[Archived] Rovers Might Have Been Sold?

[broadsword]

We just need an Italian, a Chinese and an American diner and we've got the set.

[PAFELL]

He doesn't exactly name them though does he.. he says one set of bidders is Indian and one set is Thai

It was only an observation and I wasn't trying to be critical. Names that were mentioned was the football agent, who is fronting the Indian group interested, Chris (forgot the other name) and a Thai group with links to the ex- man city owner. But you are of course right. The actual parties have not been named, but only the front men in one group. with the other having links to etc.

Anybody know which one was the publicity seeker that Nicko mentioned recently?

[FourLaneBlue]

Many a club invested a lot more than we have over the past couple of seasons yet finished below us.

Those who decry our wage bill should note that there have been studies showing a much higher correlation between wages and success than between transfer fees and success. Part of that is probably keeping continuity.

True enough but, ultimately, we need to buy players now and then to replace those who get too old. I don't think there is any correlation between big wages but minus zero transfer spending and going up the league is there? Well, apart from us. So how long is that sustainable?

Selling players to replace them with cheaper replacements is the way to go for us as we don't have any choice. However, a Paul Ince-style appointment can put all that in jeopardy. How many Ince signings remain? Robinson and Andrews? I don't think we made any money on the others. Probably lost quite a bit.

[Brfcrule1]

After reading the article in the people I have been chatting to a few people and points which should be considered: Thailands economic situation is depressing as at the moment. They have a war going on hence the fact tourism trade has fallen big time. So the question of where the money is coming from has to be fully investigated and although links to Thaksin are there in the group they have to investigate whether he is in any way involved so would be very wary of the Thai group. On the other hand the Indian group sounds the best bet for one would be able to tap into the Asian population of Blackburn and might help boost attendances. If he is a Cricket enterpreneur I wonder if he is in any way connected with the Indian Premier League Cricket if so the Cricket in India has really taken of so would be a good bet financially. As opposed to Thailand where the economic climate is a shambles India's growth is very good in the worst recession around the world so I have to say if the Indian group are serious I would consider it very seriously,but all the checks still need to be made as to where the Indian's money is coming from. Also one point that needs looking at if someone from Thailand is able to get out of the country in the mess it is in is the money rightfully theirs to take out of the country or is it money that should be going into the country (Thailand).

[Silencio]

From what i can tell Chris Nathaniel is quiete a solid chap. He has represented quite a few of the biggest sportsmen in the world and is a 'up and comer'...

Seems more like a wideboy blagger to me.

[47er]

Seems more like a wideboy blagger to me.

But the Trust are negotiating with him and others. Aren't we supposed to "have faith in the Trust"?

[47er]

Agreed.Looking at these two the word 'CHANCERS' seems appropriate.....Nowt's changed then,the Wolves still prowl.

In the trust we pray.

Auction of our beloved Rovers?...FFS

Chancers on the scene? Possible auction of our beloved club? How could this be..surely because the Trust are doing their best to sell? If the Trust are talking to them they don't think they are chancers but we, who've never met them at all say they are.Yet we have great faith in the Trust and want them to continue their ownership (against all the evidence).

Big lack of logic in all this.

I can understand anyone who says "Rovers need to be sold but only to someone suitable" but I can't understand those who say "let's hope the Trust ownership continues".

[67splitscreen]

After reading the article in the people I have been chatting to a few people and points which should be considered: Thailands economic situation is depressing as at the moment. They have a war going on hence the fact tourism trade has fallen big time. So the question of where the money is coming from has to be fully investigated and although links to Thaksin are there in the group they have to investigate whether he is in any way involved so would be very wary of the Thai group. On the other hand the Indian group sounds the best bet for one would be able to tap into the Asian population of Blackburn and might help boost attendances. If he is a Cricket enterpreneur I wonder if he is in any way connected with the Indian Premier League Cricket if so the Cricket in India has really taken of so would be a good bet financially. As opposed to Thailand where the economic climate is a shambles India's growth is very good in the worst recession around the world so I have to say if the Indian group are serious I would consider it very seriously,but all the checks still need to be made as to where the Indian's money is coming from. Also one point that needs looking at if someone from Thailand is able to get out of the country in the mess it is in is the money rightfully theirs to take out of the country or is it money that should be going into the country (Thailand).

Some pretty sweeping statements there. Ttry google next time, you may get more accurate information.

It has suffered like all countries in the recent recession, the picture you paint is way off the mark.

India would also be my choice as it happens.

[Paul]

Interesting to see some predictable resposes, but never mind...(/quote)

Wouldn't that have something to do with the news article being equally predictable. There's nothing of any substance so why should supporters view it as anyhting other than standard media tittle tattle?

[nicko]

Interesting to see some predictable resposes, but never mind...(/quote)

Wouldn't that have something to do with the news article being equally predictable. There's nothing of any substance so why should supporters view it as anyhting other than standard media tittle tattle?

Yeah...two new potential buyers talking to the club...nothing new there.

Still waiting for you to actually contribute something rather than the normal whine.

Long wait.

[Paul]

Yeah...two new potential buyers talking to the club...nothing new there.

Really? There is nothing substantial in this, it's the sort of speculation which plagues the tabloid media.

Still waiting for you to actually contribute something rather than the normal whine.

Long wait.

Then I suggest you read a few other threads.

[thenodrog]

Yeah...two new potential buyers talking to the club...nothing new there.

Still waiting for you to actually contribute something rather than the normal whine.

Long wait.

Really? There is nothing substantial in this, it's the sort of speculation which plagues the tabloid media.

Then I suggest you read a few other threads.

Calm down ladies.

Alan forgive the less impressionable on here for giving a collective yawn every time you come here crying wolf with your latest scoop re: new club owners.

Paul ... see the first part of my sig.

[Bobby G]

Things are picking up as far as I know.

Whether that is good or not, I no longer know.

I do know a little bit about one of the interested parties, and I am beginning to wonder if sometimes the grass is NOT greener on the other side.

[ada2020]

Things are picking up as far as I know.

Whether that is good or not, I no longer know.

I do know a little bit about one of the interested parties, and I am beginning to wonder if sometimes the grass is NOT greener on the other side.

If keeping quiet allows a dodgy deal to go through, then blow it wide open and tell us what you know.

[Sparky Marky]

Things are picking up as far as I know.

Whether that is good or not, I no longer know.

I do know a little bit about one of the interested parties, and I am beginning to wonder if sometimes the grass is NOT greener on the other side.

Yes, come on mate...Its time to give some substance to your posts...If you do know something, why not share..?

[philipl]

Yes, come on mate...Its time to give some substance to your posts...If you do know something, why not share..?

If Bobby has any inside information of any substance, posting it on here will be the most certain way of killing any prospect of a deal. The track record of several parts of the press for picking material off this MB and reporting it with their own twist and certainly not for the benefit of the club and supporters surely should make you think twice before even asking.

[Sparky Marky]

yes, but why are you giving gravity to his posts when you have no idea if he's just making it up?

[T4E]

Shocked this has been here since 1pm and no one has replied with the usual crap.....................

l look forward to reading the peice nicko.

Lol.

[ada2020]

Lol.

And?

[ada2020]

If Bobby has any inside information of any substance, posting it on here will be the most certain way of killing any prospect of a deal. The track record of several parts of the press for picking material off this MB and reporting it with their own twist and certainly not for the benefit of the club and supporters surely should make you think twice before even asking.

My point exactly, if the deal is dodgy then we need to blow it open.

I understand your stance if the deal is legit, but as fans, if the deal is potentially dodgy we need to look out for the club too.

Incidently, I have faith in the trust to do the right thing, but just in case, I feel we need to be vigilant.

[Bobby G]

I can confirm that the consortium I mentioned earlier had met with the club last week. (This we know from nicko too)

The meeting went "well", but obviously the club, rightly so, wants certain assurances in terms of how much money will be spent, etc...

Lets not kid ourselves, cause anybody WANTS to make money out of running the club like any other business. The only positive is that they are looking at the medium term at the least, and know that they have to invest in order to make money out of it.

[Guest Kamy100]

Bobby can't simply post the information here it could cause a lot of damage.

Also as I posted yesterday, the trust will not sell to any person/group who do not meet the very high criteria that they have set down.

[Bobby G]

I think Ive said everything which I can say, which is something that is already well-known after nicko's piece and what people have commented in the last week or two.

Nobody really knows what goes on in the mind of the Trustees or the potential buyers. We have to trust the Trust, no pun intended, to make the right decision, for the sake of our club.

Very rarely do you find people like Abramovich or even the Abu Dhabi Royal Family who will come to spend millions and maybe billions either for "fun" or for marketing exposure for other businesses, without looking to directly recoup any of the money. Name me any other two owners in the whole world who dont want to make money out of their investment?

[Hughesy]

Bobby - when you say they know they need to invest to see a return in the medium term - any ideas what level they see that sort of investment at?!

Do they have the money to spend, or is it all tied up like many other owners?!

[47er]

My point exactly, if the deal is dodgy then we need to blow it open.

I understand your stance if the deal is legit, but as fans, if the deal is potentially dodgy we need to look out for the club too.

Incidently, I have faith in the trust to do the right thing, but just in case, I feel we need to be vigilant.

What are we--the Deal Busters or something? As if we could possibly possess the info needed to make an informed judgement, let alone affect the way the Trust is thinking. You say you have faith in the Trust so why worry?

Let them get on with it.