Seems to be lots of stories in the Belgian & Dutch media regarding Duchatelet selling STVV. Some direct quotes as well as video interviews with the great man. I don't understand a word of it, but have none of these media outlets asked him what he intends to do with us?
Seems to be lots of stories in the Belgian & Dutch media regarding Duchatelet selling STVV. Some direct quotes as well as video interviews with the great man. I don't understand a word of it, but have none of these media outlets asked him what he intends to do with us?
You do realise that when you say "the great man" in reference to RD that one of Tom Rubbishaw's minnions is copying and pasting what you said into a spreadsheet as evidence that we apparently all love him!
Wonder if the Sint Truiden forum's potential takeover thread was as insane as ours
For that matter, were the Sint Truiden fans as anti Roland as we are, and indeed the Standard Liege fans were before he sold them?
Not much of a comparison, They are a fraction of our size and Duchatelet's personality looms large over the town, so many work for him directly or indirectly and he was probably seen, quite rightly, as a safer pair of hands because he wouldn't strangulate the club or put them in an invidious longterm commercial position.
I was told by the Chief of Police that most of his business interests were out of town, for example Melexis is more than an hour drive away, and not many locals were employed by him. Believe me the locals do not like him.
Will Roland start to buy/sell players mid sale like he did at Liege?
I fear this is the way forward. Anyone worth more than tuppence will be offloaded if we aren't careful.
Roland has to decide whether he'll get more from the sale of assets or whether our value is greater in January if we are looking likely to get promoted.
I'd hope January sale, lock stock and barrel including all property. No players sold. AEG pump a few million into the squad to ensure promotion and we are in the Champions League within 4 or 5 years. Something like that any way
Will Roland start to buy/sell players mid sale like he did at Liege?
I fear this is the way forward. Anyone worth more than tuppence will be offloaded if we aren't careful.
Roland has to decide whether he'll get more from the sale of assets or whether our value is greater in January if we are looking likely to get promoted.
I'd hope January sale, lock stock and barrel including all property. No players sold. AEG pump a few million into the squad to ensure promotion and we are in the Champions League within 4 or 5 years. Something like that any way
Form suggests it’s short term gains first and foremost. His ownership at this club has been characterised by a staggering lack of vision.
Wherever we currently are, imagine where we could’ve been if Roland had been just a little bit sensible?
With the current takeover being at the critical/final stage (we hope), I cannot see Roland being allowed by the prospective owners to go on a selling spree without their approval.
I'd like to believe the deal can be completed before christmas... If at all.
Gives the new owner a chance to see what Robbo is planning in January
If the deal completes in January/Feb I am certain it will be because RD delayed it as much as possible to asset strip us and leave us a crumpled mess on the floor.
However he wouldn't cut off his nose, to spite his face would he?
The only one left to cash in on is Konsa which is inevitable whoever the owners are. I'd hope it would happen under new owners as the football club may actually see the money then. If we're in due diligence can he even sell off players / assets?
I think he's done his cashing in already knowing that he was going to sell up. We know we've sold Cousins, Pope, Gudmundsson, Gomez, Harriott, Lookman etc. without much of it going back into the club despite the nonsense about the training ground they try and spin to us.
With the current takeover being at the critical/final stage (we hope), I cannot see Roland being allowed by the prospective owners to go on a selling spree without their approval.
Agreed, if RD sells £7m worth of players in January, any new owners will knock £7m from the price.
Indeed if he ripped the heart out of the team, form slumped and Robinson resigned, it would possibly reduce the value of the club more than the £7m income, as a Top 2/3 club fighting for promotion is a lot more attractive than one sliding down the table
Forget @Airman and his VOTV, my information suggests work on the "Ditch" has stopped just this side of the channel. Katie was unavailable for comment as since the clocks went forward doesn't arrive at work until 11.30, big Tone was also unavailable as he got in a bit of a tizzy over the descaling of his kettle and can't remember if he's boiled it once or twice since its overhaul all this and more in an exclusive interview with www.newSKIPHIRE.com and www.clickbates.com
The only one left to cash in on is Konsa which is inevitable whoever the owners are. I'd hope it would happen under new owners as the football club may actually see the money then. If we're in due diligence can he even sell off players / assets?
I think he's done his cashing in already knowing that he was going to sell up. We know we've sold Cousins, Pope, Gudmundsson, Gomez, Harriott, Lookman etc. without much of it going back into the club despite the nonsense about the training ground they try and spin to us.
The wage bill far exceeds the club revenue. Player sales money has gone back into the club to balance the books, as much as possible.
Roland is not taking money out, he's losing a lot.
Also to the poster who said his form shows he only considers the present and not the future. Incorrect, he initially bought foreign youngsters with a view to selling them later on at an increased value. It worked for 1 or 2, and was catastrophic for others but the intent was there. He also refurbished the pitch and training ground.
We would all prefer Roland left, but criticism really should be careful not to be incorrect as it undermines the real causes for dissatisfaction.
The only one left to cash in on is Konsa which is inevitable whoever the owners are. I'd hope it would happen under new owners as the football club may actually see the money then. If we're in due diligence can he even sell off players / assets?
I think he's done his cashing in already knowing that he was going to sell up. We know we've sold Cousins, Pope, Gudmundsson, Gomez, Harriott, Lookman etc. without much of it going back into the club despite the nonsense about the training ground they try and spin to us.
The wage bill far exceeds the club revenue. Player sales money has gone back into the club to balance the books, as much as possible.
Roland is not taking money out, he's losing a lot.
Also to the poster who said his form shows he only considers the present and not the future. Incorrect, he initially bought foreign youngsters with a view to selling them later on at an increased value. It worked for 1 or 2, and was catastrophic for others but the intent was there. He also refurbished the pitch and training ground.
We would all prefer Roland left, but criticism really should be careful not to be incorrect as it undermines the real causes for dissatisfaction.
Other than Gudmundsson, I don’t think he’s made a single profit on an (overseas) signing.
The only one left to cash in on is Konsa which is inevitable whoever the owners are. I'd hope it would happen under new owners as the football club may actually see the money then. If we're in due diligence can he even sell off players / assets?
I think he's done his cashing in already knowing that he was going to sell up. We know we've sold Cousins, Pope, Gudmundsson, Gomez, Harriott, Lookman etc. without much of it going back into the club despite the nonsense about the training ground they try and spin to us.
The wage bill far exceeds the club revenue. Player sales money has gone back into the club to balance the books, as much as possible.
Roland is not taking money out, he's losing a lot.
Also to the poster who said his form shows he only considers the present and not the future. Incorrect, he initially bought foreign youngsters with a view to selling them later on at an increased value. It worked for 1 or 2, and was catastrophic for others but the intent was there. He also refurbished the pitch and training ground.
We would all prefer Roland left, but criticism really should be careful not to be incorrect as it undermines the real causes for dissatisfaction.
Without going off topic your information is incorrect also.
The training ground hasn't been refusbished
The pitch had to be refurbished at a cost much higher then he expected as he didn't do DD properly.
His plan was to break even, Meire said that. He didn't plan to lose lots of money but he did.
Seems to be lots of stories in the Belgian & Dutch media regarding Duchatelet selling STVV. Some direct quotes as well as video interviews with the great man. I don't understand a word of it, but have none of these media outlets asked him what he intends to do with us?
I can help you as I am fluent in Dutch and saw these interviews.
Will Roland start to buy/sell players mid sale like he did at Liege?
I fear this is the way forward. Anyone worth more than tuppence will be offloaded if we aren't careful.
Roland has to decide whether he'll get more from the sale of assets or whether our value is greater in January if we are looking likely to get promoted.
I'd hope January sale, lock stock and barrel including all property. No players sold. AEG pump a few million into the squad to ensure promotion and we are in the Champions League within 4 or 5 years. Something like that any way
If anyone is in the process of buying us then the sale of players should be prohibited otherwise the valuation will be affected. When you buy a club you by all of the assets which includes the players. In business take-overs the seller normally has to guarantee that the existing management and key personnel will be part of the deal - even to the extent of paying people 'stay on' bonuses.
Will Roland start to buy/sell players mid sale like he did at Liege?
I fear this is the way forward. Anyone worth more than tuppence will be offloaded if we aren't careful.
Roland has to decide whether he'll get more from the sale of assets or whether our value is greater in January if we are looking likely to get promoted.
I'd hope January sale, lock stock and barrel including all property. No players sold. AEG pump a few million into the squad to ensure promotion and we are in the Champions League within 4 or 5 years. Something like that any way
If anyone is in the process of buying us then the sale of players should be prohibited otherwise the valuation will be affected. When you buy a club you by all of the assets which includes the players. In business take-overs the seller normally has to guarantee that the existing management and key personnel will be part of the deal - even to the extent of paying people 'stay on' bonuses.
Not necessarily, during the due diligence process assets will be valued and then deducted if they are no longer held by the selling company at the time of sale.
I feel privileged to have seen so many managers coaches in such a short space of time. Grandad would of been green with envy... Thankyou you Belgian fuckwit!
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I don't understand a word of it, but have none of these media outlets asked him what he intends to do with us?
Belgian journo reports that Duchatelet is "tired" and looking at other things following sale of STTV to Japanese group.
Robinson say he has had minimal contact with Roland and hasn't spoken to him since pre-season.
No other new info in the public domain
Roland has to decide whether he'll get more from the sale of assets or whether our value is greater in January if we are looking likely to get promoted.
I'd hope January sale, lock stock and barrel including all property. No players sold. AEG pump a few million into the squad to ensure promotion and we are in the Champions League within 4 or 5 years. Something like that any way
Wherever we currently are, imagine where we could’ve been if Roland had been just a little bit sensible?
Gives the new owner a chance to see what Robbo is planning in January
If the deal completes in January/Feb I am certain it will be because RD delayed it as much as possible to asset strip us and leave us a crumpled mess on the floor.
However he wouldn't cut off his nose, to spite his face would he?
I think he's done his cashing in already knowing that he was going to sell up. We know we've sold Cousins, Pope, Gudmundsson, Gomez, Harriott, Lookman etc. without much of it going back into the club despite the nonsense about the training ground they try and spin to us.
Indeed if he ripped the heart out of the team, form slumped and Robinson resigned, it would possibly reduce the value of the club more than the £7m income, as a Top 2/3 club fighting for promotion is a lot more attractive than one sliding down the table
Roland is not taking money out, he's losing a lot.
Also to the poster who said his form shows he only considers the present and not the future. Incorrect, he initially bought foreign youngsters with a view to selling them later on at an increased value. It worked for 1 or 2, and was catastrophic for others but the intent was there.
He also refurbished the pitch and training ground.
We would all prefer Roland left, but criticism really should be careful not to be incorrect as it undermines the real causes for dissatisfaction.
The training ground hasn't been refusbished
The pitch had to be refurbished at a cost much higher then he expected as he didn't do DD properly.
His plan was to break even, Meire said that. He didn't plan to lose lots of money but he did.
We're being sold this Monday.
For that Roland, we are grateful.
managerscoaches in such a short space of time. Grandad would of been green with envy... Thankyou you Belgian fuckwit!