[Archived] Rovers Might Have Been Sold?

[John]

Know nothing about them but this Thai group scare the sh*t out of me!

[JAL]

The onerous conditions sounds like an appeasement to the fans that makes it sound like everything will be ok when the trustees eventually sell only for the reality to be that there are no onerous conditions in place thus allowing the new owners to do as they please.

Thenodrog's worse case scenario is very apt, and probably very realistic in that I just hope the trustees are checking these guys out to find how they could improve revenue streams from abroad rather than just selling the club for the highest price when their work is half finished and incomplete.

The strategy for the trustees must be to employ a new guy to take over from JW, running alongside JW, then within a two year time scale take over the reigns with the remit to further increase Rovers income and standing within Lancahire, England and more importantly around the world.

[Bobby G]

47er, only one of them is really intent on buying the club at this stage. I dont know what motivates them exactly, cause we all know there is not much to be made from direct revenues from Rovers. Also, how much is needed to take the club to the next level? The second interested party didnt like the answer to the second question. I dont want to say which is which at this moment. Let the club figure it out themselves.

[John]

Rangers vice-chairman comments below from here

Findlay added: "It's the easiest thing in the world to buy a football club - then your problems start. Whatever you pay to get the football club, you need to have available at least twice as much again if you want to develop the club to take it forward. I'm afraid that, with the impact of the money down south in particular and in some of the major European clubs, football is not now a toy for millionaires - it's a plaything for billionaires and there are not too many of them around."

In relation to our situation, or most clubs, whoever wants to buy us needs to be very wealthy and have a significant amount of money IMO. Also, on creating new revenue streams on a global level (e.g. Indian market) with our particular brand/club would be extremely challenging - it sounds a good idea but in reality I have major doubts whether it would work.

Also, out of interest, what do we think Shah's motives were when he (reportedly) made the comments that they had first refusal and due dilligence was starting?

[1864roverite]

lets look at it in another way.

What is the next level for Rovers ?

IMO Rovers should look at another top 10 spot and possibly another semi final appearance. For me that represents success on a grand scale and a successful season.

What would we need to step up into the top 8 ?

Quite clearly there are two positions that desperately require filling. A forward who can score regularly and a central midfielder.

So, any potential owner - be it new or current - knows it isnt going to be required to lash out multi millions to get the players that will move us forward.

The current management are bit by bit shredding the club of deadwood and bone idlers who are costing us money and I dont think it will be too long before the playing staff are streamlined to a suitable level. Add to that the current level of youth development and there is a clear blue print for success already instilled at the club.

Whoever comes in wont have to spend £20m to improve our squad in fact I would suggest half of that amount would easily improve our team.

As for The Thai group ? When TS took over City they spent big. Some were happy some were not. Look at what he did though. He sold the club to the current owners and look at them now. The Thais are workaholics and they know how to earn money.

Whatever happens, there is a marked difference between buying a club like Rovers and a club like Rangers.

BRFC is a far better option than most.

[unclejack28]

Usually there are 3 pundits for the world cup in Egypt, Sam Allardyce is always one of them. Today he did not come on and only graeme souness and Ian Dowie were on, they said at the start that Sam Would not be able to make it today because of "Club Commitments with Blackburn rovers"... Takeover imminent??

[gumboots]

Usually there are 3 pundits for the world cup in Egypt, Sam Allardyce is always one of them. Today he did not come on and only graeme souness and Ian Dowie were on, they said at the start that Sam Would not be able to make it today because of "Club Commitments with Blackburn rovers"... Takeover imminent??

training starts Monday

[unclejack28]

training starts Monday

They Said he will be back tomorrow for the England Germany game. Its just odd that there were only 2 pundits if he had to go back for training surly the network would have known and replaced him, but they didn't.

[nicko]

Usually there are 3 pundits for the world cup in Egypt, Sam Allardyce is always one of them. Today he did not come on and only graeme souness and Ian Dowie were on, they said at the start that Sam Would not be able to make it today because of "Club Commitments with Blackburn rovers"... Takeover imminent??

Taking a week's holiday in Dubai...after doing TV work...no need to be at pre-season training.

[unclejack28]

Taking a week's holiday in Dubai...after doing TV work...no need to be at pre-season training.

Cheers Nicko.. Lets just hope hes still not on holidays reflecting over the season that's gone and hes thinking of signing a STRIKER.

[Brfcrule1]

Nicko does that mean you don't expect a takeover to go through this week?. Bobby G if there is any inside news will you be able to keep us updated?.

thanks.

p.s. Nicko I hope you and Mrs Nicko have a good time over there.

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

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Also, out of interest, what do we think Shah's motives were when he (reportedly) made the comments that they had first refusal and due dilligence was starting?

As I've indicated before, it sounds to me like a little-known businessman trying to raise his profile locally. The exclusivity and due diligence thing was just a case of dropping a bollock, I think.

Negotiations would appear to be continuing in spite of that indiscretion, so I think we should just accept that these things happen and move on, just as the club seems to have done.

So, in the spirit of this thread, perhaps we could sum up the affair like this: "Local Indian curries favor in Blackburn takeaway"

Or am I missing something?

[gumboots]

Taking a week's holiday in Dubai...after doing TV work...no need to be at pre-season training.

Didn't mean he had to be there but there are always last minute checks and arrangements to be made, so it could have been something as innocent as that. At the moment we all seem to be putting 2 and 2 together and making 22. There are jobs that need doing at football clubs behind the scenes that the manager sometimes needs to be involved in that are not player signings or takeovers, as you probably know far better than most of us. Of course the business that took him away from his tv commitment could be to do with a takeover or a signing but it equally well might not have been.

[rovers1995]

Taking a week's holiday in Dubai...after doing TV work...no need to be at pre-season training.

Anything Nicko, in the fact that Sam is moving to the Dubai based club this summer, and is that the reason he is there now

[laughatthedingles]

Taking a week's holiday in Dubai...after doing TV work...no need to be at pre-season training.

or maybe it's this:

Clicky clicky

[nicko]

Anything Nicko, in the fact that Sam is moving to the Dubai based club this summer, and is that the reason he is there now

This is probably the wrong thread for that discussion - or maybe not.

The story has been written by a pal of the manager.

The Dubai club approached Harry Redknapp via an agent who is a pal of the manager.

There may be something to this. Although my feeling is that it is a 'come on' for other prospective employers.

A lot of unhappiness about the lack of cash available and the takeover thing...

Watch this space.

[Amo]

Nicko, is it true that waggy has been working his voodoo for this story?

[thenodrog]

This is probably the wrong thread for that discussion - or maybe not.

The story has been written by a pal of the manager.

The Dubai club approached Harry Redknapp via an agent who is a pal of the manager.

There may be something to this. Although my feeling is that it is a 'come on' for other prospective employers.

A lot of unhappiness about the lack of cash available and the takeover thing...

Watch this space.

I can well understand that. I've been quite comfortable with the fact that quite ridiculously Allardyce would not be a popular choice with many big clubs fan bases so to set up a more lucrative position for him might easily involve a foreign move.... especially as most top class teams the world over have adopted variations of his tactics.

[nicko]

Nicko, is it true that waggy has been working his voodoo for this story?

I believe so.

[Brfcrule1]

sorry Nicko misread the quote thought you were going to Dubai!. Sorry anyhow something just struck me the fact he is going to Dubai for a weeks holiday,& earlier on in the summer a group from Abu Dhabi wanted to take over the club. Could that be one of the reasons to try and get more consortiums to the table in case one stalls?.

[nicko]

sorry Nicko misread the quote thought you were going to Dubai!. Sorry anyhow something just struck me the fact he is going to Dubai for a weeks holiday,& earlier on in the summer a group from Abu Dhabi wanted to take over the club. Could that be one of the reasons to try and get more consortiums to the table in case one stalls?.

No, this is a 'holiday'...the Al-Ahly link is new...but has a 'come and get me' look about it if I am not mistaken.

[RibbleValleyRover]

I could see why Sam would be frustrated about the lack of funds and that if a job came up where he had far more funds then the chances he would leave would be pretty high. The funny thing is that going off his tenure at Newcastle, Sam seemed to buy dross with a budget far larger than Rovers. Just wonder if he along with numerous other managers (Sparky?) are far better at buying players with limited resources than with a big budget.

Realistically though Sam knew about the budget situation when he joined, what he failed to probably realise was how hamstrung he is due to the wage budget. Moves for Salgado (Sam's personal choice to bring in the club- the club itself were sceptical about the finance involved) haven't exactly helped on that front. Targeting Guti as well would also mean further problems down the line, lets hope the interest from Zenit is true.

If the takeover goes ahead i can't see mega bucks being involved, perhaps Sam has been told that and isn't looking forward to that prospect either, hence the interest from Dubai.

[Pete1981]

This is probably the wrong thread for that discussion - or maybe not.

The story has been written by a pal of the manager.

The Dubai club approached Harry Redknapp via an agent who is a pal of the manager.

There may be something to this. Although my feeling is that it is a 'come on' for other prospective employers.

A lot of unhappiness about the lack of cash available and the takeover thing...

Watch this space.

Or maybe not as Mark Hughes and his back room team have flown out for talks according to the skysports website

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6232375,00.html

[nicko]

Or maybe not as Mark Hughes and his back room team have flown out for talks according to the skysports website

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6232375,00.html

Sounds like everybody is after the job...

[Bobby G]

I think they will eventually plump for a bigger name. Even Hughes possibly cause of his Man City link. How the mighty have fallen though if he goes there.