The 'neatest' solution is he passes FPP test and the club is his. That's what I'd expect to happen.
Sent from my iPhone > On 4 Feb 2014, at 18:45, "Chris Briggs" <[email protected]> wrote: > > Looking at this from a different perspective if Cellino isn't successful in > taking over I expect a massive amount of shit to hit various fans in the > shape of legal challenges to Leeds, GFH and the football League. > > Firstly, GFH issued a public statement confirming sale of a 75% stake of > Leeds. > Because of this I would expect Cellino to issue a challenge to GFH based on > their discussions with Farnan and Sports Capital for even contemplating > another offer having reached an agreement to sell, especially as Haigh can > hardly be considered a neutral. > Any whiff of a challenge to the integrity of an investment bank is going to > cast a cloud over its ability to deliver a service. > > Should Cellino fall the FL test, I think he might challenge the decision > based upon Shaun Harvey's potential for impartiality due to his recent > involvement in Leeds > > I'm not pretending to know the answers or the strength of the legal arguments > (a weak legal argument has never stopped anyone kicking up a shitstorm), I > just thought I would explore the possibility of what might turn this into a > protracted circus. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 4 Feb 2014, at 09:58, "Dr Michael Benjamin" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Reports that Cellini is over the FL hurdle. That Farnan/ Haigh are backed >> by a L'Pool spiv. >> And now Cellini's version: >> >> FURIOUS Massimo Cellino has warned Leeds owners not to back out of their >> deal to sell the club to him. >> A bid matching the Italians has been put together by a rival consortium and >> will be submitted today. >> Yet speaking to SunSport from his home in Miami, the eccentric Italian said >> he had already paid for 75 per cent of the club and his deal was done. >> Cellino, who owns Cagliari in Serie A, fumed: The money was paid on Friday. >> Me and the Bahraini (Leeds chairman Salah Nooruddin), were serious people. >> Between us there is no problem. But in the middle there is a problem, there >> is a lot of s*** going on. >> The Bahraini trusts me and I trust him. He could have done other deals but >> chose me because I showed I could run a club. Cellino is livid that talks >> could be about to start with another bidder and lays the blame at the door >> of managing director David Haigh. >> He added: Im in Miami so I dont know exactly whats going on now. But I know >> there was a deal. The only thing is David with this tricky behaviour. There >> is a lot of s*** going on. >> The rival bid features Irishman Mike Farnan and Andrew Flowers, MD of Leeds >> shirt sponsors Enterprise Insurance. >> Video:Brian McDermott reveals all on 'non-sacking'FootballLEEDS boss >> explains the farce that surrounded his departure and return >> But Cellino says his only hurdle now is the Football Leagues fit and proper >> person test, which he expects to pass even though he has TWICE been >> convicted for fraud. He said: Ive had 22 years as an owner in Italy where >> regulations are much stricter than in England. I dont see why this should >> be an issue. >> The 57-year-olds lawyer told McDermott he was sacked on Friday, with >> Cellino later explaining the manager had done everything to get fired. >> Yet a day later he wanted McDermott back. The manager, 52, avoided >> Saturdays 5-1 win over Huddersfield before returning to training yesterday. >> Cellino admits his relationship with McDermott and the fans hasnt got off >> to a good start. >> But he added: I already love this club and want to do something right for >> it. I want to get it back where it belongs, in the Premier League. >> Despite Cellino claiming he has no problems with McDermott, the former >> Reading chief was unsure if he would still be in charge for Saturdays trip >> to Yeovil. >> He said: I cant answer that. No manager can guarantee anything in this day >> and age. >> I spoke to a lot of important people in the game who said You shouldnt go >> back. >> But there was no way I could walk away from Leeds. >> >> >> - >> - Like >> This<http://www.waccoe.com/index.php?app=core&module=global§ion=reputation&do=add_rating&app_rate=forums&type=pid&type_id=6588659&rating=1&secure_key=d6b9ca9747bae49def7d49936155759a&post_return=6588659> >> - >> Unlike<http://www.waccoe.com/index.php?app=core&module=global§ion=reputation&do=add_rating&app_rate=forums&type=pid&type_id=6588659&rating=-1&secure_key=d6b9ca9747bae49def7d49936155759a&post_return=6588659> >> >> <http://www.waccoe.com/index.php?showtopic=244080&page=782#> >> >> >> Dr Michael Benjamin, >> Community Psychiatrist >> ------------------------------- >> myRay: On-line Self-Help CBT >> http://www.myRay.com >> http://www.myRay.org >> ------------------------------ >> Mental Health: >> http//www.MyDoctorExplains.com >> -------------------------------- >> Auditing || Quality Control >> http://www.MyDoctorExplains.com/alamo/ >> -------------------------------- >> Blog: >> http://www.DrMichaelBenjamin.com >> >> >> On 4 February 2014 11:47, Richard Naef >> <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> points well made and I generally agree with you Chris, but a bit different >>> from what you posted on Saturday, where you seemed to blame BMcD largely >>> for >>> his demise and suggested he made public pronouncements that forced >>> Cellino's >>> hand - what's made you change your mind? From where I'm, sitting he seems >>> to have conducted himself professionally at all times, and has done nothing >>> to deserve being sacked. >>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] >>>> On Behalf Of Chris Wright >>>> Sent: 03 February 2014 19:51 >>>> To: Leeds List >>>> Subject: [LU] LU: the ongoing fiasco >>>> >>>> >>>> Sorry about the duplicate post earlier - I'm very sceptical about all >>> parties in >>>> this fiasco. >>>> >>>> We're all up in arms about the Italians, but we know no facts, only spin >>> that is >>>> in the main being shaped by a future tory politician. >>>> >>>> Some questions need answering : Who gave the Italians the impression they >>>> were in charge on Friday? That had to be someone in the current >>>> management team? >>>> >>>> What exactly is the role of this solicitor that was thrown out of the >>> stadium >>>> this afternoon? He's not just the Cellino family solicitor, on the >>> contrary, he's >>>> a player in his own right - has been involved in all manner of football >>> related >>>> issues..what made him think he had the authority to sack McDermott? Is >>>> there any truth in the suggestion that the existing owners wanted rid of >>>> McDermott? >>>> >>>> Is Festa really being lined up as manager? even Cellino has said that he >>>> doesn't have the experience to manage a team - given that there were >>>> allegedly 4 Italian players lined up to sign, it is credible that they >>> would need a >>>> familiar face around the place. >>>> >>>> Is David Haigh even remotely competent? He brokered the deal with Ken >>>> Bates, or so he claims, should he not have known about the £4m payment >>>> due this month? >>>> >>>> Do we really want ot go down the road of having two consortia, neither of >>>> whom had enough money to match Cellino's offer, join together to buy the >>>> club? What happens once they do? Where is the war chest for transfers? >>>> How do they propose to sort out the cash flow issue? Where are the funds >>> to >>>> cover the cash flow until it is sorted out? How do they propose to pay >>> back >>>> the loans made to the club by Sports Capital - that looks like an >>> absolute >>>> minefield...? >>>> >>>> My life experience tells me never to trust a politician. Especially a >>> Tory. My >>>> worst fear is we're being spun by a clown in the grip of a panic. One >>> credible >>>> scenario is that Cellino was told to go ahead and assume control, and >>> panic >>>> set in when it became clear that the crowd (source of income) and the >>>> sponsors (source of income) were having none of it. If I'm right, it >>> won't end >>>> well. God forbid we get a management team of ten or more people! >>>> >>>> On the plus side - Saturday was magnificent with several players coming >>> of >>>> age. Ross McCormack has exhibited leadership qualities I didn't think he >>> had >>>> and Brian is back. Let's hope the players can keep the impetus going, >>> we're >>>> not all that far short of the play offs. >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leedslist mailing list >>> Info and options: >>> http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >>> To unsubscribe, email [email protected] >>> >>> John 'Grampa' Sykes >>> Rest In Peace old lad >>> 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 >>> MARCHING ON TOGETHER >> _______________________________________________ >> Leedslist mailing list >> Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >> To unsubscribe, email [email protected] >> >> John 'Grampa' Sykes >> Rest In Peace old lad >> 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 >> MARCHING ON TOGETHER > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email [email protected] > > John 'Grampa' Sykes > Rest In Peace old lad > 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 > MARCHING ON TOGETHER _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
