I was told this was Essendon's ground? (The Pilot told me) I remember thinking, it least they've done something positive with the pot holes and made a swimming pool.
Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?
It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.
The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.
It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.
I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time. Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.
I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
that isn't tapping up, that is simply asking if it is worth making an official approach to sarffend.
Also, they're not the owners of Charlton, so definitely not tapping up.
Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?
It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.
The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.
It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.
I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time. Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.
I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
that isn't tapping up, that is simply asking if it is worth making an official approach to sarffend.
Oh it most definitely is tapping-up. But the observation made that they are not yet the owners is a moot point.
I don't get it. Prospective owner aren't covered by League rules are they? Not until they become owners I would have thought. But you may be right, I'm no expert on League tapping-up rules of course.
I've mentioned before that they seem very relaxed about the time pressure issue. I know we're desperate to get stuck into the transfer window, but after spending £1m on an up-to-now two year project, they just want to get the deal over the line, and take it from there. As there's been nothing they could have done to to speed up that process, what alternative did they have, other than to pull out?
When JS took over at Charlton there was a year of consolidation, changing a few things behind the scenes at the club, improving the fitness of the team, bringing in a few of the right sort of players, and we finished 5th (I think?) first season.
I maybe would expect something similar in our situation, and then if we do get promoted, I'll see that as a bonus. As he said, 'we're in this for the long haul'.
Did your contact mention transfer budget at all?
No. We did discuss how to make a decent chorizo and sweet potato soup however. First things first.
I was told this was Essendon's ground? (The Pilot told me) I remember thinking, it least they've done something positive with the pot holes and made a swimming pool.
That’s a rugby stadium. Aussie rules pitches are oval
I think we're being deliberately naive if we think any prospective owner speaking with Powell's reps once he was at Southend isn't tapping up. If it happened at all that is. If it did happen, it's tapping up.
I was told this was Essendon's ground? (The Pilot told me) I remember thinking, it least they've done something positive with the pot holes and made a swimming pool.
That’s a rugby stadium. Aussie rules pitches are oval
Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?
It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.
The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.
It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.
I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time. Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.
I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
that isn't tapping up, that is simply asking if it is worth making an official approach to sarffend.
Also, they're not the owners of Charlton, so definitely not tapping up.
Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?
It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.
The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.
It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.
I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time. Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.
I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
that isn't tapping up, that is simply asking if it is worth making an official approach to sarffend.
Oh it most definitely is tapping-up. But the observation made that they are not yet the owners is a moot point.
I don't get it. Prospective owner aren't covered by League rules are they? Not until they become owners I would have thought. But you may be right, I'm no expert on League tapping-up rules of course.
I doubt SCP would have a buy out clause - an out of work manager is just grateful for a job. It is pointless arguing about tapping up or not tapping up - he will know the new owners want him. We all do! I seriously doubt he would leave Southend because he is not that sort of bloke, the situation could only be helped if Southend were co-operative which I doubt they would be.
I suspect the owners will have to look at the next on the list.
Had a crash on my bike yesterday while training for this prostate cancer ride. A bit of tarpaulin covering a skip flapped in the wind and caught the end of my handle bars, sending over the bars onto the road. I was a bit bruised and had a few scrapes, but still got out today. (Accidentally cycled up Succomb’s Hill, which I don’t recommend.)
More relevant to the thread though is the fact that tonight I made chicken risotto, but used red onions instead of the more traditional white. Any thoughts?
If there are any dealings with Southend United it ought to be meticulously done absolutely by the book. Our issues are not to be imposed on Southend United in any way whatsoever.
Lot of people having a gripe about the EFL, but Given that a number of similar deals have been announced ‘subject to EFL approval’, is there a possibility that it hasn’t even got,to the stage yet?
It is very much in the club and the new people’s interests to get this out there is quick as possible, so if the EFL approval is the ONLY outstanding obstacle, I’m fairly sure this would have been announced.
The Australians said it’s with the EFL, so no, not really.
It’s hard to be patient after all this time, but the Aussies are managing it.
I know they’re speaking to prospective managers, so hopefully they’ll be able to announce the takeover and the name of the manager, new or otherwise, at the same time. Hopefully on Thursday or Friday, but who knows.
We may then get an early indication then if we see Southend announcing That Chris Powell has left them over the next few days.
James reported that the Australians had approached SCP's people to discuss his availability. Without seeking permission from Southend's Chairman that would be considered tapping up - not the best example of operational integrity whilst awaiting a fit and proper assessment!! There has been no mention in the media, anywhere, that Southend have given permission for SCP to talk to Charlton.
I view the SCP link as a non-starter.
that isn't tapping up, that is simply asking if it is worth making an official approach to sarffend.
Oh it most definitely is tapping-up. But the observation made that they are not yet the owners is a moot point.
Had a crash on my bike yesterday while training for this prostate cancer ride. A bit of tarpaulin covering a skip flapped in the wind and caught the end of my handle bars, sending over the bars onto the road. I was a bit bruised and had a few scrapes, but still got out today. (Accidentally cycled up Succomb’s Hill, which I don’t recommend.)
More relevant to the thread though is the fact that tonight I made chicken risotto, but used red onions instead of the more traditional white. Any thoughts?
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I complained.
And train at The Hangar:
Pretty impressive.
Awww even their South Stand has a tower block behind it... How sweet
Rick Everitt
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Update on the #cafc takeover: main man Gerard Murphy was at the training ground yesterday meeting people.
The plot thickens.
No words needed.
I suspect the owners will have to look at the next on the list.
Our issues are not to be imposed on Southend United in any way whatsoever.
There's no sign outside or anything.
Now this is a forum....