I have some clarity on the situation. Price had been agreed with two parties ie the price that will get the deal over the line. But neither party has met this.
This reads like potential purchasers can't meet Duchatelets asking price, even if it is miles too high. My pessimism is fuelled by this and my thoughts that he wants the whole of the staprix debt cleared despite the reckless way it was created. Seems like square one to me. Who is running the gaff in the meantime?
Seth you last question is key, as there are numerous contracts to issue / renew, pre season arrangements and potential new signings to entice. With the club essentially on lock down and that continues to drag, any early planning for next season goes out the window. It's already effected the last transfer window and and continues to delay the academy cat 1 status. Would have been nice if Murray could have outlined any points on this. Albeit I know subjective.
How could RM know it will be done in a few weeks if neither party has met the asking price yet.
“The terms of the deal, including the price, have now been agreed between the parties and we are now just waiting for their respective lawyers to finalise the sale and purchase agreement.”
That quote from Murray is not consistent with Redhenry’s version that the parties have not agreed to pay the price. I don’t think RH is setting out to mislead anyone - if you get your information from only one place it will inevitably reflect that party’s understanding and not that of others. It’s all useful information.
I do think there may be scepticism on RD’s part about whether payment will be forthcoming in practice, which would help explain two parties being involved at this stage, but It’s highly unlikely they haven’t indicated a willingness to pay it based on what the club is saying. Murray would stand to look ridiculous if that was the case and he has no incentive to put himself in that situation.
How could RM know it will be done in a few weeks if neither party has met the asking price yet.
“The terms of the deal, including the price, have now been agreed between the parties and we are now just waiting for their respective lawyers to finalise the sale and purchase agreement.”
That quote from Murray is not consistent with Redhenry’s version that the parties have not agreed to pay the price. I don’t think RH is setting out to mislead anyone - if you get your information from only one place it will inevitably reflect that party’s understanding and not that of others. It’s all useful information.
I do think there may be scepticism on RD’s part about whether payment will be forthcoming in practice, which would help explain two parties being involved at this stage, but It’s highly unlikely they haven’t indicated a willingness to pay it based on what the club is saying. Murray would stand to look ridiculous if that was the case and he has no incentive to put himself in that situation.
I realise I’m being thick but exactly how can both buying parties have had their bids progressed to their prospective lawyers for finalising ? The only possible reason I can think is that Roland is selling the club to one and the The Valley and Sparrows to the other or is this just bollox.
I realise I’m being thick but exactly how can both buying parties have had their bids progressed to their prospective lawyers for finalising ? The only possible reason I can think is that Roland is selling the club to one and the The Valley and Sparrows to the other or is this just bollox.
He can’t do that without the ex-directors knowing, which means it would be out there.
I realise I’m being thick but exactly how can both buying parties have had their bids progressed to their prospective lawyers for finalising ? The only possible reason I can think is that Roland is selling the club to one and the The Valley and Sparrows to the other or is this just bollox.
He can’t do that without the ex-directors knowing, which means it would be out there.
I realise I’m being thick but exactly how can both buying parties have had their bids progressed to their prospective lawyers for finalising ? The only possible reason I can think is that Roland is selling the club to one and the The Valley and Sparrows to the other or is this just bollox.
He can’t do that without the ex-directors knowing, which means it would be out there.
Why hasn't anyone mentioned this before
I’m reassured by Airman but perhaps it’s because we have never been in the position of having had confirmed that two buyers are progressing their bids to being finalised with their prospective lawyers.
Not the first time this has been suggested and would fit the bill as not only is he particularly pissed off with what's going on at Arsenal, he can get hold of a load of Red & White scarves on the cheap.
I realise I’m being thick but exactly how can both buying parties have had their bids progressed to their prospective lawyers for finalising ? The only possible reason I can think is that Roland is selling the club to one and the The Valley and Sparrows to the other or is this just bollox.
He can’t do that without the ex-directors knowing, which means it would be out there.
From what I understand only one of the current bidders left in have approached Ex Directors,so that poses a question. Does one of the agreed bidders have lots of cash to not want charges yet, or are they still digging through documents? I suspect one is way ahead of the other and better positioned,while second bidder scrambles for funding. Airman what do you know? I worry that we might end up with a buyer that has limited funds and multiple investors,not a great scenario.
Perhaps a price has been agreed with whatever number of people, that's easy enough but Roland wants go see the colour of their money. I can agree with the Louvre the price of the Mona Lisa (including the frame) but they don't let me carry it away until I pay. Roland can agree to sell Charlton for 60 million with a thousand people for all the real difference it is making. I really struggle to see what was achieved by the statement yesterday.
I realise I’m being thick but exactly how can both buying parties have had their bids progressed to their prospective lawyers for finalising ? The only possible reason I can think is that Roland is selling the club to one and the The Valley and Sparrows to the other or is this just bollox.
He can’t do that without the ex-directors knowing, which means it would be out there.
From what I understand only one of the current bidders left in have approached Ex Directors,so that poses a question. Does one of the agreed bidders have lots of cash to not want charges yet, or are they still digging through documents? I suspect one is way ahead of the other and better positioned,while second bidder scrambles for funding. Airman what do you know? I worry that we might end up with a buyer that has limited funds and multiple investors,not a great scenario.
I have some clarity on the situation. Price had been agreed with two parties ie the price that will get the deal over the line. But neither party has met this.
I think Red Henrys info can still be consistent to Murrays statement.
I mean the statement was awful anyway, barely made sense.
I can't see how 2 parties have lawyers working on concluding a deal. Would you spend thousands on a deal that was 50/50? I think 2 parties have been set a price and are possibly carrying out work with their lawyers to either meet the asking price/negotiate
I think Red Henrys info can still be consistent to Murrays statement.
I mean the statement was awful anyway, barely made sense.
I can't see how 2 parties have lawyers working on concluding a deal. Would you spend thousands on a deal that was 50/50? I think 2 parties have been set a price and are possibly carrying out work with their lawyers to either meet the asking price/negotiate
This.
Tricky Dicky just trying to be too clever with his language again yesterday.
I think Red Henrys info can still be consistent to Murrays statement.
I mean the statement was awful anyway, barely made sense.
I can't see how 2 parties have lawyers working on concluding a deal. Would you spend thousands on a deal that was 50/50? I think 2 parties have been set a price and are possibly carrying out work with their lawyers to either meet the asking price/negotiate
So, RD is sitting tight while two parties are seeing if they can get close enough to the "agreed" price at which point they are hoping RD will shake on it. But @Redhenry's super rich and well known (not sure if it's the person, business or both that are well known) investor is playing a waiting game to gazump the price. RD also wants this to happen as it guarantees him the best deal from someone he knows is best-positioned to fund progress for the club and get him his bonuses.
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That quote from Murray is not consistent with Redhenry’s version that the parties have not agreed to pay the price. I don’t think RH is setting out to mislead anyone - if you get your information from only one place it will inevitably reflect that party’s understanding and not that of others. It’s all useful information.
I do think there may be scepticism on RD’s part about whether payment will be forthcoming in practice, which would help explain two parties being involved at this stage, but It’s highly unlikely they haven’t indicated a willingness to pay it based on what the club is saying. Murray would stand to look ridiculous if that was the case and he has no incentive to put himself in that situation.
Don't believe it when it's on the OS.
Does one of the agreed bidders have lots of cash to not want charges yet, or are they still digging through documents?
I suspect one is way ahead of the other and better positioned,while second bidder scrambles for funding.
Airman what do you know?
I worry that we might end up with a buyer that has limited funds and multiple investors,not a great scenario.
I can agree with the Louvre the price of the Mona Lisa (including the frame) but they don't let me carry it away until I pay.
Roland can agree to sell Charlton for 60 million with a thousand people for all the real difference it is making. I really struggle to see what was achieved by the statement yesterday.
I mean the statement was awful anyway, barely made sense.
I can't see how 2 parties have lawyers working on concluding a deal. Would you spend thousands on a deal that was 50/50? I think 2 parties have been set a price and are possibly carrying out work with their lawyers to either meet the asking price/negotiate
Tricky Dicky just trying to be too clever with his language again yesterday.
My revised offer to purchase the Club made directly to RD and MdR is still on the table.
All I need is the go ahead for me to instruct my lawyer (retd).