Unbelievable Jeff Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Something I have heard, has anyone else heard similar?
farawaysaint Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Earlobe and yacht watch the triumphant return.
doddisalegend Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Something I have heard, has anyone else heard similar? I have no idea............... but is it weird that I'd be happy to just keep our current owners?
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 *cracks open popcorn* EDIT: And when I hear 'consortium' I immediately think bad things. I don't know why. Has there ever been a successful 'consortium' takeover in football!?!
trousers Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Something I have heard, has anyone else heard similar? May I have the pleasure of being first to ask you the obvious question?
Boondock Saint Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Why would they put in a bid now? Seems like it would be a massive gamble seeing as we could just as likely finish 8th as we are to finish 3rd; one giving a big return, the other not.
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 19 February, 2015 Author Posted 19 February, 2015 May I have the pleasure of being first to ask you the obvious question? Just a friend...been correct before, been wrong before, hence why I'm asking of anyone has heard anything apart from him...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 19 February, 2015 Author Posted 19 February, 2015 Why would they put in a bid now? Seems like it would be a massive gamble seeing as we could just as likely finish 8th as we are to finish 3rd; one giving a big return, the other not. To be fair any takeover would take months, so by the time it was complete they'd know.
trousers Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Just a friend...been correct before, been wrong before, hence why I'm asking of anyone has heard anything apart from him... From whom did he hear about it? Did he get this information from one of his sources that has been right before, or from one that has been wrong? Or possibly both.... p.s. No, I've not heard anything but I'm just checking whether Paul Allen still has a 737 jet registered with Vulcan Inc.....
Boondock Saint Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 True, but you said a bid was put in. The value of the club will fluctuate a lot between now and any deal being completed. Whereas a bid put in June would make more sense. Anyway, I really hope it isn't true as Katrin has more than exceed everyone's expectations.
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 19 February, 2015 Author Posted 19 February, 2015 From whom did he hear about it? Did he get this information from one of his sources that has been right before, or from one that has been wrong? Or possibly both.... p.s. No, I've not heard anything but I'm just checking whether Paul Allen still has a 737 jet registered with Vulcan Inc..... He never tells me who he heard things from, very secretive like that - knew more and was more accurate in during Cortese's reign though.
angelman Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Not sure why you would want to buy a football club - FFP means you can't put a lot in, but then I guess with the TV money floating around, you sure can take some out.
Saint_Ash Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 He never tells me who he heard things from, very secretive like that - knew more and was more accurate in during Cortese's reign though. Is he someone with contacts at the club then or a Joe Bloggs who heard it in the pub from other mates? A mate of mine was at the Saints annual masquerade ball on Sunday that is for all staff of the club and he said the atmosphere was great and Katharina and Ralph were in attendance and were loving it, especially Ralph. I'd be surprised if they would up and leave now.
Goatboy Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Stranger things have happened. Also worth noting that phase 3 of the staplewood development has been put on hold (look at me itk!) So could tie in. Although that could also be so that we can invest in the team for our european campaign
September Saint Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Not sure why you would want to buy a football club - FFP means you can't put a lot in, but then I guess with the TV money floating around, you sure can take some out. That is to assume that no one is smarter than FIFA/FA
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 19 February, 2015 Author Posted 19 February, 2015 Is he someone with contacts at the club then or a Joe Bloggs who heard it in the pub from other mates? A mate of mine was at the Saints annual masquerade ball on Sunday that is for all staff of the club and he said the atmosphere was great and Katharina and Ralph were in attendance and were loving it, especially Ralph. I'd be surprised if they would up and leave now. In relation to this I don't know, but he did have contacts at the club during Cortese's reign. As said, he's very secretive about it. Either way, I am trying to corroborate what he has said by asking on here.
LostBoys Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 here we go again. the difference on this occasion is that the owner does not have to sell.
Saint_Ash Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 In relation to this I don't know, but he did have contacts at the club during Cortese's reign. As said, he's very secretive about it. Either way, I am trying to corroborate what he has said by asking on here. Cheers To be honest, anyone can come and put a bid in for the club, doesn't mean they want to sell. How much would we be worth in todays market with the TV money just announced? £150M? £300M? I have no idea.
trousers Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 phase 3 of the staplewood development has been put on hold Source?
shurlock Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 In relation to this I don't know, but he did have contacts at the club during Cortese's reign. As said, he's very secretive about it. Either way, I am trying to corroborate what he has said by asking on here. Surely, you know how he might have contacts, though? For instance, does he work in media or finance that would bring him in contact with the club? Or perhaps he has his own business and uses hospitality alot? Etc etc.
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 19 February, 2015 Author Posted 19 February, 2015 Surely, you know how he might have contacts, though? For instance, does he work in media or finance that would bring him in contact with the club? Or perhaps he has his own business and uses hospitality alot? Etc etc. I am aware of how he has contacts yes, but don't know who they are, if they're still at the club etc as I don't know who it is. I also don't know if this is the same source (i have asked but he hasn't replied yet).
Golac's Iron Gonads Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Sure it's not that Consortium11 fellow? The garrulous commenter found on the Guardian match reports?
Goatboy Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Source? Would rather not reveal my source Lord T but he has worked on the Staplewood project from day 1 and is 100% reliable.
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 *cracks open popcorn* EDIT: And when I hear 'consortium' I immediately think bad things. I don't know why. Has there ever been a successful 'consortium' takeover in football!?! Wasn't there talk of this guy getting involved in a consortium? **welp**
Leicestersaint Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 This all sounds rather destabilising - let's stick with what works.
stevy777_x Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Would rather not reveal my source Lord T but he has worked on the Staplewood project from day 1 and is 100% reliable. Any reason why this has been put on hold?
JxgrSaint Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 The club must be worth upwards of £300m surely? You could recoup a tidy £55m (hopefully) of that by selling Morgan and Clyne. Not to mention the highly profitable youth academy, state of the art facilities and the ludicrous new TV deal...
Goatboy Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Any reason why this has been put on hold? My contact wasn't told the reason for the postponement (which in itself is odd).
ecuk268 Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Any reason why this has been put on hold? I pass by Staplewood every day. The new pitches have been laid up as far as Twiggs Lane and they are erecting the lights and other stuff and doing the roadways. Doesn't look like it's on hold.
Goatboy Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 I pass by Staplewood every day. The new pitches have been laid up as far as Twiggs Lane and they are erecting the lights and other stuff and doing the roadways. Doesn't look like it's on hold. The next phase, not current works.
once_bitterne Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 The next phase, not current works. What was the next phase to involve?
NickG Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 ..how is this news? Surely it is the natural continuation of the numerous well informed threads I have read on here for a year or so? Well connected posters telling us how KL isn't interested, the club is for sale etc. The next stage (and one we are still in) was the painful "firesale". The club selling off all the good players / assets, replacing with cheap inferior quality ones and we see our hopes disappear. When last few saleable assets go (and I have read on here how we have even breached FA rules as have already sold Clyne and Schneiderlin) and we are as low as we can be (probably about 9th ) KL will take her money and go. So, we all knew this would happen.... (Apparently we may have second breach of rules as this is now the third time we have agreed to sell Schneiderlin whilst he continues to play for us)
Goatboy Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 What was the next phase to involve? No idea but I will find out a few more details.
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 What was the next phase to involve? No idea but I will find out a few more details. Didn't they talk about some of the plans during the staplewood unveiling a few months back? Something about extending the main block for extra academy facilities or something? I can't remember, St Armstrong might, he did the tour didn't he?
krissyboy31 Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 What was the next phase to involve? I think Ralph said at the MLP opening the next stage was facilities for the junior teams.
Goatboy Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Didn't they talk about some of the plans during the staplewood unveiling a few months back? Something about extending the main block for extra academy facilities or something? I can't remember, St Armstrong might, he did the tour didn't he? Yes, I think it was something like replacing all the temporary buildings used by support staff with a purpose built 'village'.
trousers Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 (edited) What was the next phase to involve? No idea but I will find out a few more details. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/20141105-markus-liebherr-pavilion-2063443.aspx The club can also today confirm that it has applied for planning permission to enhance the facilities on offer in the Markus Liebherr Pavilion. A proposed two-story annex will house the Saints Academy’s education facilities, as well as a treatment room, sports laboratory and additional gym facilities, while construction of an inflatable dome over Staplewood’s 3G pitch is already under way. Maybe the 'hold up' is simply a case of waiting for the aforementioned planning permission to be granted? Edited 19 February, 2015 by trousers
Goatboy Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/20141105-markus-liebherr-pavilion-2063443.aspx Maybe the 'hold up' is simply case of waiting for the planning permission to be granted? I believe my contact would know if that was the reason.
St Chalet Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 I'd imagine Newcastle, Villa and Everton will change hands before us.
krissyboy31 Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 I believe my contact would know if that was the reason. Could be changes to original planning submission, that happened several times to the previous phases?
angelman Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 I'd imagine Newcastle, Villa and Everton will change hands before us. That is to assume that no one is smarter than FIFA/FA Villa is an interesting situation. They are (or should be) a huge club. Big stadium, big potential fan base, titles, cups etc. But they've been up for sale for an age now. Maybe the asking price is too high, but as many commentators say, it isn't a hugely attractive proposition given FFP rules. So while you have to be smarter than FIFA/FA I am not sure it's that simple otherwise surely Villa would have gone down that route.
farawaysaint Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 I'd imagine Newcastle, Villa and Everton will change hands before us. We are way better value for money than those two.
Matthew Le God Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Maybe the 'hold up' is simply a case of waiting for the aforementioned planning permission to be granted? Planning permission for the expansion to the pavilion was applied for on 22nd August 2014 and was granted on 27th November 2014.
Batman Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 We are way better value for money than those two. in what way?
TheCholulaKid Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Wonder if the OP's still got a boner from the amount of bites he's got.
farawaysaint Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 in what way? In that we offer more on a pound for pound value not that we are worth more as a club.
trousers Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Planning permission for the expansion to the pavilion was applied for on 22nd August 2014 and was granted on 27th November 2014. Ah, cool. Cheers. Another one of my infamous hunches falls on its arse
trousers Posted 19 February, 2015 Posted 19 February, 2015 Wonder if the OP's still got a boner from the amount of bites he's got. I think this one will give him most pleasure
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