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Could Wazza put in a cheeky bid for Harry Kane ?

Hang on! How have 99% of the dead been vaccinated? 

Oh indeed.  Totally agree.
My gripe... if indeed that's what it is... isn't with the club, or with any perceived delay. I'm neither panicking nor concerned myself.
With everything going on at the club at present, I expect there's more than a dozen realistic possible causes for the delay, over and above the highly unlikely suggestion that they are "Waiting to see how many we are likely to be allowed in".

Fair enough but I don’t think the delay warrants being called pitiful and I’m not sure why it’s worth some getting upset.
Cause for concern? Probably
More reasonable for us than for most other clubs given what we’re going through? I’d say so
Causing a problem for any of us? I very much doubt it
Pitiful? Of course not
Best to wait a little bit longer before getting our underwear in a twist? Absolutely 

In respect of season ticket sales I think most of us are just waiting patiently rather than over reacting (IMO) by describing the situation as pitiful. 

Why is it pitiful?
 
As others have mentioned they’re probably having to wait for more clarity/clearer indication on likely maximum attendances next season not to mention the outcome of the EFL appeal (although, based on previous experiences, it could be several weeks before we hear anything).
Also, I browsed a few other Championship club sites the other day and I don’t think we’re alone in delaying.

In respect of season ticket sales I think most of us are just waiting patiently rather than over reacting (IMO) by describing the situation as pitiful. 

Under the radar because he has no clue?

That's journo code for 'dunno what's going on but not going to admit it'

In respect of season ticket sales I think most of us are just waiting patiently rather than over reacting (IMO) by describing the situation as pitiful. 

Not sure what else you want them to say really until they know exactly what they are aloud to do. 

Why is it pitiful?
 
As others have mentioned they’re probably having to wait for more clarity/clearer indication on likely maximum attendances next season not to mention the outcome of the EFL appeal (although, based on previous experiences, it could be several weeks before we hear anything).
Also, I browsed a few other Championship club sites the other day and I don’t think we’re alone in delaying.

I put this in another thread but I was told recently by someone in the tickets office that they are waiting until the FA directs them as to how many are allowed in before deciding their policy. They had sold around 11k for the season just ended and I guess have to work out whether to honour those this season and therefore not sell any more if only one third capacity is allowed, or refund and start from scratch if more are etc etc 
But until they know what they are dealing with they are holding out. It makes sense to be fair.

EFL just wanted a win of any kind to avoid all the legal fees in my most humble opinion 

agreed
The rest of the league are holding their feet to the flames, they expect the EFL to hand down the correct punishment not come up with some mates deal.  The EFL are under some pressure here to do the right thing whatever that is.

Yeah. Afterall a new owner might dislike the EFL even more! ?

Ah ok I see your point. I think the journalists  who have said change of ownership could reduce sanction assume MM’s relationship w the regulator has broken down. I agree that MM can also improve the position. If he rolls over, shows his tummy submissively to Mr Parry and agrees to pay all EFL costs, I guess he may be able to stop them arguing for a points deduction. But easier for a new owner to do - ‘Clean sweep of the brush’  etc

It would be if it’s true but, is more likely that the press are just speculating again or making things up? 
 
I can’t believe anyone in authority has told them that if xxxxx takes over then we’ll reduce/consider reducing any penalty on appeal.

I don’t understand how a successful appeal against a points deduction, that hasn’t been imposed yet, could be contingent on a new owner. 
 
If we’ve broken the rules with a past misdemeanour what difference does it make, in terms of our punishment, who the owner will be going forward?

It would be if it’s true but, is more likely that the press are just speculating again or making things up? 
 
I can’t believe anyone in authority has told them that if xxxxx takes over then we’ll reduce/consider reducing any penalty on appeal.

I don’t understand how a successful appeal against a points deduction, that hasn’t been imposed yet, could be contingent on a new owner. 
 
If we’ve broken the rules with a past misdemeanour what difference does it make, in terms of our punishment, who the owner will be going forward?

I don’t understand how a successful appeal against a points deduction, that hasn’t been imposed yet, could be contingent on a new owner. 
 
If we’ve broken the rules with a past misdemeanour what difference does it make, in terms of our punishment, who the owner will be going forward?

Who ?

That's he crux of the issue - both the Sheikh and Alonso were almost certainly fronting up other parties - as such they would potentially both appear credible if they came to Mel with letters of intent and evidence of wealth from the real backers. The fact that the backers have subsequently got cold feet and walked away in the interim (not surprising given our precarious league position and issues with the EFL) has resulted in both deals falling through.
The Sheikh simply melted away whereas Alonso had made such a big deal of the takeover that he kept on 'giving it large' until Mel pulled the plug when no money appeared. I don't think either of them were necessaarily the chancers they're being made out to be - it's certainly possible that they both started out with good intentions and had the rug pulled from under them when their wealthy backers walked away...
Those people attacking Mel for not doing his due diligence would do well to remember that hindsight is indeed a wonderful thing.....

Yes. Mel said himself that these checks needed to be carried out before anyone could look at accounts. Said he turned down many others prior to this as were jokers..
The whole house thing - in fairness if my house was worth 20m I would only want credible buyers through the door with money otherwise you would have nosey people looking at your house all day long - queue Alonso!