The Takeover Thread - Duchatelet Finally Sells (Jan 2020)

JamesSeed said:

Croydon said:

JamesSeed said:

Just a point of order.

On the Bitsize thread it states: “Following an exchange with @JamesSeed Gerard Murphy from the Aussie Consortium warns of ‘a difficult two weeks ahead’, but also that ‘it’ll all be worthwhile’”

What he actually said was slightly different:

“There may be a couple of difficult weeks ahead but it will be all worth while when it is completed.” (When the sale is completed, not the two weeks).

I know this ‘statement‘ caused anger when the sale didn’t happen two week after it was posted. Hopefully you’ll agree that the actual words used make it less date specific.

In future I’ll keep messages like that to myself to avoid raising expectations unnecessarily.

Could just relay them accurately?

It’s only a tiny difference as @chizz has said, (but add ‘when it is completed’) but it could be interpreted slightly differently. My mistake.

That wasn't an attempt to dig you out, may have just saved you some stick when the '2 weeks' had passed.

Dazzler21 said:

Stop all the attacks on anything @JamesSeed posts please chaps or I'll have to get @crumbles to start dishing out bans.

On the subject of Topics, I prefer Mars over those and (Marathon) Snickers bars.

I do miss a good lion bar though.

I can’t believe you numbskulls have forgotten the mighty, but long lamented, Aztec bar. Early seventies?

Croydon said:

JamesSeed said:

Croydon said:

JamesSeed said:

Just a point of order.

On the Bitsize thread it states: “Following an exchange with @JamesSeed Gerard Murphy from the Aussie Consortium warns of ‘a difficult two weeks ahead’, but also that ‘it’ll all be worthwhile’”

What he actually said was slightly different:

“There may be a couple of difficult weeks ahead but it will be all worth while when it is completed.” (When the sale is completed, not the two weeks).

I know this ‘statement‘ caused anger when the sale didn’t happen two week after it was posted. Hopefully you’ll agree that the actual words used make it less date specific.

In future I’ll keep messages like that to myself to avoid raising expectations unnecessarily.

Could just relay them accurately?

It’s only a tiny difference as @chizz has said, (but add ‘when it is completed’) but it could be interpreted slightly differently. My mistake.

That wasn't an attempt to dig you out, may have just saved you some stick when the '2 weeks' had passed.

No worries mate. I can’t believe I messed that up, considering my self proclaimed ‘I post everything verbatim’ claim. I do remember thinking it wouldn’t go down well though. :-(

Henry Irving said:

page 1234 was wiped out by the bad karma

the next significant number for numerology is 1248 so look out for good news when that hits but good vibes only

Personally, I'm particularly looking forward to 2468

To_Be_Franck said:

RedChaser said:

Dazzler21 said:

Stop all the attacks on anything @JamesSeed posts please chaps or I'll have to get @crumbles to start dishing out bans.

On the subject of Topics, I prefer Mars over those and (Marathon) Snickers bars.

I do miss a good lion bar though.

Four for a £1 in Tescos the other day @Dazzler21 one bite though these days and they're gone .

See, I warned you that practising your deepthroating skills would end badly

You're right I should've listened to man a speaking from experience .

JamesSeed said:

Croydon said:

JamesSeed said:

Just a point of order.

On the Bitsize thread it states: “Following an exchange with @JamesSeed Gerard Murphy from the Aussie Consortium warns of ‘a difficult two weeks ahead’, but also that ‘it’ll all be worthwhile’”

What he actually said was slightly different:

“There may be a couple of difficult weeks ahead but it will be all worth while when it is completed.” (When the sale is completed, not the two weeks).

I know this ‘statement‘ caused anger when the sale didn’t happen two week after it was posted. Hopefully you’ll agree that the actual words used make it less date specific.

In future I’ll keep messages like that to myself to avoid raising expectations unnecessarily.

Could just relay them accurately?

It’s only a tiny difference as @chizz has said, (but add ‘when it is completed’) but it could be interpreted slightly differently. My mistake.

The "when it is completed" bit wasn't included when you posted it last month, though. You've added it today. I just think it's a bit unfair to @Henry Irving to criticise him for excluding something you hadn't actually posted until after Henry wrote his precis.

In fact, I would go as far as to say that the meaning of the message you got is entirely different with the inclusion of the (previously omitted) wording. And, with that inclusion, it's an even stronger, more positive message.

So, instead of the meaning being "the deal will be completed after the next two weeks, which will be difficult", it's "the deal will be completed at some stage, but the next two weeks will be difficult". One gives a deadline which, now that it's passed, means failure. The other provides some information to confirm the takeover is still progressing.

So, in the light of this, do you know, or have you heard, or do you think the difficult two weeks were successfully completed? Or have you not had an indication yet?

Chizz said:

JamesSeed said:

Croydon said:

JamesSeed said:

Just a point of order.

On the Bitsize thread it states: “Following an exchange with @JamesSeed Gerard Murphy from the Aussie Consortium warns of ‘a difficult two weeks ahead’, but also that ‘it’ll all be worthwhile’”

What he actually said was slightly different:

“There may be a couple of difficult weeks ahead but it will be all worth while when it is completed.” (When the sale is completed, not the two weeks).

I know this ‘statement‘ caused anger when the sale didn’t happen two week after it was posted. Hopefully you’ll agree that the actual words used make it less date specific.

In future I’ll keep messages like that to myself to avoid raising expectations unnecessarily.

Could just relay them accurately?

It’s only a tiny difference as @chizz has said, (but add ‘when it is completed’) but it could be interpreted slightly differently. My mistake.

The "when it is completed" bit wasn't included when you posted it last month, though. You've added it today. I just think it's a bit unfair to @Henry Irving to criticise him for excluding something you hadn't actually posted until after Henry wrote his precis.

In fact, I would go as far as to say that the meaning of the message you got is entirely different with the inclusion of the (previously omitted) wording. And, with that inclusion, it's an even stronger, more positive message.

So, instead of the meaning being "the deal will be completed after the next two weeks, which will be difficult", it's "the deal will be completed at some stage, but the next two weeks will be difficult". One gives a deadline which, now that it's passed, means failure. The other provides some information to confirm the takeover is still progressing.

So, in the light of this, do you know, or have you heard, or do you think the difficult two weeks were successfully completed? Or have you not had an indication yet?

Yes I’ve just apologised for missing it out, and quoted the bite size thread because that’s where many people see it. Trust me, I never criticise Henry ;-)

I don’t quite agree with your interpretations of the different versions though. The difference isn’t as great as you are suggesting I think?
Neither could be interpreted as “the deal will be completed after the next two weeks, which will be difficult".
I certainly don’t think either set a proper deadline for the sale as such.

The two weeks are ancient history as far as my memory is concerned. I remember they weren’t a great two weeks though. My short term memory is a bit rubbish I’m afraid.

It doesn’t really matter now as the club hasn’t been sold, and we still don’t really know why.
This week I’m more worried that we’re not going to get the loan players in that we need. But we do know the reason for that. It’s because Roland is a total cnut. I’m sure the very last thing he wants is for us to be promoted after the sale. Feels like sabotage to me.

lolwray said:

JamesSeed said:

Dazzler21 said:

Stop all the attacks on anything @JamesSeed posts please chaps or I'll have to get @crumbles to start dishing out bans.

On the subject of Topics, I prefer Mars over those and (Marathon) Snickers bars.

I do miss a good lion bar though.

I can’t believe you numbskulls have forgotten the mighty, but long lamented, Aztec bar. Early seventies?

It's little wonder it's an extinct civilisation now ..those Aztecs sure tasted good

Sounds like the start of a joke about the Inca, a conquistador and an Aztec walking into a lion bar...

clive said:

razil said:

perhaps, is there a link to the Mail article?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6100407/Charlton-fans-not-fight-despite-Duchatelets-brutal-cost-cutting-refusal-listen.html

Nice reference to the Peasant's Revolt. Nice pics of @Henry Irving and @SE7toSG3 too.

JamesSeed said:

Chizz said:

JamesSeed said:

Croydon said:

JamesSeed said:

Just a point of order.

On the Bitsize thread it states: “Following an exchange with @JamesSeed Gerard Murphy from the Aussie Consortium warns of ‘a difficult two weeks ahead’, but also that ‘it’ll all be worthwhile’”

What he actually said was slightly different:

“There may be a couple of difficult weeks ahead but it will be all worth while when it is completed.” (When the sale is completed, not the two weeks).

I know this ‘statement‘ caused anger when the sale didn’t happen two week after it was posted. Hopefully you’ll agree that the actual words used make it less date specific.

In future I’ll keep messages like that to myself to avoid raising expectations unnecessarily.

Could just relay them accurately?

It’s only a tiny difference as @chizz has said, (but add ‘when it is completed’) but it could be interpreted slightly differently. My mistake.

The "when it is completed" bit wasn't included when you posted it last month, though. You've added it today. I just think it's a bit unfair to @Henry Irving to criticise him for excluding something you hadn't actually posted until after Henry wrote his precis.

In fact, I would go as far as to say that the meaning of the message you got is entirely different with the inclusion of the (previously omitted) wording. And, with that inclusion, it's an even stronger, more positive message.

So, instead of the meaning being "the deal will be completed after the next two weeks, which will be difficult", it's "the deal will be completed at some stage, but the next two weeks will be difficult". One gives a deadline which, now that it's passed, means failure. The other provides some information to confirm the takeover is still progressing.

So, in the light of this, do you know, or have you heard, or do you think the difficult two weeks were successfully completed? Or have you not had an indication yet?

Yes I’ve just apologised for missing it out, and quoted the bite size thread because that’s where many people see it. Trust me, I never criticise Henry ;-)

I don’t quite agree with your interpretations of the different versions though. The difference isn’t as great as you are suggesting I think?
Neither could be interpreted as “the deal will be completed after the next two weeks, which will be difficult".
I certainly don’t think either set a proper deadline for the sale as such.

The two weeks are ancient history as far as my memory is concerned. I remember they weren’t a great two weeks though. My short term memory is a bit rubbish I’m afraid.

It doesn’t really matter now as the club hasn’t been sold, and we still don’t really know why.
This week I’m more worried that we’re not going to get the loan players in that we need. But we do know the reason for that. It’s because Roland is a total cnut. I’m sure the very last thing he wants is for us to be promoted after the sale. Feels like sabotage to me.

Can we just move on from all this please.

_MrDick said:

Uboat said:

Holy shit. I have just read the last 350+ comments. What a mess. The football season can't start soon enough.

I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the season started on 4 August. So far we have 4 points from 4 matches

5 points from 5 matches

Found out a bit about the mysterious 'third consortium' but don't really understand it.

Maybe someone can clarify:

Apparently a Mr Zager and a Mr Evans are involved and the completion date is 2525.

Stig said:

clive said:

razil said:

perhaps, is there a link to the Mail article?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6100407/Charlton-fans-not-fight-despite-Duchatelets-brutal-cost-cutting-refusal-listen.html

Nice pics of @Henry Irving and @SE7toSG3 too.

'Kin hell, they must have done some work on those then.

@SE7toSG3 looks like a bull dog chewing a wasp and @Henry Irving looks like a 1970's gay porn fluffer