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Post by oldgas on Aug 14, 2017 16:52:30 GMT
It is difficult to know what to think in these circumstances. I do tend to think the Al Q family has bitten off more than they can chew with regards to Rovers. I don't think it's necessarily that they don't have to he funding, more like they've found there's a hell of a lot more to running a football club than they ever managed. I have no doubt regarding Wael's intentions, I think he has the club's best interests at heart, but the issue of UWE or even a Mem redevelopment is too much for them and they've stepped back. This is just my gut feeling you understand.
If there really is a serious player waiting in the wings, perhaps British with more of an understanding of how business is conducted in this country, and of the protocols involved with PP etc, perhaps a sale would be in everyone's best interests. What would be apparent to any suitor is the fact that the potential for growth is clear, and they would know how far the club could progress given the right backing. The long and short is that some serious money needs spending on a new ground. And they need to sort the pasty huts out!
Any idea of a timescale regarding the takeover, or didn't you hear that?
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Post by seanclevedongas on Aug 14, 2017 17:01:46 GMT
Begin the Beguine
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Post by aghast on Aug 14, 2017 17:02:07 GMT
Yet more gasincider bullsh1t to get repeated on the terraces so that people like Topper can come back on here and say "It's true - a load of blokes on the terraces said so!" (Which, by the way, is a truth test no other allegation would withstand). Gasincider has form now - He doesn't like what's happening with Rovers so the bullsh1t rumours start. This is just doubling down on his "Wael had no idea what the contents of the talks with UWE were". That one didn't stick so he's upped the ante. See you in 100 pages of assumptions stated as fact. Do you know for a fact it's bullsh1t or are you just making assumptions? I thought you got really, really annoyed with people who do that.
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Aug 14, 2017 17:05:09 GMT
Believe it or not, the main talking point in the corridors of power on Saturday was that there are two potential suitors for our football club that have been made known to our owners. I know a little of one of them, but absolutely nothing of the other. But the one I know a little of are serious players, and they would be looking to continue with the UWE development, as they don't believe the Mem is viable. Thanks for sharing gasincider. Any idea if these consortia are UK based or from overseas? Texans!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 17:06:42 GMT
Thanks for sharing gasincider. Any idea if these consortia are UK based or from overseas? Texans! Now you're getting me all excited....we're going to get Cheerleaders like the Dallas Cowboys aren't we !
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Aug 14, 2017 17:09:39 GMT
A new begining part 2.... A bit like 'back to the future part 2' but even harder to workout wtf is going on.... Yeah, I've got an old picture of a young Geoff Dunford from 1982, and you can just make out an old Wael in the background, driving a silver car. And weirdly, the photo is starting to fade.
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Post by gasstrictband on Aug 14, 2017 17:11:43 GMT
Randy Lerner is from Texas, I wonder?
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Post by scoobydoogas on Aug 14, 2017 17:12:52 GMT
Now you're getting me all excited....we're going to get Cheerleaders like the Dallas Cowboys aren't we ! Oh don't. It's nearly time for walkies and I just know I'm going to get into trouble again now
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Post by paulpirate on Aug 14, 2017 17:12:59 GMT
Sorry but threads like this add no value whatsoever. Delighted for you that you dance in the 'Corridors of power' but how many more cracks do you want to see in our club. Are you deliberately trying to further split an already disenchanted fan base? August has been awful so far and worse potentially still to come on the field... An ideal time to add further concerns and worry which I am sure does carry across to the manager and the team .... Well done you!! ark at e,you come out with a load of sh**e mind
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Post by gregsy on Aug 14, 2017 17:16:13 GMT
A new begining part 2.... A bit like 'back to the future part 2' but even harder to workout wtf is going on.... Yeah, I've got an old picture of a young Geoff Dunford from 1982, and you can just make out an old Wael in the background, driving a silver car. And weirdly, the photo is starting to fade. I think we need to power the flux capacitor with twix bars and cheese and onion walkers....
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Post by Marshy on Aug 14, 2017 17:18:02 GMT
"...the main talking point in the corridors of power on Saturday..." (Deep Throat must love winding you in, Big Ears) What's Linda Lovelace got to do with this?
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Post by paulpirate on Aug 14, 2017 17:18:28 GMT
Thanks for sharing gasincider. Any idea if these consortia are UK based or from overseas? Texans! trump
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Post by Marshy on Aug 14, 2017 17:21:38 GMT
I just have after contemplating another 90 pager!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 17:26:08 GMT
So it was talked about in the corridors of power [ the boxes in the west stand?] and a figure to buy the club was even mentioned and is known by several people. If that's the case the OP can surely inform us all on here what that price is and perhaps a Twitter user on here can contact Wael asap and then hopefully we will get a statement from the club at 2300 hours tonight.
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Post by pirate49 on Aug 14, 2017 17:39:52 GMT
You could always ask the Fans' Directors what's going on!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 17:41:49 GMT
"...the main talking point in the corridors of power on Saturday..." (Deep Throat must love winding you in, Big Ears) What's Linda Lovelace got to do with this? I'm more worried about Big Ears being involved in this sordid affair. Does Noddy know about this?
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Post by oldgas on Aug 14, 2017 17:44:55 GMT
Believe it or not, the main talking point in the corridors of power on Saturday was that there are two potential suitors for our football club that have been made known to our owners. I know a little of one of them, but absolutely nothing of the other. But the one I know a little of are serious players, and they would be looking to continue with the UWE development, as they don't believe the Mem is viable. The most salient point in the conversation was the figure quoted to buy our football club was mentioned. So there is no doubt that whilst the offer was made correctly and privately to our owners, it has been relayed to others who are aware of much detail. From my point of view, I hope that if our owners are not to pursue the UWE deal, then subject to no ridiculous stipulations from the UWE, this is treated seriously. This football club is to precious to too many of us to resign itself to forever being a lower league club, which I feel is what will happen unless we build a purpose built stadium. And before certain individuals come out of the woodwork and say here he goes again, I would remind you that whilst I also broke news of a consortium last time, and got slagged off for being wrong, I wasn't wrong, it's just that the Al Qadis offer was completed before the people I was aware of were ready to go. This is not the case this time. Interesting times, and I just hope we get what we need before I go to the Tote End in the sky. I would hope that if there is indeed a serious player interested in acquiring the club, they would have been in touch with UWE to register an interest and intimate talks could start if they still want the stadium. There is an added bonus to this in that having been thrown a lifeline, UWE would be open to being reasonable regarding terms, and would get their act together with regard to decision making and signing on the dotted line. As you've put this out in the public domain, why don't you tell us who has made the offer, how much, and are the A Q's interested. Or is this all subject to the famous confidentiality clauses?
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Post by abbeygas on Aug 14, 2017 17:50:17 GMT
More twist and turns than an episode of love island at the gas these days.
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Post by Officer Barbrady on Aug 14, 2017 17:51:36 GMT
Tell us what you know or don't bother I say. One could say that by just handing out little secrets here and there just to keep us interested is only there to serve one of two purposes. No offence but one may be led to presume that you just like the attention and being 'in the know' so you can play the privileged and keep everyone wondering. Your username would suggest this also. The alternative is of course you don't know all that much and if you revealed everything you did we wouldn't be that impressed. So if you are an insider why not reveal what you know in full? What difference does it make?
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Post by You can call me Al. on Aug 14, 2017 17:53:53 GMT
You could always ask the Fans' Directors what's going on! More chance of getting some interaction with Lord Lucan.
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