Sale of the Club

[RobertT]

I don't think he was asked, more like presented with the Bournemouth contract and a pen in a QPR boardroom style from a few years ago.

[RobertT]

probably because he's the only name we've got so far?

I know, but he's not the one who'll be under the FL rigour I doubt.  They'll be checking the purse strings to make sure they aren't made of cheap cotton.

[Red Frog]

Can anyone shed light on why "Ged"'s involvement in the takeover of Luton failed? Could give us a clue to next week's outcome (or not).

[Mplanney]

Not that it make a lot of difference now, I was told by somebody with close connections to Black that he was pulling out and was told this a least a year ago, think it was last January, (I was told not to tell anyone as they would know where it came from).  Although at this stage i was a little concerned i did not even realise he the majority shareholder for some reason i though it was Arib.  As time went on to the summer i heard nothing was metioned so presumed he'd changed his mind or been pursuaded otherwise.

The only reason i telling now is so people realise he was looking to get out a long time ago, so although this takeover looks to have happened fast, it proabably been a long drawn out time, maybe with not much happening for Black, who was still putting money in.  
Therefore this makes his deadline of no more investing look a lot more reasonable.

I would also presume Fitton and Wray would have been aware of Black wanting to leave, therefore can't possible see them as part of the takeover as some suggest as surely if they had the means it would have been sorted long ago.

[Saxondale]

If this isn't going to be over and done with until next thursday I may have to take an internet holiday.  Could someone wake me up if there is any actual news rather than just speculation and opinion?  Ta.

[Mplanney]

If this isn't going to be over and done with until next thursday I may have to take an internet holiday.  Could someone wake me up if there is any actual news rather than just speculation and opinion?  Ta.

I know what you mean, just remember back to the day when you just check the Evening Advertiser (paper edition) for the Swindon news once a day if that, now feel the need for a update every 30 seconds

[Simon Pieman]

Don't know why everyone is spending so much time researching Jed, I thought the initial reports suggested he wasn't the money behind this deal, just the name that got thrown to the media feeding frenzy.

Yep agree with you.

I reckon McCrory is probably the new chairman.

[Peter Venkman]

I have a feeling that after all of this the new owners will try and persuade JW to come back to the club in some capacity to calm the fans nerves and Paolos too.

That would make sense, that is of course if JW wants to return and even gets on with the new board.

I know its conjecture but thats what I would do in McCrory's position, try and instill some kind of stability and people with prior knowledge of the club.

[Mplanney]

Yep agree with you.

I reckon McCrory is probably the new chairman.

Will McCroy be at Crawley on Saturday, if have to see who he's sat next to, although I haven't a clue what McCroy looks like

[Red Frog]

And while we're speculating, in the absence of any actual information, I wonder if the main reason for the last lot pulling out was the failure to move the development agenda forward with SBC, since that's where the moneymaking opportunity lies. They wouldn't be the first.

[Bob's Orange]

And while we're speculating, in the absence of any actual information, I wonder if the main reason for the last lot pulling out was the failure to move the development agenda forward with SBC, since that's where the moneymaking opportunity lies. They wouldn't be the first.

I was wondering that as well actually. I reckon we are never going to be able to develop the ground.

[Peter Venkman]

I wonder what Terry Brady is doing now, he was one of the first that leapt out when planning permission was denied.

[Simon Pieman]

Black's lost a lot of wealth recently and I don't think his ventures are making him any money. Probably more to do with that.

[TheMajorSTFC]

Will McCroy be at Crawley on Saturday, if have to see who he's sat next to, although I haven't a clue what McCroy looks like

Look out for a double glazing sales man, then you've got your man!

[kerry red]

Will McCroy be at Crawley on Saturday, if have to see who he's sat next to, although I haven't a clue what McCroy looks like

He's short, bearded and wears a red cape.

Will probably be heard saying 'You buy one, you get one free'!