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An analysis by Wales Online into whether there’s anything to the takeover rumours also contains the devastating news that “sources” are saying that it’s “business as usual” at the club - first relegation and now this :frown:
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...truth-32042565
I wouldn't worry about it. I think Tan want's to sell. He must know he's never getting the club out of this mess he's made. Time to cut and run.
It would be an anticlimax now if everything carries on the same, as shambolic as ever.
Tan should be strapped to a bed in a locked and darkened dungeon forcibly constrained to listen to Englebert Humperdinck singing "Please Release Me" on constant rewind.
It's Cardiff City Bob, and we as fans know that things will not smoothly. As a pessimist when it comes to our club, I don't think Bale will take over, nor have I ever believed that he ever will. I want to him too, but in my heart of hearts know it just isn't going to happen. Our beloved Emperor will still be here this time next year, as we possibly get ourselves ready for a tilt at leaving League 2.
ohhh you kinky devilQuote:
Originally Posted by Dorcus
Any takeover would probably be many months away but at least there is now the prospect of one.
Too late for a positive impact next season more than likely.
The WOL story seems to be more likely and realistic to me than some of the hype in other media.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
There is clearly interest from Bale and the consortium behind him (who they?) and there has been contact. But WOL saying there has been no formal bid makes perfect sense. Bale is talking it up; Tan and the board aren't talking at all! There is a dance going on - in the media and behind the scenes - with each side (how many sides are there - two, three, four....?) sounding each other out. It may progress, it may not. These takeover deals are usually drawn out and complicated - and more than normal with Cardiff because of the annual losses, debts, Sala etc - so I wouldn't invest too much hope and energy into a maybe outcome just yet.
No change this season is probably still the most likely. But hopefully not.
If Tan's family seriously want him to get out of football he won't have a better opportunity. He'll lose money whenever he goes but that's because of his own arrogance and stubbornness
Han Solo - "How we doing?", Luke - "Same as always", Han - "That bad, huh?"
Same vibe, Bob?
Yes, my post was meant as a joke mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebirdman Of Alcathays
I’d be interested to know what Dalman is up to.
I wouldn’t be surprised if he wasn’t a member or a driver of one of the other interested groups. His lack of public engagement or commentary for the last few months on the club position is damming
As if the reporters at WOL have any idea what’s going on.
I’ve never known as deafening a silence to surround the club, you have to question whether anyone is actually running the show at the moment, takeover,silence,transfers,silence,it’s a bit like the old westerns,I find it slightly unnerving!!.
Well they have been getting rid of the Deadwood.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Boanagers
The club seems to have adopted a policy of running on silent unless absolutely necessary. The Bulut appointment, the BBM appointment, the Riza appointment - all conducted in absolute deafening silence. The club's being run like this on a day-to-day basis as well. Of course, there are club matters that are by there very nature confidential but that's not how things are supposed to work in a free society with a free press and social media and, without waxing too lyrical, a football club which is a living, breathing part of tens of thousands of peoples' lives. Tan, Dalman and Choo are effectively the financial backers of this club, not directors in the literal sense. Trouble is, because they are so remote and detached, they are practically immune to criticism, scrutiny, and protest. How the hell do you get rid of them ?
That’s the problem (and the reason I fell out with people on the other board). Tan doesn’t give a monkeys about the fans opinions. Protests don’t work. I don’t have the answer but shaming people for not joining protests that have no effect isn’t the way to go about creating change.Quote:
Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish