Alegedly, Bales aren't the frontrunners according to the ITK, South African group, and the Dalman group.
Not sure how much is true, guesswork, fantasy?
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Alegedly, Bales aren't the frontrunners according to the ITK, South African group, and the Dalman group.
Not sure how much is true, guesswork, fantasy?
I think there could be multiple bids, based on the relegation, his age, and his struggles with appointing the right people, I think Tan might be getting closer to selling. It looks like an opportunity for some, so I wouldn't be that surprised if there were more parties interrested.
The only problem we have is that he might try and bounce back and increase the value rather than hand it over now.
It could explain the lack of players coming in and the release of some big wages to balance the books a little. It's not good to be in limbo hopefully something happens either way quickly.
Heard the same from my source this morning NCB.
100% straight from the horses mouth, will get an update later from mate when he finishes work.
Someone is leaking info somewhere. Who knows what games are at play. When it comes to this sort of stuff the people posting on forums are usually tipped off to start with. How that develops and is exectuted is another matter but at the core someone is putting info out there in the first place.
Seems several people have been told that there is three bidders, Bale's group not thought to be the preferred choice with Tan possibly even being ready to / has made a deal with a group as yet unknown. I heard similar last night and was told it was in strictest confidence, but minutes later it's online almost as fact.
As NCB speculates this could be why there are no new signings yet as there are boardroom issues to solve first. You see how messy it can get at other clubs. When it looks like sales of the club is going ahead the outgoing owners don't want to pay for things anymore and the incoming party won't pay as it's not their business yet.
All speculation and rumour until something more concrete is reported.
Why are the National Coal Board involved?Quote:
Originally Posted by Trigger
They don't even put horses down the mines any more. I don't trust this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Armitage Shanks
I'd settle for a season of 'treading water' if the club is under new ownership. I don't doubt there are 3 interested parties but what makes Cardiff City such an attractive proposition all of a sudden ? Discounted value due to relegation perhaps, or does the allure of a capital city etc. have positive benefits for prospective buyers ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
Possible answer 1. Discounted value due to relegationQuote:
Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish
Possible answer 2. Discounted value due to relegation
Possible answer 3. Discounted value due to relegation
I think it's both, and the Wrexham programme has raised the profile for Welsh clubs and lower league teams like Birmingham. Id say we look like a good prospect now for a rags-to-riches story for a wealthy potential owner, and being the Welsh Capital makes us even more of a quality project.Quote:
Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish
So we're a sleeping giant again? That takes me back.Quote:
Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue
IF there are three (or more) bidders, can we trust Tan to pick the best one for us? Or will he go with the Russell Slade consortium?
The silence is deafening all of a sudden.
The media dept / commercial are popping videos out and selling stuff but the boardroom, transfers dept and now the press seem to have shut up shop.
Nothing for ages from Dalman or Borley and I don't recall Glen Williams or Paul Abbandonato having anything other than the usual footy stuff that we ourselves post. No scoops anymore.
Ken Choo is more preoccupied with any other business and nothing but the odd statement from Tan himself when we appointed BB-M.
It's taken Gareth Bale to make a comment to bring the matter into fans discussion about likely takeovers and now leaks from unknown parties to people who they know are going to put it online.
So is there a masterplan or has everyone given up?
Masterplan! :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
I’d settle for a plan.
Any old plan in a stormQuote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
It’s just a guess, but if any of this is true, he may well go with what’s best for him, not what’s best for us. I would if it was me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebirdman Of Alcathays
That would be understandable, but he has spoken about refusing bids in the past cos they weren't right for the club and wanting to leave it in good hands. Could be just noise but let's hope his nose for reputable business people is better than our managerial appointments.Quote:
Originally Posted by William Treseder
Could you imagine if it was Elon Musk, I'd laugh my ass off.
I wouldn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coyote
I would, because the only alternative would be to cry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
Too right he’s not right, probably relocate us to Mars…..Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
Could you imagine if it was Bernard Arnault, I’d laugh my ass off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coyote
He certainly hates blue birds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coyote
I was more concerned about Bale bringing in some deluded golf nut from the USA - one with a yellow toupee and a Make Alnwick Great Again cap!Quote:
Originally Posted by Coyote
All I hope is whoever gets it learns from Tans mistakes and puts football people in charge of football matters.
The bids might not even be close to the amount you’d prepare to sell for.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebirdman Of Alcathays
I can get you 3 bids for your house, doesn’t mean you’d sell to one of them
Oasis were in town last week...Quote:
Originally Posted by jon1959
Trigger??? From the horse’s mouth????? C’mon now:hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trigger
That’s probably why the NCB is involved!Quote:
Originally Posted by Geraint Pillock
They will provide the little pick and shovel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Armitage Shanks
Who is this South African then? Surely not Trumps old buddy who was apparently looking to buy a club? Christ alive can you imagine, from the frying pan….
I saw on t'other board that someone referenced the South African Donal Gordon who is now deceased but, fear not, he had children. He donated 10M to help build the Millennium Centre. Google tells me his interest in Wales springs from our ancestor's contribution at Rourkes Drift! All together now- "Men of Harlech........Quote:
Originally Posted by goats
:hehe::thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
He will probably change the name of the club to 'Sjambock Rovers'.Quote:
Originally Posted by goats
Lucas Radabe our first signing
Or the spambot rovers given the state of his social media siteQuote:
Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie