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The Takeover Thread - Duchatelet Finally Sells (Jan 2020)
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I know, but I'm not telling ;-)Callumcafc said:
Would love to know who your source is and why their info is so contrary to everything else out there right now.nth london addick said:Another day gone another weekend gone another week gone
And still the aussies have not shown the money
Hmmmm
Not a dig at your source, just genuine curiousity.
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It is 100% certain that proof of funds have been shown. It is not possible to get to this point in negotiations without that having happened.nth london addick said:Another day gone another weekend gone another week gone
And still the aussies have not shown the money
Hmmmm
That’s not to say there are still things being negotiated or hold ups at the EFL but Duchatelet wouldn’t have his people working on this if he wasn’t sure the people he’s talking to were not funded.
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Not a BBC Addick, not even close.JamesSeed said:
There is some left. If you were a BBC Addick (Battersea, Balham, Clapham) you'd be close enough to take advantage. Just saying.catfordmorry said:
Thanks for all the information James.JamesSeed said:
No pot noodles on this occasion, although we do like to keep a pot handy for emergencies.HarryLime said:
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.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 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?
The most urgent matter that arises out of all this though is how do I get hold of a serving of the raspberry fool?
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.
BooHoo no raspberry fool for me.0 -
Just got to the valley. Missed all the action. Bloody time zone differences.ricky_otto said:Just got back from The Valley, got run over by a jag, and then some dirty old man in a cardigan tried to give me the kiss of life...I tried to tell him it was just my foot that got run over, but he wouldn’t listen.
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Illogical conclusion or speculating on a particular outcome, when there literally could have been hundreds of reasons is just a difference in words to me.JamesSeed said:
Except that I started the sentence with 'Just my speculation' and my statement was sprinkled with 'ifs'. No one should take speculation as anything more than thinking out loud. I also posted: ' The timing might have been connected to the takeover, or it could have been prearranged. Of course he doesn’t need to be in the UK for the takeover to progress.'Covered End said:
Info is fine and welcomed.JamesSeed said:
You're probably right. Perhaps should keep info to myself in future.AFKABartram said:Promote removed, and the dogs are not getting fed this weekend. Be afraid @JamesSeed
The unfortunate jumping to illogical conclusions, is where you tripped up.
And it wasn't illogical, just turned out to be wrong. I also said he might be coming back in time for the an announcement in two weeks. That's probably wrong, but as it's a possibility it's not illogical.
This could of course be a great opportunity to stick the boot in if anyone wants to ;-)
Personally, I have no problem at all, because I thought your speculation was wide of the mark, but plenty of others didn't.3 -
Let’s hope it’s not a disappointment of Zabeel proportions.1
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Don't know what you mean by your first sentence. Sounds like you're saying all speculation is illogical.Covered End said:
Illogical conclusion or speculating on a particular outcome, when there literally could have been hundreds of reasons is just a difference in words to me.JamesSeed said:
Except that I started the sentence with 'Just my speculation' and my statement was sprinkled with 'ifs'. No one should take speculation as anything more than thinking out loud. I also posted: ' The timing might have been connected to the takeover, or it could have been prearranged. Of course he doesn’t need to be in the UK for the takeover to progress.'Covered End said:
Info is fine and welcomed.JamesSeed said:
You're probably right. Perhaps should keep info to myself in future.AFKABartram said:Promote removed, and the dogs are not getting fed this weekend. Be afraid @JamesSeed
The unfortunate jumping to illogical conclusions, is where you tripped up.
And it wasn't illogical, just turned out to be wrong. I also said he might be coming back in time for the an announcement in two weeks. That's probably wrong, but as it's a possibility it's not illogical.
This could of course be a great opportunity to stick the boot in if anyone wants to ;-)
Personally, I have no problem at all, because I thought your speculation was wide of the mark, but plenty of others didn't.
I think the point is that my speculation is no different from anyone elses's, and we're all allowed to speculate, as it's what forums are for.
To be honest, I had a feeling some would put the boot in if the announcement wasn't made today, no matter how many time I urged caution on this thread. It doesn't lead me to wonder if it's worth it.
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I've not seen anyone put the boot in. Like you said it was only you speculating.JamesSeed said:
Don't know what you mean by your first sentence. Sounds like you're saying all speculation is illogical.Covered End said:
Illogical conclusion or speculating on a particular outcome, when there literally could have been hundreds of reasons is just a difference in words to me.JamesSeed said:
Except that I started the sentence with 'Just my speculation' and my statement was sprinkled with 'ifs'. No one should take speculation as anything more than thinking out loud. I also posted: ' The timing might have been connected to the takeover, or it could have been prearranged. Of course he doesn’t need to be in the UK for the takeover to progress.'Covered End said:
Info is fine and welcomed.JamesSeed said:
You're probably right. Perhaps should keep info to myself in future.AFKABartram said:Promote removed, and the dogs are not getting fed this weekend. Be afraid @JamesSeed
The unfortunate jumping to illogical conclusions, is where you tripped up.
And it wasn't illogical, just turned out to be wrong. I also said he might be coming back in time for the an announcement in two weeks. That's probably wrong, but as it's a possibility it's not illogical.
This could of course be a great opportunity to stick the boot in if anyone wants to ;-)
Personally, I have no problem at all, because I thought your speculation was wide of the mark, but plenty of others didn't.
I think the point is that my speculation is no different from anyone elses's, and we're all allowed to speculate, as it's what forums are for.
To be honest, I had a feeling some would put the boot in if the announcement wasn't made today, no matter how many time I urged caution on this thread. It doesn't lead me to wonder if it's worth it.
(What I meant by my first sentence was it doesn't really matter, whether we call it an illogical conclusion or speculation, it's of no consequence).
Anyway, I'm truly not in the least bothered. I wasn't clinging to your speculation in the slightest and didn't even look on here until late afternoon. Please don't think I'm "putting the boot in" because I'm grateful for any info and am happy to draw my own conclusions.2 -
Don't understand people's annoyance @JamesSeed although I know some are saying it jokingly.
He has the only genuine knowledge about what's going on at the moment and hasn't ever tried to claim he knows anywhere near 100% what's going on.
He's just saying what little information he does have and is speculating on what it could mean. No harm done. I appreciate the info, please keep it coming if you find out anything else!8 -
Blimey, we still have a large bowl of it still in the fridge. It was made exactly a week ago. Could it still be edible?catfordmorry said:
Not a BBC Addick, not even close.JamesSeed said:
There is some left. If you were a BBC Addick (Battersea, Balham, Clapham) you'd be close enough to take advantage. Just saying.catfordmorry said:
Thanks for all the information James.JamesSeed said:
No pot noodles on this occasion, although we do like to keep a pot handy for emergencies.HarryLime said:
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.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 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?
The most urgent matter that arises out of all this though is how do I get hold of a serving of the raspberry fool?
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.
BooHoo no raspberry fool for me.
Ah, my GP sister-in-law has just told me the cream will have gone off :-(1 - Sponsored links:
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Apart from @AFKABartram lolCovered End said:
I've not seen anyone put the boot in.JamesSeed said:
Don't know what you mean by your first sentence. Sounds like you're saying all speculation is illogical.Covered End said:
Illogical conclusion or speculating on a particular outcome, when there literally could have been hundreds of reasons is just a difference in words to me.JamesSeed said:
Except that I started the sentence with 'Just my speculation' and my statement was sprinkled with 'ifs'. No one should take speculation as anything more than thinking out loud. I also posted: ' The timing might have been connected to the takeover, or it could have been prearranged. Of course he doesn’t need to be in the UK for the takeover to progress.'Covered End said:
Info is fine and welcomed.JamesSeed said:
You're probably right. Perhaps should keep info to myself in future.AFKABartram said:Promote removed, and the dogs are not getting fed this weekend. Be afraid @JamesSeed
The unfortunate jumping to illogical conclusions, is where you tripped up.
And it wasn't illogical, just turned out to be wrong. I also said he might be coming back in time for the an announcement in two weeks. That's probably wrong, but as it's a possibility it's not illogical.
This could of course be a great opportunity to stick the boot in if anyone wants to ;-)
Personally, I have no problem at all, because I thought your speculation was wide of the mark, but plenty of others didn't.
I think the point is that my speculation is no different from anyone elses's, and we're all allowed to speculate, as it's what forums are for.
To be honest, I had a feeling some would put the boot in if the announcement wasn't made today, no matter how many time I urged caution on this thread. It doesn't lead me to wonder if it's worth it.
And @blackpool72
And you, a bit.
Tbh, it's all part of the deal, and it's fine.1 -
@JamesSeed your only mistake was to not realise that when you write might, could, maybe some people read that as will, must, definitely.
Everything you've said has been backed up by what other information is doing the rounds plus you have a direct source.
In future, just WhatsApp the gossip.1 -
Everyone from the EFL has been in London for the last few days for the play off finals1
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You're 100% right.Henry Irving said:@JamesSeed your only mistake was to not realise that when you write might, could, maybe some people read that as will, must, definitely.
Everything you've said has been backed up by what other information is doing the rounds plus you have a direct source.
In future, just WhatsApp the gossip.
And maybe a good idea.0 -
I'm not bitter @JamesSeed at yeast you tried to add some clarity.JamesSeed said:
Blimey, we still have a large bowl of it still in the fridge. It was made exactly a week ago. Could it still be edible?catfordmorry said:
Not a BBC Addick, not even close.JamesSeed said:
There is some left. If you were a BBC Addick (Battersea, Balham, Clapham) you'd be close enough to take advantage. Just saying.catfordmorry said:
Thanks for all the information James.JamesSeed said:
No pot noodles on this occasion, although we do like to keep a pot handy for emergencies.HarryLime said:
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.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 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?
The most urgent matter that arises out of all this though is how do I get hold of a serving of the raspberry fool?
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.
BooHoo no raspberry fool for me.
Ah, my GP sister-in-law has just told me the cream will have gone off :-(
It was a finings attempt and if you deserve a rebuke it should be a mild one....3 -
They are all joking !JamesSeed said:
Apart from @AFKABartram lolCovered End said:
I've not seen anyone put the boot in.JamesSeed said:
Don't know what you mean by your first sentence. Sounds like you're saying all speculation is illogical.Covered End said:
Illogical conclusion or speculating on a particular outcome, when there literally could have been hundreds of reasons is just a difference in words to me.JamesSeed said:
Except that I started the sentence with 'Just my speculation' and my statement was sprinkled with 'ifs'. No one should take speculation as anything more than thinking out loud. I also posted: ' The timing might have been connected to the takeover, or it could have been prearranged. Of course he doesn’t need to be in the UK for the takeover to progress.'Covered End said:
Info is fine and welcomed.JamesSeed said:
You're probably right. Perhaps should keep info to myself in future.AFKABartram said:Promote removed, and the dogs are not getting fed this weekend. Be afraid @JamesSeed
The unfortunate jumping to illogical conclusions, is where you tripped up.
And it wasn't illogical, just turned out to be wrong. I also said he might be coming back in time for the an announcement in two weeks. That's probably wrong, but as it's a possibility it's not illogical.
This could of course be a great opportunity to stick the boot in if anyone wants to ;-)
Personally, I have no problem at all, because I thought your speculation was wide of the mark, but plenty of others didn't.
I think the point is that my speculation is no different from anyone elses's, and we're all allowed to speculate, as it's what forums are for.
To be honest, I had a feeling some would put the boot in if the announcement wasn't made today, no matter how many time I urged caution on this thread. It doesn't lead me to wonder if it's worth it.
And @blackpool72
And you, a bit.
Tbh, it's all part of the deal, and it's fine.1 -
You have my number but there are enough other people on here who appreciate your news who don't so share itJamesSeed said:
You're 100% right.Henry Irving said:@JamesSeed your only mistake was to not realise that when you write might, could, maybe some people read that as will, must, definitely.
Everything you've said has been backed up by what other information is doing the rounds plus you have a direct source.
In future, just WhatsApp the gossip.
And maybe a good idea.8 -
http://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/82138/duchatelet-speaks-part-1#latest
Roland would appear to agree with NLA.0 -
This. How many times have we heard people say something along the lines of, Murray said we'd be sold in February etc ?Henry Irving said:@JamesSeed your only mistake was to not realise that when you write might, could, maybe some people read that as will, must, definitely.
Everything you've said has been backed up by what other information is doing the rounds plus you have a direct source.
In future, just WhatsApp the gossip.0 -
As far as I can see @JamesSeed, you have put a lot of very good information on this forum and i for one (although there are many) applaud and appreciate that. The only speculation I can see is that an announcement might have been made today, which was derived from there fact that Andrew Muir had to fly back to Australia for a couple of weeks this weekend - and even then you did place a caveat on that speculation.
As I see it, the key facts (from James) are:
- the Aussies are 100% confident they have bought the club subject to EFL approval
- it's lock, stock and barrel - thanks to the ex-Directotrs who wouldn't agree a lease deal
- the papers are with the EFL for approval; no reason to think that won't be forthcoming
- they are considering both Bowyer and Powell for the manager role
I see no reason for any concern or doubt at this stage. I am 100% confident that we are going to have new Aussie owners within a couple of days of Muir's return to the UK, at the latest.12 - Sponsored links:
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Has anybody ever seen Roland and nla in the same room ?The Red Robin said:http://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/82138/duchatelet-speaks-part-1#latest
Roland would appear to agree with NLA.
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So thats his source! Seriously what NLA posts on here is what he has been told and he does have a credible source.The Red Robin said:http://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/82138/duchatelet-speaks-part-1#latest
Roland would appear to agree with NLA.
I happen to have a polar opposite view of what is happening behind the scenes but I guess only time will tell.
In situations like this different people hear different things as there are so many variables and personal interests.
Duchatelet wants out, we have people who want in and I believe we are on the verge of it happening within weeks if not days...as for El Duchbag he is a deluded, bitter fool5 -
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Never trust a spanner.Covered End said:
Info is fine and welcomed.JamesSeed said:
You're probably right. Perhaps should keep info to myself in future.AFKABartram said:Promote removed, and the dogs are not getting fed this weekend. Be afraid @JamesSeed
The unfortunate jumping to illogical conclusions, is where you tripped up.2 -
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I think the fellas scepticism is with the dragging on.daveydanger said:
Mate.. you don’t believe they have the money and that’s fine.nth london addick said:Another day gone another weekend gone another week gone
And still the aussies have not shown the money
Hmmmm
Although I’m not sure how you think a purchase on this scale happens? ‘Shown the money’ to who? Us?
Nobody is going to turn up with a bag of gold sovereigns, climb the statue of Sam Bartram and wave an Australian flag
I get his views.0 -
ZzzzSE23 said:If it doesn't maybe I support a diffetebt team?
Has anyone here apart from this Jim bloke changed their team?... No.....1 -
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