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Saddlebrains

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,361
slowpoke said:
Sepalla isn’t an officer of the club, as far as I know only Boddy and Fisher are.
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Either way, unless anything happens with King, its still sisu 100% ownership, and we all know that if a big money offer comes in they wont say no
 

slowpoke

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,362
Do sisu actually own or ever owned any part of the club or is it their investors perhaps that’s where the 15% has come from, someone on here might tell us, one thing that’s looking obvious is sisu or their investors want out, and there looks to be some who want in hopefully.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,363
hill83 said:
View attachment 27874
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Sounds like a an 80s electronica band heavily influenced by Kraftwerk.

That was Hill83 with Where is this info from?
 
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kg82

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,364
Storey still on Twitter stirring things up. It’s just annoying, he’s like a big, bearded mosquito. It’s also just a bit weird.
 
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Grendel

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,365
Saddlebrains said:
If we dont have proper funds in Jan, Vik goes

And tbh we would be mad not too

We brought him for 1 million. If we can get 15 plus and invest even 6 or 7 of that into the squad then surely MR will.opt for that no?
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They admit they have zero investment funds to put in so are not in much of a bargaining position

We’d have to sell cheaper and I wouldn’t be expecting anything other than wages going in
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,366
I was eleven in 87 said:
What’s POF??
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The dating website we’re using to get a new owner. Apparently Doug’s profile pic is a fake and he’s lied about his age like Dom Hyam did on here
 
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rexo87

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,367
Do we not think that even if the takeover doesn't go through Joy would take a bit of a risk in trying to get us promoted this season?

We are currently in top 6 on PPG going into Jan. The risk could well be worth the reward. If we then don't get promoted Vik would still go for a large amount in the summer.

We are only a couple of loans away at the back from being capable to challenge for top 6 come the end of the season.

I guess it all comes down to cash flow again and whether we have got the money or Joy has got the money to see us through. If not then I suppose there will be no choice but to let him go

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Deity

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,368
rexo87 said:
Do we not think that even if the takeover doesn't go through Joy would take a bit of a risk in trying to get us promoted this season?
We are currently in top 6 on PPG going into Jan. The risk could well be worth the reward. If we then don't get promoted Vik would still go for a large amount in the summer.
We are only a couple of loans away at the back from being capable to challenge for top 6 come the end of the season.
I guess it all comes down to cash flow again and whether we have got the money or Joy has got the money to see us through. If not then I suppose there will be no choice but to let him go
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Northeast sky blue

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,369
Wasn't Robins saying pre Doug King, that he was looking at bringing 2 or 3 in anyway, you would hope that would still be the same
 

Grendel

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,370
zuni said:
this supports what hagrid was saying about King trying to raise funds to buy the club, is this where the deal fails and MA steps in with a low ball offer which sisu have to accept?
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they don’t have to they can sell players
 

shmmeee

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,371
rexo87 said:
Do we not think that even if the takeover doesn't go through Joy would take a bit of a risk in trying to get us promoted this season?

We are currently in top 6 on PPG going into Jan. The risk could well be worth the reward. If we then don't get promoted Vik would still go for a large amount in the summer.

We are only a couple of loans away at the back from being capable to challenge for top 6 come the end of the season.

I guess it all comes down to cash flow again and whether we have got the money or Joy has got the money to see us through. If not then I suppose there will be no choice but to let him go

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That would require her to have some cash which I don’t think she does.
 
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rexo87

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,372
shmmeee said:
That would require her to have some cash which I don’t think she does.
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Sure I read somewhere she is technically one of the richest owners in the championship. Guess it's all tied up in assets/companies then if that's the case?

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itsabuzzard

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,373
Saddlebrains said:
Why cant Seppala Boddy or Fisher?

Until Kings 'ratified' hes fuck all to do with the club and its still sisu
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Spot on.

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Deleted member 5849

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,374
Matt smith said:
Mark robins has said there’s zero chance he’s being sold in January
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That's a turn of phrase, not a literalism.
 

edgy

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,375
Grendel said:
they don’t have to they can sell players
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I think before the last 3 months I'd agree. But Joy has shown her hand by engaging with Storey and King. They want out now.

So do they take a bit of cash out with player sales and still be burdened with the club (with lower quality players again)

Or, do they say enough is enough and take the offer.
 

edgy

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,376
Deleted member 5849 said:
That's a turn of phrase, not a literalism.
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Really? That's a pretty concrete statement in my eyes. He's not stupid.
 
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SBT

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,377
You know who else likes to get excited with the fans in the director’s box

 

clint van damme

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,378
I'm scratching my head as to how we've managed to end up in a seemingly bigger mess than we were in a few months ago.

The 10 year deal gone, a tenant to a group that could be potentially buying a rival club and a bearded grifter hanging round the club like a bad smell.

As for the Doug King takeover, I was always sceptical it would happen.
 
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Skyblueweeman

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,379
hill83 said:
Decent documentary about Dorking on YouTube. The manager is a right geezer
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The manager and the chairman are the same person!

I had some dealings with him and he's one of those who won't type a WhatsApp message but leave you a long voicenote. Some of them did make me chuckle.
 
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SHUNT31

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,380
clint van damme said:
I'm scratching my head as to how we've managed to end up in a seemingly bigger mess than we were in a few months ago.

The 10 year deal gone, a tenant to a group that could be potentially buying a rival club and a bearded grifter hanging round the club like a bad smell.

As for the Doug King takeover, I was always sceptical it would happen.
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Frasers Group buying what rival club?


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Grendel

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,381
clint van damme said:
I'm scratching my head as to how we've managed to end up in a seemingly bigger mess than we were in a few months ago.

The 10 year deal gone, a tenant to a group that could be potentially buying a rival club and a bearded grifter hanging round the club like a bad smell.

As for the Doug King takeover, I was always sceptical it would happen.
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The king takeover has always looked suspicious

Why would he only acquire 85% and what money is actually changing hands
 

Skyblueweeman

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,382
SHUNT31 said:
Frasers Group buying what rival club?


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Sheffield United apparently but I couldn't see anything about it.

Apparently a few twitter posts yesterday from Blades fans.
 
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SBT

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,383
Did anyone else hear the chant of “There’s only one Mike Ashley” from the WBA fans last night? When even they’re taking the piss about it….
 
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SHUNT31

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,384
Skyblueweeman said:
Sheffield United apparently but I couldn't see anything about it.

Apparently a few twitter posts yesterday from Blades fans.
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I doubt that very much. MA buys distressed assets, he won’t pay the money needed for a club with a squad like theirs, a stadium and sitting pretty in the automatics.

Are Sheff Utd even for sale? Would seem pretty bad business selling when they look pretty nailed on for promotion.


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Sick Boy

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,385
clint van damme said:
I'm scratching my head as to how we've managed to end up in a seemingly bigger mess than we were in a few months ago.

The 10 year deal gone, a tenant to a group that could be potentially buying a rival club and a bearded grifter hanging round the club like a bad smell.

As for the Doug King takeover, I was always sceptical it would happen.
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There's never been any mention of MA buying the club, it's all come from fan speculation and wishful thinking.
 
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Skyblueweeman

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,386
SHUNT31 said:
I doubt that very much. MA buys distressed assets, he won’t pay the money needed for a club with a squad like theirs, a stadium and sitting pretty in the automatics.

Are Sheff Utd even for sale? Would seem pretty bad business selling when they look pretty nailed on for promotion.


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I'm not saying it's true - only from what I saw on here yesterday.

And yep, I think they are for sale from what I could see online.
 
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Seaside-Skyblue

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,387
Saddlebrains said:
If we dont have proper funds in Jan, Vik goes

And tbh we would be mad not too

We brought him for 1 million. If we can get 15 plus and invest even 6 or 7 of that into the squad then surely MR will.opt for that no?
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I agree that's the likely reality but I don't agree it would be the best decision. I still think he's worth a lot more than that, certainly to us. We're on course for driving into play off positions and we genuinely look like we can beat anyone in this league,and not by fluke. A little bit of investment now on top of what we have to bolster depth, keep the big 3, and with momentum we have then I believe we can actually go up this season.

Getting new players to replace Vik is great but they can take time to bed in and get used to the system and it could be March by time they're up to speed.

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Deleted member 5849

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,388
edgy said:
Really? That's a pretty concrete statement in my eyes. He's not stupid.
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He doesn't have to be stupid to speak in conversational English.
 

Marty

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,389
If the deal is close to the line, would Sisu want to sell anyone? I'm not sure they would tbh. King would instantly want to renegotiate the price, causing further delays and expense.
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,390
Marty said:
If the deal is close to the line, would Sisu want to sell anyone? I'm not sure they would tbh. King would instantly want to renegotiate the price, causing further delays and expense.
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They might have to, of course. If they'd even consider Storey as a buyer then they're either mad (possible!) or desperate!
 
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Legia Sky Blue

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,391
Saddlebrains said:
Tbf @GIMOC has been on the money, starting 11s, stadium shit for a while now

I trust him, hes getting it from someone at the club i presume
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The West Brom fan boycott was bullshit though
 
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shepardo01

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,392
This mentions the "takeover"
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,393
shepardo01 said:
This mentions the "takeover"
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Saying??
 

skyblueelephant76

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,394
SHUNT31 said:
I doubt that very much. MA buys distressed assets, he won’t pay the money needed for a club with a squad like theirs, a stadium and sitting pretty in the automatics.

Are Sheff Utd even for sale? Would seem pretty bad business selling when they look pretty nailed on for promotion.


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The Sheff Utd owner has accepted an offer but the bidder hadn't been disclosed. It's with the EFL for approval
 
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shepardo01

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  • Dec 22, 2022
  • #3,395
Sky Blue Pete said:
Saying??
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Robins mentioning it, saying it is due, hopes it is sorted soon. Potential to change what the transfer window can look like.
 
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