Amesbury Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 I do wish something would happen quickly. Any positive sign, please.
RoswellSaint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 bridge too far said: I remember last summer - late May. I had to go on holiday when the PA stuff was all kicking off. Came back to work and nothing had happened. I'm off on holiday at the weekend. What's the betting still nothing will have happened? I dread to think how many accumulated WEEKS I've spent on here instead of working I think you can safely take a couple of months holiday and nothing will have happened, well, maybe someone else will have your job. If you hear MB's laugh echoing around the world, you can cut short your holiday and rush to the nearest computer.
OldNick Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Amesbury Saint said: I do wish something would happen quickly. Any positive sign, please.Im in the its happening zone. Normally in general Im cynical but on this occasion the bits im hearing are , its on.
RoswellSaint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 nickh said: Im in the its happening zone. Normally in general Im cynical but on this occasion the bits im hearing are , its on. Well, that is interesting because, as you say, you have generally been sceptical (sounds better than cynical!). But, unless they have suddenly located the missing treasure, can they truly make things better than they are now?
OldNick Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 RoswellSaint said: Well, that is interesting because, as you say, you have generally been sceptical (sounds better than cynical!). But, unless they have suddenly located the missing treasure, can they truly make things better than they are now?You are correct with your wording Roswell. I have heard one or two snippets and that has given me reason to be more optimistic. Nothing is guaranteed, and if nothing happens by next wednesday I would think its never going to.
exit2 Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 nickh said: Im in the its happening zone. Normally in general Im cynical but on this occasion the bits im hearing are , its on. Nick, like you I have heard similar things but after the Dubai farse last year until it I see it in black and white Im not getting too excited.
OldNick Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 exit2 said: Nick, like you I have heard similar things but after the Dubai farse last year until it I see it in black and white Im not getting too excited.My faith wanes but then like today I get a snippet and it is raised again.Im not getting this from the numpty down the pub who's mate lives next door to somebody who knows etc.It is coming from a few directions and all are consistant. There is a secrecy, and I know much has come out but there is a much more tight lipped affair from people who were more loose with info last time.
scally Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 The problem with all this is it's been next week next week for the last 4 months, I understand a deal like this can't be easy to sort but the longer it goes on the less likely it seems that it will happen. The other thing that worries me is people are still saying it's close to happening yet I heard recently that if it did not happen before the season started it wouldn't be untill January at the earliest. Whats going on?
exit2 Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 nickh said: There is a secrecy, and I know much has come out but there is a much more tight lipped affair from people who were more loose with info last time. LOL Is that a dig (winky thing)
derry Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Was last Tuesday, then this Tuesday, never happened, now next Wednesday! The main man from Singapore was supposed to be in town 9 days ago. I'm still sceptical. In any event unless the money is put in by the new owners and not borrowed it won't work. Better to do what we are doing, than spend using a big credit card. Leeds is the prime example of that.
OldNick Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 exit2 said: LOL Is that a dig (winky thing)NO not intended as one Exit
Snowballs2 Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 I suppose that its being funded by someone borrowing £100 quid to put on the Euromillions lottery , last time I heard the prize fund was about £43 million. The figure sounds about right !
Long Shot Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 nickh said: My faith wanes but then like today I get a snippet and it is raised again.Im not getting this from the numpty down the pub who's mate lives next door to somebody who knows etc.It is coming from a few directions and all are consistant. There is a secrecy, and I know much has come out but there is a much more tight lipped affair from people who were more loose with info last time. Is your source THAT reliable though Nickh because like you I have heard snippets from good sources but they have all gone very quiet? I have given up believing.
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Wade Garrett said: I agree with your sentiments Weston. I don't see what anyone has to gain by bigging up another phantom bid. If the money doesn't come through, Merrington and Fulthorpe are going to look like a couple of melons. The question is how long do you wait with no money coming through before we finally accept that no money is coming through and thus they are melons
dubai_phil Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Weston Super Saint said: The question is how long do you wait with no money coming through before we finally accept that no money is coming through and thus they are melons Let's just keep the melons in their rightful place - MB's avatar. We already have a name for takeover tycoons They're called tyre kickers
buctootim Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Does any of this look familiar? http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23541528-details/SFO+to+probe+Silverjet+backer's+funds+no-show/article.do
OldNick Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Long Shot said: Is your source THAT reliable though Nickh because like you I have heard snippets from good sources but they have all gone very quiet? I have given up believing. The only person/persons with 100% reliable information in this are the buyers,lenders and sellers. My info has not come through the PM system on here but people I trust. Take of it what you will, some will be waiting to dish the criticism out to me for giving out wrong info if the deal doesnt go through. Similar to when I put up Jhon had gone Awol, as soon as a counter excuse was put up, they were straight at me.I knew what the truth was and many wanted to belive the other story just to gain points or try to discredit. I do not need to come onto a forum to lie, but I will try and sort the wheat from the chaff. This morning I heard something that was positive, nothing more and no detail.Iam still more than happy with the info.
slickmick Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 (edited) buctootim said: Does any of this look familiar? http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23541528-details/SFO+to+probe+Silverjet+backer's+funds+no-show/article.do Exactly, now you can see why RL is treating it as business as usual, rather than waiting on false promises. Edited 20 August, 2008 by slickmick
dubai_phil Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 buctootim said: Does any of this look familiar? http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23541528-details/SFO+to+probe+Silverjet+backer's+funds+no-show/article.do Ah, the old "getting the money out of an Arab" story. I'm so glad so few people learn how to do it. We been paid for Safri yet?
Big Bad Bob Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 dubai_phil said: Ah, the old "getting the money out of an Arab" story. I'm so glad so few people learn how to do it. We been paid for Safri yet? Easier to get oil from a desert!!
dubai_phil Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Big Bad Bob said: Easier to get oil from a desert!! hmmmm.... desert.....stands.......deserted.....that's it! sell the drilling rights for under the Chapel. Nobody down there would notice a nodding donkey, in fact it would fit in quite well hooray an alternative strategy:-)
rudi-skacel Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 i have heard from a few people at work today that there will be a big announcement on friday to do with the takeover,from what i have heard it,s merrington and 6 businessmen,this is also to include a 50 million war chest and shearer as manager,this came from a steward at saint marys,i have my doubts after all the recent takeover shennanigans,please don't shoot the messenger.
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 rudi-skacel said: i have heard from a few people at work today that there will be a big announcement on friday to do with the takeover,from what i have heard it,s merrington and 6 businessmen,this is also to include a 50 million war chest and shearer as manager,this came from a steward at saint marys,i have my doubts after all the recent takeover shennanigans,please don't shoot the messenger. Friday...... Can't believe anyone is still taking Friday announcements seriously
itchen Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 rudi-skacel said: i have heard from a few people at work today that there will be a big announcement on friday to do with the takeover,from what i have heard it,s merrington and 6 businessmen,this is also to include a 50 million war chest and shearer as manager,this came from a steward at saint marys,i have my doubts after all the recent takeover shennanigans,please don't shoot the messenger. A steward you say? And on Friday too? Couldn't be more reliable.
Thedelldays Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 rudi-skacel said: i have heard from a few people at work today that there will be a big announcement on friday to do with the takeover,from what i have heard it,s merrington and 6 businessmen,this is also to include a 50 million war chest and shearer as manager,this came from a steward at saint marys,i have my doubts after all the recent takeover shennanigans,please don't shoot the messenger. oh my god...I'm going to burn.
Master Bates Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Weston Super Saint said: Friday...... Can't believe anyone is still taking Friday announcements seriously I like Wednesdays, same starting letter as 'Whooping Wow'
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Master Bates said: I like Wednesdays, same starting letter as 'Whooping Wow' And W4nk3r
bridge too far Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Master Bates said: I like Wednesdays, same starting letter as 'Whooping Wow' But Fridays have the same starting letter as 'Fu**ing Fantastic'
buctootim Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Master Bates said: I like Wednesdays, same starting letter as 'Whooping Wow' ....
Master Bates Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 bridge too far said: But Fridays have the same starting letter as 'Fu**ing Fantastic' What about Saturday? has the same starting letter as Surprisingly Shocking Sensation
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Master Bates said: What about Saturday? has the same starting letter as Surprisingly Shocking Sensation No one works on a Saturday - especially at SMS :shock:
bridge too far Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Master Bates said: What about Saturday? has the same starting letter as Surprisingly Shocking Sensation As has Sunday of course
RoswellSaint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Weston Super Saint said: Friday...... Can't believe anyone is still taking Friday announcements seriously But they found out they have to announce it before BTF goes on holiday...
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 RoswellSaint said: But they found out they have to announce it before BTF goes on holiday... Ah I see...
bridge too far Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 RoswellSaint said: But they found out they have to announce it before BTF goes on holiday... Awww bless 'em
rudi-skacel Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 like i said just relaying what i heard,think it's a crock of **** myself but there ya go.
Snowballs2 Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 rudi-skacel said: i have heard from a few people at work today that there will be a big announcement on friday to do with the takeover,from what i have heard it,s merrington and 6 businessmen,this is also to include a 50 million war chest and shearer as manager,this came from a steward at saint marys,i have my doubts after all the recent takeover shennanigans,please don't shoot the messenger. Friday....... ha ha haaaa, not another bleeding Friday story...My goodness how gulible are we all?
Saint Billy Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 I know that this Fulphorpe/Merrington thing has been hanging around a few months now, but I am not being sucked into the big dissapointment/huge let down syndrome again.
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 rudi-skacel said: like i said just relaying what i heard,think it's a crock of **** myself but there ya go. Probably would have been better to just ignore it then After all, the steward ITK probably read all that on here in the first place :shock:
rudi-skacel Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 in my opinion friday will come and go as normal with nothing happening,just as it always has
Wade Garrett Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 rudi-skacel said: in my opinion friday will come and go as normal with nothing happening,just as it always has rudi, don't worry. You told us the news came from a steward, therefore we all know it's ********. Backing down is not necessary. nickh has given me a little hope though.
dubai_phil Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 rudi-skacel said: in my opinion friday will come and go as normal with nothing happening,just as it always has As Wade said, you are now an official ITK hero because you named your source and added the good old caveats.. I heard from the bloke that washes the cars that park in the cement works if there was anything happening and he said yeah right lol I take that to mean it's like yeah you're right it's really happening and we'll all lol at the amount of money we're going to be able to waste (oops spend) over the next two seasons or maybe not
killer fan Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 is there anymore investers intrested in us ive lost hope on merrington hope it does happen on friday but it probally wont
Toadhall Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 not going to happen IMHO - if they had the dosh it would have been a done deal
miserableoldgit Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Toadhall Saint said: not going to happen IMHO - if they had the dosh it would have been a done deal It won`t be a done deal until they`ve got the dosh.
hugh Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Master Bates said: These are the only good things in this thread! More chance of them taking over Saints TBH........
Big Bad Bob Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 hugh said: These are the only good things in this thread! More chance of them taking over Saints TBH........ Yeah, but they're not a good thing when I'm at work as tinypic is a proscribed URL. MB knows this full well yet he persists with using it........grrr About as much chance of him changing to another host as a consortium buying Saints out!!
end of an era2 Posted 21 August, 2008 Posted 21 August, 2008 Master Bates said: What about Saturday? has the same starting letter as Surprisingly Shocking Sensation But ThursdaAND Tuesday both start with the same letter as in TIRESOME TAKEOVER TATTLE, rules both those days out then.
Big Bad Bob Posted 21 August, 2008 Posted 21 August, 2008 end of an era2 said: But ThursdaAND Tuesday both start with the same letter as in TIRESOME TAKEOVER TATTLE, rules both those days out then. So that leaves :- Monday - Mingingly Mundane Moaning and Friday - Frighteningly Flatulent Fabrications!!
Master Bates Posted 21 August, 2008 Posted 21 August, 2008 Big Bad Bob said: Yeah, but they're not a good thing when I'm at work as tinypic is a proscribed URL. MB knows this full well yet he persists with using it........grrr About as much chance of him changing to another host as a consortium buying Saints out!! Imageshack takes too long, i'll try to remember next time.
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