The Takeover Thread - Duchatelet Finally Sells (Jan 2020)
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Fair enough Jimbo, just how I read it.JamesSeed said:@AFKABartram Did I say that was the only reason they wanted to buy the club? If I did that’s certainly wasn’t intended.
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There was a bloke sitting outside the pub on his own yesterday wearing a corkless Australian hat.1
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‘He described Fulham as being the only other club in London they might have been interested in. Why? Because both clubs 'have great fans, and a great stadium', which they see as key.’
Ok this wasn’t a sit down meeting with minutes taken, this was a chat over a beer. And we talked about family and what we’ve been up to for the last five years before the Charlton stuff.
We were talking about Charlton fans, being special, and he said that’s part of why they chose Charlton. He then said they also like Fulham’s fans and also commented that both clubs had great stadiums. This remarks were made to a third party who was with us. When I said they see that as key, I think what he actually said was ‘really important to us’, and I suspect that was more weighted towards the fans part than the stadium part.
I didn’t expect the Spanish Inquisition @AFKABartram !
(I’ve always wanted to say that!)19 -
For the first time in a long while I actually feel positive about a takeover actually existing, partly due to Muir showing up at The Valley but mostly due to Mr Seed.
Ps I tried non alcohol later yesterday, that was odd.0 -
Pure laziness then basically.cafc-west said:
I've read that people have 2 so that they don't unload the d/w - they remove clean stuff as needed - use it and put in the other d/w then when full it goes on and they repeat the cycle. Saves cupboard space and time. I don't even have 1...i_b_b_o_r_g said:
I'm having dramas with a customer at the moment because I cannot fit a washing machine and normal sized dishwasher on any side of their kitchen, so they've decided to keep the washing machine and have 2 slimline dishwashers on 2 sides of the kitchen. It's only a holiday home ffs.JamesSeed said:
I have friends who have two dishwashers. Highly recommended apparently.KiwiValley said:Great news James and a great relief . I , we, were all very anxious about how you were going to manage the cleanup. A dishwasher is a fantastic labour saving device and it’s a credit to you that you've had the foresight to have had one installed. Speaks volumes about the likely success of future dinner parties. I for one am ending my boycott - I’m free next saturday night .
8pm, Aussie consortium willing.
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We're not a dissimilar club to Fulham at all.JamesSeed said:‘He described Fulham as being the only other club in London they might have been interested in. Why? Because both clubs 'have great fans, and a great stadium', which they see as key.’
Ok this wasn’t a sit down meeting with minutes taken, this was a chat over a beer. And we talked about family and what we’ve been up to for the last five years before the Charlton stuff.
We were talking about Charlton fans, being special, and he said that’s part of why they chose Charlton. He then said they also like Fulham’s fans and also commented that both clubs had great stadiums. This remarks were made to a third party who was with us, When I said they see that as key, I think what he actually said was ‘really important to us’, and I suspect that was more weighted towards the fans part than the stadium part.
I didn’t expect the Spanish Inquisition @AFKABartram !
(I’ve always wanted to say that!)0 -
Context is all. It’s not as if the Aussies are likely to be able to buy Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs or West Ham - of the club’s that have realistically been available to them, the remainder fall short of Charlton and Fulham (although actually Craven Cottage, while historic and picturesque, is pretty ramshackle).JamesSeed said:‘He described Fulham as being the only other club in London they might have been interested in. Why? Because both clubs 'have great fans, and a great stadium', which they see as key.’
Ok this wasn’t a sit down meeting with minutes taken, this was a chat over a beer. And we talked about family and what we’ve been up to for the last five years before the Charlton stuff.
We were talking about Charlton fans, being special, and he said that’s part of why they chose Charlton. He then said they also like Fulham’s fans and also commented that both clubs had great stadiums. This remarks were made to a third party who was with us, When I said they see that as key, I think what he actually said was ‘really important to us’, and I suspect that was more weighted towards the fans part than the stadium part.
I didn’t expect the Spanish Inquisition @AFKABartram !
(I’ve always wanted to say that!)8 -
which is the definition of a dishwasher, isn't it ?The Red Robin said:
Pure laziness then basically.cafc-west said:
I've read that people have 2 so that they don't unload the d/w - they remove clean stuff as needed - use it and put in the other d/w then when full it goes on and they repeat the cycle. Saves cupboard space and time. I don't even have 1...i_b_b_o_r_g said:
I'm having dramas with a customer at the moment because I cannot fit a washing machine and normal sized dishwasher on any side of their kitchen, so they've decided to keep the washing machine and have 2 slimline dishwashers on 2 sides of the kitchen. It's only a holiday home ffs.JamesSeed said:
I have friends who have two dishwashers. Highly recommended apparently.KiwiValley said:Great news James and a great relief . I , we, were all very anxious about how you were going to manage the cleanup. A dishwasher is a fantastic labour saving device and it’s a credit to you that you've had the foresight to have had one installed. Speaks volumes about the likely success of future dinner parties. I for one am ending my boycott - I’m free next saturday night .
8pm, Aussie consortium willing.
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Here's another reason why a good stadium is important.JamesSeed said:‘He described Fulham as being the only other club in London they might have been interested in. Why? Because both clubs 'have great fans, and a great stadium', which they see as key.’
Ok this wasn’t a sit down meeting with minutes taken, this was a chat over a beer. And we talked about family and what we’ve been up to for the last five years before the Charlton stuff.
We were talking about Charlton fans, being special, and he said that’s part of why they chose Charlton. He then said they also like Fulham’s fans and also commented that both clubs had great stadiums. This remarks were made to a third party who was with us, When I said they see that as key, I think what he actually said was ‘really important to us’, and I suspect that was more weighted towards the fans part than the stadium part.
I didn’t expect the Spanish Inquisition @AFKABartram !
(I’ve always wanted to say that!)
https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/why-london-is-the-socceroos-home-away-from-home
https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/caltex-socceroos-craven-cottage-our-history-london-ground1 -
What Igor news?Chris_from_Sidcup said:EXCELLENT news from both @JamesSeed and Igor Vetokele!
Hopefully we get this takeover done and dusted before the end of May.0 - Sponsored links:
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Thats actually a very good point Dave, in that Charlton could become the Aussie base for when they are in London or Europe. I wouldnt have a problem with that.0
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What Igor news?Chris_from_Sidcup said:EXCELLENT news from both @JamesSeed and Igor Vetokele!
Hopefully we get this takeover done and dusted before the end of May.Big in Brasov said:Just had a brief conversation with Igor Vetokele. He said he wants to come back to us but it is up to the new owners, he said he'd been told there will be new owners this coming week.
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Stadium at about 30k - its absolutely ideal because we play more friendlies in Europe now than at home.The_President said:Thats actually a very good point Dave, in that Charlton could become the Aussie base for when they are in London or Europe. I wouldnt have a problem with that.
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Decent earner, and would put Charlton on the map for Aussies in London. I'll ask if that's in their plans. I'd be surprised if it wasn't.ozziedave said:
Stadium at about 30k - its absolutely ideal because we play more friendlies in Europe now than at home.The_President said:Thats actually a very good point Dave, in that Charlton could become the Aussie base for when they are in London or Europe. I wouldnt have a problem with that.
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Ramshackle maybe but I know for a fact that they own more than two dishwashers.Airman Brown said:
Context is all. It’s not as if the Aussies are likely to be able to buy Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs or West Ham - of the club’s that have realistically been available to them, the remainder fall short of Charlton and Fulham (although actually Craven Cottage, while historic and picturesque, is pretty ramshackle).JamesSeed said:‘He described Fulham as being the only other club in London they might have been interested in. Why? Because both clubs 'have great fans, and a great stadium', which they see as key.’
Ok this wasn’t a sit down meeting with minutes taken, this was a chat over a beer. And we talked about family and what we’ve been up to for the last five years before the Charlton stuff.
We were talking about Charlton fans, being special, and he said that’s part of why they chose Charlton. He then said they also like Fulham’s fans and also commented that both clubs had great stadiums. This remarks were made to a third party who was with us, When I said they see that as key, I think what he actually said was ‘really important to us’, and I suspect that was more weighted towards the fans part than the stadium part.
I didn’t expect the Spanish Inquisition @AFKABartram !
(I’ve always wanted to say that!)
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I’m still puzzling over the fact that we are it would seem so very close yet there are still two consortiums in the mix.0
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The overlap from both weekend sources is it this increasingly mythical sale will be the whole shebang.
If it ever happens (forgive my scepticism) then I can get the season tickets and not feel that I am in any way allied with Duchatelet.
I am still curious about the legality of the Belgium police stopping political campaigning for want of a 'licence'. No point in antagonizing those cops, but if it is possible to expose more Roland malevolence I wish it could happen.6 -
Don’t shoot messenger but the “British” consortium is Mike Ashley supposedly. Just hasn’t sold the Geordies yet.0
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Thank youChris_from_Sidcup said:Danny Addick said:
What Igor news?Chris_from_Sidcup said:EXCELLENT news from both @JamesSeed and Igor Vetokele!
Hopefully we get this takeover done and dusted before the end of May.Big in Brasov said:Just had a brief conversation with Igor Vetokele. He said he wants to come back to us but it is up to the new owners, he said he'd been told there will be new owners this coming week.
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They ain’t got the money yet to buy us let alone any of the othersAirman Brown said:
Context is all. It’s not as if the Aussies are likely to be able to buy Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs or West Ham - of the club’s that have realistically been available to them, the remainder fall short of Charlton and Fulham (although actually Craven Cottage, while historic and picturesque, is pretty ramshackle).JamesSeed said:‘He described Fulham as being the only other club in London they might have been interested in. Why? Because both clubs 'have great fans, and a great stadium', which they see as key.’
Ok this wasn’t a sit down meeting with minutes taken, this was a chat over a beer. And we talked about family and what we’ve been up to for the last five years before the Charlton stuff.
We were talking about Charlton fans, being special, and he said that’s part of why they chose Charlton. He then said they also like Fulham’s fans and also commented that both clubs had great stadiums. This remarks were made to a third party who was with us, When I said they see that as key, I think what he actually said was ‘really important to us’, and I suspect that was more weighted towards the fans part than the stadium part.
I didn’t expect the Spanish Inquisition @AFKABartram !
(I’ve always wanted to say that!)
That should be the thing that is raising and ringing the loudest alarm bells
All the way through this the noises from those releasing info about this Aussie bid is the fear for a lack of cash
Now the third week of May they still don’t have the cash
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I'm kicking myself. Meant to ask about this, but was worried about getting everything into the oven on time, so it slipped my mind.ShootersHillGuru said:I’m still puzzling over the fact that we are it would seem so very close yet there are still two consortiums in the mix.
For what it's worth my chap did say, 'we've done our bit, we just have to see what happens.' But he then said we think it'll happen next week. As i said, next week might be being a bit optiistic, but who knows.0 -
Don't have onegolfaddick said:
which is the definition of a dishwasher, isn't it ?The Red Robin said:
Pure laziness then basically.cafc-west said:
I've read that people have 2 so that they don't unload the d/w - they remove clean stuff as needed - use it and put in the other d/w then when full it goes on and they repeat the cycle. Saves cupboard space and time. I don't even have 1...i_b_b_o_r_g said:
I'm having dramas with a customer at the moment because I cannot fit a washing machine and normal sized dishwasher on any side of their kitchen, so they've decided to keep the washing machine and have 2 slimline dishwashers on 2 sides of the kitchen. It's only a holiday home ffs.JamesSeed said:
I have friends who have two dishwashers. Highly recommended apparently.KiwiValley said:Great news James and a great relief . I , we, were all very anxious about how you were going to manage the cleanup. A dishwasher is a fantastic labour saving device and it’s a credit to you that you've had the foresight to have had one installed. Speaks volumes about the likely success of future dinner parties. I for one am ending my boycott - I’m free next saturday night .
8pm, Aussie consortium willing.
Is owning 2 dishwashers the lates status symbol?1 -
Not the first time I’ve heard that. Selling Newcastle is likely to be months and months away.I-SAW-POUSO-PLAY said:Don’t shoot messenger but the “British” consortium is Mike Ashley supposedly. Just hasn’t sold the Geordies yet.
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NLA - I also think there is some reason for caution, but I believe you are overstating it when you say they don't have the cash. If I understand correctly, you are extrapolating it from a reported statement that they don't have the final sign-off on the deal from a couple of investors. That could mean nothing because it is clear there has been detailed discussion between RD's representative and the Aussies over the last fortnight.nth london addick said:
They ain’t got the money yet to buy us let alone any of the othersAirman Brown said:
Context is all. It’s not as if the Aussies are likely to be able to buy Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs or West Ham - of the club’s that have realistically been available to them, the remainder fall short of Charlton and Fulham (although actually Craven Cottage, while historic and picturesque, is pretty ramshackle).JamesSeed said:‘He described Fulham as being the only other club in London they might have been interested in. Why? Because both clubs 'have great fans, and a great stadium', which they see as key.’
Ok this wasn’t a sit down meeting with minutes taken, this was a chat over a beer. And we talked about family and what we’ve been up to for the last five years before the Charlton stuff.
We were talking about Charlton fans, being special, and he said that’s part of why they chose Charlton. He then said they also like Fulham’s fans and also commented that both clubs had great stadiums. This remarks were made to a third party who was with us, When I said they see that as key, I think what he actually said was ‘really important to us’, and I suspect that was more weighted towards the fans part than the stadium part.
I didn’t expect the Spanish Inquisition @AFKABartram !
(I’ve always wanted to say that!)
That should be the thing that is raising and ringing the loudest alarm bells
All the way through this the noises from those releasing info about this Aussie bid is the fear for a lack of cash
Now the third week of May they still don’t have the cash
I have also never thought they would settle the ex-directors' loans up front - the lack of progress on that has been a major driver of public scepticism.
The Aussies' behaviour - not just appearing in public but multiple briefings by more than one person, including of mainstream media (at least three outlets, to my knowledge) - doesn't suggest to me an exercise in brinkmanship. Indeed, it would be useless as brinkmanship because those outlets have not published what they have been told. The Aussies are very confident it is happening.
Still, they may be wrong. My caution comes because I know they have been confident previously, and so have the club's own lawyers, but matters haven't progressed. RD is also an awkward bastard. However, what's been happening in the last two or three weeks goes well beyond anything we have seen or heard before. It's not consistent with them not having the cash unless they are all fools, and I see no evidence of that.20 -
What on earth causes you to feel sceptical Seth?seth plum said:The overlap from both weekend sources is it this increasingly mythical sale will be the whole shebang.
If it ever happens (forgive my scepticism) then I can get the season tickets and not feel that I am in any way allied with Duchatelet.
I am still curious about the legality of the Belgium police stopping political campaigning for want of a 'licence'. No point in antagonizing those cops, but if it is possible to expose more Roland malevolence I wish it could happen.5 -
Corrected that for youJamesSeed said:
‘BBC Addicks’ anyone?Covered End said:Battersea.
‘Battersea, Balham and Clapham Addicks’ of course.
I think we could get a good guest for our lunch ;-)1 -
Doesn’t Bexley Boy get a tea towel award as well?Fanny Fanackapan said:WOW !
What a day !
A beautiful wedding to savour AND exciting news of a beautiful divorce just around the corner !
This "member's" tingle is moving onwards & upwards !
I'm recommending a special tea towel award for Lord Seed at next season's POTY dinner....0 -
If Ashley is part of a proposed group then that surely won't be happening. Newcastle aren't even close to being taken over, and the latest is that Ashley has upped his asking price yet again.
So if RD has a buyer close to purchasing us in the next 1-2 weeks he's surely going to take that rather than fund us throughout the summer (and for however many more months), on the off chance Newcastle gets sold soon.10 -
Ashley? Where did his name come from?Chris_from_Sidcup said:If Ashley is part of a proposed group then that surely won't be happening. Newcastle aren't even close to being taken over, and the latest is that Ashley has upped his asking price yet again.
So if RD has a buyer close to purchasing us in the next 1-2 weeks he's surely going to take that rather than fund us throughout the summer (and for however many more months), on the off chance Newcastle gets sold soon.0 -
The previous page.Henry Irving said:
Ashley? Where did his name come from?Chris_from_Sidcup said:If Ashley is part of a proposed group then that surely won't be happening. Newcastle aren't even close to being taken over, and the latest is that Ashley has upped his asking price yet again.
So if RD has a buyer close to purchasing us in the next 1-2 weeks he's surely going to take that rather than fund us throughout the summer (and for however many more months), on the off chance Newcastle gets sold soon.12
