More than happy to match that donation and will happily make it. My whole point here has been that the whole thing has been amateur and even comical at times. And the more it drags on the less likely it is to happen. All the best will in the world ain’t going to make it anymore likely.
However given the track record of this debacle of a takeover process, I for one am sure that it won’t happen before the start of the season and if it’s done anytime before the end of September then I’ll gladly make that donation to the museum.
More than happy to match that donation and will happily make it. My whole point here has been that the whole thing has been amateur and even comical at times. And the more it drags on the less likely it is to happen. All the best will in the world ain’t going to make it anymore likely.
However given the track record of this debacle of a takeover process, I for one am sure that it won’t happen before the start of the season and if it’s done anytime before the end of September then I’ll gladly make that donation to the museum.
Hmm, bit of backtracking going on there.
But OK, I'm in. About time I donated something to the museum ;-)
A bit odd to say the whole thing has been amateur/comical when you don't really know what's been going on though. Remember they've been working with their and Roland's lawyers for around 18 months, possibly more, sorting out historic legal issues (that have even been brought up in a court case where a judge has expressed astonishment at the dodginess of it all - @Airman Brown has commented numerous times about that). I think you're being naive to think it's the Aussies mess, based on the evidence. If something went wrong in the last few weeks with form filling, then fine, they deserve the rap for that. But even that is an 'if'. I really hate that expression 'wake up and smell the coffee'. But wake up and smell the coffee.
More than happy to match that donation and will happily make it. My whole point here has been that the whole thing has been amateur and even comical at times. And the more it drags on the less likely it is to happen. All the best will in the world ain’t going to make it anymore likely.
However given the track record of this debacle of a takeover process, I for one am sure that it won’t happen before the start of the season and if it’s done anytime before the end of September then I’ll gladly make that donation to the museum.
Hmm, bit of backtracking going on there
But OK, I'm in. About time I donated something to the museum ;-)
Suggests that the law firm CMS are acting for the Aussies.
Not going to make anything happen quicker, but good to know that two good firms are involved this time representing both sides, unlike the two dodgy/failed lawyers last time!
Agree change is much needed and can’t believe no one wouldn’t welcome it.
However it’s clearly been amateur hour for the past several months! The guys even turned up wearing scarves in the directors box at the end of last season and here we are barely weeks away from the start of the season and we are no better off.
I feel this is a troubling understanding of the concept of time
More than happy to match that donation and will happily make it. My whole point here has been that the whole thing has been amateur and even comical at times. And the more it drags on the less likely it is to happen. All the best will in the world ain’t going to make it anymore likely.
However given the track record of this debacle of a takeover process, I for one am sure that it won’t happen before the start of the season and if it’s done anytime before the end of September then I’ll gladly make that donation to the museum.
Hmm, bit of backtracking going on there.
But OK, I'm in. About time I donated something to the museum ;-)
A bit odd to say the whole thing has been amateur/comical when you don't really know what's been going on though. Remember they've been working with their and Roland's lawyers for around 18 months, possibly more, sorting out historic legal issues (that have even been brought up in a court case where a judge has expressed astonishment at the dodginess of it all - @Airman Brown has commented numerous times about that). I think you're being naive to think it's the Aussies mess, based on the evidence. If something went wrong in the last few weeks with form filling, then fine, they deserve the rap for that. But even that is an 'if'. I really hate that expression 'wake up and smell the coffee'. But wake up and smell the coffee.
More than happy to match that donation and will happily make it. My whole point here has been that the whole thing has been amateur and even comical at times. And the more it drags on the less likely it is to happen. All the best will in the world ain’t going to make it anymore likely.
However given the track record of this debacle of a takeover process, I for one am sure that it won’t happen before the start of the season and if it’s done anytime before the end of September then I’ll gladly make that donation to the museum.
Hmm, bit of backtracking going on there.
But OK, I'm in. About time I donated something to the museum ;-)
A bit odd to say the whole thing has been amateur/comical when you don't really know what's been going on though. Remember they've been working with their and Roland's lawyers for around 18 months, possibly more, sorting out historic legal issues (that have even been brought up in a court case where a judge has expressed astonishment at the dodginess of it all - @Airman Brown has commented numerous times about that). I think you're being naive to think it's the Aussies mess, based on the evidence. If something went wrong in the last few weeks with form filling, then fine, they deserve the rap for that. But even that is an 'if'. I really hate that expression 'wake up and smell the coffee'. But wake up and smell the coffee.
More than happy to match that donation and will happily make it. My whole point here has been that the whole thing has been amateur and even comical at times. And the more it drags on the less likely it is to happen. All the best will in the world ain’t going to make it anymore likely.
However given the track record of this debacle of a takeover process, I for one am sure that it won’t happen before the start of the season and if it’s done anytime before the end of September then I’ll gladly make that donation to the museum.
Hmm, bit of backtracking going on there.
But OK, I'm in. About time I donated something to the museum ;-)
A bit odd to say the whole thing has been amateur/comical when you don't really know what's been going on though. Remember they've been working with their and Roland's lawyers for around 18 months, possibly more, sorting out historic legal issues (that have even been brought up in a court case where a judge has expressed astonishment at the dodginess of it all - @Airman Brown has commented numerous times about that). I think you're being naive to think it's the Aussies mess, based on the evidence. If something went wrong in the last few weeks with form filling, then fine, they deserve the rap for that. But even that is an 'if'. I really hate that expression 'wake up and smell the coffee'. But wake up and smell the coffee.
James do you know the full story?
I suspect only GM knows the full story. Not sure even Roland's lot fully understand it. Airman will write if up after the sale is completed, I'm sure.
Suspect deal is "Dead in the water" Another year of Mr D, !
The museum could clean up here ;-) Trust me, it isn't.
The deal might not be, but next season certainly is!
These are business men buying our club with great care and diligence. Our concerns about when the season starts won't make them cut corners, not for you, not for no one. It's unfortunate, but it's just the way it is.
Suspect deal is "Dead in the water" Another year of Mr D, !
The museum could clean up here ;-) Trust me, it isn't.
The deal might not be, but next season certainly is!
These are business men buying our club with great care and diligence. Our concerns about when the season starts won't make them cut corners, not for you, not for no one. It's unfortunate, but it's just the way it is.
The reality of the situation doesn't make it any less depressing, RD's stain will be left on our club for years to come. The way things look like now, avoiding relegation will be a huge success next season.
Suspect deal is "Dead in the water" Another year of Mr D, !
The museum could clean up here ;-) Trust me, it isn't.
The deal might not be, but next season certainly is!
These are business men buying our club with great care and diligence. Our concerns about when the season starts won't make them cut corners, not for you, not for no one. It's unfortunate, but it's just the way it is.
The reality of the situation doesn't make it any less depressing, RD's stain will be left on our club for years to come. The way things look like now, avoiding relegation will be a huge success next season.
I'm nervous as hell about it myself Stu. Gotta strengthen midfield, urgently. Need about 6 more players I'd say.
Suspect deal is "Dead in the water" Another year of Mr D, !
The museum could clean up here ;-) Trust me, it isn't.
The deal might not be, but next season certainly is!
These are business men buying our club with great care and diligence. Our concerns about when the season starts won't make them cut corners, not for you, not for no one. It's unfortunate, but it's just the way it is.
I'm sure they are, but some of the delays surely have come from the complicated nature of their consortium, with members dropping out and being replaced by new ones. I entirely understand why Muir doesn't want to buy the club 100% himself, but if it was just him buying the club, and not a consortium, I'm sure the deal would have been done by now.
James has GM said some dropped out or are you quoting other rumour-mongers?
No I have no idea if anyone pulled out, or was rejected by the ELF.
And @killerandflash , the club said the complicated nature of the consortium is the reason for further paperwork, not sure they said people pulled out, did they? But if they did, it's maybe not surprising, in that they may have bought into the idea, only to be put off when doing due diligence, with all the legal nightmares from the pre Roland era. But yes one owner is simpler, in theory.
James has GM said some dropped out or are you quoting other rumour-mongers?
No I have no idea if anyone pulled out, or was rejected by the ELF.
And @killerandflash , the club said the complicated nature of the consortium is the reason for further paperwork, not sure they said people pulled out, did they? But if they did, it's maybe not surprising, in that they may have bought into the idea, only to be put off when doing due diligence, with all the legal nightmares from the pre Roland era. But yes one owner is simpler, in theory.
Suspect deal is "Dead in the water" Another year of Mr D, !
The museum could clean up here ;-) Trust me, it isn't.
The deal might not be, but next season certainly is!
These are business men buying our club with great care and diligence. Our concerns about when the season starts won't make them cut corners, not for you, not for no one. It's unfortunate, but it's just the way it is.
The reality of the situation doesn't make it any less depressing, RD's stain will be left on our club for years to come. The way things look like now, avoiding relegation will be a huge success next season.
I'm nervous as hell about it myself Stu. Gotta strengthen midfield, urgently. Need about 6 more players I'd say.
Looking at the players we've lost since last season, I reckon we need at least 8, 4 of which need to be starters.
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However given the track record of this debacle of a takeover process, I for one am sure that it won’t happen before the start of the season and if it’s done anytime before the end of September then I’ll gladly make that donation to the museum.
But OK, I'm in. About time I donated something to the museum ;-)
A bit odd to say the whole thing has been amateur/comical when you don't really know what's been going on though.
Remember they've been working with their and Roland's lawyers for around 18 months, possibly more, sorting out historic legal issues (that have even been brought up in a court case where a judge has expressed astonishment at the dodginess of it all - @Airman Brown has commented numerous times about that). I think you're being naive to think it's the Aussies mess, based on the evidence. If something went wrong in the last few weeks with form filling, then fine, they deserve the rap for that. But even that is an 'if'.
I really hate that expression 'wake up and smell the coffee'. But wake up and smell the coffee.
Not going to make anything happen quicker, but good to know that two good firms are involved this time representing both sides, unlike the two dodgy/failed lawyers last time!
Trust me, it isn't.
BUMP!
Can't have this thread dropping off the front page.
And @killerandflash , the club said the complicated nature of the consortium is the reason for further paperwork, not sure they said people pulled out, did they?
But if they did, it's maybe not surprising, in that they may have bought into the idea, only to be put off when doing due diligence, with all the legal nightmares from the pre Roland era.
But yes one owner is simpler, in theory.
I know things shouldn't be rushed but this could have a huge effect on our season...