the way from China. In an obviously well thought out and considered answer in reply to the question of 'are you currently in negotiations to purchase Charlton Athletic Football Club' he replied 'NO'. Now make of that what you will but he must obviously know who we are so maybe .....
I'm not far off that to be honest, am very suprised it hasn't cropped up in the Breaking Point thread.
Pretty sure that if he was hoisted upon us, they would be enough of us who would at least attempt to kick up enough fuss to get it reconsidered.
Aside from whatever you may feel about his character and past (i know what i feel), in footballing terms he had a disasterous time at Newcastle in his attempts to perform an 'executive' role. It takes something for Bobby Robson to have a bad word about someone, but this is from his book
“My biggest disappointment was Dennis Wise, a director of football who was hardly seen at the ground, and who brought in players who were neither suitable, nor right, for Newcastle United. I forgive most people, but I am not sure I can forgive Wise for what he did to my club.”
(btw, If it was me taking over and it was my money, I'd only takeover us if I had Curbs waiting in the wings as manager. Wouldn't trust Parky with my hard earned.)
Hope to God I'm wrong.
Director of football roles in any form have not worked in this country. But people with the money don't see it that way.
I aint saying it is good and i am not saying it is bad, but you may have to just give the guy a chance IF he is involved.
The ONLY word i have had on this situation from a trustworthy source and someone who i hold in high regard who knows what is going on Is taht the deal on the table is the best deal for Charlton Athletic.
If they say that then i teust them and believe them so whoever it is we must stay together and trust the decisions that are made.
If thats Wise then so be it just dont get in a cab with him
Secondly, from the previous page, I emailed Dr Chen who the esteemed jimmymelrose suggested as possibly being the new owner and he actually replied, all the way from China. In an obviously well thought out and considered answer in reply to the question of 'are you currently in negotiations to purchase Charlton Athletic Football Club' he replied 'NO'. Now make of that what you will but he must obviously know who we are so maybe .....[/quote]
LOL. Not sure it's supposed to be funny, but it made me laugh.
'NO'! Hmm. What could he mean by 'NO'?
(btw, If it was me taking over and it was my money, I'd only takeover us if I had Curbs waiting in the wings as manager. Wouldn't trust Parky with my hard earned.)[/quote]
Think thats a bit harsh on PP to be honest. How can you have an opinion on his spending ability when he's yet to spend anything? Personally i think he'd do a great job at least for the foreseeable future. Think he'd spend wisely and get proper team players which is what we need. And why do people keeping talking about curbs coming back? Thats history , this is our future. "The king is dead, long live the king".[/quote]
Don't get me wrong, if it was *your* money I'd give him millions.....
it will happen between 9am and 10.30am tomorrow as I am out of the office in a meeting and incommunicado. I'll get back to a thread 500 posts long and people either swaffing champers or hanging themselves ;-)
If it goes through then you won't be able to log onto this forum for at least a week!
looking at some of the posters on here, it will be both or the latter