Thought it was really vital to get this done in time to do business in the transfer window, but Bowyer and Gallen have done so well, I don't think it matters as much as I did.
It matters more in terms of retaining players. Now and ahead of the summer.
At it stands we’re out coming out of the window with a top 4 side and one capable of going up. The big issue for me now is getting some players signed up before May.
Thought it was really vital to get this done in time to do business in the transfer window, but Bowyer and Gallen have done so well, I don't think it matters as much as I did.
Woah, steady on. It's been a decent window so far but new owners with new money could look to bring in 2 or 3 serious game changers that could make all the difference between the automatics and the lottery of a play off place.
Thought it was really vital to get this done in time to do business in the transfer window, but Bowyer and Gallen have done so well, I don't think it matters as much as I did.
Woah, steady on. It's been a decent window so far but new owners with new money could look to bring in 2 or 3 serious game changers that could make all the difference between the automatics and the lottery of a play off place.
Agreed. But without the extra signings made recently and in the summer I think we’d be manning the barricades and marching with pitchforks.
These "30" DD issues are no longer being discussed. But, as they initially cropped up around the time that the Aussies were first involved and now it appears the "British consortium" may well have been participants from this time. Is there something still buried in the 30 DD issues first found in 2017 that is causing the ongoing delay?
Thought it was really vital to get this done in time to do business in the transfer window, but Bowyer and Gallen have done so well, I don't think it matters as much as I did.
Woah, steady on. It's been a decent window so far but new owners with new money could look to bring in 2 or 3 serious game changers that could make all the difference between the automatics and the lottery of a play off place.
Other than a top striker for this level I am not sure we need any more. Having a squad that are together and playing as a team is better at this point of the season.
I can't reveal who but I have been told by someone I know who is well known to MA, our little club is a very attractive proposition, forget the size of our fan base or ground etc....... there's huge money to be made selling it on as a premiership club, we'd sell out each match such is the international interest now of the Premiership brand and our links to airports and motorways make it easier to attend games + of course the TV money, just do the maths. Whislt he is the the owner of another club he can not make a move.
Thought it was really vital to get this done in time to do business in the transfer window, but Bowyer and Gallen have done so well, I don't think it matters as much as I did.
Woah, steady on. It's been a decent window so far but new owners with new money could look to bring in 2 or 3 serious game changers that could make all the difference between the automatics and the lottery of a play off place.
Other than a top striker for this level I am not sure we need any more. Having a squad that are together and playing as a team is better at this point of the season.
Not if the squad is not sufficiently deep to withstand further injuries/suspensions/loss of form.
I think the old Aussie package was shite but the new one with the new investment is probably a lot better and more likely in its current form , according to all the noises more likely to get over the line (not first but seems to have changed a bit ) which means there’s probably a lot more bunce and football know how involved with the deal , this has to be good for us long term and maybe could be the better solution of the two
The British one has me thinking and I can’t remember who said it but they are just as culpable as the old Aussie bid if they’ve been around for just as long why haven’t they completed are they just dicking around as well so many questions still unanswered on what is today the third time we have supposed to have had news
I can't reveal who but I have been told by someone I know who is well known to MA, our little club is a very attractive proposition, forget the size of our fan base or ground etc....... there's huge money to be made selling it on as a premiership club, we'd sell out each match such is the international interest now of the Premiership brand and our links to airports and motorways make it easier to attend games + of course the TV money, just do the maths. Whislt he is the the owner of another club he can not make a move.
I think the old Aussie package was shite but the new one with the new investment is probably a lot better and more likely in its current form , according to all the noises more likely to get over the line (not first but seems to have changed a bit ) which means there’s probably a lot more bunce and football know how involved with the deal , this has to be good for us long term and maybe could be the better solution of the two
The British one has me thinking and I can’t remember who said it but they are just as culpable as the old Aussie bid if they’ve been around for just as long why haven’t they completed are they just dicking around as well so many questions still unanswered on what is today the third time we have supposed to have had news
I think the old Aussie package was shite but the new one with the new investment is probably a lot better and more likely in its current form , according to all the noises more likely to get over the line (not first but seems to have changed a bit ) which means there’s probably a lot more bunce and football know how involved with the deal , this has to be good for us long term and maybe could be the better solution of the two
The British one has me thinking and I can’t remember who said it but they are just as culpable as the old Aussie bid if they’ve been around for just as long why haven’t they completed are they just dicking around as well so many questions still unanswered on what is today the third time we have supposed to have had news
Roland.
I don’t agree there had to be more to it
The old Aussie deal was not funded correctly (has no money) trust me I know that and it’s been proven because they never completed so it’s old hat
The new one we are led to believe has the money ( I believe that ) hence its now moving along again
The British one has to have had its own complex’s and complications it has to have had otherwise it would’ve completed in the time it took the aussies to get their shit together
Rolands a cnut we all know it we all know there’s blame to be attributed there
I don’t believe for 1 min and never did that the amount he wants is 50 mil
I was in a room where RM and others were when someone who was serious about bringing a consortium to the table and the number 50 mil was mentioned and all laughed to a man so it was not a serious figure but a conversation starting point
I reckon that all parties have agreed a fee between 30-40 mil
But he wants to sell and the price HAS been Agreed with both parties and had been agreed last year I don’t doubt that at all
So it’s not price and it’s not to be squared solely at the door of RD with any certainty so imo
Both bids have lacked something and had their own issues
Hopefully these are now nearly resolved and something can happen soon
That all makes a lot of sense. I've always felt that the delays in the takeover process have been from both sides, especially with the complete silence from the Aussie side. If it had been Roland moving the goalposts or changing the price, I believe they would have said something (whether a statement or an off the record comment to the media) or even pulled out, after all we're not the only club up for sale and they could easily find another target if the issue was the price.
Thought it was really vital to get this done in time to do business in the transfer window, but Bowyer and Gallen have done so well, I don't think it matters as much as I did.
By the summer, a large number of our prized players are out of contract.
I’d say it’s vitally important that takeover is complete this transfer window. Then it gives new owners between now and end of season to discuss and offer new contracts to those players.
With Roland in charge to the end of season, none of these players will be offered new contracts and high chance we will lose them.
Thought it was really vital to get this done in time to do business in the transfer window, but Bowyer and Gallen have done so well, I don't think it matters as much as I did.
By the summer, a large number of our prized players are out of contract.
I’d say it’s vitally important that takeover is complete this transfer window. Then it gives new owners between now and end of season to discuss and offer new contracts to those players.
With Roland in charge to the end of season, none of these players will be offered new contracts and high chance we will lose them.
This. The takeover even of it goes quickly will happen too late to have much of an impact on thos window. But every other club will begin their planning for next season on Feb 1st. Now I know Bow and Gallen will be doing this but it would be much better to be doing it from a position with new owners willing to get our best players tied to long term contracts and start talking to realistic targets for PERMANENT signings for the summer.
Thought it was really vital to get this done in time to do business in the transfer window, but Bowyer and Gallen have done so well, I don't think it matters as much as I did.
By the summer, a large number of our prized players are out of contract.
I’d say it’s vitally important that takeover is complete this transfer window. Then it gives new owners between now and end of season to discuss and offer new contracts to those players.
With Roland in charge to the end of season, none of these players will be offered new contracts and high chance we will lose them.
This. The takeover even of it goes quickly will happen too late to have much of an impact on thos window. But every other club will begin their planning for next season on Feb 1st. Now I know Bow and Gallen will be doing this but it would be much better to be doing it from a position with new owners willing to get our best players tied to long term contracts and start talking to realistic targets for PERMANENT signings for the summer.
To what extent do you think Lee Bowyer - whose contract expires in June - will be spending time on planning next season, this season?
Thought it was really vital to get this done in time to do business in the transfer window, but Bowyer and Gallen have done so well, I don't think it matters as much as I did.
By the summer, a large number of our prized players are out of contract.
I’d say it’s vitally important that takeover is complete this transfer window. Then it gives new owners between now and end of season to discuss and offer new contracts to those players.
With Roland in charge to the end of season, none of these players will be offered new contracts and high chance we will lose them.
This. The takeover even of it goes quickly will happen too late to have much of an impact on thos window. But every other club will begin their planning for next season on Feb 1st. Now I know Bow and Gallen will be doing this but it would be much better to be doing it from a position with new owners willing to get our best players tied to long term contracts and start talking to realistic targets for PERMANENT signings for the summer.
To what extent do you think Lee Bowyer - whose contract expires in June - will be spending time on planning next season, this season?
Precisely even more reason to get the takeover done. We need certainty at Every level. Every other club will be planning for next season already. We will be starting on the back foot if we don't.
Thought it was really vital to get this done in time to do business in the transfer window, but Bowyer and Gallen have done so well, I don't think it matters as much as I did.
Woah, steady on. It's been a decent window so far but new owners with new money could look to bring in 2 or 3 serious game changers that could make all the difference between the automatics and the lottery of a play off place.
Agreed. Just can't see the takeover happening in time. Hope I'm wrong, especially as I've gone for Jan 17th on the sale date prediction thread.
The saga of the sale of Charlton is just plain old brinkmanship. The Flemish pensioner who appears to want an auction with the Aussies, who are unwilling or unable to get the deal over the line, the British group who are playing the long game and a broker who wants some action for their cut, plus a radio TV journalist who wants to come across as your uncle Jim at the birth of a new cousin.
Problem for the split Cafc fan base, is all that happens is inertia. Nothing happens, after you, no after you, I insist you make an offer first. Roland who thought of a number and doubled it is the ultimate wind up. Can't live with us, yet can't seem to say good bye.
No way is any potential deal solely cash up front. I am certain there will be clauses dependent on promotion this season which is why we are currently signing not selling.
So if it doesn't complete in this window (probable), we'll have to wait till May and then we'll be back to this time last year.
No way is any potential deal solely cash up front. I am certain there will be clauses dependent on promotion this season which is why we are currently signing not selling.
So if it doesn't complete in this window (probable), we'll have to wait till May and then we'll be back to this time last year.
Thought it was really vital to get this done in time to do business in the transfer window, but Bowyer and Gallen have done so well, I don't think it matters as much as I did.
It matters more in terms of retaining players. Now and ahead of the summer.
This to me is the more worrying aspect of the continuing delay. The fact that so many players are out of contract & will be being tapped up from now until the summer. The longer we go on being in limbo the more players are likely to think "fuck this" & look elsewhere. Whoever it is that wants to buy us needs to get moving otherwise they will have a very big rebuilding plan come June.
No way is any potential deal solely cash up front. I am certain there will be clauses dependent on promotion this season which is why we are currently signing not selling.
So if it doesn't complete in this window (probable), we'll have to wait till May and then we'll be back to this time last year.
Let's go round again one more time.
Love the AWB reference.
'Pick up the pieces' might be more apposite for the new owners.
Is there any reason why the interested parties wont go a bit more public? Not by walking around the ground in scarves on match day, but just to release a small statement to say something along the lines of 'we're in the mix and we hope to complete soon'. At least the fans would know there is something going on
The scarves were just an honest expression of their enthusiasm for the project, (days from what they thought was the completion). Muir also wanted to meet Charlton fans and get a sense of the atmosphere. Obviously they won’t do that again until the sale if it happens.
If they released a statement saying ‘we're in the mix and we hope to complete soon' they’d be widely ridiculed, unfortunately.
Damned if they do, damned if they don’t really.
You're very good at putting people into groups mate ain't you. Getting a few people behind you, ridiculing the 'opposition', then playing the victim when you get a bit back.
My question wasn't a dig at anyone in particular, it was just to ask if there was a genuine reason why all the parties, with RD's say so, can't each put out small official statements** just to say they are involved, no more than that.
** Official Statement - Via their legal teams and not by walking round the ground with scarves on. Which also goes for any other buyer who might do it prematurely, in the future.
What an extraordinary statement, particularly from a mod. How can you possibly extrapolate that from my comment above.
Firstly I didn’t say you were having a dig at all.
There have been comments above about the aggressive tone of some posts, and it’s worth bearing in mind that plain text can be read in different ways by different people depending on their mindset. But your post aimed at me can only be seen as aggressive mate.
Where have I put people into groups, and what groups are you referring to? Where have I ridiculed anybody? I was just giving my view of the scarf wearing, as have many others, but I don’t see you jumping down their throats.
One of the great things about CL is the way people use humour to diffuse situations. Perhaps you’ve misconstrued my attempts at humour as something else, I really don’t know. For example I said recently something like ‘does that get me off (or on?) the scapegoat list’. It was an attempt at humour, not trying to portray myself as a victim.
Of course people have a pop at each other here, but I don’t want to get involved.
I’m more than happy to get involved in an honest debate without malice, however.
Assistant to the Mods, maybe
Alright mate, don't rub it in, I do have feelings ya naa
Be proud. Some would give their right arm to achieve Interim deputy sub-assistant Mod. It is not a job to be sniffed at. Openings only normally pass from father to son.
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But without the extra signings made recently and in the summer I think we’d be manning the barricades and marching with pitchforks.
These "30" DD issues are no longer being discussed. But, as they initially cropped up around the time that the Aussies were first involved and now it appears the "British consortium" may well have been participants from this time. Is there something still buried in the 30 DD issues first found in 2017 that is causing the ongoing delay?
You’re in danger of being positive
‘Bout time too.
;-)
Tut Tut
I’d say it’s vitally important that takeover is complete this transfer window. Then it gives new owners between now and end of season to discuss and offer new contracts to those players.
With Roland in charge to the end of season, none of these players will be offered new contracts and high chance we will lose them.
Problem for the split Cafc fan base, is all that happens is inertia. Nothing happens,
after you, no after you, I insist you make an offer first.
Roland who thought of a number and doubled it is the ultimate wind up. Can't live with us, yet can't seem to say good bye.
Ugh, Ugh, Ugh.
So if it doesn't complete in this window (probable), we'll have to wait till May and then we'll be back to this time last year.
Let's go round again one more time.