Bale interview about 2nd offer

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

They may be playing a blinder in getting Bale involved at this stage but, if the takeover does happen, he could be dropped completely his front man job having been done. In any case, what does Bale know about running a football club ? If he hangs around after what use might he be in rectifying the abysmal way Tan runs the club ? When Messrs Reynolds and McElhenney took over Wrexham they got Peter Moore, the former Liverpool CEO in to help them set things up. That's the sort of expertise we need now.

An experienced (and full time!) CEO is absolutely key, and hopefully whoever takes us over, whenever that is, realises that. I'm sure Bale isn't planning on actually running the club, but he could remain involved in the style of Reynolds and McElhenney.

[superfeathers]

Yes we should make it clear that this is "our" club and not some mega rich guy's play thing on a whim and a prayer.

Not sure how we do that, or why Tan would care.
If he sells, I’d expect it to be to the highest bidder. As others have said in other threads I don’t think he will sell, not because he wouldn’t be tempted, but because his valuation will be unrealistic

[Enoch Mort]

An experienced (and full time!) CEO is absolutely key, and hopefully whoever takes us over, whenever that is, realises that. I'm sure Bale isn't planning on actually running the club, but he could remain involved in the style of Reynolds and McElhenney.

[William Treseder]

But would we become the Redbirds if they take us over?

Tans already tried that and backed down 😁

[The Bloop]

Anyone think that Bale speaking about this so openly, if a tad unprofessional, and not how this sort of thing should progress.

[Carl Dale's Mole]

Anyone think that Bale speaking about this so openly, if a tad unprofessional, and not how this sort of thing should progress.

I think he’s trying to corner Tan which is exactly the kind of thing Tan won’t like. Could see him selling for less to Dalman’s lot.

[EastbourneBlue]

I think he’s trying to corner Tan which is exactly the kind of thing Tan won’t like. Could see him selling for less to Dalman’s lot.

Agree with this.

Bale and his mates are clearly trying to do something. Quiet deliberate bombs being dropped

Tan is a stubborn old chap though and won’t like games like that

Surprised some people seem happy about the prospect of Dalman

[darran1927]

Agree with this.

Bale and his mates are clearly trying to do something. Quiet deliberate bombs being dropped

Tan is a stubborn old chap though and won’t like games like that

Surprised some people seem happy about the prospect of Dalman

I think it’s because he’s not Tan so couldn’t be any worse. I’d hope Bale gets it but I really can’t see it happening with Tans unrealistic evaluation of us.

[Coyote]

The potential it could be Redbird has honestly got me buzzed. I wouldn't be ardently against Dalman normally, but if Redbird is the alternative, then that's definitely better.

Bear in mind Tan is operating his price at an opening bid, so he'll be bound to go down slightly, especially when factoring in the relegation and loss of players.

Just hope we haven't read too much into it and end up disappointed.

[Jamsarnie]

Surprised some people seem happy about the prospect of Dalman

I want him gone more than Tan.
He’s been chairman for what, 13 years now?

In that time, during his stewardship, the club has been plunged into a state of persistent debt.

There’s no way we can pay the levels of debt we’ve been saddled with and £40m odd of it is due to him and his ropey finance company!!

In any other industry he/Tormen Finance would be stripped of their financial license!

I’ll be gutted if he takes ownership of Cardiff City. We’ll be faced with another 15+ years of his shitshow incompetence!

[Underhill1980]

I want him gone more than Tan.
He’s been chairman for what, 13 years now?

In that time, during his stewardship, the club has been plunged into a state of persistent debt.

There’s no way we can pay the levels of debt we’ve been saddled with and £40m odd of it is due to him and his ropey finance company!!

In any other industry he/Tormen Finance would be stripped of their financial license!

I’ll be gutted if he takes ownership of Cardiff City. We’ll be faced with another 15+ years of his shitshow incompetence!

I’d agree, wouldn’t want any of the current crop to stick around. Incompetent fools.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

I think he’s trying to corner Tan which is exactly the kind of thing Tan won’t like. Could see him selling for less to Dalman’s lot.

How can he corner Tan? Tan either accepts an offer or not.

[mattsonthebeach]

And the plot thickens..... https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...3wF7OTEHNsMCGQ

[City123]

I think it’s because he’s not Tan so couldn’t be any worse. I’d hope Bale gets it but I really can’t see it happening with Tans unrealistic evaluation of us.

There's a fair chance Dalman would be even worse. He's Tan without the money, look at the interest he's charging on his loans

[City123]

The potential it could be Redbird has honestly got me buzzed. I wouldn't be ardently against Dalman normally, but if Redbird is the alternative, then that's definitely better.

Bear in mind Tan is operating his price at an opening bid, so he'll be bound to go down slightly, especially when factoring in the relegation and loss of players.

Just hope we haven't read too much into it and end up disappointed.

Why? He's just as much to blame for this mess as Tan

[WJ99mobile]

Why? He's just as much to blame for this mess as Tan

If not more

[darran1927]

There's a fair chance Dalman would be even worse. He's Tan without the money, look at the interest he's charging on his loans

True. I think though Dalman has said he wants more football knowledge at board level.

[City123]

True. I think though Dalman has said he wants more football knowledge at board level.

I think Dalman would say anything to appear like he's standing up to Tan and saying and doing are 2 different things