Me - did you quote a price of over £70m to a buyer at short notice.
LDT "I haven't signed an NDA" ( My personal view - OK English isn't his first language but this made no sense. If he hasn't signed an NDA he can comment)
Me - but did you tell a potential buyer the price was over £70m three hours before a meeting having previously agreed a lower price.
LDT "That is a rumour, i can't comment on rumours"
I pushed him on this a few times and he finally said that no, this hadn't happened but he, IMHO squirmed a bit and didn't deny it straight away despite saying he was aware of the "rumour". He did finally say it hadn't happened or anything similar had happened.
Did anyone ask why if RD is so keen to sell have they stuck with the AA bid for so long instead of jogging them on and finding an alternative even if it was for a lower (more sensible) amount?
So it's RDs priority to sell, but two groups have been trying to complete a deal since at least the start of this year. One of those groups was first linked with us nearly two years ago, and their project started at least three years ago (going off their website).
Me - did you quote a price of over £70m to a buyer at short notice.
LDT "I haven't signed an NDA" ( My personal view - OK English isn't his first language but this made no sense. If he hasn't signed an NDA he can comment)
Me - but did you tell a potential buyer the price was over £70m three hours before a meeting having previously agreed a lower price.
LDT "That is a rumour, i can't comment on rumours"
I pushed him on this a few times and he finally said that no, this hadn't happened but he, IMHO squirmed a bit and didn't deny it straight away despite saying he was aware of the "rumour". He did finally say it hadn't happened or anything similar had happened.
Good work. That is a lie.
Your credibility has already gone mate, so you can pack that in right now..
Have any buyers provided proof of funds for acquisition of the club and to run the club? Yes according to LDT
Has anyone been given exclusivity? No according to LDT
Will Duchatelet only sell to the Aussies No, whoever completes first.
Who was shown around the training ground on 30 December "One of the Australian group"
Did the JW revelations help or hinder the takeover?
LDT "Helped as pushed the 2nd party (the Brits).
Question "Are the Aussies the best option?"
"They want to restore the relationship with the fans, I have told them that one of the first things they need to tell the fans when they takeover is why it took so long" LDT
Both the AA and the Brits are in the "takeover for the football, not the bricks"
The question of "if it's not the money what is the hold up?" was asked more than once but we never got what I would call a satisfactory answer
I asked why after 22 months were the Aussies still considered viable buyers. LDT said that the Brits have been around for as long (in his time at the club ie the last 12 months) and they haven't completed the deal either.
I hope that is useful. I know Golfie will moan (when doesn't he) but the questions were asked and asked again and the answers also questioned but I and the others can't make him say what we want.
An interesting evening even if there was still as least one person happy to lap up what was being said uncritically (not a lifer I think).
Mu own view is that a deal with the Aussies is possible and a deal this window with the Aussie is possible but by no means guaranteed or likely. i think there is a lot more we are not being told and perhaps never will.
Me - did you quote a price of over £70m to a buyer at short notice.
LDT "I haven't signed an NDA" ( My personal view - OK English isn't his first language but this made no sense. If he hasn't signed an NDA he can comment)
Me - but did you tell a potential buyer the price was over £70m three hours before a meeting having previously agreed a lower price.
LDT "That is a rumour, i can't comment on rumours"
I pushed him on this a few times and he finally said that no, this hadn't happened but he, IMHO squirmed a bit and didn't deny it straight away despite saying he was aware of the "rumour". He did finally say it hadn't happened or anything similar had happened.
Good work. That is a lie.
Your credibility has already gone mate, so you can pack that in right now..
Me - did you quote a price of over £70m to a buyer at short notice.
LDT "I haven't signed an NDA" ( My personal view - OK English isn't his first language but this made no sense. If he hasn't signed an NDA he can comment)
Me - but did you tell a potential buyer the price was over £70m three hours before a meeting having previously agreed a lower price.
LDT "That is a rumour, i can't comment on rumours"
I pushed him on this a few times and he finally said that no, this hadn't happened but he, IMHO squirmed a bit and didn't deny it straight away despite saying he was aware of the "rumour". He did finally say it hadn't happened or anything similar had happened.
Good work. That is a lie.
Your credibility has already gone mate, so you can pack that in right now..
So the training ground tour happened as I tweeted, the Aussie money is American as I posted and DeTurck struggled with the £70m, which I knew he would. Pretty fair, I’d say.
Brilliant, even LDT is getting involved with the house buying analogies! Although I’m not sure what Kensington has to do with anything. Did he share any fish puns by chance?
"They want to restore the relationship with the fans, I have told them that one of the first things they need to tell the fans when they takeover is why it took so long" LDT
That statement would tell me Aussies are most likely, I think the questions Henry asked in some way may well put more pressure in terms of communication to Roland.
Even LDT will know he cant keep giving us the same awnsers no matter what the context, it isn't good enough
If the hold up is the Aussies, then it will be interesting to see what they say IF the TO is completed.
Me - did you quote a price of over £70m to a buyer at short notice.
LDT "I haven't signed an NDA" ( My personal view - OK English isn't his first language but this made no sense. If he hasn't signed an NDA he can comment)
Me - but did you tell a potential buyer the price was over £70m three hours before a meeting having previously agreed a lower price.
LDT "That is a rumour, i can't comment on rumours"
I pushed him on this a few times and he finally said that no, this hadn't happened but he, IMHO squirmed a bit and didn't deny it straight away despite saying he was aware of the "rumour". He did finally say it hadn't happened or anything similar had happened.
Good work. That is a lie.
Your credibility has already gone mate, so you can pack that in right now..
So the training ground tour happened as I tweeted, the Aussie money is American as I posted and DeTurck struggled with the £70m, which I knew he would. Pretty fair, I’d say.
Have any buyers provided proof of funds for acquisition of the club and to run the club? Yes according to LDT
Has anyone been given exclusivity? No according to LDT
Will Duchatelet only sell to the Aussies No, whoever completes first.
Who was shown around the training ground on 30 December "One of the Australian group"
Did the JW revelations help or hinder the takeover?
LDT "Helped as pushed the 2nd party (the Brits).
Question "Are the Aussies the best option?"
"They want to restore the relationship with the fans, I have told them that one of the first things they need to tell the fans when they takeover is why it took so long" LDT
Both the AA and the Brits are in the "takeover for the football, not the bricks"
The question of "if it's not the money what is the hold up?" was asked more than once but we never got what I would call a satisfactory answer
I asked why after 22 months were the Aussies still considered viable buyers. LDT said that the Brits have been around for as long (in his time at the club ie the last 12 months) and they haven't completed the deal either.
I hope that is useful. I know Golfie will moan (when doesn't he) but the questions were asked and asked again and the answers also questioned but I and the others can't make him say what we want.
An interesting evening even if there was still as least one person happy to lap up what was being said uncritically (not a lifer I think).
Mu own view is that a deal with the Aussies is possible and a deal this window with the Aussie is possible but by no means guaranteed or likely. i think there is a lot more we are not being told and perhaps never will.
WIOTOS
I am absolutely astonished that someone from the current regime has the audacity to lecture potential new owners about how, what and when they need to communicate with the fan base.
If we are unfortunate enough to be taken over by a group that needs advice on how to communicate with fans from this bunch of inept dissemblers, I pray that the following takeover will be completed very, very soon.
Amazing. Horrific, incredible and bizarre. But also, amazing.
Me - did you quote a price of over £70m to a buyer at short notice.
LDT "I haven't signed an NDA" ( My personal view - OK English isn't his first language but this made no sense. If he hasn't signed an NDA he can comment)
Me - but did you tell a potential buyer the price was over £70m three hours before a meeting having previously agreed a lower price.
LDT "That is a rumour, i can't comment on rumours"
I pushed him on this a few times and he finally said that no, this hadn't happened but he, IMHO squirmed a bit and didn't deny it straight away despite saying he was aware of the "rumour". He did finally say it hadn't happened or anything similar had happened.
Then he has lied, and hopefully on record, answering no is a straight up fib
I am retiring to my drawing room. I will pour my self a large single malt, a splash of soda. I will then hope that this whole sorry saga ends soon!
Fancy polluting a hopefully decent large single malt with soda.
I will pour myself a large brandy, don my smoking jacket and retire to the smoking room.
The drawing room is unfortunately full of protest gear.
I'm donning my flannelette nightie, bed socks & Wee Willie Winky type sleeping cap , making a mug of Horlicks and retiring to my side of the double bed, where I'll be clinging to the edge c/o one splayed out, warm, hairy lump called Jasper....
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So some other points
Have any buyers provided proof of funds for acquisition of the club and to run the club? Yes according to LDT
Has anyone been given exclusivity? No according to LDT
Will Duchatelet only sell to the Aussies No, whoever completes first.
Who was shown around the training ground on 30 December "One of the Australian group"
Did the JW revelations help or hinder the takeover?
LDT "Helped as pushed the 2nd party (the Brits).
Question "Are the Aussies the best option?"
"They want to restore the relationship with the fans, I have told them that one of the first things they need to tell the fans when they takeover is why it took so long" LDT
Both the AA and the Brits are in the "takeover for the football, not the bricks"
The question of "if it's not the money what is the hold up?" was asked more than once but we never got what I would call a satisfactory answer
I asked why after 22 months were the Aussies still considered viable buyers. LDT said that the Brits have been around for as long (in his time at the club ie the last 12 months) and they haven't completed the deal either.
I hope that is useful. I know Golfie will moan (when doesn't he) but the questions were asked and asked again and the answers also questioned but I and the others can't make him say what we want.
An interesting evening even if there was still as least one person happy to lap up what was being said uncritically (not a lifer I think).
Mu own view is that a deal with the Aussies is possible and a deal this window with the Aussie is possible but by no means guaranteed or likely. i think there is a lot more we are not being told and perhaps never will.
WIOTOS
I will pour myself a large brandy, don my smoking jacket and retire to the smoking room.
The drawing room is unfortunately full of protest gear.
I should have waited for that before posting.
Good job Henry,
"They want to restore the relationship with the fans, I have told them that one of the first things they need to tell the fans when they takeover is why it took so long" LDT
That statement would tell me Aussies are most likely, I think the questions Henry asked in some way may well put more pressure in terms of communication to Roland.
Even LDT will know he cant keep giving us the same awnsers no matter what the context, it isn't good enough
If the hold up is the Aussies, then it will be interesting to see what they say IF the TO is completed.
If we are unfortunate enough to be taken over by a group that needs advice on how to communicate with fans from this bunch of inept dissemblers, I pray that the following takeover will be completed very, very soon.
Amazing. Horrific, incredible and bizarre. But also, amazing.
But I still err on the side of bullshit when it comes to RD and his cronies...
2 parties agreed price and want to complete deal. But they are all counting their pennies?