Burnley fans told to back sports lawyer Chris Farnell in proposed £200m takeover
Burnley fans have been told controversial sports lawyer Chris Farnell is the right man to take them forward in a proposed £200million takeover.
And Scott Johnson, at the heart of the battle to save Bury FC from extinction, believes fans should be embracing Farnell's involvement with Egyptian businessman Mohamed Elkashashy - not fearing it.
Farnell was criticised for trying to help save Bury FC after being asked by Johnson, general manager at Gigg Lane, to help out.
Johnson insists only incompetence by the EFL and meddling by owner Steve Dale were to blame for the club’s demise – not Farnell.
Cheshire-based lawyer Farnell was handed a ban by the EFL earlier this year which prevented him from owning a club after an attempted takeover at Charlton with Manchester businessman Paul Ellio
Farnell appealed and the ban was subsequently overturned – and Johnson insists he's got the connections to be a huge asset to Burnley.
He says: “It’s time for the truth. I’ve sat back and read some of the social media rubbish by people with agendas and it’s out of order.
“Burnley fans need to ignore these keyboard warriors who seem to think it is okay to peddle half truths and lies.
“I asked Chris to help us at Bury because I knew he was vastly experienced and had many, many contacts in football.
The EFL banned Farnell earlier this year but the sanction has since been overturned (Image: PA)
“He was there whenever we needed him, he didn’t ask for a penny and did everything he could to save the club.
“In the end, we had three bids on the table - all before the deadline - and yet for some reason they weren’t considered by the EFL.
“It is nonsense to suggest Chris tried to sell the club to a Brazilian pastor like it was some half-baked plan!
“The bid was genuine, funds had been proved and the bid came from a close friend of our goalkeeping coach, not Chris who proved to be a wealth of knowledge and never once asked for payment.
“I would trust him with my life and Burnley FC have nothing to worry about.”
Farnell and partner Elkashashy are awaiting Premier League approval to complete a £200m takeover at Burnley FC after agreeing to buy the Turf Moor club.
“Burnley fans should be delighted,” Johnson added. “This is a huge investment and they're bringing football contacts, knowledge and expertise. Exciting times lie ahead for Burnley.
“And I'm certain he'll be a huge asset to Sean Dyche when it comes to signing players.
Cheshire-based lawyer Farnell was handed a ban by the EFL earlier this year which prevented him from owning a club after an attempted takeover at Charlton with Manchester businessman Paul Ellio.
Kin ell , another different spelling for that cnut’s name
Cheshire-based lawyer Farnell was handed a ban by the EFL earlier this year which prevented him from owning a club after an attempted takeover at Charlton with Manchester businessman Paul Ellio.
Kin ell , another different spelling for that cnu’s name
"I would trust him with my life" bit extreme if you've just been asked to endorse someone you've worked with to the press
Not the first time either. I’ve got an email “ endorsement” of his which Farnell was touting around. Much the same content, but trust me, the bloke never got an “O” level in English, and the whole thing stank my screen out.
We are expecting to connect up to the people who made Bury’s “Out of our League” podcast (very good, and with several @Weegie Addick contributions) and a candid assessment of Scott Johnson is high on our wish list.
Burnley fans need to put aside any PR spin and simply keep asking where the money is coming from. If the bid is genuine, why would that be difficult to show?
As has been said many times previously how these parasites keep getting brought up in connection with clubs is beyond me. Everyone knows they are scam artists but the false promise of funds gets them through the door. They promise the earth, lie to everyone whilst drain the club of anything tangible. Then when it all goes tits up they blame everyone else.
Absolute joke that they can even get a comment in the media that is positive in anyway
Burnley fans need to put aside any PR spin and simply keep asking where the money is coming from. If the bid is genuine, why would that be difficult to show?
That's part of the problem though isn't it?
When you have a European or American business man it's normally quite obvious where the money comes from and quite easy to make an educated guess how much someone is worth.
I have no idea how much money this guy has, I would guess its more than me but not anywhere near £200 million. And like with Nimer, it's almost impossible to find out.
What a load of bollocks! There is no smoke without fire and the fact Farnell needs someone to come out and reassure fans he is a “good” guy, says it all really. Hopefully the EPL will reject the leech.
Burnley fans need to put aside any PR spin and simply keep asking where the money is coming from. If the bid is genuine, why would that be difficult to show?
That's part of the problem though isn't it?
When you have a European or American business man it's normally quite obvious where the money comes from and quite easy to make an educated guess how much someone is worth.
I have no idea how much money this guy has, I would guess its more than me but not anywhere near £200 million. And like with Nimer, it's almost impossible to find out.
The lack of transparency is a problem. A condition of any takeover should be disclosure of:
- the purchase price - how the deal is structured ( single payment / staged payments) - where the money is coming from ( buyers assets / borrowing / future revenue)
If these were publicly listed companies, this information would have to be disclosed. The problem here is that these are private transactions. However, the competition organizers could make this a condition of participation if the members went along with it. Of course, that last point is the problem.
I hope for Burnley’s sake this all works out but if Farnell gets his hands on the club then we’ll just have to see how it pans out. We can only warn them to start asking questions.
Burnley fans told to back sports lawyer Chris Farnell in proposed £200m takeover
Burnley fans have been told controversial sports lawyer Chris Farnell is the right man to take them forward in a proposed £200million takeover.
And Scott Johnson, at the heart of the battle to save Bury FC from extinction, believes fans should be embracing Farnell's involvement with Egyptian businessman Mohamed Elkashashy - not fearing it.
Farnell was criticised for trying to help save Bury FC after being asked by Johnson, general manager at Gigg Lane, to help out.
Johnson insists only incompetence by the EFL and meddling by owner Steve Dale were to blame for the club’s demise – not Farnell.
Cheshire-based lawyer Farnell was handed a ban by the EFL earlier this year which prevented him from owning a club after an attempted takeover at Charlton with Manchester businessman Paul Ellio
Farnell appealed and the ban was subsequently overturned – and Johnson insists he's got the connections to be a huge asset to Burnley.
He says: “It’s time for the truth. I’ve sat back and read some of the social media rubbish by people with agendas and it’s out of order.
“Burnley fans need to ignore these keyboard warriors who seem to think it is okay to peddle half truths and lies.
“I asked Chris to help us at Bury because I knew he was vastly experienced and had many, many contacts in football.
The EFL banned Farnell earlier this year but the sanction has since been overturned (Image: PA)
“He was there whenever we needed him, he didn’t ask for a penny and did everything he could to save the club.
“In the end, we had three bids on the table - all before the deadline - and yet for some reason they weren’t considered by the EFL.
“It is nonsense to suggest Chris tried to sell the club to a Brazilian pastor like it was some half-baked plan!
“The bid was genuine, funds had been proved and the bid came from a close friend of our goalkeeping coach, not Chris who proved to be a wealth of knowledge and never once asked for payment.
“I would trust him with my life and Burnley FC have nothing to worry about.”
Farnell and partner Elkashashy are awaiting Premier League approval to complete a £200m takeover at Burnley FC after agreeing to buy the Turf Moor club.
“Burnley fans should be delighted,” Johnson added. “This is a huge investment and they're bringing football contacts, knowledge and expertise. Exciting times lie ahead for Burnley.
“And I'm certain he'll be a huge asset to Sean Dyche when it comes to signing players.
Burnley fans need to put aside any PR spin and simply keep asking where the money is coming from. If the bid is genuine, why would that be difficult to show?
That's part of the problem though isn't it?
When you have a European or American business man it's normally quite obvious where the money comes from and quite easy to make an educated guess how much someone is worth.
I have no idea how much money this guy has, I would guess its more than me but not anywhere near £200 million. And like with Nimer, it's almost impossible to find out.
The lack of transparency is a problem. A condition of any takeover should be disclosure of:
- the purchase price - how the deal is structured ( single payment / staged payments) - where the money is coming from ( buyers assets / borrowing / future revenue)
If these were publicly listed companies, this information would have to be disclosed. The problem here is that these are private transactions. However, the competition organizers could make this a condition of participation if the members went along with it. Of course, that last point is the problem.
I agree it would help, but what other private business has to conduct its business so publicly?
Until there becomes a different type of legal entity, that includes ALL businesses of community value your limited to what you can expect the EFL, EPL, the FA, UEFA to be able to do, even if they wanted to.
Burnley fans told to back sports lawyer Chris Farnell in proposed £200m takeover
Burnley fans have been told controversial sports lawyer Chris Farnell is the right man to take them forward in a proposed £200million takeover.
And Scott Johnson, at the heart of the battle to save Bury FC from extinction, believes fans should be embracing Farnell's involvement with Egyptian businessman Mohamed Elkashashy - not fearing it.
Farnell was criticised for trying to help save Bury FC after being asked by Johnson, general manager at Gigg Lane, to help out.
Johnson insists only incompetence by the EFL and meddling by owner Steve Dale were to blame for the club’s demise – not Farnell.
Cheshire-based lawyer Farnell was handed a ban by the EFL earlier this year which prevented him from owning a club after an attempted takeover at Charlton with Manchester businessman Paul Ellio
Farnell appealed and the ban was subsequently overturned – and Johnson insists he's got the connections to be a huge asset to Burnley.
He says: “It’s time for the truth. I’ve sat back and read some of the social media rubbish by people with agendas and it’s out of order.
“Burnley fans need to ignore these keyboard warriors who seem to think it is okay to peddle half truths and lies.
“I asked Chris to help us at Bury because I knew he was vastly experienced and had many, many contacts in football.
The EFL banned Farnell earlier this year but the sanction has since been overturned (Image: PA)
“He was there whenever we needed him, he didn’t ask for a penny and did everything he could to save the club.
“In the end, we had three bids on the table - all before the deadline - and yet for some reason they weren’t considered by the EFL.
“It is nonsense to suggest Chris tried to sell the club to a Brazilian pastor like it was some half-baked plan!
“The bid was genuine, funds had been proved and the bid came from a close friend of our goalkeeping coach, not Chris who proved to be a wealth of knowledge and never once asked for payment.
“I would trust him with my life and Burnley FC have nothing to worry about.”
Farnell and partner Elkashashy are awaiting Premier League approval to complete a £200m takeover at Burnley FC after agreeing to buy the Turf Moor club.
“Burnley fans should be delighted,” Johnson added. “This is a huge investment and they're bringing football contacts, knowledge and expertise. Exciting times lie ahead for Burnley.
“And I'm certain he'll be a huge asset to Sean Dyche when it comes to signing players.
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Burnley fans told to back sports lawyer Chris Farnell in proposed £200m takeover
Burnley fans have been told controversial sports lawyer Chris Farnell is the right man to take them forward in a proposed £200million takeover.
And Scott Johnson, at the heart of the battle to save Bury FC from extinction, believes fans should be embracing Farnell's involvement with Egyptian businessman Mohamed Elkashashy - not fearing it.
Farnell was criticised for trying to help save Bury FC after being asked by Johnson, general manager at Gigg Lane, to help out.
Johnson insists only incompetence by the EFL and meddling by owner Steve Dale were to blame for the club’s demise – not Farnell.
Cheshire-based lawyer Farnell was handed a ban by the EFL earlier this year which prevented him from owning a club after an attempted takeover at Charlton with Manchester businessman Paul EllioFarnell appealed and the ban was subsequently overturned – and Johnson insists he's got the connections to be a huge asset to Burnley.
He says: “It’s time for the truth. I’ve sat back and read some of the social media rubbish by people with agendas and it’s out of order.
“Burnley fans need to ignore these keyboard warriors who seem to think it is okay to peddle half truths and lies.
“I asked Chris to help us at Bury because I knew he was vastly experienced and had many, many contacts in football.
“He was there whenever we needed him, he didn’t ask for a penny and did everything he could to save the club.
“In the end, we had three bids on the table - all before the deadline - and yet for some reason they weren’t considered by the EFL.
“It is nonsense to suggest Chris tried to sell the club to a Brazilian pastor like it was some half-baked plan!
“The bid was genuine, funds had been proved and the bid came from a close friend of our goalkeeping coach, not Chris who proved to be a wealth of knowledge and never once asked for payment.
“I would trust him with my life and Burnley FC have nothing to worry about.”
Farnell and partner Elkashashy are awaiting Premier League approval to complete a £200m takeover at Burnley FC after agreeing to buy the Turf Moor club.
“Burnley fans should be delighted,” Johnson added. “This is a huge investment and they're bringing football contacts, knowledge and expertise. Exciting times lie ahead for Burnley.
“And I'm certain he'll be a huge asset to Sean Dyche when it comes to signing players.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/burnley-chris-farnell-200m-takeover-22938435
Well, if he's endorsing Farnell then nothing to worry about Burnley fans. Safe pair of hands.
Doesn't sound like Dale's man. But the point stands.
We are expecting to connect up to the people who made Bury’s “Out of our League” podcast (very good, and with several @Weegie Addick contributions) and a candid assessment of Scott Johnson is high on our wish list.
Absolute joke that they can even get a comment in the media that is positive in anyway
When you have a European or American business man it's normally quite obvious where the money comes from and quite easy to make an educated guess how much someone is worth.
I have no idea how much money this guy has, I would guess its more than me but not anywhere near £200 million. And like with Nimer, it's almost impossible to find out.
Wasn't one of Elliott's Twitter advocates called Johnson?
Johnson is a common name of course but one does wonder if there could be a connection.
- the purchase price
- how the deal is structured ( single payment / staged payments)
- where the money is coming from ( buyers assets / borrowing / future revenue)
If these were publicly listed companies, this information would have to be disclosed. The problem here is that these are private transactions. However, the competition organizers could make this a condition of participation if the members went along with it. Of course, that last point is the problem.
Until there becomes a different type of legal entity, that includes ALL businesses of community value your limited to what you can expect the EFL, EPL, the FA, UEFA to be able to do, even if they wanted to.
I've technically never once asked my company for payment, because it automatically goes into my account each month without me ever having to.
Nope he asked for pounds though
Don't forget the Bitches.