The Takeover Thread - Duchatelet Finally Sells (Jan 2020)

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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 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.

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”.

https://twitter.com/richcawleyslp/status/998818088853401600?s=21

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

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.

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 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.