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The Takeover Thread - Duchatelet Finally Sells (Jan 2020)

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  • Mal
    Mal Posts: 616
    Now to me, Roland's statement is pretty mild compared to what were used to, seems to me he is mindful not to be too bullish to the EFL. As has been stated on here many times now, it will happen when it happens, and we can then be happy that the new owners have the best interests of the club and it's future.
  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,890
    edited December 2019

    Whilst I agree with the sentiment of the statement, I find it extraordinary that a normal football club would post that on it's official website...

    Oh, wait.

  • flyingkiwiDK
    flyingkiwiDK Posts: 5,722
    The Red Robin said:
    flyingkiwiDK said:
    https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5dfcd56f25477/statement-regarding-ongoing-club-takeover
    Come on EFL Roland wants his Xmas money!
    Probably wants to treat himself to a nice new pair of shoes...oh wait.
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,371
    Reported by BBC, who have contacted the EFL for comment.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50867515
  • Valley27000
    Valley27000 Posts: 3,417
    Come on EFL.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Maybe Roland is getting worried if the EFL dig too deep they may find some other bits and pieces he would rather leave buried, at least until the ESI cheque has cleared.
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,733
    flyingkiwiDK said:
    Airman Brown said:
    He's been threatening the EFL with this for a while. I would guess this is a toned down version but the fact remains that ESI have been heavily briefing that the ratification is within anticipated timescales, including in the last few days, and that there is nothing to see here. He's just made the opposite point.
    But according to that statement there are no anticipated timescales!

    ”Despite several requests from the club, the EFL have not provided a timeline for their decision.”
    Indeed - yet ESI have repeatedly briefed that there are.
  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,890
    Scoham said:
    Reported by BBC, who have contacted the EFL for comment.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50867515
    “Hello, this is the EFL. We’re sorry we can’t take your call right now but we are all on annual leave until the 30th January. Please leave a message after the tone and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can”.
  • harveys_gardener
    harveys_gardener Posts: 7,038
    Didn't someone post a list of EFL rules that said they had to respond within ten days?

    I have messaged EFL for clarification and urge others to do same. 

    https://www.efl.com/contact-form/
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  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,211
    Clearly they have responded as they have carried out the interviews and investigated the source of funds
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,348
    The maliferous stench of the Belgian rodent lingers in the corridors of the EFL it seems? I would assume that any communication from the Twat Cave will be met by indifference not seen since the... erm, last tirade from Messieur Douchebag!
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    This couldn't be a more crucial time in any club's season, with a cluster of 4 games in a little under 2 weeks. If the worst happens and we lose those games, and the deal still hasn't been rubber stamped in time, ESI could well look at it as buying a League 1 club and offer less dough, or worse pull out completely, and that will be down to the EFL, going by RD and the buyer. I know that may read a bit over dramatic, but I reckon the above is a real possibility. I hope that the EFL haven't Tweeted or shared any posts saying "That's it till 2020"  or some such like as I reckon that'll be it

    Sort it out EFL for fuck sake, it's gotta be Monday!
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,805
    I’m sure the EFL are all off out for lunch etc now for Christmas. Still if they could ask the tea boy (not TK) to approve while the big boys are out, that’s fine by me. 
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,157
    Do club statements automatically go to the EFL?
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    edited December 2019
    I can't see what else can find out about someone, that would take up any more time, with the resources they would have? 
  • SomervilleAddick
    SomervilleAddick Posts: 3,575
    Complaining publicly that the regulators are not responding fast enough. That always goes well.  :*
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,618
    SomervilleAddick said:
    Complaining publicly that the regulators are not responding fast enough. That always goes well.  :*
    The EFL won’t be particularly keen to see any adverse publicity this generates. I’m sure they would much rather just get it done. 
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,841
    edited December 2019
    SomervilleAddick said:
    Complaining publicly that the regulators are not responding fast enough. That always goes well.  :*
    I was thinking the same thing. If they, for example, respond with clearance today or early next week then it could be seen/said that they caved in earlier than was deemed necessary for a complete due diligence process. So more likely to take longer now so as not to be seen as weak.  
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    SomervilleAddick said:
    Complaining publicly that the regulators are not responding fast enough. That always goes well.  :*
    I don't think an official body like the EFL can act like that, when dealing with time sensitive issues like this, surely
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  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    bobmunro said:
    SomervilleAddick said:
    Complaining publicly that the regulators are not responding fast enough. That always goes well.  :*
    I was thinking the same thing. If they, for example, respond with clearance today or early next week then it could be seen/said that they caved in earlier than was deemed necessary for a complete due diligence process. So more likely to take longer now so as not to be seen as weak.  
    Or take longer and be seen as cynical 
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,805
    i_b_b_o_r_g said:
    SomervilleAddick said:
    Complaining publicly that the regulators are not responding fast enough. That always goes well.  :*
    I don't think an official body like the EFL can act like that, when dealing with time sensitive issues like this, surely
    We have to deal with the financial regulators the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Funa vial Conduct Authority all the time and unfortunately that’s exactly what they do 
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,453
    Roland circus rolls on.
    Big game tomorrow. I know Lee says it doesn't effect him, but how can it not!
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Roland is never one to turn down a freebie. Why do any checks at all on the prospective buyer when the EFL will do it for you?
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    bobmunro said:
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    Southall getting twitchy with the prospect of taking over with no opportunity to strengthen the squad and a relegation battle.
    Maybe Roland getting twitchy that Southall might be getting twitchy.
    Harry Redknapp might be getting twitchy. 
  • CafcSCP
    CafcSCP Posts: 1,464
    JamesSeed said:
    If this takeover doesn’t happen can I have my book back?
    Of course, but I’ve read it, and you’ve written in the front for me, so you’ll need some Tipex 😂
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    Henry Irving said:
    i_b_b_o_r_g said:
    SomervilleAddick said:
    Complaining publicly that the regulators are not responding fast enough. That always goes well.  :*
    I don't think an official body like the EFL can act like that, when dealing with time sensitive issues like this, surely
    Why is it time sensitive? 

    Because Duchatelet, who's been supposedly selling the club for two years suddenly wants it done NOW?

    Sounds like a few people falling for some spin from Duchatelet that it's all the EFL's fault.

    ESI aren't complaining, at least not publicly.

    That Charlton want to buy some players shouldn't be a factor for the EFL, that's rightly not their concern.

    What exactly have the EFL meant to have done wrong?

    Someone was suggesting we ask them why they haven't responded within 10 days when clearly they have.

    Incompetent Roland says they won't give a timescale but how long is a piece of string?  He is showing some mighty big chutzpah givin his notoriously bad communication to fans done the years.

    I'm not sayi g the EFL is without sin but neither is the Belgian throwing the first stone.
    I've only read the bit in bold - 

     i_b_b_o_r_g said:
    This couldn't be a more crucial time in any club's season, with a cluster of 4 games in a little under 2 weeks. If the worst happens and we lose those games, and the deal still hasn't been rubber stamped in time, ESI could well look at it as buying a League 1 club and offer less dough, or worse pull out completely, and that will be down to the EFL, going by RD and the buyer. I know that may read a bit over dramatic, but I reckon the above is a real possibility. I hope that the EFL haven't Tweeted or shared any posts saying "That's it till 2020"  or some such like as I reckon that'll be it

    Sort it out EFL for fuck sake, it's gotta be Monday!
    I ain't fallen for anything mate, least of all RD's "spin". As I said above, there's now a quick succession of games and on top of that, a transfer window looming.  Whether we've  tapped up certain players by now or not, if this proccess eats into January there could be good signings going elsewhere. That's why I think its time sensitive 

    And all because of some beaurocracy that no one can understand and no official reason given.
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,973
    Nobody needed a takeover of Charlton to know the EFL are fucking useless
  • Valley27000
    Valley27000 Posts: 3,417
    Maybe next week?.
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