[Archived] Rovers Might Have Been Sold?

[old darwen blue]

He's more Dev off Corrie than Uncle Jack.

At least you haven't made complete tits of yourselves over the last month.

Thought you Dingles would have been quietly keeping an eye on this. Jealousy is a weakness you know.

[rebelmswar]

He's more Dev off Corrie than Uncle Jack.

At least you haven't made complete tits of yourselves over the last month.

I'm so glad that your club is so frugal. Picking shirts that don't show dirt must save you a fortune in laundry bills. I heard that it costs up to 50p an hour to rent those mules to run those agitation machines that someone there just invented. I wish you all the best and hope that further spankings this season don't smart as much as your mnagers tongue, recently used to convince Eagles to stay.

[otto man]

WOW looks like someone is definitely out to discredit Mr Ali. No doubt that there is some truth to the reports tonight but it has been sensationalised by the BBC reporter somewhat. One thing that people shouldn't worry about is funds, Mr Ali to get this far with his bid he would have proved to the Trust that he has the funds in place in the short and long term. The reason Saurin Shah didn't get this far was because he couldn't prove that he had the funds in place. Also Rothchild's would have checked out every aspect relating to Mr Ali before he was allowed to move to the due diligence stage.

I think that it is best to let the dust settle and see where we are at the end of the week. WGA are going to complete the due diligence by then and it will be ready to move onto the next stage, if the Trustees/Rothchilds have any concerns/doubts then it is at that stage that Mr Ali's bid will come to an halt, thus far there is no evidence to suggest that this is the case.

Oh c'mon Kammy! Don't go spoiling the board meltdown by puting sensible posts on here. I was enjoying all the cries of "we're doomed, doomed I tell ya"...Strange isn't how many people just had this feeling in their water....."oooh see"! "I knew he were a wrong un all along"

[deryck guyler's spoon]

He's more Dev off Corrie than Uncle Jack.

At least you haven't made complete tits of yourselves over the last month.

There's been a green eyed monster looking in.

Terrible the effect that envy and a shallow gene pool can have.

[Rover Down Under]

All sounds like a bunch of worried and jealous Big Club Supremacists trying to make sure little old Rovers don't go spoiling the party AGAIN for the Man U's, Liverpools and Chelseas. There will be more words written about the closure of one branch of a business of a potential buyer of a small club than all the words put together on the debts of the Big 4, City's crazy spending and Portsmouth's bankruptcy.

[Iceman]

I want hard facts, so far reading that article, doesnt convince me, that Syed is not capable of taking over the club. Why has this story suddenly appeared, when it was known 2 weeks ago. 2 potential new investors appear, and boom this story comes out.

[Bobby G]

I think some sort of sabotage could be at hand here for the reasons that many people including myself have gone through. I reiterate that being banished from business in the region is as easy and possible as having an afternoon tea. You literally do not know what tomorrow can bring if you cross the wrong person on the street, in business, on a personal level, and it does not matter who is in the right or wrong.

However, Phillipl said something which was very pertinent, "How many times can you keep on saying things are still on track before you get derailed for good". That could apply here sooner rather than later.

[trueblue]

I think some sort of sabotage could be at hand here for the reasons that many people including myself have gone through. I reiterate that being banished from business in the region is as easy and possible as having an afternoon tea. You literally do not know what tomorrow can bring if you cross the wrong person on the street, in business, on a personal level, and it does not matter who is in the right or wrong.

However, Phillipl said something which was very pertinent, "How many times can you keep on saying things are still on track before you get derailed for good". That could apply here sooner rather than later.

That's the bit that bothers me

[Guest Kamy100]

I have just been talking to Julia Thiem. She says that they (WGA) are angry and annoyed at this story because it factually incorrect, they are investigating excatly where this story has originated and will be releasing an official statement soon. She also said that this will not impact upon the due diligence process for Rovers, she also said that Rothchilds/Trust will not be swayed by this as they are in full possession of the facts.

[philipl]

I have just been talking to Julia Thiem. She says that they (WGA) are angry and annoyed at this story because it factually incorrect, they are investigating excatly where this story has originated and will be releasing an official statement soon. She also said that this will not impact upon the due diligence process for Rovers, she also said that Rothchilds/Trust will not be swayed by this as they are in full possession of the facts.

I withdraw my comments of yesterday pending WGA's detailed refutation.

I had made the mistake of assuming that because the BBC was running the story, they must at least be very certain and cross-corroborated on their key facts. It appears this new guy has brought the habits of his former employer to the Beeb.

[Bobby G]

Good to hear that Kamy.

[patrickvalery]

I have just been talking to Julia Thiem. She says that they (WGA) are angry and annoyed at this story because it factually incorrect, they are investigating excatly where this story has originated and will be releasing an official statement soon. She also said that this will not impact upon the due diligence process for Rovers, she also said that Rothchilds/Trust will not be swayed by this as they are in full possession of the facts.

They are making all the right noises. Looking forward to their statement. If there is any wrong doing by any parties in this then i hope they take them to the cleaners. It would show the doubters they mean business.

As ever Kamy, thanks for the update.

[imy9]

Cheers for the update Kamy, saying the right things hopefully the statement will clear up what has happened.looks more and more likely to be someone trying to derail the process.

[TimmyJimmy]

Let me get this straight, your implying I'm thin skinned and playing the victim, whilst at the same time arguing I'm trying to set you up and that you don't appreciate it?

Only one person with a victim complex as far as I can see.

Just remember the only person who can make you feel bad about yourself is you!

What? You're the one who said you were offended by my post, that automatically turns me into the protagonist? I respond saying 'not so' and now you post that I'm the one with a victim complex.

Time to put each other on ignore. Your constant bitching, moaning and negativity are getting me down.

[Brfcrule1]

Also I have no doubt in my mind to Mr Syed's credibility the fact his website western gulf advisory is still up and running says to me that story is wrong also the mistake made was saying the Bahrain trade & industry asked them to ceased trading the fact there is nothing on the Bahrain Trade & Industry website about WGA suggests to me this is an attempt to discredit Mr Syed and it is all too convenient the timing of all this in the middle of due dilligence & as the spokeswoman for WGA Julia Thiem I agree they should be thoroughly annonyed at a libelous attempt to sabotage the deal looking at that story I would not be surprised if a rival bidder is trying to ruin the deal. Also note not a single newspaper in Bahrain has picked up the story suggests this is a deliberate attempt to muddy the waters hope they wipe the floor with goldberg by the way did anyone see his pic on the facebook page reminds me a bit like one of the david's owning WHU.

[Ricky]

Wow, didn't think it was possible to type out such a long statement with so few full stops.

[CrazyIvan]

Wow, didn't think it was possible to type out such a long statement with so few full stops.

Nor me... I actually read it too! I'm a bit out of breath now...

[AggyBlue]

Nor me... I actually read it too! I'm a bit out of breath now...

You read out loud?

[CrazyIvan]

You read out loud?

Not really, mentally out of breath...

[trueblue]

Not really, mentally out of breath...

You silently mouth the words as you read them though eh?

[Moppy]

Very little substance in this report

"Bahrain's trade and industry ministry said it closed a Bahrain-based company after it violated regulations by operating outside its remit."

I would be suprised if they hadn't. There is no time scale mentioned with regards to what the ministry is meant to have said and "closed a Bahrain-based company" wow, so that could be any in their area.

"BBC 5 live has learned the company is Western Gulf Advisory, run by Indian investor Ahsan Ali Syed."

Could be from anyone, have they any evidence? Or has Mr X phoned them and told them, catch 22 for reports say who told you risk losing your source but by not saying anything you stake your reputation on them. So lets see what this does to Goldberg's reputation, so enhanced by TalkSport :/

"The precise details of the offence are unclear, but it is understood that Western Gulf Advisory fell foul of Bahrain's central bank, which refused to sanction its activities."

Unclear, so Goldberg doesn't even know what he is accussing them of.

[CrazyIvan]

You silently mouth the words as you read them though eh?

Ho ho ho...

[BPF]

Wow. Been away since Friday and on my return I find that everything has reached crazy levels once again.

The press hate Blackburn and will be looking for any dirt possible. Don't read too much into anything, wait until we hear it from the club or WGA directly.

[den]

Syed's statement to the LT.

[Ozz]

So there is something being sniffed at in Bahrain, but our potential financial input is the coming from the not-currently-being-sniffed-at European arm. Oookkaaayy then...