I am very hopeful this is true, Standard Liege have been completely turned around under his ownership with sensible financial backing and cutting of dead wood, the fans have been convinced after earlier widely reported riots and protests, he made decisions that were essential for the club. It also suggests perhaps no obvious move from Valley as an integral part of the deal.
On the face of what we know at the moment, admittedly little, fantastic news for us all. Cant wait for tomorrow and Ipswich away now.
Richard Murray said the other day in millennium lounge that something was near completion and I would mean we wouldn't be moving away from the valley.
I understand Charlie Sale may have jumped the gun a bit, the deal may not yet be signed, and some other details not quite right. But all the noises sound positive.
its the size of owner that a club like us should be looking for, not this billionaire nonsense that makes fans forget who we are, how big we are and why we have 108 years of history thus far,
I really hope that it is true done and dusted and we can look forward to a bright new future,
We may not like every decision that gets made and Tbh if its true then SCP will need to be very mindful that the axe may swing, New owners normally want their own man,
but in the long term scheme of this gentlemans new and different thinking on what way CAFC needs to go then it will need to be given the chance to work with support
if a move away from the valley is that way forward and the majority of fans back it, then those like me who don't can not fight it with any sort of vigour
however I believe this sort of owner would not wish to make such decisions
for once since Zabeel I will actually begin to believe this news
for 2 reasons,
1 its been done quickly and very quietly , only the odd message about DD and moving on to a new beginning but then nothing else absolute silence
2 this is not a owner that is a multi billionaire who would have no real interest in CAFC but an interest CAFC the property business and see the football club as a subsidery
we are firstly a football club loved by its fans what ever springs financially from this entity must be secondary to the football club to benefit its owners
Seems like a realistic price for the club. Glad TJ finally selling at a reasonable price and I hope that they got their investment back.
The future was looking to be a bit of a struggle.
Now we can look to push on, strengthen and look towards a better second half of the season. Paddy Powell will finally be able to get the pitch sorted and we can see some decent passing football encouraged.
Really looking forward to the game tomorrow. There should be a real buzz around the Valley.
Well, if it's true, no one saw this coming did they?
"Only on the official site..." or whatever it is Henry says but it does sound promising that he appears to be both a football man and a pretty shrewd operator with a social conscience. Not as sexy or exciting as a Billionaire American or a Middle eastern Sheikh but have a look at Cardiff or Hull for what owners with "personality" as Oohahh wants can do to a club.
Sounds like a good match for us if true but hanging onto my party poppers for now.
Jesus I work for a Belgian company, I am surrounded by Belgians in my working life & now my team looks like it is owned by them - I might as well move there & start speaking in Flemish whilst drinking copious amounts of strong beer, eating chips & pigging out on chocolate..
Richard Murray said the other day in millennium lounge that something was near completion and I would mean we wouldn't be moving away from the valley.
I understand Charlie Sale may have jumped the gun a bit, the deal may not yet be signed, and some other details not quite right. But all the noises sound positive.
Can't believe they woul a jump the gun on this, the deal must be done. The mail article names him and is definitive because they must know for sure.
Richard Murray said the other day in millennium lounge that something was near completion and I would mean we wouldn't be moving away from the valley.
I understand Charlie Sale may have jumped the gun a bit, the deal may not yet be signed, and some other details not quite right. But all the noises sound positive.
Can't believe they woul a jump the gun on this, the deal must be done. The mail article names him and is definitive because they must know for sure.
Just reporting what I've been told 15 minutes ago....maybe not everyone involved is keeping each other fully informed. I'm just the messenger....
We need the "standard" photo of new owner on the pitch/in the stand with 'The Valley' of the East Stand in the background , scarf above head and then we can all relax
We need the "standard" photo of new owner on the pitch/in the stand with 'The Valley' of the East Stand in the background , scarf above head and then we can all relax
Except some people will never relax. Within a week they will be moaning/worrying that we haven't signed anyone yet!
Good news I think. Looking forward to hearing from the new owner with what his intentions are. Slightly concerned that him and his family seem to be collecting football clubs but let's see where it all leads.
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Get the Eurostar to ebbsfleet, then jump on the Valley express to the game.
Hopefully the valley express will take us to Standard Liege games when we're not playing.
On the face of what we know at the moment, admittedly little, fantastic news for us all. Cant wait for tomorrow and Ipswich away now.
I really hope that it is true done and dusted and we can look forward to a bright new future,
We may not like every decision that gets made and Tbh if its true then SCP will need to be very mindful that the axe may swing, New owners normally want their own man,
but in the long term scheme of this gentlemans new and different thinking on what way CAFC needs to go then it will need to be given the chance to work with support
if a move away from the valley is that way forward and the majority of fans back it, then those like me who don't can not fight it with any sort of vigour
however I believe this sort of owner would not wish to make such decisions
for once since Zabeel I will actually begin to believe this news
for 2 reasons,
1 its been done quickly and very quietly , only the odd message about DD and moving on to a new beginning but then nothing else absolute silence
2 this is not a owner that is a multi billionaire who would have no real interest in CAFC but an interest CAFC the property business and see the football club as a subsidery
we are firstly a football club loved by its fans what ever springs financially from this entity must be secondary to the football club to benefit its owners
Seems like a realistic price for the club. Glad TJ finally selling at a reasonable price and I hope that they got their investment back.
The future was looking to be a bit of a struggle.
Now we can look to push on, strengthen and look towards a better second half of the season. Paddy Powell will finally be able to get the pitch sorted and we can see some decent passing football encouraged.
Really looking forward to the game tomorrow. There should be a real buzz around the Valley.
"Only on the official site..." or whatever it is Henry says but it does sound promising that he appears to be both a football man and a pretty shrewd operator with a social conscience. Not as sexy or exciting as a Billionaire American or a Middle eastern Sheikh but have a look at Cardiff or Hull for what owners with "personality" as Oohahh wants can do to a club.
Sounds like a good match for us if true but hanging onto my party poppers for now.
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/uk-football/
http://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/58642/charlton-join-foreign-legion-as-belgian-millionaire-agrees-takeover-deal-maybe