trousers Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 (edited) I have not seen anything first hand but several of my reliable contacts say it is still live and they, Fulthorpe & co, are still positive. Now the transfer window has closed I am of the opinion that all will go quiet whilst they work in the background drawing up a offer document (we know one has not been submitted yet as MW says no formal approach). What I do not know and none of my contacts can confirm, is whether the investment money is in place. I do not expect to hear anything more on the subject. If it is going to happen it will before the next window. Otherwise it will have just faded away. Thanks for the update Weston, however, it's your last sentance that bothers me most....i.e. "Otherwise it will have just faded away". IFFulthorpe and Co have indeed been mounting a serious takeover/investment bid "in the background" (I use this phrase loosely as we all know they have been 'testing the water' in the public domain for some months now....) then, IN MY HUMBLE OPINION, they (or a representative) should come on here and explain why they were unsuccessful. I know it won't happen as there is no morallity left in this crap country of ours anymore but one can still cling onto a sliver of hope that Fulthorpe is from an old school of 'gentlemen' that feel duty bound to let ordinary people like you and I know what has happened over the last 6+ months. Is Fulthorpe that honourable? Edited 5 September, 2008 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 Thanks for the update Weston, however, it's your last sentance that bothers me most....i.e. "Otherwise it will have just faded away". IFFulthorpe and Co have indeed been mounting a serious takeover/investment bid "in the background" (I use this phrase loosely as we all know they have been 'testing the water' in the public domain for some months now....) then, IN MY HUMBLE OPINION, they (or a representative) should come on here and explain why they were unsuccessful. I know it won't happen as there is no morallity left in this crap country of ours anymore but one can still cling onto a sliver of hope that Fulthorpe is from an old school of 'gentlemen' that feel duty bound to let ordinary people like you and I know what has happened over the last 6+ months. Is Fulthorpe that honourable? If the latest batch of football club owners are anything to go by, people with an interest to buy a club don't have any honourable intentions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 If the latest batch of football club owners are anything to go by, people with an interest to buy a club don't have any honourable intentions.... Nail. Head. Which leaves me to thank Mr Fulthorpe and his friends for nothing. Great work if you can get it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SB Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 Over and out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 I have not seen anything first hand but several of my reliable contacts say it is still live and they, Fulthorpe & co, are still positive. Now the transfer window has closed I am of the opinion that all will go quiet whilst they work in the background drawing up a offer document (we know one has not been submitted yet as MW says no formal approach). What I do not know and none of my contacts can confirm, is whether the investment money is in place. I do not expect to hear anything more on the subject. If it is going to happen it will before the next window. Otherwise it will have just faded away. The thing is this Fulthorpe thing appear to be people trying to arrange something not the people with the cash, just middlemen and as such it will always be "still live" and they will always be positive - even if they are a million miles away from anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 Thanks for the update Weston, however, it's your last sentance that bothers me most....i.e. "Otherwise it will have just faded away". IFFulthorpe and Co have indeed been mounting a serious takeover/investment bid "in the background" (I use this phrase loosely as we all know they have been 'testing the water' in the public domain for some months now....) then, IN MY HUMBLE OPINION, they (or a representative) should come on here and explain why they were unsuccessful. I know it won't happen as there is no morallity left in this crap country of ours anymore but one can still cling onto a sliver of hope that Fulthorpe is from an old school of 'gentlemen' that feel duty bound to let ordinary people like you and I know what has happened over the last 6+ months. Is Fulthorpe that honourable? Hate to disillusion you, but the last thing old-school 'gentlemen' would feel duty bound to do would be to communicate with the common people - any more than any more newly moneyed types would feel obliged to talk to those less wealthy than themselves. That said, there's one reason and one reason only why the whole Fulthorpe enterprise would fail - they couldn't get the money. It'll be nothing to do with anything else. If they can secure sufficient funding, they can make an offer which the existing major shareholders will accept; if they can't, they can't. That's about it really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 That said, there's one reason and one reason only why the whole Fulthorpe enterprise would fail - they couldn't get the money. It'll be nothing to do with anything else. If they can secure sufficient funding, they can make an offer which the existing major shareholders will accept; if they can't, they can't. That's about it really. Who knows whether this is down to money or not. IMO all takeover talk should be banned. If it happens, it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesbury Saint Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 Who knows whether this is down to money or not. IMO all takeover talk should be banned. If it happens, it happens. I disagree takeover talk should be encouraged. Lets face it Tommac, HMR, ST D, LLS rumours generated a lot of interest and comment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 I disagree takeover talk should be encouraged. Lets face it Tommac, HMR, ST D, LLS rumours generated a lot of interest and comment! And nutters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 I disagree takeover talk should be encouraged. Lets face it Tommac, HMR, ST D, LLS rumours generated a lot of interest and comment! Maybe there should be a f*ckwits forum for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisthehulk Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 Maybe there should be a f*ckwits forum for them. www.b-anter.co.uk ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 I disagree takeover talk should be encouraged. Lets face it Tommac, HMR, ST D, LLS rumours generated a lot of interest and comment! But it was all bull**** :-$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesbury Saint Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 I see Shearer is still available for the consortium http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7601239.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 I see Shearer is still available for the consortium http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7601239.stm This is to protect his overblown ego, if you know you haven't a hope in hell of getting a job ,turn it down before you get turned down.Everyones a winner that way -Deschamps or some Croat or other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 Well FWIW I think I have an answer Rupert will come up with investment before Fulthorpe & Co.......... Which I believe is probably THE most damming comment I could come up with regards the "consortium" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowballs2 Posted 6 September, 2008 Share Posted 6 September, 2008 Well FWIW I think I have an answer Rupert will come up with investment before Fulthorpe & Co.......... Which I believe is probably THE most damming comment I could come up with regards the "consortium" When is hell due to freeze over ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 6 September, 2008 Share Posted 6 September, 2008 When is hell due to freeze over ? It's not, but the gates are due open in 4 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 6 September, 2008 Share Posted 6 September, 2008 It's not, but the gates are due open in 4 days. Ah yes, the great big gizmo cranks into action on Wednesday morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 6 September, 2008 Share Posted 6 September, 2008 It's not, but the gates are due open in 4 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 6 September, 2008 Share Posted 6 September, 2008 Ah yes, the great big gizmo cranks into action on Wednesday morning... I would hope there would be some sort of 12 hour warning buzzer so I can get ready and finish the washing and ironing that I usually do on Wednesday. Not sure the wife will let me change days regardless of my argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowballs2 Posted 6 September, 2008 Share Posted 6 September, 2008 Ah yes, the great big gizmo cranks into action on Wednesday morning... Should I cancel my holiday for next Saturday and get my money back then. I would not not worry too much...they said similar things about the JET machine (Joint European Torus ) at Culham where I worked until 4 years ago, I was responsible for the up grade and they said it would go bang , but of course we are still here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 6 September, 2008 Share Posted 6 September, 2008 Should I cancel my holiday for next Saturday and get my money back then. I would not not worry too much...they said similar things about the JET machine (Joint European Torus ) at Culham where I worked until 4 years ago, I was responsible for the up grade and they said it would go bang , but of course we are still here Not much point really. If it goes bang you won't be able to spend the money anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 6 September, 2008 Share Posted 6 September, 2008 Not much point really. If it goes bang you won't be able to spend the money anyway. No but seriously though, some of the stories doing the rounds about what might happen when the LHC cranks up are laughable. The aliens who watch over us turning up on Wednesday morning to save us from our own folly is my favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SB Posted 6 September, 2008 Share Posted 6 September, 2008 No but seriously though, some of the stories doing the rounds about what might happen when the LHC cranks up are laughable. The aliens who watch over us turning up on Wednesday morning to save us from our own folly is my favourite. Which Friday is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 6 September, 2008 Share Posted 6 September, 2008 Which Friday is this? Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Interestingly, I was posting about earlobes on the JP hair debate (how times change eh!) When I received a junk SMS here in Dubai.... From TRICON who offer me a great deal on buying a house during Ramadan at only 1% a month Which rang a bell, too good to be true offers, way back in them old days was it Tricon or Trican that were supposed to be buying us and saw the demise of saintlee and LLS? Just when we all looked back then there were no such companies, and now here they are a property development crew.... Anyone remember? Should I dial the freephone number and ask for Barry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Wednesday Bit of excitement today (well for a monday) Someone bought 50000 shares at 27p, Let the speculation roll, first big(gish) trade for ages; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Bit of excitement today (well for a monday) Someone bought 50000 shares at 27p, Let the speculation roll, first big(gish) trade for ages; Beckham I suppose then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Beckham I suppose then Nope, Posh wouldn't lend him the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Bit of excitement today (well for a monday) Someone bought 50000 shares at 27p, Let the speculation roll, first big(gish) trade for ages; Is Monday the new Frinesday then?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Actually, hang on a minute, how did someone manage to buy shares today? Didn't the Stock Market Computers crash? Hmm a NEW conspiracy, quick, someone wake Trousers up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Actually, hang on a minute, how did someone manage to buy shares today? Didn't the Stock Market Computers crash? Hmm a NEW conspiracy, quick, someone wake Trousers up delayed trade.Definitely not Beckham, I remember posh telling the wife on the phone last week that they were skint and the kids needed new shoes; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 delayed trade.Definitely not Beckham, I remember posh telling the wife on the phone last week that they were skint and the kids needed new shoes; Is that why she's started selling her Underpants??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Is that why she's started selling her Underpants??? Probably, mums will do anything to send the kids back to school with the latest trends in fashion nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Probably, mums will do anything to send the kids back to school with the latest trends in fashion nowadays. Unless your name's Kerry Katona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Unless your name's Kerry Katona then you declare yourself Bankrupt to avoid paying the taxman and then go and buy your husband a £70k Merc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 then you declare yourself Bankrupt to avoid paying the taxman and then go and buy your husband a £70k Merc... I looked her up, far too complex for me,perhaps she could buy him Saints as well. Irish is she ? Sounds like something out a Roddy Doyle novel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 I looked her up, far too complex for me,perhaps she could buy him Saints as well. Irish is she ? Sounds like something out a Roddy Doyle novel. Couldn't do any worse than any of the tyre kickers we've had in the past. Is there a finance company that specialises in lending money to Banruptees to buy football clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Bit of excitement today (well for a monday) Someone bought 50000 shares at 27p, Let the speculation roll, first big(gish) trade for ages; Probably just an error and they got the wrong company.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 (edited) Couldn't do any worse than any of the tyre kickers we've had in the past. Is there a finance company that specialises in lending money to Banruptees to buy football clubs? Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac probably. They've lent trillions to people who can't possibly pay it back for houses, a few more millions for a football club would be a drop in the ocean. Edited 8 September, 2008 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac probably. They've lent trillions to people who can't possibly pay it back for houses, a few more millions for a football club would be a drop in, the ocean. And they've got billions again now that the US Gov't has bailed them out.... Where's Trousers when it all kicks off eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 cant believe this is still going!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 Fanny Mae deserve a prize. Amazing name. Absolute genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 9 September, 2008 Share Posted 9 September, 2008 Couldn't do any worse than any of the tyre kickers we've had in the past. Is there a finance company that specialises in lending money to Banruptees to buy football clubs? Ocean Finance...but you can only apply if you weigh over 25 stone and are willing to appear on one of their adverts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 September, 2008 Share Posted 9 September, 2008 Where's Trousers when it all kicks off eh? Around my ankles as we speak...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 9 September, 2008 Share Posted 9 September, 2008 (edited) Bit of excitement today (well for a monday) Someone bought 50000 shares at 27p, Let the speculation roll, first big(gish) trade for ages; And 50,000 today Edited 9 September, 2008 by Master Bates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint75 Posted 9 September, 2008 Share Posted 9 September, 2008 Another 50,000 shares gone today, does it mean anything? I have no idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 9 September, 2008 Share Posted 9 September, 2008 Another 50,000 shares gone today, does it mean anything? I have no idea! Yes. Someone keeps losing shares :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint75 Posted 9 September, 2008 Share Posted 9 September, 2008 Yes. Someone keeps losing shares :shock: Losing??? how do you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 9 September, 2008 Share Posted 9 September, 2008 Losing??? how do you do that? I don't know, but they're going somewhere :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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