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RoyMac5 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 19 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: Surely that isnt journalism? Investigative journalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Where is that from? Just seen The Athletic article. There are a few articles online from the Newcastle takeover times that discuss this. Trust me, the Athletic are just rehashing documents online that are there for all to read. There was a family feud many years ago, someone got killed, then someone was murdered in retaliation, just your typical family argument, we've all had it. Shiekh Khaleds family were banished from Abu Dhabi and were forced to live in Dubai, using HH infront of his name shouldn't be allowed, he clearly does it to give him more gravitas, but he should be using his excellency. So anyone expecting Liam Delap from Man City on loan, they probably wont answer the phone to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Just now, MackworthRamIsGod said: There are a few articles online from the Newcastle takeover times that discuss this. Trust me, the Athletic are just rehashing documents online that are there for all to read. Fair does. I'm not big business savvy, how do you see the colour of someone's money in a deal like this? Take a cheque? Contactless payment? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarterForTen Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I don't see what all the fuss is about how wealthy this guy is or not. Any owner who wants to be the owner is far better than one who clearly doesn't want to be any more. Mel wants out. I've run businesses for dis-engaged owners before and it's never a happy time. I don't mean this with any malice whatsoever but the sooner he moves on the better, for his sake as much as the Club's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Fair does. I'm not big business savvy, how do you see the colour of someone's money in a deal like this? Take a cheque? Contactless payment? ? I reckon Mel would haven taken him to Starbucks, ordered 2 coffees, Venti (extra large), 2 cookies and a sandwich to share and when it came to paying Mel hung back.... If Sheikh Khaled offered to pay and whipped out his capital one platinum credit we are golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 30 minutes ago, Gritstone Ram said: Apart from when Pickering sold us to the Amigos. Wasn't that the Co op, Pickering failed in his payment to the Co op bank and they took the keys, It was them that sold it to the 3 Amigos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, StarterForTen said: I don't see what all the fuss is about how wealthy this guy is or not. Any owner who wants to be the owner is far better than one who clearly doesn't want to be any more. Mel wants out. I've run businesses for dis-engaged owners before and it's never a happy time. I don't mean this with any malice whatsoever but the sooner he moves on the better, for his sake as much as the Club's. That makes sense but I'm not worried the new owners might not make us the next Man City. I'm worried they'll make us the next Coventry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 17 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: There are a few articles online from the Newcastle takeover times that discuss this. Trust me, the Athletic are just rehashing documents online that are there for all to read. There was a family feud many years ago, someone got killed, then someone was murdered in retaliation, just your typical family argument, we've all had it. Shiekh Khaleds family were banished from Abu Dhabi and were forced to live in Dubai, using HH infront of his name shouldn't be allowed, he clearly does it to give him more gravitas, but he should be using his excellency. So anyone expecting Liam Delap from Man City on loan, they probably wont answer the phone to us. That's why we have banned Monopoly on Christmas Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRam Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 ...who are completely shambolic but still several places higher than us?♂️ My worry is that they'll make us into the new Bury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Didn’t think Mel would sell to the wrong person but he just wants out he’d sell us to anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 6 hours ago, wollatonram said: The new article about Khaled on the Athletic raises more flags than calms my nerves. So no proof of funds at previous takeovers, nobody had even heard of him and the Sheikh Mansour side of the family have completely cut him off. I am seriously worried about this takeover. Please EFL for the love of god make him prove his wealth! I said this a couple of weeks ago when it was first reported. Newcastle fans have warned us he may not be all that he seems I hope Morris does not drop us in it just because he is desperate to get rid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1976 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 16 minutes ago, Topram said: Didn’t think Mel would sell to the wrong person but he just wants out he’d sell us to anyone Not sure that’s fair, he’s had ample opportunity over the last 12 months or so to sell to just anybody. Whilst I agree we are not fully aware of who and to what extent the takeover will be Mel no doubt will be doing the best he can for the club. He’s a fan and will be watching them over the coming years like us so this will be his legacy in a way. He has made mistakes over his tenure but has always said he would only sell to someone who could move the club forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 There are a couple of you tube interviews with Sheikh Khaled, one thing is for sure, he is no Fawaz, he speaks very well, is very intelligent and is clearly a successful businessman. Also there really are stories of him and his company investing lots of money into big projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wollatonram Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I think it would be naive not to scrutinise, and those in positions where they can give scrutiny should too. 43 minutes ago, StarterForTen said: I don't see what all the fuss is about how wealthy this guy is or not. Any owner who wants to be the owner is far better than one who clearly doesn't want to be any more. Mel wants out. I've run businesses for dis-engaged owners before and it's never a happy time. I don't mean this with any malice whatsoever but the sooner he moves on the better, for his sake as much as the Club's. It is massively important how wealthy they are, if they are skint or are not willing to fund the club then you are looking at a disaster. People will call me negative about this but my negativity comes from worry. You have to scrutinise these things and I hope the EFL do too, and not just take this as an opportunity to get rid of Mel. The EFL have approved too many dodgy takeovers in the last few years, so many clubs have owners that don’t put any money into a club & are losing money. Wigan, Bury, Charlton, Oldham, Morecambe, I am sure there is more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justa Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Hope this hasn't already been posted - https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/Derby-county-news-takeover-latest-b1720223.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Didn’t Ed Dawes say he was excited after what Mel had said to him? Taking us to the next level well that’s clearly not the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, Justa said: Hope this hasn't already been posted - https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/Derby-county-news-takeover-latest-b1720223.html Thanks hadnt seen that. All I know as a fan is noone really cares what we think and what will be will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoWindscreens Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, Justa said: Hope this hasn't already been posted - https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/Derby-county-news-takeover-latest-b1720223.html Dr Ulrichsen: "Let's be brutally honest, maybe he's found his level." ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minesahartington Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 hour ago, RoyMac5 said: Fair does. I'm not big business savvy, how do you see the colour of someone's money in a deal like this? Take a cheque? Contactless payment? ? I was on a field trip once and the local offered 5 camels for the ginger girl in our group. I think that’s how it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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