The Takeover Thread - Duchatelet Finally Sells (Jan 2020)
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Well at least there are some potential fresh questions to ask LDT at the FF on 20th February.
For example the reps could ask if the hold up is really just due to the Australian consortium finalising their structure and submitting the appropriate paperwork to the EFL, or is it also because there are ongoing negotiations around potential sharing of sell on fees? Therefore, isn't it misleading for LDT to indicate a price really is agreed?
I can imagine Harris would not be too popular with the club as am sure his name would end up being quoted as the source.0 -
Was Harris the broker for the acquisition of The Liverpool Echo?JamesSeed said:
Ooh I think you’ll find he gets paid no matter who buys the club.carly burn said:
Well if they're paying Harris by the hour and he only gets his dough when they finally get it over the line I can see why he thinks it will be good for him.JamesSeed said:
And the fact that Harris said ‘Aussies will be good for us if they can get it over the line’ is encouraging.Henry Irving said:Another point.
Dr Harris is a serious player in the football takeover world.
He is the Alex Ferguson of football takeovers (not the Guy Luzon).
And he is working for the Australian/American consortium.
That alone suggests to me that they can afford that type of broker and that they are taking this seriously.
Fella will never have to work again!
And wouldn’t he be on a percentage rather than being paid hourly?
‘His deal-making track record includes playing a part in the acquisition of Chelsea by Roman Abramovich, Aston Villa by Randy Lerner and Manchester City by Thaksin Shinawatra. Other deals involve Crystal Palace, Swansea City, West Ham United and Fulham.’ - Liverpool Echo5 -
I love the accent over the e (é)!harveys_gardener said:
Surely Gérard Murphy is acting for the Aussie and Harris finding bidders for RD, hence his knowledge that it's a one horse race. Why would Oz group need two brokers?Henry Irving said:Another point.
Dr Harris is a serious player in the football takeover world.
He is the Alex Ferguson of football takeovers (not the Guy Luzon).
And he is working for the Australian/American consortium.
That alone suggests to me that they can afford that type of broker and that they are taking this seriously.
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If you look at his profile Harris has brokered a lot of football deals. How does this sit with being Vice Chairman of another Club, Everton?0
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...and wearing a Castrol GTX bomber jacket to the funeral.Charltonparklane said:
Can just see Bowyer picking his hand up and signing it ala PartridgeTaxi_Lad said:Knowing our luck he’ll keel over just as he’s about to sign on the dotted line and it’ll be delayed another 2 years
Now have to watch this series again for about the 4th time, only watched Peep show from start to finish more timesPelling1993 said:
Have you got a battery for an Ericsson?SuedeAdidas said:
...and wearing a Castrol GTX bomber jacket to the funeral.Charltonparklane said:
Can just see Bowyer picking his hand up and signing it ala PartridgeTaxi_Lad said:Knowing our luck he’ll keel over just as he’s about to sign on the dotted line and it’ll be delayed another 2 years
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Perhaps KHs name could be kept out of he FF? Just refer to him as a source. He could put it in a complaint about me to mytaxi albeit unlikely
But also don’t risk Roland going batshit about breaking the NDA and pulling the plug like with the Forest fella9 -
‘His deal-making track record includes playing a part in the acquisition of Chelsea by Roman Abramovich, Aston Villa by Randy Lerner and Manchester City by Thaksin Shinawatra. Other deals involve Crystal Palace, Swansea City, West Ham United and Fulham.’ - Liverpool Echo
They were a piece of piss compared to this one.8 -
100 new posts... TLDR any news?0
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Yes, loads but too long to repeatDazzler21 said:100 new posts... TLDR any news?
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Yes, understand both sensitivities.Taxi_Lad said:Perhaps KHs name could be kept out of he FF? Just refer to him as a source. He could put it in a complaint about me to mytaxi albeit unlikely
But also don’t risk Roland going batshit about breaking the NDA and pulling the plug like with the Forest fella
Could just float the questions without mentioning a source and see how LDT responds. Assuming Harris IS regarded as an honest broker, if LDT continues to say price is agreed and the club are just waiting for the consortium to get their act together and submit paperwork, it gives some indication as to how much to believe what he says.
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Unfortunately mate, once a name is out there it’s out there, as I should know.Taxi_Lad said:Perhaps KHs name could be kept out of he FF? Just refer to him as a source. He could put it in a complaint about me to mytaxi albeit unlikely
But also don’t risk Roland going batshit about breaking the NDA and pulling the plug like with the Forest fella
It’ll be fine. If he was that bothered he wouldn’t have told a Charlton fan anything. Or he might have said don’t tell anyone, or I’ll .....
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Yeah, but, in fairness, it was your own fault for choosing the name of a former manager...JamesSeed said:
Unfortunately mate, once a name is out there it’s out there, as I should know.Taxi_Lad said:Perhaps KHs name could be kept out of he FF? Just refer to him as a source. He could put it in a complaint about me to mytaxi albeit unlikely
But also don’t risk Roland going batshit about breaking the NDA and pulling the plug like with the Forest fella
It’ll be fine. If he was that bothered he wouldn’t have told a Charlton fan anything. Or he might have said don’t tell anyone, or I’ll .....3 -
@Dazzler21 The deal is back on and should be complete sometime in the next two weeks or later. The buyers aren't aware of who the other buyers are; but neither are the other buyers. LdT is planning to provide some information at the next FF meeting, but we are not allowed to say what "FF" stands for any more, because swearing's been banned. RD is still planning to sell the club, but there are a few things he hasn't finalised yet: how much for, to whom, when and which club.Dazzler21 said:100 new posts... TLDR any news?
Also, one poster had a long chat with the guy that's central to the whole deal and provided him with all the information he asked about. It was really interesting. I bet you wish you'd read it now.
Hope that helps..!2 -
Thought this handy Keith Harris ID kit might come in useful. You never know he might still be in town.12
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I didn't want to say the same to @Taxi_Lad as he sounded a tad worried!JamesSeed said:
Unfortunately mate, once a name is out there it’s out there, as I should know.Taxi_Lad said:Perhaps KHs name could be kept out of he FF? Just refer to him as a source. He could put it in a complaint about me to mytaxi albeit unlikely
But also don’t risk Roland going batshit about breaking the NDA and pulling the plug like with the Forest fella
It’ll be fine. If he was that bothered he wouldn’t have told a Charlton fan anything. Or he might have said don’t tell anyone, or I’ll .....
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Don:t you love Spellchecker?JamesSeed said:
I love the accent over the e (é)!harveys_gardener said:
Surely Gérard Murphy is acting for the Aussie and Harris finding bidders for RD, hence his knowledge that it's a one horse race. Why would Oz group need two brokers?Henry Irving said:Another point.
Dr Harris is a serious player in the football takeover world.
He is the Alex Ferguson of football takeovers (not the Guy Luzon).
And he is working for the Australian/American consortium.
That alone suggests to me that they can afford that type of broker and that they are taking this seriously.0 -
Perfect, that's a no then! 🤣Henry Irving said:
Yes, loads but too long to repeatDazzler21 said:100 new posts... TLDR any news?
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If the price had been agreed, but not specific details, what's been going on for the last 12 months?
I don't understand how the Aussies could let this process drag on so long, missing 3 transfer windows (Jan 18, summer 18 and Jan 19), while presumably their legal fees etc continue to mount up? Something doesn't add up to me.1 - Sponsored links:
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Isn’t this exciting...it’s happening!1
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It's all balderdash, Dushitelet will still be here come the end of the season.
Let's see where we are in August.1 -
But Roland printed off CL for Jim White. I wonder if LDT will show this thread?robinofottershaw said:
Yes, understand both sensitivities.Taxi_Lad said:Perhaps KHs name could be kept out of he FF? Just refer to him as a source. He could put it in a complaint about me to mytaxi albeit unlikely
But also don’t risk Roland going batshit about breaking the NDA and pulling the plug like with the Forest fella
Could just float the questions without mentioning a source and see how LDT responds. Assuming Harris IS regarded as an honest broker, if LDT continues to say price is agreed and the club are just waiting for the consortium to get their act together and submit paperwork, it gives some indication as to how much to believe what he says.0 -
People always say what they want passed on.JamesSeed said:
Unfortunately mate, once a name is out there it’s out there, as I should know.Taxi_Lad said:Perhaps KHs name could be kept out of he FF? Just refer to him as a source. He could put it in a complaint about me to mytaxi albeit unlikely
But also don’t risk Roland going batshit about breaking the NDA and pulling the plug like with the Forest fella
It’ll be fine. If he was that bothered he wouldn’t have told a Charlton fan anything. Or he might have said don’t tell anyone, or I’ll .....1 -
Obviously we shouldn’t jest due to the potential of any wrist slapping but secretly I’m loving the idea of him complaining and being summonsed in to taxiHQ to idly thumb through the 19,000 driver mug shots shaking his fist as he goes....Taxi_Lad said:Perhaps KHs name could be kept out of he FF? Just refer to him as a source. He could put it in a complaint about me to mytaxi albeit unlikely
But also don’t risk Roland going batshit about breaking the NDA and pulling the plug like with the Forest fella2 -
I make you right on that.Ferryman said:
People always say what they want passed on.JamesSeed said:
Unfortunately mate, once a name is out there it’s out there, as I should know.Taxi_Lad said:Perhaps KHs name could be kept out of he FF? Just refer to him as a source. He could put it in a complaint about me to mytaxi albeit unlikely
But also don’t risk Roland going batshit about breaking the NDA and pulling the plug like with the Forest fella
It’ll be fine. If he was that bothered he wouldn’t have told a Charlton fan anything. Or he might have said don’t tell anyone, or I’ll .....0 -
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I am like Mulder in the X files - I want to believe. WIOTOS but great to read Taxi lads update.cafcwill said:
Remember Bowyer inherited Robinson's squad last season and took us into the playoffs.cafcfan1990 said:They would be mental to buy the club now with the window closed, we don't look good enough to go up and they would just be financing losses until May. I guess they would have a chance to come in and sign up the players out of contract.
That's the most important thing for me now, making sure we have a squad capable of competing next season, whichever division we are in.
If the Aussies complete the deal now, they could help provide the stability the club needs to kick on next year whatever league we're in.
Thanks for sharing your update @Taxi_Lad
Great if takeover can happen soon as the out of contract players situation can be sorted. Some players may be persuaded to stay if there is ambition again at the club.
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