hintonsboots Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Yep. We've just reached Weathertop. Not even got to Rivendell yet. Doesn’t Mel own the Rivendell sports arena through Tolkien Holdings ? archram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alty_Ram Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, hintonsboots said: I really want to celebrate a PB being named after months of Q false starts, but it just feels like the start of another chapter in the dcfc saga. I’m a bit underwhelmed to be honest, but maybe after CK has laid out his plans for the future, things will become clearer. ( Not via Twitter please Chris ) I know what you mean. Don't get me wrong, it is good to hear that a PB has been named and good luck to CK if he sees this through and gets us back on track in good shape. Good also to know also that there is another interested party in case it falls through but the devil will be in the detail and we haven't heard anything about that yet so it is hard to judge the merits of this with any real certainty. I guess we're back to waiting because there have been comments that detailed negotiations with HMRC will only happen when they have a bidder to speak to. They have indicated that they may be prepared to entertain some form of compromise but wouldn't discuss specifics until the process had moved on. I suspect that we may be facing more waiting while a load of issues are thrashed out but I am surprised that we don't have a CK statement. He's not usually reticent to speak on all matters DCFC. hintonsboots and David Graham Brown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammingStone66 Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, hintonsboots said: Doesn’t Mel own the Rivendell sports arena through Tolkien Holdings ? mrdave85 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archied Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Unlucky Alf said: I'll level with you, I'm being directed by my Fathers spirit Chip of the old block Ram-Alf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarterForTen Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, hintonsboots said: Doesn’t Mel own the Rivendell sports arena through Tolkien Holdings ? You can't stop having a go at Mel, can you? I think it's become Hobitual. David Graham Brown, GenBr and hintonsboots 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorseRam Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 57 minutes ago, i-Ram said: Anyway, we are beggars, and an unappealing option is better than no option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 36 minutes ago, IslandExile said: Clearly doesn't want to do it enough to submit an acceptable bid. If he was genuinely interested at all, he was hanging on to get it at the lowest possible price - that wouldn't auger well for the club, especially as we've already been losing players all along this nightmare process. Lol. If he pays less for the Club there's more for the players! Why should anyone pay more than they need to for a group of 3 players and errr, errr a few bits and bobs? mwram1973 and David Graham Brown 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, hintonsboots said: Doesn’t Mel own the Rivendell sports arena through Tolkien Holdings ? Our PB is a merry fellow, Bright blue his jacket is, and his boots are yellow. None has ever caught him yet, for Chris he is the Master: His songs are stronger songs, and his feet are faster.??? with apologies to Tom Bombadil Edited April 6, 2022 by Elwood P Dowd hintonsboots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Lol. If he pays less for the Club there's more for the players! Why should anyone pay more than they need to for a group of 3 players and errr, errr a few bits and bobs? Does the club, the name, the history, the support not carry any value? Miggins, jimtastic56 and Ramifications 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk Thrust Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 I just don’t get posters moaning about Ashley hanging on to get the lowest possible price. If I were buying something I’d want the lowest possible price as well. Wouldn’t we all? Derby4Me and David Graham Brown 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 How much dosh has this guy got to play with? Kaputz and Derby4Me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdave85 Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, IslandExile said: Does the club, the name, the history, the support not carry any value? jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Turk Thrust said: I just don’t get posters moaning about Ashley hanging on to get the lowest possible price. If I were buying something I’d want the lowest possible price as well. Wouldn’t we all? Of course but if it's a bidding war, like buying a house, you go with a bid that ensures yours is the winning bid. Moreover, by delaying, it's lessened the club's potential for recovering quickly. RamuelLJackson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Turk Thrust said: I just don’t get posters moaning about Ashley hanging on to get the lowest possible price. If I were buying something I’d want the lowest possible price as well. Wouldn’t we all? Because whilst that is understandable, if he chose to pay a bit more this could probably have been settled months ago. So yes, it's sensible from a business standpoint, but as a Derby fan why would anyone be high on a potential owner that chose to let the club struggle to save a fraction of his wealth. IslandExile, Miggins and RamuelLJackson 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 1 minute ago, oldtimeram said: How much dosh has this guy got to play with? That is difficult to establish, he certainly has millions and is credited with having billions but I’ve been unable to find any reliable figures. oldtimeram and RoyMac5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Dean (hick) Saunders said: Is the PB allowed to run the club? (Sell tickets, re-sign players etc) I thought at end of last year we were thinking that the answer to this question is yes. The EFL have to apply some common sense. Their own rules allow the club a limit of 18 months in administration which would take us through to next March. It wold be a bit difficult playing fixtures through to then if we only had 5 players. I doubt they'll commit to anything until the takeover is pretty much certain, or wait until the end of May to make the decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbysLane Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, Alty_Ram said: He's not usually reticent to speak on all matters DCFC. Let's hope he's learnt his lesson and stays off Twitter and any other media. I don't want an owner that is constantly seeking attention. CK doesn't strike me as the most mature of people (no offence Chris as you're bound to be reading this thread), reacts badly to criticism, the goading from fans of other clubs (or this one) or if things don't go his way. It makes me think he'll flounce off at some point, possibly before completing the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 25 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Yep. We've just reached Weathertop. Not even got to Rivendell yet. Just waiting for the end of the season where the Eagles swoop in and only carry off Plange. AndyinLiverpool and angieram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Git Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 I assume CK has to stump-up £5m pronto now he's been named PB? jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Just now, Grumpy Git said: I assume CK has to stump-up £5m pronto now he's been named PB? It would be much less than 5 now I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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