They would be mental to buy the club now with the window closed, we don't look good enough to go up and they would just be financing losses until May. I guess they would have a chance to come in and sign up the players out of contract.
That's the most important thing for me now, making sure we have a squad capable of competing next season, whichever division we are in.
Rather they just got in at the moment but for all we know, they might have been pushing for a Jan sale but RD being RD has scuppered that.
Its positive though and if its a case that they come in and look at next season, wherever we are...Ill take that to see him gone and enjoy going to a busier Valley.
They would be mental to buy the club now with the window closed, we don't look good enough to go up and they would just be financing losses until May. I guess they would have a chance to come in and sign up the players out of contract.
That's the most important thing for me now, making sure we have a squad capable of competing next season, whichever division we are in.
Remember Bowyer inherited Robinson's squad last season and took us into the playoffs.
If the Aussies complete the deal now, they could help provide the stability the club needs to kick on next year whatever league we're in.
They would be mental to buy the club now with the window closed, we don't look good enough to go up and they would just be financing losses until May. I guess they would have a chance to come in and sign up the players out of contract.
That's the most important thing for me now, making sure we have a squad capable of competing next season, whichever division we are in.
Rather they just got in at the moment but for all we know, they might have been pushing for a Jan sale but RD being RD has scuppered that.
Its positive though and if its a case that they come in and look at next season, wherever we are...Ill take that to see him gone and enjoy going to a busier Valley.
He just needs to go.
Ah absolutely and the contract situation is one to be fearful of. New owners coming in and addressing that can only be a good thing.
Just personally wouldn't want to buy the club now and finance the losses until the end of the season.
Has Roland’s stubborn nature surpassed any rational thought that he previously held? He named his price and he’s sticking to it. Better to lose more money than admit he was wrong, again.
I think this recent news perfectly demonstrates the value of the London Taxi service. Knowledgeable drivers who recognise customers and can engage in appropriate conversation. Can you imagine an Uber driver doing the same?
The price is agreed except sell on fees = the price is not agreed.
Thanks @Taxi_Lad for sharing, I hope it gets done but despite the 2 weeks comment I still feel there is a long way to go. Would not surprise me if RD kept us until the summer as I thinks Lookman will be sold and he can pocket the sell on first.
Doesn't the potential sell on fee for players go up and down? I reckon Gomes sell on fee must go up and down like a nuns draws the amount of injuries he gets.
However, if he is willing to lose, let's call it £6M pa, then logic might suggest the sell on deals, plus whatever else he wants, is worth more than £6M to him ?
The price is agreed except sell on fees = the price is not agreed.
Thanks @Taxi_Lad for sharing, I hope it gets done but despite the 2 weeks comment I still feel there is a long way to go. Would not surprise me if RD kept us until the summer as I thinks Lookman will be sold and he can pocket the sell on first.
What is the fee likely to be for a very good young player, but one who is only on the fringes of a mid table Premier League side? What would Roland's share be? Would it be worth his while to incur monthly losses in the hope of a summer sale of Lookman? Only asking because I’ve no idea if the maths add up. I know even less about the Gomez situation.
The other question is, how common is it for an owner to sell a club but keep a financial interest in future sell on revenue? Seems odd to me. I think the issue is that Roland’s model for running Charlton was to finance the operation by selling our best young talent, and he probably feels he did the spending bit without fully exploiting the revenue bit. Tough sh1t bananas I say.
I raised the sell-on fees probably being a sticking point way back. If (and its a big IF) sell-on fees were included in the deals for Gudmunsson, Pope, Lookman, and (especially) Gomez (valued at around £50m) and now Grant. Maybe also Cousins and Konsa. If based on appearances, England caps, etc. then we are probably talking about a substantial amount of money and RD will want his cut - but, of course, none of it is guaranteed. Cannot see Gomez leaving Liverpool for many years...
Wow!!!!!!! Never been itk til now !! Just had a 15 min conversation with Keith Harris in my cab. As open as he could be. Main points were;
RD very difficult man to deal with. Obstinate and refusing to put any more money in
Price agreed but structure of payment (Gomez / Lookman sell ons etc)
Aussies still include Andrew Muir as main consortium member
Aussies will be good for us if they can get it over the line
No other bidders as far as he’s aware
LdT is a nice guy but is RDs man and is working on his behalf hence the comment re the Aussies having some explaining to do when it’s all over is bollox. All down to RD and his stubbornness
(dont shoot the messenger) he said it’s very close. He even hinted at the dreaded “2 weeks”
Aussies not worried about timing of purchase I.e. they wouldn’t wait til end of season just cos transfer window closed
Everything seems in line with as per @JamesSeed has reported. He now tops my itk list of credibility
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Its positive though and if its a case that they come in and look at next season, wherever we are...Ill take that to see him gone and enjoy going to a busier Valley.
He just needs to go.
Wasn't he also Chairman at Bristol Rovers a while back?
If the Aussies complete the deal now, they could help provide the stability the club needs to kick on next year whatever league we're in.
Thanks for sharing your update @Taxi_Lad
Just personally wouldn't want to buy the club now and finance the losses until the end of the season.
You'd certainly pull in some confused Goolgers.
Thanks @Taxi_Lad for sharing, I hope it gets done but despite the 2 weeks comment I still feel there is a long way to go. Would not surprise me if RD kept us until the summer as I thinks Lookman will be sold and he can pocket the sell on first.
{searches for a box of tissues in anticipation}
I reckon Gomes sell on fee must go up and down like a nuns draws the amount of injuries he gets.
However, if he is willing to lose, let's call it £6M pa, then logic might suggest the sell on deals, plus whatever else he wants, is worth more than £6M to him ?
What would Roland's share be?
Would it be worth his while to incur monthly losses in the hope of a summer sale of Lookman?
Only asking because I’ve no idea if the maths add up.
I know even less about the Gomez situation.
The other question is, how common is it for an owner to sell a club but keep a financial interest in future sell on revenue? Seems odd to me.
I think the issue is that Roland’s model for running Charlton was to finance the operation by selling our best young talent, and he probably feels he did the spending bit without fully exploiting the revenue bit. Tough
sh1tbananas I say.did he mention my survey??
Viva la takeover thread
I for one was looking forward to it
Presumably, The Aussies are banking on RD reducing his demands on the basis of his continuing losses.