We don't even know who was involved in the talks do we? Is this Australians and Americans taking about making a bid or is it a consortium and the club?
It reads as if there was a meeting. That is something happening.
What that means depends on your world view.
If you are an optimist/Rose tinted glasses wearer - a price was agreed and now the potential buyers onlu need to agree that they are happy to release funds to finalise. It COULD be close.
If you are a pessimist/AFKA Type - The price is still the sticking point and nothing has been agreed. It's NOT close.
If you are a Golfie type - They haven't got the money and nothing has good has happened or will ever happen to Charlton ever.
If it means Roland retains nothing in our club, I am quite pleased. Obviously I would prefer 100% ownership, but I won't worry too much if both invest to make us a money making, successful premier league side in 5 years.
I’m sure my view will be in a minority but the Football Club / Valley split is only bad if the deal agreed is bad.
There are scenarios where it could be very helpful to an ambitious football club owner who would prefer to spend on getting the football club into the top flight as the priority. Thats where the big bucks are and buy the real estate on agreed terms further down the line. Of course that’s a good view and there are also bad scenarios but just assuming it’s 100% bad is not quite true.
I’m sure my view will be in a minority but the Football Club / Valley split is only bad if the deal agreed is bad.
There are scenarios where it could be very helpful to an ambitious football club owner who would prefer to spend on getting the football club into the top flight as the priority. Thats where the big bucks are and buy the real estate on agreed terms further down the line. Of course that’s a good view and there are also bad scenarios but just assuming it’s 100% bad is not quite true.
This is becoming like one of those reality shows or documentaries, edited to build up the tension. Alternate the comments, some super positive, some negative..
"This cake has the potential to be sensational" "If the cake doesn't cool quickly enough, it'll be a disaster" "I don't know if it's cool enough, but I have to ice it now"
I’m sure my view will be in a minority but the Football Club / Valley split is only bad if the deal agreed is bad.
There are scenarios where it could be very helpful to an ambitious football club owner who would prefer to spend on getting the football club into the top flight as the priority. Thats where the big bucks are and buy the real estate on agreed terms further down the line. Of course that’s a good view and there are also bad scenarios but just assuming it’s 100% bad is not quite true.
I will review my bid after the transfer window closes.
I've officially removed the Quality Street/Heroes/Roses offer made pre Christmas and am currently negotiating with Thorntons on their 2019 Easter Egg collection to add back into my revised bid.
Still looking for additional backers to help the Club get past the first week of my ownership, which is what I'm currently able to finance.
I will review my bid after the transfer window closes.
I've officially removed the Quality Street/Heroes/Roses offer made pre Christmas and am currently negotiating with Thorntons on their 2019 Easter Egg collection to add back into my revised bid.
Still looking for additional backers to help the Club get past the first week of my ownership, which is what I'm currently able to finance.
I have two unopened boxes of Matchmakers if that helps, will happily donate if it gets the deal over the line
How can I stop getting emails from cl telling me somebody has contributed to this thread ....I have about 500 to delete
You may have accidentally “starred” the thread. If you’re on your phone, look on the right of the CL homescreen - if there’s a solid star, tap it to uncheck it.
If you are a pessimist/AFKA Type - The price is still the sticking point and nothing has been agreed. It's NOT close.
Just to be clear on my stance. I'm not a pessimist per se and not just saying 'won't happen' for the sake of it. I've just simply seen or heard nothing over the last two years that has led me to hold a strong belief that anything was imminently successful.
Whenever there has been a spike of 'its happening' excitement, its always underlined by too many unknowns and o/s obstacles to give any confidence it that 'this is it'.
I still think there is a chance of this current interest being successful, but there has not been enough info currently out there to give confidence that it will.
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Clearly been reading twitter!!
It reads as if there was a meeting. That is something happening.
What that means depends on your world view.
If you are an optimist/Rose tinted glasses wearer - a price was agreed and now the potential buyers onlu need to agree that they are happy to release funds to finalise. It COULD be close.
If you are a pessimist/AFKA Type - The price is still the sticking point and nothing has been agreed. It's NOT close.
If you are a Golfie type - They haven't got the money and nothing has good has happened or will ever happen to Charlton ever.
If you are a part of #teamWIOTOS then it's WIOTOS
It would almost be as bad as Roland selling the club and retaining the valley.
If it means Roland retains nothing in our club, I am quite pleased. Obviously I would prefer 100% ownership, but I won't worry too much if both invest to make us a money making, successful premier league side in 5 years.
I just hate Roland.
There are scenarios where it could be very helpful to an ambitious football club owner who would prefer to spend on getting the football club into the top flight as the priority. Thats where the big bucks are and buy the real estate on agreed terms further down the line. Of course that’s a good view and there are also bad scenarios but just assuming it’s 100% bad is not quite true.
I actually think we are better off with RD until another interested party decides to pay the ludicrous price.
"This cake has the potential to be sensational"
"If the cake doesn't cool quickly enough, it'll be a disaster"
"I don't know if it's cool enough, but I have to ice it now"
I've officially removed the Quality Street/Heroes/Roses offer made pre Christmas and am currently negotiating with Thorntons on their 2019 Easter Egg collection to add back into my revised bid.
Still looking for additional backers to help the Club get past the first week of my ownership, which is what I'm currently able to finance.
Whenever there has been a spike of 'its happening' excitement, its always underlined by too many unknowns and o/s obstacles to give any confidence it that 'this is it'.
I still think there is a chance of this current interest being successful, but there has not been enough info currently out there to give confidence that it will.
that's my view