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The Takeover Thread - Duchatelet Finally Sells (Jan 2020)

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  • _MrDick said:

    Taxi_Lad said:

    I have no inside info but my guess is that the Aussies are holding up the deal and who can blame them. RD must want rid, he’s losing money month by month and will struggle to get another offer anywhere near this one. The Aussies hold all the aces IMO
    As for the delay causing the Aussies grief, I believe @JamesSeed previously mentioned that GM told him that they weren’t bothered as they are in for the long haul

    If they hold all the aces then they are playing a very bad hand imo. Season starts in 5 days time & transfer window shuts in 10 days time. Roland is selling players for peanuts & as it stands our front line on Saturday will be a player loaned out last season & the other a youngster who hasn't scored a league goal in his career. If they are playing "the long game" then someone had better tell them that it has taken us 3 years (and counting) to get out of this league.......it will take a damn sight longer than 5 to even get into the Championship from league 2.

    As I said last week, I don't who is worse.......Roland or the Aussies.
    Well, let me help. One has fucked up the club for four years and the others bought a scarf in the shop.
    @Airman Brown You’ve been pretty quiet over the last few weeks. I’m pretty sure you’ve heard things that are going on in the background. Any chance you can chuck us a bone to chew on until the next instalment if this saga?
    Nothing to add on the Aussies but there is new interest from elsewhere.
    Red Henrys mega rich Saudis ?????????
  • edited August 2018
    cafc-west said:

    Just sitting in the departure lounge at Leeds Bradford airport waiting to fly out for a week of Greek sun and just wandering if the sale will be done before I return. Think there's more chance of spotting Zeus supping a Mythos in a taverna if I'm honest.

    If you do mate, introduce him to 'Fix'. Much better in my opinion.
    I love a FIX beer! Used to be everywhere - harder to find these days. Last time I was there it was Amstel everywhere!
    I can confirm that 'Under the Pine Tree' in Koukounaries, Skiathos, does Fix mate.

    Anyway, about this alleged takeover............
  • @addickabroad I'm heading that way too and will be watching the game there on Saturday in crete
  • Wonder if the potential new bidder's plan includes a move to the peninsula?
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  • edited August 2018
    JamesSeed said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Any chance @JamesSeed can pester GM, this is getting silly now.

    I did get a message late last night which implied the next few days may well be critical for the Aussies’ bid.
    Not wanting to sound harsh as you kindly helped me with pub for Saturday's game, but I don't think that post is helpful. If GM had told you something then either share it all or keep it to yourself......cryptic messages are what is killing us & keeping us going round in circles.

    Bit of a dilemma, because he’s not happy to have every word shared, which is why the messages were drying up. So what I posted wasn’t cryptic, it was the gist of it.
    Happy to not post if it’s doin’ yer ‘ead in, as we used to say back in the day.
    Let it go over the top James most things Charlton do Golfie's 'ead in' atm.
  • JamesSeed said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Any chance @JamesSeed can pester GM, this is getting silly now.

    I did get a message late last night which implied the next few days may well be critical for the Aussies’ bid.
    Not wanting to sound harsh as you kindly helped me with pub for Saturday's game, but I don't think that post is helpful. If GM had told you something then either share it all or keep it to yourself......cryptic messages are what is killing us & keeping us going round in circles.

    Bit of a dilemma, because he’s not happy to have every word shared, which is why the messages were drying up. So what I posted wasn’t cryptic, it was the gist of it.
    Happy to not post if it’s doin’ yer ‘ead in, as we used to say back in the day.
    Of course he wants you to tell everyone what was said,every word,thats part of the plan so come on,what was said and all previous if you please.
  • JamesSeed said:

    This group has probably been around for some time, but might have been freshened up with a new backer. I agree that that could well be why the Aussies haven't completed- because Duchatelet is hoping for a higher bid. Absolute disgrace if true, and whoever is behind it should hang their head in shame.

    I was working near The Valley today so popped in for nose around. The most eventful thing I saw was a white cat having a crap in the car park, which probably sums things up.

    There were no posh motors in the car park, so no one of note is in and we don't have a SMT anyway.

    An unsubstantiated rumour from a member of staff; A fan came in and told them that everything is sorted but just waiting for Roland to sign off to complete the takeover.

    I thought nothing of that until reading on here that there are new interested parties. So is Roland not signing off in case the new bids are better!
  • JamesSeed said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Any chance @JamesSeed can pester GM, this is getting silly now.

    I did get a message late last night which implied the next few days may well be critical for the Aussies’ bid.
    Not wanting to sound harsh as you kindly helped me with pub for Saturday's game, but I don't think that post is helpful. If GM had told you something then either share it all or keep it to yourself......cryptic messages are what is killing us & keeping us going round in circles.

    Bit of a dilemma, because he’s not happy to have every word shared, which is why the messages were drying up. So what I posted wasn’t cryptic, it was the gist of it.
    Happy to not post if it’s doin’ yer ‘ead in, as we used to say back in the day.
    Of course he wants you to tell everyone what was said,every word,thats part of the plan so come on,what was said and all previous if you please.
    A few people have said that but it’s genuinely not true.
  • cafcwill said:

    Addickted said:

    cafcwill said:

    Addickted said:

    So a new approach to our owner?

    Please note, despite all this Aussie noise, my Avatar hasn't changed for several months.

    Has your EFL contact let you know about new info?
    No - tight as a drum this time.

    Seems quite a few people are interested in the Aussie paperwork, it would appear that both personal and electronic approaches have/are being made from several quarters and the EFL are getting twitchy, particularly after the Sunderland info was released before the official statement.
    I'm confused is this just in regards to the CAFC takeover or other takeovers in general
    Also the several quarters, is this just from the Aussie consortium?
    The suggestion was they are getting a lot of pressure from Charlton fans - though this could mean CAFC and the Aussies as well.

    It also sounds as though someone has tried to hack their systems.
  • cafc-west said:

    IF it is Murray holding up the takeover then what on earth is wrong with that man?

    I would NOT AT ALL be surprised is his holdup is he is demanding a formal role with the club under new ownership and he is pouting and holding it up as a strategy to get that.
    He is 68. Has had cancer. Is Chairman of a prestigious company. I would guess he wants a non-exec role that keeps his seat at the table and access to the perks that go with that - cannot see him leading the club or a rival consortium - but who knows...
    Agree. I don't think he's got the appetite for that level of involvement any more.
  • Addickted said:

    cafcwill said:

    Addickted said:

    cafcwill said:

    Addickted said:

    So a new approach to our owner?

    Please note, despite all this Aussie noise, my Avatar hasn't changed for several months.

    Has your EFL contact let you know about new info?
    No - tight as a drum this time.

    Seems quite a few people are interested in the Aussie paperwork, it would appear that both personal and electronic approaches have/are being made from several quarters and the EFL are getting twitchy, particularly after the Sunderland info was released before the official statement.
    I'm confused is this just in regards to the CAFC takeover or other takeovers in general
    Also the several quarters, is this just from the Aussie consortium?
    The suggestion was they are getting a lot of pressure from Charlton fans - though this could mean CAFC and the Aussies as well.

    It also sounds as though someone has tried to hack their systems.

    You may need to change to a Russian flag then! ;)
  • JamesSeed said:

    JamesSeed said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Any chance @JamesSeed can pester GM, this is getting silly now.

    I did get a message late last night which implied the next few days may well be critical for the Aussies’ bid.
    Not wanting to sound harsh as you kindly helped me with pub for Saturday's game, but I don't think that post is helpful. If GM had told you something then either share it all or keep it to yourself......cryptic messages are what is killing us & keeping us going round in circles.

    Bit of a dilemma, because he’s not happy to have every word shared, which is why the messages were drying up. So what I posted wasn’t cryptic, it was the gist of it.
    Happy to not post if it’s doin’ yer ‘ead in, as we used to say back in the day.
    Of course he wants you to tell everyone what was said,every word,thats part of the plan so come on,what was said and all previous if you please.
    A few people have said that but it’s genuinely not true.
    of course its true,its you thats holding it all up your not revealing things quick enough
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  • Chrispy51 said:

    Addickted said:

    cafcwill said:

    Addickted said:

    cafcwill said:

    Addickted said:

    So a new approach to our owner?

    Please note, despite all this Aussie noise, my Avatar hasn't changed for several months.

    Has your EFL contact let you know about new info?
    No - tight as a drum this time.

    Seems quite a few people are interested in the Aussie paperwork, it would appear that both personal and electronic approaches have/are being made from several quarters and the EFL are getting twitchy, particularly after the Sunderland info was released before the official statement.
    I'm confused is this just in regards to the CAFC takeover or other takeovers in general
    Also the several quarters, is this just from the Aussie consortium?
    The suggestion was they are getting a lot of pressure from Charlton fans - though this could mean CAFC and the Aussies as well.

    It also sounds as though someone has tried to hack their systems.

    You may need to change to a Russian flag then! ;)
    Sod protesting if we become Russian owned and everything goes tits up, they don't mess about with retribution.
  • Addickted said:

    cafcwill said:

    Addickted said:

    cafcwill said:

    Addickted said:

    So a new approach to our owner?

    Please note, despite all this Aussie noise, my Avatar hasn't changed for several months.

    Has your EFL contact let you know about new info?
    No - tight as a drum this time.

    Seems quite a few people are interested in the Aussie paperwork, it would appear that both personal and electronic approaches have/are being made from several quarters and the EFL are getting twitchy, particularly after the Sunderland info was released before the official statement.
    I'm confused is this just in regards to the CAFC takeover or other takeovers in general
    Also the several quarters, is this just from the Aussie consortium?
    The suggestion was they are getting a lot of pressure from Charlton fans - though this could mean CAFC and the Aussies as well.

    It also sounds as though someone has tried to hack their systems.
    ‘It also sounds as though someone has tried to hack their systems’.

    We’re being bought by the Russians, then !!!
  • Addickted said:

    Scoham said:

    Addickted said:

    cafcwill said:

    Addickted said:

    So a new approach to our owner?

    Please note, despite all this Aussie noise, my Avatar hasn't changed for several months.

    Has your EFL contact let you know about new info?
    No - tight as a drum this time.

    Seems quite a few people are interested in the Aussie paperwork, it would appear that both personal and electronic approaches have/are being made from several quarters and the EFL are getting twitchy, particularly after the Sunderland info was released before the official statement.
    So it's still ongoing then?
    Not as far as he's aware. He confirmed two weeks ago that the two issues had been resolved and as far as the information he had, there were no issues regarding CAFC and the fit and proper persons test.

    He is getting this information second hand from the compliance team.
    I meant the takeover is still on, so it sounds like any issues causing a delay aren’t related to the EFL side of it then?
  • Ferryman said:

    JamesSeed said:

    This group has probably been around for some time, but might have been freshened up with a new backer. I agree that that could well be why the Aussies haven't completed- because Duchatelet is hoping for a higher bid. Absolute disgrace if true, and whoever is behind it should hang their head in shame.

    I was working near The Valley today so popped in for nose around. The most eventful thing I saw was a white cat having a crap in the car park, which probably sums things up.

    There were no posh motors in the car park, so no one of note is in and we don't have a SMT anyway.

    An unsubstantiated rumour from a member of staff; A fan came in and told them that everything is sorted but just waiting for Roland to sign off to complete the takeover.

    I thought nothing of that until reading on here that there are new interested parties. So is Roland not signing off in case the new bids are better!
    I think the white cat is a Millwall supporter
  • Addickted said:

    cafcwill said:

    Addickted said:

    cafcwill said:

    Addickted said:

    So a new approach to our owner?

    Please note, despite all this Aussie noise, my Avatar hasn't changed for several months.

    Has your EFL contact let you know about new info?
    No - tight as a drum this time.

    Seems quite a few people are interested in the Aussie paperwork, it would appear that both personal and electronic approaches have/are being made from several quarters and the EFL are getting twitchy, particularly after the Sunderland info was released before the official statement.
    I'm confused is this just in regards to the CAFC takeover or other takeovers in general
    Also the several quarters, is this just from the Aussie consortium?
    The suggestion was they are getting a lot of pressure from Charlton fans - though this could mean CAFC and the Aussies as well.

    It also sounds as though someone has tried to hack their systems.
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  • JamesSeed said:

    Any chance @JamesSeed can pester GM, this is getting silly now.

    I did get a message late last night which implied the next few days may well be critical for the Aussies’ bid.
    Déjà vu.

    These Aussies seem to imply a lot but at the end of the day, fail to deliver. This is obviously only going one way.

  • Solidgone said:

    If the Aussies pull out, will they return their scarfs and ask for their money back?

    It's passed the 30 days return policy.

    And they've been used.
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