AndyinLiverpool Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Nuwtfly said: The manager picking the owners? That sounds like a good idea Just as good an idea as prospective owners picking the manager Nuwtfly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Kennington Ram said: And also the chance that if the Mail report is right, he risks arrest in the UK. Looks like we somehow found the way to attract a bigger brain than the Fake Sheikh. I think there are some misunderstandings on that count. He does not appear to have claimed the backing that the press have alluded to. It could be that their understanding was manipulated through social media, however. He has though stated unequivocally that he has £150 million of his own money to invest in Derby but even if that proves not to be the true, I'm not sure there's any 'case' to answer. His links to certain unsavoury individuals and the similarities between this attempt to take control of Derby and that of another club* are quite disturbing, so what would have happened had his bid succeeded is very much open to debate. What does seem clear is that very little due diligence, if any, is being undertaken in the assessment of potential buyers prior to contracts being agreed, which is worrying enough in its own right. Even relatively simple 'background checks' would surely have raised a few flags so the fact that an in principle agreement was reached pending EFL approval poses some quite uncomfortable questions. *Discretion is the best part of valour, they say! Edited May 11, 2021 by 86 Hair Islands RammingStone66, Jimbo Ram and BaaLocks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 43 minutes ago, GboroRam said: Perhaps we keep giving the wrong bank details? I mean, if you get one digit wrong on your account number, they'll have trouble sending you money. I can't imagine both Sheikhy and Alfonso weren't genuine? So when I got a text from the bank saying I'd had a deposit of £35M into my current account you're suggesting it's probably not really my money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Fascinating insight on the Alonso takeover this morning that is well worth a read. But will we ever get to read an article about Derby County without mention of Wayne Rooney’s playing career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Gaspode said: So when I got a text from the bank saying I'd had a deposit of £35M into my current account you're suggesting it's probably not really my money? No, that's genuine. Just text your details to the prince who's sending it to you, it'll all be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, Nuwtfly said: Fascinating insight on the Alonso takeover this morning that is well worth a read. But will we ever get to read an article about Derby County without mention of Wayne Rooney’s playing career? No because when tailoring a written article to be search engine friendly having the words "Wayne Rooney" featuring prominently is the way to go if you want it to be pushed up the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 So, the Athletic article (link below) says that Alonso has other “silent partners”... I asked if one could be Matt Southall... IslandExile, ariotofmyown and mike93rh 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 If Alonso gets his hands on the club, I'm taking a well deserve sabbatical from Derby County and probably football in general. At best, he doesn't ruin the club but we never get to fully concentrate just on the football. At worst, he ruins the club whilst using it as a platform to create more links to convicted murders and infamous fraudsters. Heisenberg, HuddersRam and cosmic 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcreece1601 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ambitious said: If Alonso gets his hands on the club, I'm taking a well deserve sabbatical from Derby County and probably football in general. At best, he doesn't ruin the club but we never get to fully concentrate just on the football. At worst, he ruins the club whilst using it as a platform to create more links to convicted murders and infamous fraudsters. Murderers? Have i missed something mate??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanjwitham Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 "He says €75m in his account is Spanish & it’s not blocked" Is that like the "my girlfriend goes to another school, you wouldn't know her" of finance? Rammy03, Chester40, Mostyn6 and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Just now, dcfcreece1601 said: Murderers? Have i missed something mate??? Tommy Suharto, his latest new connection with regards to Indonesian money, is a convicted murderer. He does seem to have a fair amount of cash, but also a long list of scandals and rather unsavory motivations when it comes to business. The family has a debated net worth of between $20-40 billion. ariotofmyown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) Just please don’t let this absolute chancer anywhere near the club. The signs of him being a bullcrapper have been obvious from the very beginning. Edited May 11, 2021 by DarkFruitsRam7 Andicis, Rammy03 and TheresOnlyWanChope 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresOnlyWanChope Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: Just please don’t let this absolute chancer anywhere near the club. The signs of him being a bullcrapper have been obvious from the very beginning. Alonso already commenting RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Ambitious said: Tommy Suharto, his latest new connection with regards to Indonesian money, is a convicted murderer. He does seem to have a fair amount of cash, but also a long list of scandals and rather unsavory motivations when it comes to business. The family has a debated net worth of between $20-40 billion. Alonso quoted in that article saying “Tommy is my friend”. Edited May 11, 2021 by DarkFruitsRam7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney1991 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 He’s basically made us unsellable through bad choices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 2 hours ago, NottsRam77 said: Would it mean we’re stuck with Rooney regardless good or bad ? No. Why would investors risk money like that!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 23 minutes ago, TheresOnlyWanChope said: Alonso already commenting Derek Alonso? ? IslandExile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 26 minutes ago, TheresOnlyWanChope said: Alonso already commenting Who is Derek Alonso? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingpin Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Nuwtfly said: Derek Alonso? ? ? Edited May 11, 2021 by Kingpin TheresOnlyWanChope, IslandExile and EtoileSportiveDeDerby 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Barney1991 said: He’s basically made us unsellable through bad choices Not really. Only an idiot or a chancer would try and buy us in our current state at the current asking price. Plenty would line up if he was to sell to the right person even if it meant selling for a quid. They don't seem to be the 'right' people though, these local businessmen. It's so obvious what is going on, and the desperation is at Katie Price levels for finding anyone who will make him as much money back as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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