Michael Wilde withdraws from buying Tranmere

[Monk]

For those interested:

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26337542

 

Michael Wilde is no longer in talks to buy Tranmere - a deal that would have seen former Chelsea defender Albert Ferrer installed as head coach.

 

Rovers chairman Peter Johnson has been in discussions with a number of interested parties, including ex-Southampton chairman Wilde.

 

In a statement, Wirral-born property developer Wilde said the pair had been "unable to conclude an agreement".

 

Ferrer became coach of Spanish second division club Cordoba last week.

 

The 43-year-old, who represented Spain in two World Cups, previously had a short spell in charge of Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem.

 

Ferrer, who also played for Barcelona, featured more than 100 times in five seasons as a player at Chelsea and has also worked as a television pundit.

 

Wilde, a Tranmere supporter, said: "Following recent speculation in the media that I was interested in acquiring Tranmere Rovers, I feel that now is the right time to clarify the situation.

 

"Alongside my excellent bid team, which included Jeremy Butler and Albert Ferrer, I have worked extremely hard over the past six months trying to negotiate a deal with the Tranmere Rovers board."

 

He continued: "I had exciting plans in place, including the appointment of Albert as head coach, aimed at creating a new and successful culture at Prenton Park.

 

Unfortunately, however, following long and protracted talks with Peter Johnson, and despite agreement in respect of many areas, we have been unable to conclude a final agreement.

 

"Consequently, and after much consideration, I have now decided to withdraw from the process and I wish Tranmere Rovers every success in the future."

 

Johnson, who has been involved with Tranmere since 1987, has appealed for fresh investment in the club for several years. He has said he would be prepared to sell his controlling stake to a suitable new owner.

 

The Tranmere Rovers Trust - a supporters' group - are also known to be among the interested parties.

 

John McMahon is currently in caretaker charge of the first team at Prenton Park, with Ronnie Moore suspended pending the outcome of a Football Association inquiry into an alleged breach of betting rules.

[Badger]

Wilde, a Tranmere supporter..

 

As well as a Liverpool supporter, Saints supporter...

[Essruu]

Jeremy Butler is a good pal of mine. He was going in there as General Manager for Wilde. They spent six months on this, agreed a deal twice, and were sat in a room with lawyers ready to sign the deal.

Alas, they've had enough now.

[hypochondriac]

Tranmere don't go Wilde

[Fitzhugh Fella]

Interesting read - I was under the impression Michael Wilde had little or no money left after his business went south? Obviously wrong, I also believe his New Forest house was recently on the market.

[Ken Tone]

As I said when wilde was involved with. Saints I had dealings with his company years ago and would never deal with him again

[ottery st mary]

Did we manage to sell the 5,000 Go Wilde T shirts ( or whatever they were called ) to Tranmere supporters

 

before they found out there was a possible shortage of readies available:rolleyes:

[sotonjoe]

That's a let off for them. Clueless Wilde would have inevitably meant certain administration. He needs to stick to what he knows best.

 

 

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