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  • JohnnyH2
    JohnnyH2 Posts: 5,348
    PragueAddick said:

    adrian said:

    Us older fans won't forget what he did for us back in 83 (or 85?). I've liked and defended him since. However, I would'nt want him at
    our Club today, I don't think he'd part with much of his money and in fact I agree he's too shrewd a businessman to invest in Charlton.
    It won't happen.

    I'm old but I can't remember what you are referring to.
    83/84 Season
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,187
    vff said:

    http://addickschampionshipdiary.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/ken-bates-rumour.html

    Read the comments from Leeds fans. Not good.

    We could also end up with Dennis Wise as he is on good terms with KB. We need investment but there must be a better alternative to this ?

    But are not Wise and Jiminez in legal action? (think Wise is suing Jiminez)

    I'm pretty sceptical of this

  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,187
    But those leeds fans on Wyn's blog are real enough. Bloody hell, let's hope it's tosh.
  • AddickUpNorth
    AddickUpNorth Posts: 8,325
    He's tainted by his connection to L**ds so big NO NO from me. On top of everything else that makes him an unappealing old goat.
  • adamtheaddick
    adamtheaddick Posts: 8,664
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  • adrian
    adrian Posts: 760
    PragueAddick said:

    adrian said:

    Us older fans won't forget what he did for us back in 83 (or 85?). I've liked and defended him since. However, I would'nt want him at
    our Club today, I don't think he'd part with much of his money and in fact I agree he's too shrewd a businessman to invest in Charlton.
    It won't happen.

    I'm old but I can't remember what you are referring to.
    Simonsen explained it, same thread.
  • Goonerhater
    Goonerhater Posts: 12,677
    Murray said ages back that Bates was one of the very few people who actually helped him re how the Prem worked etc when we first got promoted---friendly advice etc.

    Dont want the mysterons ---didnt want zebel--------dont want Bates-----do f++k off we arnt that a glourous catch to be so picky.
  • AddickUpNorth
    AddickUpNorth Posts: 8,325
    Yeah but we're not the mangy old whore in the brothel, desperate enough to lay down for the doddery old 82 year old either GH. Would leave a bad taste in the mouth if Ken rocked up imo.
  • Vincent
    Vincent Posts: 491
    Great news his family would fit in well with the current board especially his grandson Master,
  • Granpa
    Granpa Posts: 2,995
    I can see how unpopular Ken would be, but a return to London would make sense for him. Never believe what you read in the British Press, bunch of wankers. At least he is English, and lets face it we can't continue as we are at the moment not knowing where we stand. Maybe better the devil you know ?

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  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,335
    I would be happy if he buys the club and we move onwards and upwards.
  • Plaaayer
    Plaaayer Posts: 9,002
    When did we listen to what dirty Leeds think anyway!?
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,685
    Plaaayer said:

    When did we listen to what dirty Leeds think anyway!?

    Exactly. Who gives a toss what Leeds fans say.

  • AddickFC81
    AddickFC81 Posts: 4,053
    Problem is he is 82. At the moment he maybe okay but at that age health can down hill very fast. Not exactly long term.
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,935
    Just who do people think will be riding into town with a pot full of cash?

    Seriously.

    Just open your eyes and have a look around at the investment in other clubs . Frightening.
  • Norfolk_Addick
    Norfolk_Addick Posts: 2,289
    Plaaayer said:

    When did we listen to what dirty Leeds think anyway!?

    Nice comments from the Leeds fans there actually.
  • J BLOCK
    J BLOCK Posts: 8,325
    Off_it said:

    Just who do people think will be riding into town with a pot full of cash?

    Seriously.

    Just open your eyes and have a look around at the investment in other clubs . Frightening.

    Don't understand this point.

    I think its highly likely people will come in for us.

    Looking at other clubs who have been taken over they have been nearly all saddled with debt.

    Despite that we are an attractive proposition based on location and facilities, If rumours are to be believed we need TJ and co to lower there asking price, that is all.
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,196
    Goonerhater said:

    Murray said ages back that Bates was one of the very few people who actually helped him re how the Prem worked etc when we first got promoted---friendly advice etc.

    Dont want the mysterons ---didnt want zebel--------dont want Bates-----do f++k off we arnt that a glourous catch to be so picky.

    I think Ken Bates could be your Dad GH...

    Anyone who seriously thinks that arrogant, rude, self serving dinosaur would be good for Charlton needs their fucking (sorry, but this needs swearing for emphasis) bumps felt.
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,768
    Algarveaddick said:

    Goonerhater said:

    Murray said ages back that Bates was one of the very few people who actually helped him re how the Prem worked etc when we first got promoted---friendly advice etc.

    Dont want the mysterons ---didnt want zebel--------dont want Bates-----do f++k off we arnt that a glourous catch to be so picky.

    I think Ken Bates could be your Dad GH...

    Anyone who seriously thinks that arrogant, rude, self serving dinosaur would be good for Charlton needs their fucking (sorry, but this needs swearing for emphasis) bumps felt.
    Language, Timothy !

    But I feckin agree with you !

  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,658
    I think Bates is a master.

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  • Madz
    Madz Posts: 1,004
    Preferably wouldn't want Bates as an owner, however if he is the choice between bankrupt and staying afloat i'll take him. The only person i would less like to have and would actually prefer us to go under than see him own us is Simon Jordan. Luckily that would never happen.
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,196
    Jordan rather than bates. Only Piers Morgan could be worse...
  • Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Posts: 4,915
    Jordan, Bates, and Piers Morgan - what a scintillating triumvirate. And Dennis Wise as manager....
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,908
    Algarveaddick said:

    Goonerhater said:

    Murray said ages back that Bates was one of the very few people who actually helped him re how the Prem worked etc when we first got promoted---friendly advice etc.

    Dont want the mysterons ---didnt want zebel--------dont want Bates-----do f++k off we arnt that a glourous catch to be so picky.

    Anyone who seriously thinks that arrogant, rude, self serving dinosaur would be good for Charlton needs their fucking (sorry, but this needs swearing for emphasis) bumps felt.
    Leave off Algarve.

    You are 100% correct that he has his obvious faults, but goonerhater has been going Charlton for donkeys years...
  • Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Posts: 4,915
    The rift between Jimanez and Wise seemed to put an end to any possibility of the latter being installed as manager. But Ken Bates and Dennis Wise are old mates - just imagine the two of them pitching up at The Valley. Jesus Christ Almighty.
  • CAFCTrev
    CAFCTrev Posts: 6,015
    Algarveaddick said:

    Goonerhater said:

    Murray said ages back that Bates was one of the very few people who actually helped him re how the Prem worked etc when we first got promoted---friendly advice etc.

    Dont want the mysterons ---didnt want zebel--------dont want Bates-----do f++k off we arnt that a glourous catch to be so picky.

    I think Ken Bates could be your Dad GH...

    Anyone who seriously thinks that arrogant, rude, self serving dinosaur would be good for Charlton needs their fucking (sorry, but this needs swearing for emphasis) bumps felt.
    Need their "bumps felt"?

    Kiss you mother with that mouth?

  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,935
    J BLOCK said:

    Off_it said:

    Just who do people think will be riding into town with a pot full of cash?

    Seriously.

    Just open your eyes and have a look around at the investment in other clubs . Frightening.

    Don't understand this point.

    I think its highly likely people will come in for us.

    Looking at other clubs who have been taken over they have been nearly all saddled with debt.

    Despite that we are an attractive proposition based on location and facilities, If rumours are to be believed we need TJ and co to lower there asking price, that is all.
    I think you've just made my point.

    Some people seem to be under the impression that a completely philanthropic "White Knight" will come charging in with pots of cash that he just can't wait to chuck our way - and therefore they are dismissing the likes of Bates.

    The fact is that almost anyone who comes in will be following the model that others have trotted out. The club will likely be saddled with debt, and when the cash runs out we'll be looking cap in hand for another White Knight to come charging in. It's like a merry-go-round.

    I've no doubt we're potentially an attractive investment to some. I just worry about who these people are and what it means for us without a sustainable business model. And I don't just mean us not having a sustainable business model - we're one of many (if not all!).

    What's happend at Portsmouth frightens the BeJesus out of me. That could be us.
  • J BLOCK
    J BLOCK Posts: 8,325
    Off_it said:

    J BLOCK said:

    Off_it said:

    Just who do people think will be riding into town with a pot full of cash?

    Seriously.

    Just open your eyes and have a look around at the investment in other clubs . Frightening.

    Don't understand this point.

    I think its highly likely people will come in for us.

    Looking at other clubs who have been taken over they have been nearly all saddled with debt.

    Despite that we are an attractive proposition based on location and facilities, If rumours are to be believed we need TJ and co to lower there asking price, that is all.
    I think you've just made my point.

    Some people seem to be under the impression that a completely philanthropic "White Knight" will come charging in with pots of cash that he just can't wait to chuck our way - and therefore they are dismissing the likes of Bates.
    The fact is that almost anyone who comes in will be following the model that others have trotted out. The club will likely be saddled with debt, and when the cash runs out we'll be looking cap in hand for another White Knight to come charging in. It's like a merry-go-round.

    I've no doubt we're potentially an attractive investment to some. I just worry about who these people are and what it means for us without a sustainable business model. And I don't just mean us not having a sustainable business model - we're one of many (if not all!).

    What's happend at Portsmouth frightens the BeJesus out of me. That could be us.

    My point wasn't stating that a 'white knight' would come charging in with pots of cash. Just that we are/have the potential to be an attractive proposition.
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,196
    AFKABartram said:

    Algarveaddick said:

    Goonerhater said:

    Murray said ages back that Bates was one of the very few people who actually helped him re how the Prem worked etc when we first got promoted---friendly advice etc.

    Dont want the mysterons ---didnt want zebel--------dont want Bates-----do f++k off we arnt that a glourous catch to be so picky.

    Anyone who seriously thinks that arrogant, rude, self serving dinosaur would be good for Charlton needs their fucking (sorry, but this needs swearing for emphasis) bumps felt.
    Leave off Algarve.

    You are 100% correct that he has his obvious faults, but goonerhater has been going Charlton for donkeys years...
    LOL - you said that, not me... :-)
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,674
    Is the Ken Bates takeover rumour gathering momentum, or has it gone off a cliff all ready?

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