[LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread DAVID NATTAN
Since no-one seems to know who the new owners will. be, assuming it does happen, what do we want ? Do we want a mega rich owner a la City / Chelsea where he will. plough millions into the club but we will. be his plaything with Champs league in 3 seasons,  or a rich one who will. invest in

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Nicholas Armit
Subject: [LU] re takeover Since no-one seems to know who the new owners will. be, assuming it does happen, what do we want ? Do we want a mega rich owner a la City / Chelsea where he will. plough millions into the club but we will. be his plaything with Champs league in 3 seasons,  or a rich

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Dr Michael Benjamin
You are Why examine if hey are fit and proper to manage or own the club? 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

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Roy Blackwell
like a takeover to me but rather an investment. Of course I could be wrong. From: DAVID NATTAN david.nat...@btinternet.com To: listleedslist leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 1:30 PM Subject: [LU] re takeover Since no-one seems to know who

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Guy Bonello
incharge -Original Message- From: Nicholas Armit Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 8:22 PM To: DAVID NATTAN ; listleedslist Subject: Re: [LU] re takeover From the language on the officious site it does not look like a takeover to me but rather an investment. Of course I could be wrong

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Nicholas Armit
...@yahoo.com; DAVID NATTAN david.nat...@btinternet.com; listleedslist leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [LU] re takeover Exactly the same language was used when Abu Dhabi took over Citeh Manchester City Football Club can confirm that there are discussions ongoing

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Nicholas Armit
4:19 PM Subject: Re: [LU] re takeover Quote: A confidentiality clause prevents the club from making any further comment. However, our discussions with them have left us very comfortable that they have the financial resources to support the club and that they will have no issues in satisfying

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Dr Michael Benjamin
satisfying the requirements of the Football League's Owners and Directors Test, unlike many of the previous approaches we have had to endure. I wondered if he blushed when he wrote that gem of hypocritical garbage Like the pedophile talking about kindergarten workers suitability. Michael

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Richard Naef
satisfying the requirements of the Football League's Owners and Directors Test, unlike many of the previous approaches we have had to endure. I wondered if he blushed when he wrote that gem of hypocritical garbage Like the pedophile talking about kindergarten workers suitability. No Mike

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Damian Walsh
I seem to remember that the league rules state that a 10% stake is the threshold for the fit and proper test Damian Therefore you need to pass the fitness test to be a Director as well as an owner Nick ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Steve Mosley
You tend not to negotiate (successfully) exclusivity periods for small investments. You would generally do that only for larger (majority stake) investments. Eg, if you were looking at investing in 10% of the club, where is the incentive in an exclusivity period for which you will pay an upfront

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Ian Murray
Haven't read the whole of this thread but someone pointed to a relevant article on Citeh's website from 2008 which talked about 'investment'. That's the sort of investment we want!! Don't give me any if this bleeding heart shit. We want ill-gotten oil money and buckets of the stuff! Imagine!!

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread John Boocock IFA
On 26/06/2012 23:09, Ian Murray wrote: Don't give me any if this bleeding heart shit. We want ill-gotten oil money and buckets of the stuff! Imagine!! What? to run the list for another season? :-) ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Richard Naef
Haven't read the whole of this thread but someone pointed to a relevant article on Citeh's website from 2008 which talked about 'investment'. That's the sort of investment we want!! Don't give me any if this bleeding heart shit. We want ill-gotten oil money and buckets of the stuff! Imagine!!

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Ian Murray
If we win at old Trafford 6-1 mate I don't give a to$$. We're not here to change the world. We're here to win the league again! Did Carlos literally shit on the shirt? Must've missed that :-) Sent from my iPhone On 26 Jun 2012, at 23:37, Richard Naef rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk wrote:

Re: [LU] re takeover

2012-06-26 Thread Ed Morrish
On 26 Jun 2012, at 23:37, Richard Naef rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk wrote: yes imagine, a Carlos Tevez like person literally shitting on the shirt of your beloved team, trousering more money than you will see in your entire life and then actually smearing his cold 3 month old shit on your