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The Takeover Thread - Duchatelet Finally Sells (Jan 2020)

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  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,473



    “I think the price now is not going to hold up the deal which has got to be good news.”

    When asked if he knew how much the bid was Murray explained he did know but wasn’t allowed to say.

    So much for NLA saying there has been no bids. He's off my ITK list.

    )

  • 3blokes
    3blokes Posts: 4,610

    Forget the takeover, I fancy a pot noodle.

    I can feel a tangent coming on :smile:
  • PeteF
    PeteF Posts: 1,698
    3blokes said:

    Forget the takeover, I fancy a pot noodle.

    I can feel a tangent coming on :smile:
    Has to be a Bombay Bad Boy...
  • PaddyP17
    PaddyP17 Posts: 13,037
    It goes Bombay Bad Boy, Chicken and Mushroom, then the rest.

    Fite me if u disagree
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,421
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  • “I have to sign a non-disclosure agreement so that means I can’t reveal names or certain other information.

    “As far as I know, and I’m not kept in touch blow by blow, we still have two interested parties, I still believe one interested party is far closer to doing a deal because I think they are very close on price with Roland.

    “I think the price now is not going to hold up the deal which has got to be good news.”

    When asked if he knew how much the bid was Murray explained he did know but wasn’t allowed to say.

    On timing Murray said that he still felt February was the most likely month

    “As far as timing is concerned, I did say to our staff down at the training ground that I hoped or thought February was the most likely month. As typically happens, once the transfer window is closed we have an interesting situation. Charlton and probably most clubs in this division, lose a substantial amount of money each month, so the onus is on Roland to do a deal as soon as possible but the onus isn’t so much on the buyer because they can’t influence the club too much other than relaunching it. January ending does remove one obvious good point to get involved.”

    When asked if Roland Duchatelet would keep the ground and training ground

    “I heard this thing that Roland was keeping The Valley and selling the club, no, not that I’m aware.

    “To my knowledge this (the sale) would be lock, stock and barrel.

    “The training ground for any buyer is quite key as well. They realise that for a club like us the academy is essential and I think Jason (Morgan, chair of the Charlton Athletic Community Trust) is aware that the Trust is very much one of the assets which they (potential buyers) feel is linked to Charlton and can be expanded even further than it has been already.”

    When asked if the new owners would consider a move away from The Valley

    “From the talks I’ve had it has never once been even mentioned.”

    Murray added he would look to ensure fans remain updated during the process.

    For more on the Fans’ Forum and to read minutes from previous meetings click here


    You can stick your bite sized thread up your arse

    Encouraging news just when we needed it @AFKABartram. Thanks!

    Just one thought..

    If price is no longer a factor in holding up the deal I wonder what is? Made me think that this could be done and dusted before the 21 Feb date many of you have branded about.
  • But there've been no bids say some!
  • SDAddick
    SDAddick Posts: 14,468

    “I have to sign a non-disclosure agreement so that means I can’t reveal names or certain other information.

    “As far as I know, and I’m not kept in touch blow by blow, we still have two interested parties, I still believe one interested party is far closer to doing a deal because I think they are very close on price with Roland.

    “I think the price now is not going to hold up the deal which has got to be good news.”

    When asked if he knew how much the bid was Murray explained he did know but wasn’t allowed to say.

    On timing Murray said that he still felt February was the most likely month

    “As far as timing is concerned, I did say to our staff down at the training ground that I hoped or thought February was the most likely month. As typically happens, once the transfer window is closed we have an interesting situation. Charlton and probably most clubs in this division, lose a substantial amount of money each month, so the onus is on Roland to do a deal as soon as possible but the onus isn’t so much on the buyer because they can’t influence the club too much other than relaunching it. January ending does remove one obvious good point to get involved.”

    When asked if Roland Duchatelet would keep the ground and training ground

    “I heard this thing that Roland was keeping The Valley and selling the club, no, not that I’m aware.

    “To my knowledge this (the sale) would be lock, stock and barrel.

    “The training ground for any buyer is quite key as well. They realise that for a club like us the academy is essential and I think Jason (Morgan, chair of the Charlton Athletic Community Trust) is aware that the Trust is very much one of the assets which they (potential buyers) feel is linked to Charlton and can be expanded even further than it has been already.”

    When asked if the new owners would consider a move away from The Valley

    “From the talks I’ve had it has never once been even mentioned.”

    Murray added he would look to ensure fans remain updated during the process.

    For more on the Fans’ Forum and to read minutes from previous meetings click here


    You can stick your bite sized thread up your arse

    Encouraging news just when we needed it @AFKABartram. Thanks!

    Just one thought..

    If price is no longer a factor in holding up the deal I wonder what is? Made me think that this could be done and dusted before the 21 Feb date many of you have branded about.
    The way payments are structured. Maybe Roland will keep "performance based bonuses," e.g. if we're promoted, get to the Prem, etc., like some of the old directors have. How to handle someone like Vetokele, or maybe Tex or Ceballos whose contracts were cancelled but whom, it has been insinuated, they were paid to cancel those contracts (and we might still be paying that pay-off in installments). Maybe Roland wants player sell-on bonuses. It could also have to do with financing on the buyers' side.

    And "the price not being an issue" does not necessarily mean a final dollar/pound/Euro amount has been agreed, it could just be that they're very close.

    These are all guesses. We clearly have people with very good sourcing on this. But as has been said many times, there's any number of small things that can hold a deal like this up.

    We have three weeks to go in February. I still think it's cutting it close personally. But whether it's next week or next month, I feel a real confidence (based on comments from people on here and Murray's comments) that the club will be sold soon.
  • NapaAddick
    NapaAddick Posts: 4,657
    It's just a matter of time now, it seems.

    Those comments by Murray are more promising than the ones from the other week.

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  • SDAddick
    SDAddick Posts: 14,468

    I think Murray’s comments must be pretty close to the truth. He’s going to look very foolish if what he’s told the staff, Trust and Fans Forum is too way off the mark.

    Yeah I'm thinking the same thing. Obviously he's been around this club a long time and knows what's what to some degree, so I trust his assessment on this kind of thing. That's not to say he comes out of this as one of the good guys, but I do appreciate what he's done over the last month. And it should be noted he is far better at the Chief Exec/CEO/whatever other roles he's stepping in to than Katrien ever was. Just in a month it feels like conversations with fans and staff have drastically improved, a reminder of just how bad KM was at that part of her job.

  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,038
    Sounds like Murray really believes it and is trying to reposition himself as a good guy again.
  • Dave2l
    Dave2l Posts: 8,871
    Stig said:

    Sounds like Murray really believes it and is trying to reposition himself as a good guy again.

    Murrarys been shitty over the years and I feared he was still a bit odd but I suggest taking this one at face value. There's not much tactical depth to it.

    He's communicating and the news is now encouraging.

    It also means he might be gone when the takeover happens.

    I'm personally not too bothered either way by that.

    He's been a nob but maybe if he wasn't the non executive or whatever the hell he is, things might have actually ended up being a lot worse. We won't ever know that though.

    It just appears like he's done f*ck all to help. Maybe that's not quite the case.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,787
    Have to agree with Bombay Bad Boy but only if it's microwaved.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,883
    edited February 2018

    I think Murray’s comments must be pretty close to the truth. He’s going to look very foolish if what he’s told the staff, Trust and Fans Forum is too way off the mark.

    I can't think of a reason why Murray would deliberately issue false or misleading information

    It doesn't mean that the takeover is 100% guaranteed of course, there's always the chance of delays or unforeseen obstacles. Now we've passed the transfer window, there's certainly less incentive for a quick resolution from the buyers.
  • It's just a matter of time now, it seems.

    Those comments by Murray are more promising than the ones from the other week.

    Edging closer and closer to that £72m. ;-)
  • NapaAddick
    NapaAddick Posts: 4,657

    It's just a matter of time now, it seems.

    Those comments by Murray are more promising than the ones from the other week.

    Edging closer and closer to that £72m. ;-)
    Get it straight! £77.5 !! ;-)
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,683
    401 pages and at last light at the end of a long dark tunnel.
    I am now convinced it's happening in February.
    Can't wait for the 1st home game after he's gone. This should give everyone a boost manager,players and fans and hopefully push us towards promotion from this shite division.

    Come on you old scrote
    JUST SELL THE CLUB AND FUCK OFF
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,360
    Have we been sold yet?
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    My prediction of 24th Feb is looking good, in my opinion. The club announce sale at 07:00 Sat 24th/football for a fiver goes barmy with tickets selling like hot cakes/Valley has biggest crowd for 4 long years. @jimmyseed can you get my copy of the book ready please, I'll pick it up in person!!! COYR's!!!!
    Well I can dream cant I???

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  • I have to say

    Super noodles > pot noodles
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,594
    Not had a pot noodle for years but had one last week for lunch, sausage casserole, disgusting.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,594
    Dazzler21 said:

    Have we been sold yet?

    not even any bids yet says NLA
  • Brilliant news to wake up to.
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,386
    edited February 2018

    Sometimes when I am hungover and Best One is doing two Pot Noodle for two pound, I will buy and eat both of these whilst watching PornHub.

    Who said being 32 and single was shit?

    https://youtu.be/W7boRHoz27s
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,256
    Pot noodles are okay but there’s always that residue on the bottom where the hot water hasn’t seeped all the way through quickly enough to convert it from dry to wet and edible

    This may not be an issue if you use a microwave.
  • cfgs
    cfgs Posts: 11,485
    cabbles said:

    Pot noodles are okay but there’s always that residue on the bottom where the hot water hasn’t seeped all the way through quickly enough to convert it from dry to wet and edible

    This may not be an issue if you use a microwave.

    You are meant to stir it.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,237
    RM has always struck me as an optimist, publicly at least, which is no bad thing as the public face of a company.

    He's also very experienced, and good, at telling people what they want to hear.

    That's not to say that he's lying in anyway. In any case what he says tally's with other sources.

    But clearly, a deals not been done, a final price and/ or schedule of payments/ contingent payments not agreed.

    Until that happens it's no deal. And as Murray says, there is now no urgency for the buyer.

    The best news, imho, is that it is a lock, stock and barrel deal so we can drop the conspiracy theories.

    WIOTOS
  • I hope the lock, stock and barrel deal includes Murray disappearing as well.
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