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The Takeover Thread - Duchatelet Finally Sells (Jan 2020)

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  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    Given the complexity of a consortium and the requirement to determine who the owner is etc personally not expecting this to fly through
  • Mal
    Mal Posts: 616
    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,127
    Mal said:

    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
    I'd be very surprised / happy if that happens. I honestly think he'll see the job through at Southend.
  • WestCountryAddick
    WestCountryAddick Posts: 2,545
    JamesSeed said:

    Had a crash on my bike yesterday while training for this prostate cancer ride. A bit of tarpaulin covering a skip flapped in the wind and caught the end of my handle bars, sending over the bars onto the road. I was a bit bruised and had a few scrapes, but still got out today. (Accidentally cycled up Succomb’s Hill, which I don’t recommend.)

    This has been a shameless plug for sponsorship, and has nothing to do with the takeover, or the Aussies https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmyduttoncafc

    More relevant to the thread though is the fact that tonight I made chicken risotto, but used red onions instead of the more traditional white. Any thoughts?

    Accidentally? How on earth would you cycle up there accidentally? As soon as you turn the first bend at the bottom of the hill and look up and see not only the steep gradient but how narrow it is too!
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,849
    Mal said:

    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
    James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.

    I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    catfordmorry said:

    JamesSeed said:

    HarryLime said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Morning folks. I survived the dinner party, although Mrs D wasn't too pleased with my late arrival. She had to delay our guests, but I just about got the food ready thirty minutes later than planned. I was also a bit knackered after cycling 106kms as training for the Prostate Cancer UK ride on first of June.
    So I'm about to sit down and write up my recollections of what was said last night (at the meeting, rather than at the dinner party).

    I'm interested in the dinner party menu so if you can include that as well, I'm sick to death of all the pot noodle and pizza chat and want to hear about something a bit more sophisticated.
    No pot noodles on this occasion, although we do like to keep a pot handy for emergencies.

    I made sweet potato and chorizo soup the day before (just as well), and the main course featured a Waitrose cheat: Whole boned chicken with a sunblush tomato marinade. Served that with roast potatoes, baby carrots and French beans. Nothing very fancy I'm afraid.
    While I was speaking with someone who's cousin met someone connected to the consortium, my wife was busy making raspberry fool and a very nice blueberry cheesecake type thing. Luckily enough some friends found five bottles of Pol Roget in their basement while having a clearout.
    During the dinner I got into trouble when I was caught looking at my phone.
    I've worked hard today to make up for being late. I've now been allowed out of the doghouse.

    We've got some raspberry fool left if anyone wants to try some?
    Thanks for all the information James.
    The most urgent matter that arises out of all this though is how do I get hold of a serving of the raspberry fool?
    There is some left. If you were a BBC Addick (Battersea, Balham, Clapham) you'd be close enough to take advantage. Just saying.
    I'm having lunch with a CLer today, and he hasn't even mentioned it. Not doubt he'll slip it into the conversation when we're paying the bill. Should I take some with me maybe? Worried about it going off in the heat.
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    MuttleyCAFC said:

    JamesSeed said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Had a crash on my bike yesterday while training for this prostate cancer ride. A bit of tarpaulin covering a skip flapped in the wind and caught the end of my handle bars, sending over the bars onto the road. I was a bit bruised and had a few scrapes, but still got out today. (Accidentally cycled up Succomb’s Hill, which I don’t recommend.)

    This has been a shameless plug for sponsorship, and has nothing to do with the takeover, or the Aussies https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmyduttoncafc

    More relevant to the thread though is the fact that tonight I made chicken risotto, but used red onions instead of the more traditional white. Any thoughts?

    Henry Irving said:

    Scoham said:

    Nothing new really but Richard Cawley still saying it could go through as early as this week.

    Not set time to carry out the fit and proper persons test, it could take “two hours, two days or two months”.

    I think he's just ripped that off @AFKABartram 's excellent summary on the bite size thread.
    Basically, all comes from my pal.

    Although he could be wrong.
    I'll sponsor your cycle ride for a tenner. How do I it?
    That's very kind. I've passed the total that I need in order to take part in the ride, but £1k is the target. Team Charlton has about thirty riders including Carl Leaburn and Scott Minto. It's a darned good cause. @LouisMend has been far better at fundraising me though.

    https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmyduttoncafc
  • Mal
    Mal Posts: 616
    The Red Robin said:

    Mal said:

    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
    I'd be very surprised / happy if that happens. I honestly think he'll see the job through at Southend.
    I would guess a lot depends on how much Powell feels the pull of a club he loves, he may think, and quite rightly, that he has unfinished work to do with us, there is a lot going for him to consider returning, love of the fans, a reasonable transfer kitty etc. I am not to sure he would - or could turn us down if approached.
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,481
    bobmunro said:

    Mal said:

    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
    James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.

    I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
    One cannot be 100% sure of course, but I think you’re right on this one.
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  • IanJRO
    IanJRO Posts: 691
    bobmunro said:

    Mal said:

    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
    James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.

    I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
    I agree it's unlikely though we don't know. It is possible that they have been given permission but suits all parties to maintain confidentiality, besides until the takeover happens the Aussies don't yet have a job to offer him.
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    WestCountryAddick said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Had a crash on my bike yesterday while training for this prostate cancer ride. A bit of tarpaulin covering a skip flapped in the wind and caught the end of my handle bars, sending over the bars onto the road. I was a bit bruised and had a few scrapes, but still got out today. (Accidentally cycled up Succomb’s Hill, which I don’t recommend.)

    This has been a shameless plug for sponsorship, and has nothing to do with the takeover, or the Aussies https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmyduttoncafc

    More relevant to the thread though is the fact that tonight I made chicken risotto, but used red onions instead of the more traditional white. Any thoughts?

    Accidentally? How on earth would you cycle up there accidentally? As soon as you turn the first bend at the bottom of the hill and look up and see not only the steep gradient but how narrow it is too!
    I've only ever got off and pushed the bike once. Humiliation! It's a cycling thing that @Leroy Ambrose would understand.

    I'm probably soon getting to the age where I'll have to make a detour.
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    edited May 2018
    bobmunro said:

    Mal said:

    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
    James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.

    I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
    That presupposes that they haven't also approached Southend. And I believe tapping up is when owners of a club approach the manager of another club. They weren't owners of a club.
  • Mal
    Mal Posts: 616
    JamesSeed said:

    WestCountryAddick said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Had a crash on my bike yesterday while training for this prostate cancer ride. A bit of tarpaulin covering a skip flapped in the wind and caught the end of my handle bars, sending over the bars onto the road. I was a bit bruised and had a few scrapes, but still got out today. (Accidentally cycled up Succomb’s Hill, which I don’t recommend.)

    This has been a shameless plug for sponsorship, and has nothing to do with the takeover, or the Aussies https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmyduttoncafc

    More relevant to the thread though is the fact that tonight I made chicken risotto, but used red onions instead of the more traditional white. Any thoughts?

    Accidentally? How on earth would you cycle up there accidentally? As soon as you turn the first bend at the bottom of the hill and look up and see not only the steep gradient but how narrow it is too!
    I've only ever got off and pushed the bike once. Humiliation! It's a cycling thing that @Leroy Ambrose would understand.

    I'm probably soon getting to the age where I'll have to make a detour.
    Stabilsers first, then detours
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    I've mentioned before that they seem very relaxed about the time pressure issue. I know we're desperate to get stuck into the transfer window, but after spending £1m on an up-to-now two year project, they just want to get the deal over the line, and take it from there. As there's been nothing they could have done to to speed up that process, what alternative did they have, other than to pull out?

    When JS took over at Charlton there was a year of consolidation, changing a few things behind the scenes at the club, improving the fitness of the team, bringing in a few of the right sort of players, and we finished 5th (I think?) first season.

    I maybe would expect something similar in our situation, and then if we do get promoted, I'll see that as a bonus. As he said, 'we're in this for the long haul'.
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,127
    bobmunro said:

    Mal said:

    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
    James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.

    I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
    The belief there is that they spoke to Powell's representatives before he was appointed at Southend.
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    The Red Robin said:

    bobmunro said:

    Mal said:

    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
    James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.

    I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
    The belief there is that they spoke to Powell's representatives before he was appointed at Southend.
    If that's the case, then he might possibly have a get out clause built in to his contract?
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,730
    JamesSeed said:

    MuttleyCAFC said:

    JamesSeed said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Had a crash on my bike yesterday while training for this prostate cancer ride. A bit of tarpaulin covering a skip flapped in the wind and caught the end of my handle bars, sending over the bars onto the road. I was a bit bruised and had a few scrapes, but still got out today. (Accidentally cycled up Succomb’s Hill, which I don’t recommend.)

    This has been a shameless plug for sponsorship, and has nothing to do with the takeover, or the Aussies https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmyduttoncafc

    More relevant to the thread though is the fact that tonight I made chicken risotto, but used red onions instead of the more traditional white. Any thoughts?

    Henry Irving said:

    Scoham said:

    Nothing new really but Richard Cawley still saying it could go through as early as this week.

    Not set time to carry out the fit and proper persons test, it could take “two hours, two days or two months”.

    I think he's just ripped that off @AFKABartram 's excellent summary on the bite size thread.
    Basically, all comes from my pal.

    Although he could be wrong.
    I'll sponsor your cycle ride for a tenner. How do I it?
    That's very kind. I've passed the total that I need in order to take part in the ride, but £1k is the target. Team Charlton has about thirty riders including Carl Leaburn and Scott Minto. It's a darned good cause. @LouisMend has been far better at fundraising me though.

    https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmyduttoncafc
    Just done - try to stay on the bike :)
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    MuttleyCAFC said:

    JamesSeed said:

    MuttleyCAFC said:

    JamesSeed said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Had a crash on my bike yesterday while training for this prostate cancer ride. A bit of tarpaulin covering a skip flapped in the wind and caught the end of my handle bars, sending over the bars onto the road. I was a bit bruised and had a few scrapes, but still got out today. (Accidentally cycled up Succomb’s Hill, which I don’t recommend.)

    This has been a shameless plug for sponsorship, and has nothing to do with the takeover, or the Aussies https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmyduttoncafc

    More relevant to the thread though is the fact that tonight I made chicken risotto, but used red onions instead of the more traditional white. Any thoughts?

    Henry Irving said:

    Scoham said:

    Nothing new really but Richard Cawley still saying it could go through as early as this week.

    Not set time to carry out the fit and proper persons test, it could take “two hours, two days or two months”.

    I think he's just ripped that off @AFKABartram 's excellent summary on the bite size thread.
    Basically, all comes from my pal.

    Although he could be wrong.
    I'll sponsor your cycle ride for a tenner. How do I it?
    That's very kind. I've passed the total that I need in order to take part in the ride, but £1k is the target. Team Charlton has about thirty riders including Carl Leaburn and Scott Minto. It's a darned good cause. @LouisMend has been far better at fundraising me though.

    https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmyduttoncafc
    Just done - try to stay on the bike :)
    Thanks so much!
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  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,330
    JamesSeed said:

    WestCountryAddick said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Had a crash on my bike yesterday while training for this prostate cancer ride. A bit of tarpaulin covering a skip flapped in the wind and caught the end of my handle bars, sending over the bars onto the road. I was a bit bruised and had a few scrapes, but still got out today. (Accidentally cycled up Succomb’s Hill, which I don’t recommend.)

    This has been a shameless plug for sponsorship, and has nothing to do with the takeover, or the Aussies https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmyduttoncafc

    More relevant to the thread though is the fact that tonight I made chicken risotto, but used red onions instead of the more traditional white. Any thoughts?

    Accidentally? How on earth would you cycle up there accidentally? As soon as you turn the first bend at the bottom of the hill and look up and see not only the steep gradient but how narrow it is too!
    I've only ever got off and pushed the bike once. Humiliation! It's a cycling thing that @Leroy Ambrose would understand.

    I'm probably soon getting to the age where I'll have to make a detour.
    You could get an electric bike to help with those hills. You know you have thought about it, you know you want one, blame it on the crash, no one will think less of you, just think of it, gliding up those hills with your feet on the handlebars.
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,436
    edited May 2018
    JamesSeed said:

    WestCountryAddick said:

    JamesSeed said:

    Had a crash on my bike yesterday while training for this prostate cancer ride. A bit of tarpaulin covering a skip flapped in the wind and caught the end of my handle bars, sending over the bars onto the road. I was a bit bruised and had a few scrapes, but still got out today. (Accidentally cycled up Succomb’s Hill, which I don’t recommend.)

    This has been a shameless plug for sponsorship, and has nothing to do with the takeover, or the Aussies https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmyduttoncafc

    More relevant to the thread though is the fact that tonight I made chicken risotto, but used red onions instead of the more traditional white. Any thoughts?

    Accidentally? How on earth would you cycle up there accidentally? As soon as you turn the first bend at the bottom of the hill and look up and see not only the steep gradient but how narrow it is too!
    I've only ever got off and pushed the bike once. Humiliation! It's a cycling thing that @Leroy Ambrose would understand.

    I'm probably soon getting to the age where I'll have to make a detour.
    Yeah. Pushed up Hardknott on the Fred Whitton last year after a bloke fell off in front of me. Only ever pushed once before - that was after foolishly attacking Dover Hill with 75 miles in my legs (didn't know it was steep - you'd have thought the fucking great cliffs would have given me a clue...)
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    bobmunro said:

    Mal said:

    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
    James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.

    I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
    that isn't tapping up, that is simply asking if it is worth making an official approach to sarffend.

  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    cafcdave123 said:

    bobmunro said:

    Mal said:

    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
    James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.

    I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
    that isn't tapping up, that is simply asking if it is worth making an official approach to sarffend.

    Also, they're not the owners of Charlton, so definitely not tapping up.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,955
    ShootersHillGuru said:

    Judging by the looks on their faces watching the team, If ever there was three more nailed on Charlton supporters I’ve yet to see them.

    Yeah. But it's not fair is it?

    They've only been watching the team for 5 minutes. And if it all gets too hard to endure they can just walk away, go home to sunshine land and watch the cricket.

    Some of us have spent more than 50 years suffering disappointment. And there's no escape for us, is there?

  • J BLOCK
    J BLOCK Posts: 8,315
    JamesSeed said:

    I've mentioned before that they seem very relaxed about the time pressure issue. I know we're desperate to get stuck into the transfer window, but after spending £1m on an up-to-now two year project, they just want to get the deal over the line, and take it from there. As there's been nothing they could have done to to speed up that process, what alternative did they have, other than to pull out?

    When JS took over at Charlton there was a year of consolidation, changing a few things behind the scenes at the club, improving the fitness of the team, bringing in a few of the right sort of players, and we finished 5th (I think?) first season.

    I maybe would expect something similar in our situation, and then if we do get promoted, I'll see that as a bonus. As he said, 'we're in this for the long haul'.

    Did your contact mention transfer budget at all?
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,849
    The Red Robin said:

    bobmunro said:

    Mal said:

    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
    James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.

    I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
    The belief there is that they spoke to Powell's representatives before he was appointed at Southend.
    Then that is a horse of an entirely different colour!
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,849
    cafcdave123 said:

    bobmunro said:

    Mal said:

    JamesSeed said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?

    It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.

    The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.

    It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.

    I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time.
    Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
    We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
    James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.

    I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
    that isn't tapping up, that is simply asking if it is worth making an official approach to sarffend.

    Oh it most definitely is tapping-up. But the observation made that they are not yet the owners is a moot point.
  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,330
    Oxford tapped up Robbo but I did not read any complaints on here.

    Southend know they only have SCP on loan.
  • Briston_Addick
    Briston_Addick Posts: 11,678
    Athletico Charlton said:

    Muir, Murphy, ?, Elliot, ?

    Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, and Grubb.
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