What gives me more optimism than with the previous false dawns is the comment from Jim White that Roland has accepted a lower offer (£20 to £30m) as that is a SIGNIFICANT change from before.
I don’t think it’s likely RD has disclosed any info about the price. The way it was presented by JW didn’t suggest to me he knew either.
Not heard the actual radio comment, but surely JW wouldn't have mentioned the price range unless he knew something reasonably concrete?
. @JimWhite has heard the figure is between £20 million and £30 million, which would suggest that Roland Duchatelet has finally decided to bite the bullet and cut his asking price drastically. #cafc
What gives me more optimism than with the previous false dawns is the comment from Jim White that Roland has accepted a lower offer (£20 to £30m) as that is a SIGNIFICANT change from before.
I don’t think it’s likely RD has disclosed any info about the price. The way it was presented by JW didn’t suggest to me he knew either.
Not heard the actual radio comment, but surely JW wouldn't have mentioned the price range unless he knew something reasonably concrete?
. @JimWhite has heard the figure is between £20 million and £30 million, which would suggest that Roland Duchatelet has finally decided to bite the bullet and cut his asking price drastically. #cafc
I wouldn’t put any weight on it. I don’t think JW is focused on the detail and if RD didn’t tell him - which he’s shown no inclination to do before - he wouldn’t know. I’ve also heard contradictory information.
I’ve taken a lot of stick from a few people over this takeover, during the past months, basically for passing on info. That’s fine, I’ve learned to see the funny side. But no-one died, it’s only football. If it happens, it happens, if not we live to fight another day. #cafc
Am I alone in thinking all of this is just an elaborate way for Roland to create a scenario whereby he can say in February the reason he did not invest in the team during the window was his expectation of an imminent sale, with new owners funding the necessary strengthening?
Remember, Roland thinks he has a superior intellect, and we (like all football fans in his estimation) are thick as pigshit.
Why would he need to bother doing that?
I have not got contacts as good as Airman, so I hope in my heart he is right and that the end of Roland’s reign is in sight.
However, I do know that Roland kicked up quite a fuss with the Belgian press after the exposure they gave last August/September to ROT and the chaotic situation at CAFC.
He is a very big fish in a small pond over there – one of the richest people in the country, the founder of a political party (like Farage), an entrepreneur and frequent TV guest (like Sugar – or maybe a bit more like Gerald Ratner when you consider how he is always talking disparaging about one of Charlton’s greatest assets, its fans!). So his displeasure carries a lot of weight with his domestic media.
Notwithstanding, I am sure he is wary of another wave of poor publicity washing up on his shores. He may be lacking in the empathy and common sense departments, but I am sure he is no intellectual lightweight. If he can see a way of spiking the protesters’ guns (and for sure there will be unrest if he is seen to negate all the efforts of Bowyer & the boys by failing to strengthen the squad this month) then I am sure he will take it – if only as an insurance policy.
I don’t think the way to spike protesters’ guns, even if that was his aim, is to mislead the only media person who you have managed to build a relationship with, frustrate the manager and exasperate supporters with a short timescale that isn’t met. Quite the reverse.
What gives me more optimism than with the previous false dawns is the comment from Jim White that Roland has accepted a lower offer (£20 to £30m) as that is a SIGNIFICANT change from before.
I don’t think it’s likely RD has disclosed any info about the price. The way it was presented by JW didn’t suggest to me he knew either.
Not heard the actual radio comment, but surely JW wouldn't have mentioned the price range unless he knew something reasonably concrete?
. @JimWhite has heard the figure is between £20 million and £30 million, which would suggest that Roland Duchatelet has finally decided to bite the bullet and cut his asking price drastically. #cafc
I wouldn’t put any weight on it. I don’t think JW is focused on the detail and if RD didn’t tell him - which he’s shown no inclination to do before - he wouldn’t know. I’ve also heard contradictory information.
So can you tell us what is actually happening Airman ??
Like everyone, IF...it happens then brilliant, but until we hear about details of any deal, then I'd still be concerned about this lower price tag if correct, would it for example include all the clubs assets, or would Roland still have control over a part of it, like the training ground.
Anyone really believe that tickets may go on restricted sale due to Sunderland fans trying to get in the Charlton areas or is it a sign Duchatelat is on his way and coping with demand in the home end is the real reason??😉😉👍🏻
Agree with NLA . Prepare to be underwhelmed as they don't appear to be minted 😡 .
I don’t really care whether they are minted or not. I just want owners who run the Club properly, respect the fans, engage with the fans and give me back a Club that I can be proud to say I support.
I’ve taken a lot of stick from a few people over this takeover, during the past months, basically for passing on info. That’s fine, I’ve learned to see the funny side. But no-one died, it’s only football. If it happens, it happens, if not we live to fight another day. #cafc
Said it before and i'll say it again, it was harsh he got stick when he was only passing on info. But i don't think JS should have taken things so personally.
So if he has indeed seen the funny side, then he should come back onto this site. We're all Charlton fans after all.
I’ve taken a lot of stick from a few people over this takeover, during the past months, basically for passing on info. That’s fine, I’ve learned to see the funny side. But no-one died, it’s only football. If it happens, it happens, if not we live to fight another day. #cafc
@paulie8290 don’t put yourself down mate, I’ve never seen anyone giving you stick about the takeover, well if they have its never made it onto the takeover highlights thread anyway...
Could it be that The Valley is not now part of the sale which is why the price has possibly dropped - he did the same with STVV.
He can only retain the freehold by paying off the ex-directors, and the club is worth very little in L1 without the land, so that’s unlikely to stack up for either party.
I’ve taken a lot of stick from a few people over this takeover, during the past months, basically for passing on info. That’s fine, I’ve learned to see the funny side. But no-one died, it’s only football. If it happens, it happens, if not we live to fight another day. #cafc
Not based on any specific information but based on things we have been told and what we know already, I would guess the following.
We have been told by the club that the potential buyers haven't withdrawn. The potential buyers have not announced they have withdrawn. That to me suggests they must have submitted an offer below the asking price, which Duchatelet hadn't/hasn't accepted. Presumably that offer has been on the table for a long time.
That JW has told us that they have to prove they have the money suggests there has been a development. You would imagine that Duchatelet has decided to accept the offer, or they have submitted an improved offer. Either of these makes the statement logical whereas I can't think of anything else that would. You may say, of course they have to prove they have the money to the EFL, but that is not what the statement has said. For it to be announced something has to have just happened.
I think too many people are getting hung up on the "48" or "72" hours. Admittedly I've not listened to the JW radio clip but for. What I've read on here I think he just said "very soon" or even the classic VOTV "imminent". Just don't think It will be done by the weekend......or even by next week.
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I’ve taken a lot of stick from a few people over this takeover, during the past months, basically for passing on info. That’s fine, I’ve learned to see the funny side. But no-one died, it’s only football. If it happens, it happens, if not we live to fight another day. #cafc
So can you tell us what is actually happening Airman ??
So if he has indeed seen the funny side, then he should come back onto this site. We're all Charlton fans after all.
Come back JS!!
We have been told by the club that the potential buyers haven't withdrawn. The potential buyers have not announced they have withdrawn. That to me suggests they must have submitted an offer below the asking price, which Duchatelet hadn't/hasn't accepted. Presumably that offer has been on the table for a long time.
That JW has told us that they have to prove they have the money suggests there has been a development. You would imagine that Duchatelet has decided to accept the offer, or they have submitted an improved offer. Either of these makes the statement logical whereas I can't think of anything else that would. You may say, of course they have to prove they have the money to the EFL, but that is not what the statement has said. For it to be announced something has to have just happened.