Comrade 86 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 If Tepper wants Derby, he'll have it. He's apparently worth more than Abramovic. Of all the names bandied about, only Michael Dell could outbid him. I'd love to think there's substance to the rumours, but where he's concerned, I've only seen Twatter conjecture, nothing solid. As for the other fella, he isn't a billionaire, nor need he be. I do wonder whether he knows some big fish are circling and is maybe trying to get out front and centre with the fans as a strategic move. He may also be fronting a consortium. FWIW, the comparisons to young Erik are pretty unfair. They are worlds apart! Also, and in fairness to folks who have mentioned his financial wherewithal, I think it's mostly been because of the Nixon 'billionaire' reference, not out of greed, perceived necessity or any sense of entitlement. Indeed, it seems to me that the overriding sense right now is one of relief that there are folk interested at all. Many on here assumed that nobody would touch the club, so it's something positive to hold onto, for the time being at least, amid all the doom and gloom. Adslegend, Ted McMinn Football Genius, Hector was the best and 18 others 10 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Tepper was just people putting two and two together wasn’t it? No actual links to him Andicis and RadioactiveWaste 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Gritstone Ram said: Do you think they’ll be easy? Haven’t a clue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yani P Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, Topram said: Tepper was just people putting two and two together wasn’t it? No actual links to him Just the Tom Glick link I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, Yani P said: Just the Tom Glick link I guess? And the Appleby link to Glick and the fact Appleby is running an estate agency for rich men wanting to purchase football clubs. Glick having been at Man City will know the benefit of owning numerous clubs worldwide. It's all wishful thinking, but it could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 46 minutes ago, Yani P said: It will be renamed in the Spring. Miggins, Yani P, archram and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 32 minutes ago, 86 Hair Islands said: If Tepper wants Derby, he'll have it. He's apparently worth more than Abramovic. Of all the names bandied about, only Michael Dell could outbid him. I'd love to think there's substance to the rumours, but where he's concerned, I've only seen Twatter conjecture, nothing solid. As for the other fella, he isn't a billionaire, nor need he be. I do wonder whether he knows some big fish are circling and is maybe trying to get out front and centre with the fans as a strategic move. He may also be fronting a consortium. FWIW, the comparisons to young Erik are pretty unfair. They are worlds apart! Also, and in fairness to folks who have mentioned his financial wherewithal, I think it's mostly been because of the Nixon 'billionaire' reference, not out of greed, perceived necessity or any sense of entitlement. Indeed, it seems to me that the overriding sense right now is one of relief that there are folk interested at all. Many on here assumed that nobody would touch the club, so it's something positive to hold onto, for the time being at least, amid all the doom and gloom. What gloom and doom. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Pearl Ram said: I wonder if Chris Kirchner is having a sly look at the forum every now and again. ? Picture the scene... Mr Kirchner... as he will be known by then... seals the deal... calls his mates to arrange a celebratory round of golf... pitches up at the first tee on the Dubai Masters course (or whatever it's called!)... and promptly posts a pic in the "Picture your knee thread", with the caption "Guess where I am, lads"! If that happens, I swear I'll offer to personally wipe his bottom for him every morning for the rest of my life. What a guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramtastic ones Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 25/10/2021 at 18:47, one_chop said: I wouldn't get excited until the fat lady sings. She sits near me in the east stand and I haven't heard her sing in years Gritstone Tup, jono, Kathcairns and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 IslandExile, NottsRammy, Kathcairns and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 52 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: And the Appleby link to Glick and the fact Appleby is running an estate agency for rich men wanting to purchase football clubs. Glick having been at Man City will know the benefit of owning numerous clubs worldwide. It's all wishful thinking, but it could happen. Wishful thinking but no actual link, I’d love it to happen but just think it’s all just talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Do feel a sense of unease around Kirchner. He's been very public and open, which as people have mentioned just makes him seem like a complete nutcase missing the quiet dignity that we want in an owner. Also no real expertise or prior understanding of how football clubs are run and as we know these are totally different businesses to any other. That said, there's an air of confidence and honesty about him. Maybe he's not absolutely loaded (at least not in a billionaire sense) but he seems to have a bit of passion and care and seems like he understands what the club means to the fans. It could turn out to be a breath of fresh air. But the funny thing in all this? No amount of public pressure or fan campaigns will stop a takeover. If someone wants to buy the club, they will buy the club. They don't even ever have to visit the ground to own the club. We have absolutely no say on this and so it's almost pointless to debate if this guy is our best hope or not. I mean it's not pointless, because it matters so much to us. But we don't actually have it in our power to stop it happening. We have to just trust our administrators to do the right thing. The administrators who we, the fans, had no say in appointing... Nothing quite like being a DCFC fan to make you feel weak and powerless... Kathcairns, Elwood P Dowd and derbydaz22 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I know nuffin Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Yani P said: Slync baseball ground!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram1988 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I quite like how he is open, honest and is willing to engage with us fans a breath of fresh air compared to Mel in his later days. Kathcairns, Pearl Ram and Miggins 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Tup Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, TZM said: They will 100% be counting the pennies. It’s an investment and they’ll be looking for an eventual return. Not pennies though, they will deal in bigger numbers, a million here or there in order to get exactly what they want, won’t matter a jot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydaz22 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, TZM said: They will 100% be counting the pennies. It’s an investment and they’ll be looking for an eventual return. I agree they are not suddenly massive Derby fans but beggars can’t be choosers at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksRam Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, Tombo said: Nothing quite like being a DCFC fan to make you feel weak and powerless... I get you but do you not think that a large part of this is the fact Derby has such a huge and loyal fan base without which we wouldn't be half as marketable. 2000 or so turned up to watch a training session. I think that makes us pretty powerful. Bald Eagle's Barmy Army, Kathcairns, Tombo and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney1991 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Tombo said: Do feel a sense of unease around Kirchner. He's been very public and open, which as people have mentioned just makes him seem like a complete nutcase missing the quiet dignity that we want in an owner. Also no real expertise or prior understanding of how football clubs are run and as we know these are totally different businesses to any other. That said, there's an air of confidence and honesty about him. Maybe he's not absolutely loaded (at least not in a billionaire sense) but he seems to have a bit of passion and care and seems like he understands what the club means to the fans. It could turn out to be a breath of fresh air. But the funny thing in all this? No amount of public pressure or fan campaigns will stop a takeover. If someone wants to buy the club, they will buy the club. They don't even ever have to visit the ground to own the club. We have absolutely no say on this and so it's almost pointless to debate if this guy is our best hope or not. I mean it's not pointless, because it matters so much to us. But we don't actually have it in our power to stop it happening. We have to just trust our administrators to do the right thing. The administrators who we, the fans, had no say in appointing... Nothing quite like being a DCFC fan to make you feel weak and powerless... If that was the case is darragh macanthony a nut case as he is very vocal about posh and has owned them nearly 16 years. Unfortunately the guy will never win. He’s not vocal he doesn’t care or seem arsed he vocal and he’s a nut case and not a sensible owner. I thought after Mel went dark the last 6 months and never to be heard fans would be loving being kept up to date. I for one hope if he gets the club he carries on the tweets I love it Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 38 minutes ago, Barney1991 said: If that was the case is darragh macanthony a nut case as he is very vocal about posh and has owned them nearly 16 years. Unfortunately the guy will never win. He’s not vocal he doesn’t care or seem arsed he vocal and he’s a nut case and not a sensible owner. I thought after Mel went dark the last 6 months and never to be heard fans would be loving being kept up to date. I for one hope if he gets the club he carries on the tweets I love it Fine, if that's what you want. I did expand on that interpretation in the second paragraph if you got that far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammieib Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Just seen that he’s posted on Twitter that “nottingham forest sucks” from a question a Forest fan has goaded him into not answering. Im sorry but this bloke has Alonso vibes all over him. I don’t want any potential owner putting that type of content out on social media. It’s simply not professional at all. What makes this worse, he isn’t even the owner yet. Appleby is being very professional as far as I can tell. This guy seems to be liking the attention a little too much already. Red Ram, RoyMac5, TheresOnlyWanChope and 7 others 7 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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