Adver News: TOWN TAKEOVER: How the takeover happened

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TOWN TAKEOVER: How the takeover happened
           
           


  THE story of how the takeover of Swindon Town has unfolded over the last two weeks.

           

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[Simon Pieman]

Consortium: Hello, we'd like to buy the football club
Patey: Marvellous, how much would you like to buy it for?
Consortium: Our offer has been delivered to you by our lawyers. It is non-negotiable.
Patey: Let me just consult Mr Holt...*muffled voice* Bob, you said this was like selling a house but I don't actually know what the fuck I'm doing? What's that, take the money and run as quickly as you can? That other thing? Ok, understood! Good idea, thanks.
Consortium: Are you still there?
Patey: Yes. We'll accept the offer but only if you let us sell Matt Ritchie to Bournemouth for £500k.
Consortium: That makes no sense, he's the club's star player and Paolo is going to be fuming.
Patey: Ok, £400k then.
Consortium: Deal!

Consortium: Do you smell burning leather?

[Sharpe]

"See the thing about this club is that it is right next to big tesco..."