This info follows on from similar claims made on social media and a message board yesterday.
https://www.youtube.com/live/mwP0Bol...NF6JwCKjnHtRG_
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This info follows on from similar claims made on social media and a message board yesterday.
https://www.youtube.com/live/mwP0Bol...NF6JwCKjnHtRG_
Meanwhile, after being contacted by the Trust, all City’s rated Europe based Board members would say about the takeover talk was they would not comment on “rumours”! What a bizarre thing to say when you’ve got any number of media appearances by Gareth Bale in the public domain where he talks about bids being put in for the club. I’m not saying what Bale claims in the interviews is 100 per cent factual, but he’s hardly a rumour :hehe:
I think the absence of any denial is more revealing. Anyway, based on the thread on the other place and the podcast I think it's pretty obvious that we're closer than ever to seeing the end of Vincent Tan's stewardship. The transfer window closes on 1st September. I'd expect a prospective buyer would indicate to Tan that any deal needs to be in place with time available to bring in new players. Here's hoping..Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Yes, it is strange there has not been any official response / comment from the club to Bale’s quite open comments on purchasing the club
Quote from Johann Rupert from 2008 when he was linked to Newcastle:Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
“I have a preference for cricket and rugby. I don’t know anything about football and I’m not a football man.”
Sounds spot on
ChatGPT thinks it's this guy:
John Thorrington
- Born October 17, 1979, in Johannesburg
- Moved to the UK for youth soccer, joining Manchester United’s academy.
- Enjoyed a professional playing career in England before transferring to the U.S.—where he became a U.S. citizen, earned national team caps, and now is co‑president and GM of MLS’s LA FC
- Through his executive position in MLS, he’s both wealthy and influential in U.S. soccer.
Used to own Saracens I believeQuote:
Originally Posted by EastbourneBlue
He does own Stellenbosch FC now though, although that could be more to do with supporting his home town than a love of football.Quote:
Originally Posted by EastbourneBlue
What does "caked" mean? Are they always covered in mud?
:hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
I’m not sure if you’re serious but it means they’ve got plenty of money. A whole cake’s worth.
Maybe they've been taking the drug that Brass Eye and various celebs were trying to stop: https://youtu.be/WwylBRucU7w?feature=sharedQuote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
:hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland
Interesting bunch of celebrities that.
Didn’t find that in the slang dictionary I looked at - there was a reference to wearing too much make up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
When he said that I immediately thought of Chris Morris and Brass Eye.
But that was a hoax, hopefully this isn't.
We've come quite a way since Ricky Wright's Barry Butlins funded us
Does he still have a role at LA FC? I can see big problems ahead if we both want to compete in the Club World Cup given the rules on multi club ownership.
:hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grangenders
That's a classic :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grangenders
Tan had shares in LAFC for a while didn't he?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grangenders
If, and it’s a big if, how long will it take, for new owners to take over if Tan sells up?
6-12 months looking online.Quote:
Originally Posted by SOXY BOY
Of course we don't know but due diligence may have already been done by a prospective buyer.
Cheers Hilts .
Chansiri has basically sold Wednesday in 2 weeks. It won't take that long as all our debt is to two menQuote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
It's not just about the debt though. Due dillegence will be done. (you'd have thought) that would take weeks alone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
Of course that could already have been done such is the silence from the board.
Fit and proper EFL tests.
It's not going to be 2 weeks from start to finish.
Maybe we are already a few months into the process - who knows?
That is interesting. He seems to have something to do with Los Angeles FC. Didn't Tan have some investment in them at one point?Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
Is this the SA guy that all the ITK royalty claim to know about :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland
One of them. I think a few have been mentioned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Pontprennau Blues
Lots of speculation again on X about the take over being close.
https://x.com/tonyrivers1927/status/...LTsVTx09ZSEfIA
is it Johann Rupert - anyone ITK can confirm :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland
Encouraging that Lakey is putting good information out. He’s not one to get people’s hopes ups for views and likes.
Sounds like something imminent and tan is flying into sell the club tomorrow? :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Underhill1980
Fingers crossed. Would make my year.Quote:
Originally Posted by goats
The Flight Radar App is going to get some stick tomorrow :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by goats
If this ends up being the guy who owns Sutton United, I think I might cry. There's the Steve Morison link.
A man called Otto?Quote:
Originally Posted by Coyote
I have never had a twitter account, so I can’t understand how the Tony Rivers tweet can be seen as a sign that a sale is imminent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Underhill1980
The way I read his tweet, he is just saying that if it happens, he’d love to see the naysayers called out. Can someone explain what I am missing here?
fixed:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Underhill1980
He's an executive at LAFC. Where Tan formerly had a stake. I don't know who he may be representing, but he can't be in the financial position to buy a football club.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
I wouldn't cry. He has friends. Rich friends. And Welsh friends?Quote:
Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland
You, me and many moreQuote:
Originally Posted by Underhill1980