tinman Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 A member of the Abu Dhabi royal family is looking to buy the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rad1919 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 https://theathletic.com/news/Derby-newcastle-takeover-sheikh-khaled/2pJQROiLw7Cn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shang Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Now it gets interesting, though it seems to be all based off of the name of the company they've registered. Though some ITKers did say a few weeks back that Mel has basically sold up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, rad1919 said: https://theathletic.com/news/Derby-newcastle-takeover-sheikh-khaled/2pJQROiLw7Cn Quote A senior member of the Abu Dhabi royal family who recently failed with high-profile bids for Liverpool and Newcastle United is interested in a Derby County takeover, Matt Slater can reveal... Last month, Derventio Holdings (UK) Limited was registered at Companies House, the UK's registrar of companies, with three directors: Bin Zayed Group managing director Midhat Kamil Kidwai and two Swiss-based British entrepreneurs, Andrew Obolensky and Christopher Samuelson. Sheikh Khaled is listed as a "person with significant control"... Neither the Bin Zayed Group nor Samuelson have responded to requests for comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Oh god here we go again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 On the face of it, it looks good. But I don't like the history of the two swiss/english businessmen involved. That Samuelson has got a rather chequered history when it comes to football clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, Shang said: Now it gets interesting, though it seems to be all based off of the name of the company they've registered. Though some ITKers did say a few weeks back that Mel has basically sold up... It is noticeable how quiet Mel has been recently - maybe he's wary of being put on the spot if he talks to the press at present.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Topram Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Another potential buyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 We might finally be able to buy Mbappe and Dembele!! I knew Mrs Ince wasn’t wasting her time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazloW Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Whoever invests, I hope Mel doesn’t sell up entirely. I like him, like what he’s tried to do with the club (even where he’s been let down), he’s local and he’s a fan. I wouldn’t blame if he wanted to sell up considering the grief he gets and the money is has undoubtedly lost, but I hope he will still retain control whatever happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 1 minute ago, LazloW said: Whoever invests, I hope Mel doesn’t sell up entirely. I like him, like what he’s tried to do with the club (even where he’s been let down), he’s local and he’s a fan. I wouldn’t blame if he wanted to sell up considering the grief he gets and the money is has undoubtedly lost, but I hope he will still retain control whatever happens. With who's looking to potentially invest, I can't imagine that happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 @Abu Derby Is this true, you're looking to buy the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirelines Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I really hope we don't sell the club to human rights abusers. I know Mel is mad, but he's not chopping up journalists into little pieces as far as I'm aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 1 minute ago, desirelines said: I really hope we don't sell the club to human rights abusers. I know Mel is mad, but he's not chopping up journalists into little pieces as far as I'm aware. That was the Saudi's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Hope Mel stays involved,I think it will be a sad day if he leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, desirelines said: I really hope we don't sell the club to human rights abusers. I know Mel is mad, but he's not chopping up journalists into little pieces as far as I'm aware. This guy is the cousin of Man City's owners. I think they're typically ok, unless you're homosexual (or a cross-dresser apparently) or overly drunk or have drugs in your system. I mean, still pretty intolerant, but more tolerant than the Saudis. I, for one, welcome our new wealthy overlords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24Charlie Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Best make sure my season ticket is tied down nice and secure before the glory hunters turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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