Ewell Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 I will wait for the press conference before getting to exited I am with you there. So many false dawns so what is the point in getting excited until any deal is signed sealed and delivered? The press conference and when that ink is dry on the contract is time to pop my champagne cork!
NickG Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Nah. Your posts have slipped into that "I am being told carp" - which funnily enough, is usually the diametric oppostite of what is happening. Im not interested in your "who knows more people and sources pi ssing" contest. look back, don't I have ever said that, I was told it was very close when it didn't come to fruition but all other details have later been said by Fry or reported in press. Ignore it, but don't make it into a contest as it isn't - only in your mind, chill out!
Ludwig Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Is it expected tonight, or will we have to wait for early next week? (so I know how excited I can get)
NickG Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 I am with you there. So many false dawns so what is the point in getting excited until any deal is signed sealed and delivered? The press conference and when that ink is dry on the contract is time to pop my champagne cork! first signings/manager etc is when we will see what they are about!
PaulSaint Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 I'm not sure it is the Swiss, it seems to be the group that is using Keith Harris. Will they make Orville Chairman?
70's Mike Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 first signings/manager etc is when we will see what they are about! be prepared for none
Iowsaintsfan Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 will still be pinnacle imo - and they where trying to force the FL to backdown all IMO im not ITK
derry Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 I can't see what all the argument is about. The Echo have been pretty comprehensive for once so it looks like they are talking to somebody. Their news: The Swiss have gone home leaving it in the hands of the lawyers and advisors as they need third party agreements and their timetable has slipped to early next week. The worldwide financial group using Keith Harris of Seymour Pierce look like they are the front runners and the 'current bidders'.
saint boggy Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 i'll only believe it when the ink is dry on the contract........ have become somewhat of a sceptic when it comes to believing ANYTHING about Saints..... (have my fingers crossed tho.... [-o
FMPR Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 What would you guys think if you found out Lowe was part of your new ownership??
70's Mike Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 What would you guys think if you found out Lowe was part of your new ownership?? It would confirm my opinion that he is a sh*t businessman
Tamesaint Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 The smart money is still on my Avatar.... What - Orchestral manoeuvres in the Dark??
derry Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 What would you guys think if you found out Lowe was part of your new ownership?? If he is he can have it. I won't be there along with a whole lot of others.
buctootim Posted 3 July, 2009 Author Posted 3 July, 2009 It all looks a bit déja lu to me. Fry simply talked about being "very pleased" when Pinnacle went into exclusivity. I think Fry's statement today about being very confident of achiveing a sale in short order is much much stronger - as someone else posted - given the conservative language of an administrator it is tantamount to saying its a done deal.
kpturner Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 The OP made me think we "were" sold, and then we weren't :-) I guess that was supposed to say "we're sold"!
hackedoff Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Will they make Orville Chairman? Yes we can have Orville and Cuddles running the show........ oops ,sorry we have already had them .
derry Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 I'd be surprised if the big push isn't on, they won't be waiting for the Swiss to complete early next week.
buctootim Posted 3 July, 2009 Author Posted 3 July, 2009 The OP made me think we "were" sold, and then we weren't :-) I guess that was supposed to say "we're sold"! Yes sorry -bit slack in the typing and now can't change it.
lenwilkins Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 I'd be surprised if the big push isn't on, they won't be waiting for the Swiss to complete early next week. Not sure what you mean derry - who are 'they'? I thought the Swiss were the bunch nearing completion. Who's likely to beat them?
TheSaint75 Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 i'll only believe it when the ink is dry on the contract........ What the betting it's invisible ink ?
derry Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Not sure what you mean derry - who are 'they'? I thought the Swiss were the bunch nearing completion. Who's likely to beat them? Wordwide financial services company advised by Keith Harris of Seymour Pierce. It appears that they are the current bidders, the Swiss need third party agreements (which could be the league but I think it's their end) and have gone back, leaving it in the hands of lawyers and advisors. It appears that they can't complete until early next week.
NickG Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Not sure what you mean derry - who are 'they'? I thought the Swiss were the bunch nearing completion. Who's likely to beat them? Gillico have made the £12.5m bid, but Fry is saying he can see any of three completing - but in order of most likely 1) overseas investment group I mentioned before, base in Monacco 2) Swiss 3) Gillico But all positive and professional so could go for any and would be happy (Fry) with any. as above
lenwilkins Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Wordwide financial services company advised by Keith Harris of Seymour Pierce. It appears that they are the current bidders, the Swiss need third party agreements (which could be the league but I think it's their end) and have gone back, leaving it in the hands of lawyers and advisors. It appears that they can't complete until early next week. Thanks for that - I saw the name in the Echo article: it is firmly believed that the both the Swiss consortium and the Worldwide Financial group are still the two front runners. Seymour Pierce were of course trying to sell the club a couple of years ago. Is any more known about Worldwide Financial?
the scud Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Just got a feeling we will get taken over late tonight Man City got taken over at midnight before so it can happen
Whitey Grandad Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Fry simply talked about being "very pleased" when Pinnacle went into exclusivity. I think Fry's statement today about being very confident of achiveing a sale in short order is much much stronger - as someone else posted - given the conservative language of an administrator it is tantamount to saying its a done deal. Thanks for the clarification. You will understand and hopefully excuse a trace of cynicism in one so old...
Justin C Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Wordwide financial services company advised by Keith Harris of Seymour Pierce. It appears that they are the current bidders, the Swiss need third party agreements (which could be the league but I think it's their end) and have gone back, leaving it in the hands of lawyers and advisors. It appears that they can't complete until early next week. Sorry only just logged on and caught up, so its a Worldwide financial company that is close, do we know who they are? (how ironic if it was barclays)
Ian the Red Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Please someone just sign on the dotted so we know we have a football club for the coming season!!!
harvey Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 I was really starting to feel that SFC was like the ugly one still sat on the edge of the dancefloor when the slow dances kicked in at the end of the evening....now I feel like we're beating them off with a stick.
dubai_phil Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 I'm not sure it is the Swiss, it seems to be the group that is using Keith Harris. hmm Bahrain?
dubai_phil Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 hhhhmmmmm again And who historically has good relations with Seymour Pierce? Hopefully Amanda Staveley and some of her pals from Andy's contact book down this way, the alternative is too horrific
thorpie the sinner Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 hhhhmmmmm again And who historically has good relations with Seymour Pierce? Hopefully Amanda Staveley and some of her pals from Andy's contact book down this way, the alternative is too horrific Will you stop intimating that name.......you said he who must not be named would never come back!! You said it!!!
OfnPanad Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Let's just hope it's someone with a few bob so we never end up in this situation again!!
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 hhhhmmmmm again And who historically has good relations with Seymour Pierce Some would be more encouraged by those who(allegedly) don't have a good relations with Harris
forever a red and white Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 we need this done, lets hope the joy isn;t short lived
Saints Pedro Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Wordwide financial services company advised by Keith Harris of Seymour Pierce. It appears that they are the current bidders, the Swiss need third party agreements (which could be the league but I think it's their end) and have gone back, leaving it in the hands of lawyers and advisors. It appears that they can't complete until early next week. Which suggests a deal could be done this weekend with Worldwide fsc but don't they have to get the proposed board members vetted by the FL before they can sign a contract?
dubai_phil Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Will you stop intimating that name.......you said he who must not be named would never come back!! You said it!!! Hey Amanda can come back ANY time she wants - and not just for her contact book Oh you meant THAT name. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm in reality though, how many takeovers did we "almost" have over the past years, all of whom would have spoken to SP, so in fact it is not that strange to think that it may have been one of oh no helpme.......... No he's been too quiet on here of late Oh oh What I am saying is I have no idea and am thinking only nice thoughts of Agent Dunham this evening - ok I lied they were BAD thoughts....
scotty Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Sounds positive. For the first time, i'm projecting cautious optimism into his photo on the OS, not the butt-clenched, gallows grimace of a man who has no idea what to do with us The good times are nearly back. Maybe one day I'll even be able to look back at this period with fondness. All the drama - has certainly made the dead summer months pass alot quicker.[/QUOTE] speak for yourself mate
dubai_phil Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 So in IP speak we have a deal done and could even complete over the weekend. AND it happens to be announced nearly on a Friday And yet the forum still refreshes within an hour per page and everyone else is off down the pub. Boy have we become immune to interesting news these days
scotty Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 So in IP speak we have a deal done and could even complete over the weekend. AND it happens to be announced nearly on a Friday And yet the forum still refreshes within an hour per page and everyone else is off down the pub. Boy have we become immune to interesting news these days "Jaded" is the word.
Charlie Wayman Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 "Maybe next week, Jack?" I know lads, I say this every Friday. MaA(n)ana but always maA(n)ana... I'll believe it only when it happens. Mark Fry is probably bigging up the situation to create the impression to his board that he is close to meeting some internal deadlines set for Wednesday. Only believe what you can see, no what you hear and never what you read in press statements.
cornishsailor Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 Well I hope for your sakes it's not this lot http://www.wwfp.net They've managed to lose my Ma about £60K this year. An office in Hampshire though.
St_Tel49 Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 If he is he can have it. I won't be there along with a whole lot of others. I don't believe for a single second that he is returnng nor do I have any particular desire to see him return but are you seriously telling me that you would rather the club went out of existence rather than see him back?!!!
Fan The Flames Posted 3 July, 2009 Posted 3 July, 2009 So there is still time for a **** up then, we are SFC afterall.
buctootim Posted 3 July, 2009 Author Posted 3 July, 2009 So there is still time for a **** up then, we are SFC afterall. Nah, I dont think there is. Ive defended Lowe in the past but I dont think theres a person alive, probably him included, who would think coming back for a third time would be a good idea. I think it will be all done and dusted very soon without a former chairman in sight.
trousers Posted 4 July, 2009 Posted 4 July, 2009 What - Orchestral manoeuvres in the Dark?? Incorrect
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