My guess would be that RD has seen we now have a moderate chance of a playoff place and has moved the goalposts at the last minute. Absolute tosser.
Not sure that's the case as I heard about the middle eastern interest on Thursday.
One thing I know for a 100% fact is that Roland asked the Scottish group to give him 5mil if we were promoted by 2020. He was constantly moving the goalposts.
Perhaps he changed his mind on that or negotiated this into any deal, but it would not surprise me one bit if Roland was making calls adding a mil or 2 at 5pm yesterday.
Maybe old Roland putting out story of Aussies deal done to get others to close deal. Aussies been around for a year, suddenly Andrew Muir is involved? For how much? Who else is investing? Lots of bluff and double bluff going on here I would assume. WIOTOS
There is a substantial backstory to Andrew Muir’s involvement, which dates back to last summer. The durability of that - even if you think it’s not true - is evidenced by the cover of VOTV136 last August.
There hasn’t been any significant rumour about the identity of the “second” group other than Murray telling staff it was British. If you’re going to point to the public insubstantiality of the Aussie group, this is much more true of the other one.
They are one and the same, searching for cash then they found Muir, but still way short on their bid. Not Murray’s choice either from all accounts, he is tied in with another bid we here.
Reading this post I've remembered that RM stated yesterday that of the 2 groups, one was his particular "favourite".
Given how his judgement has taken a complete nose dive in recent years, I hope we go for the other one then!
It's very much been a case of the usual twitter bods bleating on as if they have some inside scoop then saying things like 'its done but it's not done' Realistically none of us will know until it's announced on the official channels. End of.
Roland heard that we won with a new manager yesterday and wants to see if we'll get into the play offs and get promoted so he can ask for more money.
I would be surprised if there were not already add-on clauses in any draft agreement - x on promotion to the Championship, y on promotion to the PL. On that basis it should already be accounted for.
I really hope it's done tomorrow, for the obvious reasons, but also to see how many of the ITKs on here have got the front to say, 'There you go. Exactly as I predicted.'
I suspect there is as much chance of a takeover being announced tomorrow as there is that Hull will be widely accepted with Oxford and Cambridge as one of our three great historic universities
AFKA, you are treading on thin ice my friend! I was at Hull Uni from 1973-76. A great place in those days. The poet Phillip Larkin was the head of the university library in those days.
I really hope it's done tomorrow, for the obvious reasons, but also to see how many of the ITKs on here have got the front to say, 'There you go. Exactly as I predicted.'
Call for Doucher
I will nail my balls the mast and say I have no knowledge of it happening any time soon so if it happens I will be happy and surprised
It's very much been a case of the usual twitter bods bleating on as if they have some inside scoop then saying things like 'its done but it's not done' Realistically none of us will know until it's announced on the official channels. End of.
Seems to be a lot of spurious information leaking out about the sale from multiple sources, not all of which can be correct.
I really hope it's done tomorrow, for the obvious reasons, but also to see how many of the ITKs on here have got the front to say, 'There you go. Exactly as I predicted.'
Call for Doucher
I will nail my balls the mast and say I have no knowledge of it happening any time soon so if it happens I will be happy and surprised
Crikey that statement has made me feel a tad sick.
I suspect there is as much chance of a takeover being announced tomorrow as there is that Hull will be widely accepted with Oxford and Cambridge as one of our three great historic universities
AFKA, you are treading on thin ice my friend! I was at Hull Uni from 1973-76. A great place in those days. The poet Phillip Larkin was the head of the university library in those days.
The great Poet has now passed on, so there's no more Larkin about.
Oh shit, just read all the latest posts and it now seems as though my extra special birthday celebrations for tomorrow are now defunked!!! Nuts! Dunking Donuts
How much ITK is he? (although the only one truly ITK is Roland I guess)
Former Director with a secured loan outstanding of £250k I believe.
So quite ITK then. Oh
Quite possibly here's a breakdown of the former directors loans according to Airman in January totalling £7m;
As well as Murray's £2.6m, Derek Chappell and Bob Whitehand each have £1.2m outstanding, Sir Maurice Hatter £1m, David Hughes £500,000 and David Sumners and David White £250,000 each.
I'm still waiting on my £1 I paid towards the purchase of Ronnie Moore.
We are still in talks.
Respect @ElfsborgAddick I only put 50p in the collection bucket, that's all the loose change I had .
You're a funny fella Mr Chaser. A shame our paths will not cross for another 12 months....
As long as the sale includes the valley and sparrows lane and it's a complete takeover leaving Roland with nothing of our club I'll be happy.
Announcement: "Roland Duchatalet today completed the sale of Charlton Athletic FC, including all its assets, The Valley, Sparrows Lane training ground and all player registrations for a sum of £200m - with payment to be met over five years by the club - to Belgian businessman and investor Roderick Duchatalet".
As long as the sale includes the valley and sparrows lane and it's a complete takeover leaving Roland with nothing of our club I'll be happy.
Announcement: "Roland Duchatalet today completed the sale of Charlton Athletic FC, including all its assets, The Valley, Sparrows Lane training ground and all player registrations for a sum of £200m - with payment to be met over five years by the club - to Belgian businessman and investor Roderick Duchatalet".
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Perhaps he changed his mind on that or negotiated this into any deal, but it would not surprise me one bit if Roland was making calls adding a mil or 2 at 5pm yesterday.
But renamed The Rat Trap.
Realistically none of us will know until it's announced on the official channels.
End of.
Not sure if it isn't deliberate.
What would everybody prefer?
It would be such a shame for the Aussies to come in and immediately replace them!
It's not as if we have any choice about the waiting bit, anyway, is it?
Just trying to stay sane.....
Wibble.....oops
Would you still be happy with this?
Has roland said he wants to wait and see if we are promoted?..
Can someone confirm?