NothernRam Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Looks like Glick will have to forget his fav excuse like "we do not want to do Portsmouth" in future. POMPEY’S chief executive David Lampitt has confirmed that talks have taken place between Russian businessmen who want to buy the club and its current owners. Rumours surfaced over the weekend that Roman Dubov and his banker business partner Vladimir Antonov were looking to buy the Blues. Last night Mr Lampitt confirmed that Pompey’s owners have spoken to the men – but could not reveal exactly what discussions had taken place. Mr Dubov has said he is not personally involved in a takeover, but Mr Antonov said their company, Convers Sports Initiatives, is. Mr Dubov is the company’s president, and Mr Antonov is its chairman. The company’s third co-owner, Chris Akers, is a former chief executive of Leeds United. In a statement he said: ‘Convers Sports Initiatives has always been interested in English football and it is widely known that we have been actively seeking to acquire a suitable club. ‘We have held talks with representatives from several clubs, including Portsmouth FC, however we cannot comment any further on the status of any of these negotiations.’ Convers was behind an unsuccessful bid last summer to buy AFC Bournemouth. Mr Akers was also the frontman for a bid to buy Glasgow Rangers, which also failed. Now, both Convers Sports and Roman Dubov’s Facebook pages list Pompey as their favourite team. Mr Antonov went on to reassure Blues fans that should his company take control of the club from owners Balram Chainrai and Levi Kushnir, the club would be given resources to ensure its success. He said: ‘I would like to stress that if we do acquire control of a football club, we will dedicate our collective knowledge, skills, contacts and appropriate resources to make the chosen football club successful. This will always be our priority. ‘Convers Sports Initiatives has a long history and association with various sports around the world. ‘This accumulated experience and knowledge will benefit the selected football club, its players, employees and partners involved, but most of all – the club’s loyal fans and the community. http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/bygone-blues/we_are_in_talks_to_buy_the_club_say_russians_1_2390431 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghRam Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 it'll all end in tears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbiean Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Don't know why another one would want to unless he's going to get them on the cheap, favourite team? Pull the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorksopRam Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Those sneaky Russians.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Would they be interested in another Championship club with a bigger fan base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbiean Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Would only want the Russians if they offer a free bottle of vodka with every ticket purchased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex W Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Would only want the Russians if they offer a free bottle of vodka with every ticket purchased Anything with you and Russians had to involve vodka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbiean Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Anything with you and Russians had to involve vodka Naturally, comrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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