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The Takeover Thread - Duchatelet Finally Sells (Jan 2020)

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  • Lyle is right (as well as more or less achieving legendary status as a Charlton player in the shortest time).
  • N01R4M said:
    Not seen mention of any sightings of LdT at Wembley.
    Somehow unsurprising - and even fitting - that The Rat was represented in his absence by Mowgli.
    Two things.....do you/we know for sure he wasn’t there........I’m not saying was.
    Secondly who the f is Mowgli?
    1)  I think if The Rat was there, someone would have noticed - unless he came wearing a burka!

    2)  Mowgli = Driesen.  Given that name from the fright of a hairdo he was sporting when he first showed up at Sparrows in 2014, before we knew who he is.  (Put Mowgli into the search box, and you should find plenty of references and some pictures)
  • JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Based on nothing other than a hunch, I think it's a done deal.  Maybe even this week.  

    Bowyer said something that made me think it has been, as did the tone of some of the comms from the club.  It sounds like a badly kept secret. 
    Olly and George weren’t aware that GM and AM were in the Royal Box, and I doubt they were keeping anything under their hat (s) as of half an hour after the match. But you never know ;-)
    They weren’t in the royal box. There are multiple claims they were in hospitality, including a good friend of mine who was in there and is adamant they had a table of five, Muir was present, and that Murray went and spoke to them. He might be wrong but that’s what he believes he saw.
    I was told they were, but hospitality or Royal Box doesn't matter; the fact is they've come an awfully long way to see a football match. Muir in particular wouldn't do that unless something was afoot, you'd think.

    Personally I'd now rather someone else bought the club (not Ashley), because it'd be a lot less stressful ;-)

    Absolutely certain that Muir’s interest has continued. The question has been whether there is a deal he can be part of, given he hasn’t wanted to buy it all.
    Let’s hope something’s happened in the last few weeks or months that would account for why Muir wanted, or even needed, to be there with Murphy. Gerard on his own would be encouraging, but much more so with Muir in attendance. I wouldn’t think he would have come if they were still scrabbling around for partners etc. 

  • DOUCHER said:
    Mal said:
    Probably a bigger worry than Dreisen grabbing things that don't belong to him. Even the Oystons might have thought about giving Boweyer a new contract as a priority on monday morning. And Bow is off on holiday today? Not good.

    i disagree - the silence all points to a takeover to me - if bowyer announced he'd sat down with rd today and sorted out his future, wouldn't that indicate that rd was staying? 
    Yes, I’m quite sure anyone taking over the club would want to be part of that contract deal. 
  • Dazzler21 said:
    I know it's unlikely but I have like 400 unread posts... Anything newsworthy?

    not really
  • Dazzler21 said:
    I know it's unlikely but I have like 400 unread posts... Anything newsworthy?
    Just a load of old pollocks mate.
  • JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Based on nothing other than a hunch, I think it's a done deal.  Maybe even this week.  

    Bowyer said something that made me think it has been, as did the tone of some of the comms from the club.  It sounds like a badly kept secret. 
    Olly and George weren’t aware that GM and AM were in the Royal Box, and I doubt they were keeping anything under their hat (s) as of half an hour after the match. But you never know ;-)
    They weren’t in the royal box. There are multiple claims they were in hospitality, including a good friend of mine who was in there and is adamant they had a table of five, Muir was present, and that Murray went and spoke to them. He might be wrong but that’s what he believes he saw.
    I was told they were, but hospitality or Royal Box doesn't matter; the fact is they've come an awfully long way to see a football match. Muir in particular wouldn't do that unless something was afoot, you'd think.

    Personally I'd now rather someone else bought the club (not Ashley), because it'd be a lot less stressful ;-)

    Absolutely certain that Muir’s interest has continued. The question has been whether there is a deal he can be part of, given he hasn’t wanted to buy it all.
    Let’s hope something’s happened in the last few weeks or months that would account for why Muir wanted, or even needed, to be there with Murphy. Gerard on his own would be encouraging, but much more so with Muir in attendance. I wouldn’t think he would have come if they were still scrabbling around for partners etc. 

    @JamesSeed why not just give him a call and asked what’s happening. I’m sure you could invite him round for dinner or a cuppa?
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  • JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Based on nothing other than a hunch, I think it's a done deal.  Maybe even this week.  

    Bowyer said something that made me think it has been, as did the tone of some of the comms from the club.  It sounds like a badly kept secret. 
    Olly and George weren’t aware that GM and AM were in the Royal Box, and I doubt they were keeping anything under their hat (s) as of half an hour after the match. But you never know ;-)
    They weren’t in the royal box. There are multiple claims they were in hospitality, including a good friend of mine who was in there and is adamant they had a table of five, Muir was present, and that Murray went and spoke to them. He might be wrong but that’s what he believes he saw.
    I was told they were, but hospitality or Royal Box doesn't matter; the fact is they've come an awfully long way to see a football match. Muir in particular wouldn't do that unless something was afoot, you'd think.

    Personally I'd now rather someone else bought the club (not Ashley), because it'd be a lot less stressful ;-)

    Absolutely certain that Muir’s interest has continued. The question has been whether there is a deal he can be part of, given he hasn’t wanted to buy it all.
    Let’s hope something’s happened in the last few weeks or months that would account for why Muir wanted, or even needed, to be there with Murphy. Gerard on his own would be encouraging, but much more so with Muir in attendance. I wouldn’t think he would have come if they were still scrabbling around for partners etc. 

    You've texted GM then?
  • Solidgone said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Based on nothing other than a hunch, I think it's a done deal.  Maybe even this week.  

    Bowyer said something that made me think it has been, as did the tone of some of the comms from the club.  It sounds like a badly kept secret. 
    Olly and George weren’t aware that GM and AM were in the Royal Box, and I doubt they were keeping anything under their hat (s) as of half an hour after the match. But you never know ;-)
    They weren’t in the royal box. There are multiple claims they were in hospitality, including a good friend of mine who was in there and is adamant they had a table of five, Muir was present, and that Murray went and spoke to them. He might be wrong but that’s what he believes he saw.
    I was told they were, but hospitality or Royal Box doesn't matter; the fact is they've come an awfully long way to see a football match. Muir in particular wouldn't do that unless something was afoot, you'd think.

    Personally I'd now rather someone else bought the club (not Ashley), because it'd be a lot less stressful ;-)

    Absolutely certain that Muir’s interest has continued. The question has been whether there is a deal he can be part of, given he hasn’t wanted to buy it all.
    Let’s hope something’s happened in the last few weeks or months that would account for why Muir wanted, or even needed, to be there with Murphy. Gerard on his own would be encouraging, but much more so with Muir in attendance. I wouldn’t think he would have come if they were still scrabbling around for partners etc. 

    @JamesSeed why not just give him a call and asked what’s happening. I’m sure you could invite him round for dinner or a cuppa?
    PS: just PM me with his answer and I won’t tell anyone else...honest...cross my heart etc.
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  • LTKapal said:
    Redhenry said:
    At least one freebie will hopefully sign soon after. Again WIOTOS
    I like guess who. 
    Is he bald
    Does he have a beard?
  • Solidgone said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Based on nothing other than a hunch, I think it's a done deal.  Maybe even this week.  

    Bowyer said something that made me think it has been, as did the tone of some of the comms from the club.  It sounds like a badly kept secret. 
    Olly and George weren’t aware that GM and AM were in the Royal Box, and I doubt they were keeping anything under their hat (s) as of half an hour after the match. But you never know ;-)
    They weren’t in the royal box. There are multiple claims they were in hospitality, including a good friend of mine who was in there and is adamant they had a table of five, Muir was present, and that Murray went and spoke to them. He might be wrong but that’s what he believes he saw.
    I was told they were, but hospitality or Royal Box doesn't matter; the fact is they've come an awfully long way to see a football match. Muir in particular wouldn't do that unless something was afoot, you'd think.

    Personally I'd now rather someone else bought the club (not Ashley), because it'd be a lot less stressful ;-)

    Absolutely certain that Muir’s interest has continued. The question has been whether there is a deal he can be part of, given he hasn’t wanted to buy it all.
    Let’s hope something’s happened in the last few weeks or months that would account for why Muir wanted, or even needed, to be there with Murphy. Gerard on his own would be encouraging, but much more so with Muir in attendance. I wouldn’t think he would have come if they were still scrabbling around for partners etc. 

    @JamesSeed why not just give him a call and asked what’s happening. I’m sure you could invite him round for dinner or a cuppa?
    He’s made a vow of silence re all takeover related matters. I think he got grief over spilling the beans to me all those months ago. 
  • JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Based on nothing other than a hunch, I think it's a done deal.  Maybe even this week.  

    Bowyer said something that made me think it has been, as did the tone of some of the comms from the club.  It sounds like a badly kept secret. 
    Olly and George weren’t aware that GM and AM were in the Royal Box, and I doubt they were keeping anything under their hat (s) as of half an hour after the match. But you never know ;-)
    They weren’t in the royal box. There are multiple claims they were in hospitality, including a good friend of mine who was in there and is adamant they had a table of five, Muir was present, and that Murray went and spoke to them. He might be wrong but that’s what he believes he saw.
    I was told they were, but hospitality or Royal Box doesn't matter; the fact is they've come an awfully long way to see a football match. Muir in particular wouldn't do that unless something was afoot, you'd think.

    Personally I'd now rather someone else bought the club (not Ashley), because it'd be a lot less stressful ;-)

    Absolutely certain that Muir’s interest has continued. The question has been whether there is a deal he can be part of, given he hasn’t wanted to buy it all.
    Let’s hope something’s happened in the last few weeks or months that would account for why Muir wanted, or even needed, to be there with Murphy. Gerard on his own would be encouraging, but much more so with Muir in attendance. I wouldn’t think he would have come if they were still scrabbling around for partners etc. 

    I like the sound of this. Any chance you can get some feedback on what the Aussies thought of the occasion and in particular the fans' performance?

  • :pTaxi_Lad said:
    addick05 said:
    Nug said:
    sammy391 said:
    Reason enough to sell :rage:


    Turd

    Totally ruined my Monday. Who let him get his hands on the trophy? Even Simon Jordan deserves it more than him! (Oh, wait a minute, in my anger maybe I have gone just a little over the top?)
    No he hasn’t you big fibber!!......,,
    hes ruined your Tuesday 😜

    Blimey, you're right-totally brain dead, still buzzing, back at work assumed it was a Monday. I need a beer!
  • JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Based on nothing other than a hunch, I think it's a done deal.  Maybe even this week.  

    Bowyer said something that made me think it has been, as did the tone of some of the comms from the club.  It sounds like a badly kept secret. 
    Olly and George weren’t aware that GM and AM were in the Royal Box, and I doubt they were keeping anything under their hat (s) as of half an hour after the match. But you never know ;-)
    They weren’t in the royal box. There are multiple claims they were in hospitality, including a good friend of mine who was in there and is adamant they had a table of five, Muir was present, and that Murray went and spoke to them. He might be wrong but that’s what he believes he saw.
    I was told they were, but hospitality or Royal Box doesn't matter; the fact is they've come an awfully long way to see a football match. Muir in particular wouldn't do that unless something was afoot, you'd think.

    Personally I'd now rather someone else bought the club (not Ashley), because it'd be a lot less stressful ;-)

    Absolutely certain that Muir’s interest has continued. The question has been whether there is a deal he can be part of, given he hasn’t wanted to buy it all.
    Let’s hope something’s happened in the last few weeks or months that would account for why Muir wanted, or even needed, to be there with Murphy. Gerard on his own would be encouraging, but much more so with Muir in attendance. I wouldn’t think he would have come if they were still scrabbling around for partners etc. 

    No, we cannot wait a "few months" we need this sorted now, we need players and manager contracts sorted now. There is literally no time to lose if we want a successful season next year. 
  • J BLOCK said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Based on nothing other than a hunch, I think it's a done deal.  Maybe even this week.  

    Bowyer said something that made me think it has been, as did the tone of some of the comms from the club.  It sounds like a badly kept secret. 
    Olly and George weren’t aware that GM and AM were in the Royal Box, and I doubt they were keeping anything under their hat (s) as of half an hour after the match. But you never know ;-)
    They weren’t in the royal box. There are multiple claims they were in hospitality, including a good friend of mine who was in there and is adamant they had a table of five, Muir was present, and that Murray went and spoke to them. He might be wrong but that’s what he believes he saw.
    I was told they were, but hospitality or Royal Box doesn't matter; the fact is they've come an awfully long way to see a football match. Muir in particular wouldn't do that unless something was afoot, you'd think.

    Personally I'd now rather someone else bought the club (not Ashley), because it'd be a lot less stressful ;-)

    Absolutely certain that Muir’s interest has continued. The question has been whether there is a deal he can be part of, given he hasn’t wanted to buy it all.
    Let’s hope something’s happened in the last few weeks or months that would account for why Muir wanted, or even needed, to be there with Murphy. Gerard on his own would be encouraging, but much more so with Muir in attendance. I wouldn’t think he would have come if they were still scrabbling around for partners etc. 

    No, we cannot wait a "few months" we need this sorted now, we need players and manager contracts sorted now. There is literally no time to lose if we want a successful season next year. 
    He said the last few months not the next few months. 
  • J BLOCK said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Based on nothing other than a hunch, I think it's a done deal.  Maybe even this week.  

    Bowyer said something that made me think it has been, as did the tone of some of the comms from the club.  It sounds like a badly kept secret. 
    Olly and George weren’t aware that GM and AM were in the Royal Box, and I doubt they were keeping anything under their hat (s) as of half an hour after the match. But you never know ;-)
    They weren’t in the royal box. There are multiple claims they were in hospitality, including a good friend of mine who was in there and is adamant they had a table of five, Muir was present, and that Murray went and spoke to them. He might be wrong but that’s what he believes he saw.
    I was told they were, but hospitality or Royal Box doesn't matter; the fact is they've come an awfully long way to see a football match. Muir in particular wouldn't do that unless something was afoot, you'd think.

    Personally I'd now rather someone else bought the club (not Ashley), because it'd be a lot less stressful ;-)

    Absolutely certain that Muir’s interest has continued. The question has been whether there is a deal he can be part of, given he hasn’t wanted to buy it all.
    Let’s hope something’s happened in the last few weeks or months that would account for why Muir wanted, or even needed, to be there with Murphy. Gerard on his own would be encouraging, but much more so with Muir in attendance. I wouldn’t think he would have come if they were still scrabbling around for partners etc. 

    No, we cannot wait a "few months" we need this sorted now, we need players and manager contracts sorted now. There is literally no time to lose if we want a successful season next year. 
    If you read my post ‘I said I hope something has happened in the past few weeks or months’, not that have to wait a few months. 
    It needs to be done ASAP, but I don’t think Roland cares. 
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  • N01R4M said:
    N01R4M said:
    Not seen mention of any sightings of LdT at Wembley.
    Somehow unsurprising - and even fitting - that The Rat was represented in his absence by Mowgli.
    Two things.....do you/we know for sure he wasn’t there........I’m not saying was.
    Secondly who the f is Mowgli?
    1)  I think if The Rat was there, someone would have noticed - unless he came wearing a burka!

    2)  Mowgli = Driesen.  Given that name from the fright of a hairdo he was sporting when he first showed up at Sparrows in 2014, before we knew who he is.  (Put Mowgli into the search box, and you should find plenty of references and some pictures)
    Cheers.....that’s one I missed.
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  • Curb_It said:
    1623, the first use of a fire engine in England after a fire at London Bridge.
    You're having a mare happy!  
    I've never been so busy, I'll give up when it happens.
  • edited May 2019
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Based on nothing other than a hunch, I think it's a done deal.  Maybe even this week.  

    Bowyer said something that made me think it has been, as did the tone of some of the comms from the club.  It sounds like a badly kept secret. 
    Olly and George weren’t aware that GM and AM were in the Royal Box, and I doubt they were keeping anything under their hat (s) as of half an hour after the match. But you never know ;-)
    They weren’t in the royal box. There are multiple claims they were in hospitality, including a good friend of mine who was in there and is adamant they had a table of five, Muir was present, and that Murray went and spoke to them. He might be wrong but that’s what he believes he saw.
    I was told they were, but hospitality or Royal Box doesn't matter; the fact is they've come an awfully long way to see a football match. Muir in particular wouldn't do that unless something was afoot, you'd think.

    Personally I'd now rather someone else bought the club (not Ashley), because it'd be a lot less stressful ;-)

    Absolutely certain that Muir’s interest has continued. The question has been whether there is a deal he can be part of, given he hasn’t wanted to buy it all.
    Let’s hope something’s happened in the last few weeks or months that would account for why Muir wanted, or even needed, to be there with Murphy. Gerard on his own would be encouraging, but much more so with Muir in attendance. I wouldn’t think he would have come if they were still scrabbling around for partners etc. 

    I like the sound of this. Any chance you can get some feedback on what the Aussies thought of the occasion and in particular the fans' performance?

    Ok. I’ve already pointed out that we outsold Sunderland. 
  • If the Aussies are still interested then it has to happen soon. They have been sniffing for two fecking years. If they aren’t ready to rock after what happened on Sunday then I don’t see them ever being ready. 
    Mate, I think the consensus is that it's Roland f*ecking around. But we'll find out eventually.
  • If the Aussies are still interested then it has to happen soon. They have been sniffing for two fecking years. If they aren’t ready to rock after what happened on Sunday then I don’t see them ever being ready. 
    How right you are.
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