Abramovich would not pass the fit and proper test.
Genuine question - on what grounds? Insufficient funds? Criminal record?
Genuine answer Peter.
Abramovich was a salesman of Russian dolls at 25 and potless and 8 years later was one of the richest men in the world because of knowing someone in the KGB and getting an interest free loan to buy a Russian state company for a 50th of its price when that well know drunk Boris Yeltsin did a closing down mega sale of state companies to chosen Russian families and the KGB (Putin and cronies)
Thanks Sam.
Have read the "Proper Persons" bit on the FA Website, I still dont see what part of his very dubious financial "activities" would be deemed to be illegal and thus debar him from owning a football club; assuming of course he hasnt been prosecuted and found guilty of financial irregularities. But I stand to be corrected and won over......
Unpopular opinion - Konsa isn’t as good as everyone makes out
Most Charlton fans I talk to about Konsa were gobsmacked when Everton were said to be interested. He still looks so shaky at times in what ever position he plays. Could it be we were a stable in form with Gomez and Lookman and Konsa is suffering in comparison when he should just be a young player trying to get into Charlton's team.
A bit like Nick Pope did with us. Konsa has something about him. Comfortable on the ball, capable of reading the game well with and without the ball. I can see why a Premier League club would take a punt on him.
It's 2.1K comments since I opened this thread last and there doesn't seem to be any update on the mini thread so am I correct in assuming that there is actually no news about an imminent takeover?
Not a lot on the takeover, though the pictures and links to the plans, drawing and architects models of 'The New Valley' on the peninsula were pretty impressive.
Still in Las Vegas, got the day off, over 100 degrees. I know guys, it’s tough out here. Today was my day on James’s list, but I can wait until next Monday, that’s my birthday.
I’m in Vegas tomorrow, you can buy me a <<crap>> beer
What time do you arrive? I leave for the airport at 1pm.
Your beer money is safe, I don’t arrive until about 7pm
That’s a shame, I’ll buy you one next season, maybe even two.
It's 2.1K comments since I opened this thread last and there doesn't seem to be any update on the mini thread so am I correct in assuming that there is actually no news about an imminent takeover?
Not a lot on the takeover, though the pictures and links to the plans, drawing and architects models of 'The New Valley' on the peninsula were pretty impressive.
...I’m not sure I like the blue seating colour scheme or the crest depicting a bull holding up a sword with a robin on its shoulder.
Abramovich would not pass the fit and proper test.
Genuine question - on what grounds? Insufficient funds? Criminal record?
Genuine answer Peter.
Abramovich was a salesman of Russian dolls at 25 and potless and 8 years later was one of the richest men in the world because of knowing someone in the KGB and getting an interest free loan to buy a Russian state company for a 50th of its price when that well know drunk Boris Yeltsin did a closing down mega sale of state companies to chosen Russian families and the KGB (Putin and cronies)
“Interest free loan” aka “give me money or your knee caps”
All the oligarchs were gangsters during the Soviet Union. Russian doll shopkeeper is the perfect front.
It's 2.1K comments since I opened this thread last and there doesn't seem to be any update on the mini thread so am I correct in assuming that there is actually no news about an imminent takeover?
The takeover seems to be going on but taking it's time, seems the delay is due to the proposed merger with the spanners and that's what most of the 2K comments were about.
Appendix 3 completed and returned, BUT with some qualifications over possibly two 'relevant persons' - one of which is in relationship to 'Association between Clubs'.
I can only assume that the EFL have gone into detailed examination of all the members of the consortium and there is an issue with a couple of them who may (or may not) have joined the party late in the day.
Appendix 3 completed and returned, BUT with some qualifications over possibly two 'relevant persons' - one of which is in relationship to 'Association between Clubs'.
I can only assume that the EFL have gone into detailed examination of all the members of the consortium and there is an issue with a couple of them who may (or may not) have joined the party late in the day.
maybe the guy at Arsenal/Everton that someone alluded to as being involved?
Appendix 3 completed and returned, BUT with some qualifications over possibly two 'relevant persons' - one of which is in relationship to 'Association between Clubs'.
I can only assume that the EFL have gone into detailed examination of all the members of the consortium and there is an issue with a couple of them who may (or may not) have joined the party late in the day.
OK Im being thick here but does "association between clubs" mean that one of the persons has or recently had holdings in another English club?
So fit and proper test is done and the EFL have made recommendations re: two of the potential investors, one of which has (or had) an interest in another football league club?
So fit and proper test is done and the EFL have made recommendations re: two of the potential investors, one of which has (or had) an interest in another football league club?
So fit and proper test is done and the EFL have made recommendations re: two of the potential investors, one of which has (or had) an interest in another football league club?
Sounds like that to me.
So do we believe that once the recommended changes are made, then it can be announced?
If one of the investors is linked in some way to another club, could this be a conflict of interest issue rather than a fit and proper issue. We’re being taken over by Roman Abramovitch
If one of the investors is linked in some way to another club, could this be a conflict of interest issue rather than a fit and proper issue. We’re being taken over by Roman Abramovitch
So fit and proper test is done and the EFL have made recommendations re: two of the potential investors, one of which has (or had) an interest in another football league club?
Sounds like that to me.
So do we believe that once the recommended changes are made, then it can be announced?
One would assume so. But how long will it take to rectify the changes ? If someone has to sell shares in another club that could take a day or months.
Appendix 3 completed and returned, BUT with some qualifications over possibly two 'relevant persons' - one of which is in relationship to 'Association between Clubs'.
I can only assume that the EFL have gone into detailed examination of all the members of the consortium and there is an issue with a couple of them who may (or may not) have joined the party late in the day.
You would think (particularly as they appear to have been around for about a year) that the Aussies would have made sure that they understood the EFL's regs inside out and that any other interests of any of their consortium wouldn't in any way be an issue?
So fit and proper test is done and the EFL have made recommendations re: two of the potential investors, one of which has (or had) an interest in another football league club?
So do we believe that once the recommended changes are made, then it can be announced?
all they have to do is sell FC Red Bull Salzburg then takeover can complete
So fit and proper test is done and the EFL have made recommendations re: two of the potential investors, one of which has (or had) an interest in another football league club?
Sounds like that to me.
So do we believe that once the recommended changes are made, then it can be announced?
One would assume so. But how long will it take to rectify the changes ? If someone has to sell shares in another club that could take a day or months.
Subject to terms, it would likely be a case of leaving them out with an agreement to add them back once they've dissolved the problematic associations (assuming, they want to proceed with CAFC).
If one of the investors is linked in some way to another club, could this be a conflict of interest issue rather than a fit and proper issue. We’re being taken over by Roman Abramovitch
It could be that one of the members of the consortium has an interest or a position in a football club back in (say) Australia but the FA do not consider this a reason for not passing the fit and proper; but have made recommendations about his future role by making it clear that more involvement in our Club would require approval first.
If one of the investors is linked in some way to another club, could this be a conflict of interest issue rather than a fit and proper issue. We’re being taken over by Roman Abramovitch
It could be that one of the members of the consortium has an interest or a position in a football club back in (say) Australia but the FA do not consider this a reason for not passing the fit and proper; but have made recommendations about his future role by making it clear that more involvement in our Club would require approval first.
Why would they care about ownership of an Australian team when Roly owned Belgian, Spanish, German and Hungarian teams (although maybe not all of those when he bought us).
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Have read the "Proper Persons" bit on the FA Website, I still dont see what part of his very dubious financial "activities" would be deemed to be illegal and thus debar him from owning a football club; assuming of course he hasnt been prosecuted and found guilty of financial irregularities. But I stand to be corrected and won over......
All the oligarchs were gangsters during the Soviet Union. Russian doll shopkeeper is the perfect front.
Appendix 3 completed and returned, BUT with some qualifications over possibly two 'relevant persons' - one of which is in relationship to 'Association between Clubs'.
I can only assume that the EFL have gone into detailed examination of all the members of the consortium and there is an issue with a couple of them who may (or may not) have joined the party late in the day.
This thread deserves a lot more than just a take over.
If someone has to sell shares in another club that could take a day or months.