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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 11:15:36 GMT
It only counts if there is an artist's impression. I haven't seen one yet for the Fruit Market.
Back in the late 70's Rovers concocted an artists impression of Eastville with a 'Dome' completely covering the pitch, twas in the evil post, with the title of 'Rovers put a lid on it', ridiculous really. “The Eastville Dome” That’s really tickled me  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 11:16:44 GMT
I’ve seen it suggested that he could have been blowing the cover of the consortium in an attempt to cling to power at Rovers. Given the board now consists of just him and his mate and the rumours of him trying to retain a shareholding I can now quite well believe that Wael is hunkering down and doing whatever it takes to ride out a storm. Makes sense but, again, why throw the completely unrealistic fantasy land timescale into the mixer? File with the experts who have built 12 stadiums, beautiful piece of land, Cat 2 academy and the rest. The guy is not on this planet. I can’t remember but was the exclamation of 2 years followed by that nervous little titter of his? Probably, which would say it all. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 11:34:53 GMT
The rest of what he said is dubious - if rumour is to be believed he wouldn't be involved anyway and has technical work really started on the planning application if they are still wrangling over the land? Perhaps it was a tactical move so possibly understandable. But why add the 2 year thing? It's as if he can't help it. I’ve seen it suggested that he could have been blowing the cover of the consortium in an attempt to cling to power at Rovers. Given the board now consists of just him and his mate and the rumours of him trying to retain a shareholding I can now quite well believe that Wael is hunkering down and doing whatever it takes to ride out a storm. I believe you have hit the nail on the head. I was told that he actually breached a NDA. Perhaps Fanatical could confirm? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 11:38:39 GMT
I’ve seen it suggested that he could have been blowing the cover of the consortium in an attempt to cling to power at Rovers. Given the board now consists of just him and his mate and the rumours of him trying to retain a shareholding I can now quite well believe that Wael is hunkering down and doing whatever it takes to ride out a storm. I believe you have hit the nail on the head. I was told that he actually breached a NDA. Perhaps Fanatical could confirm? Interesting- I had heard this mentioned also. The question is why? If you take out sabotage the question becomes really hard to answer. My personal feeling is that Wael will eventually fully complete his transformation from “nice guy!” to an albatross round the neck of the club. |
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Post by vaughan on Jan 22, 2020 12:16:20 GMT
So to avoid talking in riddles, certain members of this Forum are suggesting;
1. Hamer and KM were actively involved in the FM bid
2. The FM deal is now dead
3. We are now in discussions with another Consortium fronted by Richardson
That's my take, I thought that I would summarise.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 12:39:38 GMT
So to avoid talking in riddles, certain members of this Forum are suggesting; 1. Hamer and KM were actively involved in the FM bid 2. The FM deal is now dead 3. We are now in discussions with another Consortium fronted by Richardson That's my take, I thought that I would summarise. Richardson is the Palermo guy right? It sends shivers up my spine if he gets his hands on the club. We’d be better off with Wael and that’s saying something! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 13:08:03 GMT
anyone fancy a carshare to cheltenham to look at our groundshare ?
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Post by a more piratey game on Jan 22, 2020 13:09:40 GMT
So to avoid talking in riddles, certain members of this Forum are suggesting; 1. Hamer and KM were actively involved in the FM bid 2. The FM deal is now dead 3. We are now in discussions with another Consortium fronted by Richardson That's my take, I thought that I would summarise. But the Post are suggesting, seemingly quite confidently, that the Fruit show have an exclusive which is ongoing? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 13:43:58 GMT
So to avoid talking in riddles, certain members of this Forum are suggesting; 1. Hamer and KM were actively involved in the FM bid 2. The FM deal is now dead 3. We are now in discussions with another Consortium fronted by Richardson That's my take, I thought that I would summarise. I wouldn't say it's dead but it looks as though there is more than one option. |
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Post by a more piratey game on Jan 22, 2020 13:47:50 GMT
So to avoid talking in riddles, certain members of this Forum are suggesting; 1. Hamer and KM were actively involved in the FM bid 2. The FM deal is now dead 3. We are now in discussions with another Consortium fronted by Richardson That's my take, I thought that I would summarise. I wouldn't say it's dead but it looks as though there is more than one option. Which doesn't sound very exclusive at all |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 13:56:27 GMT
anyone fancy a carshare to cheltenham to look at our groundshare ? Surely it's time for us to choose our seats for next season? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 14:04:06 GMT
So to avoid talking in riddles, certain members of this Forum are suggesting; 1. Hamer and KM were actively involved in the FM bid 2. The FM deal is now dead 3. We are now in discussions with another Consortium fronted by Richardson That's my take, I thought that I would summarise. I wouldn't say it's dead but it looks as though there is more than one option. Here's the thing, as I see it. You've done OK in business and I'm guessing that you have a little bit of savings stashed away, so if an opportunity came along, you could raid the piggy bank. But would you drag the thing out for a year, or would you insist that the vendor just got the heck on with things, and if he didn't/wouldn't/couldn't, either just go back to having a quiet life or find something else to do with your time? Fruit Market indeed. If that happens it will be because people have been dragged kicking and screaming in to building an entertainment venue there, which by the way, with what YTL are doing, Bristol no longer needs. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 14:41:48 GMT
So to avoid talking in riddles, certain members of this Forum are suggesting; 1. Hamer and KM were actively involved in the FM bid 2. The FM deal is now dead 3. We are now in discussions with another Consortium fronted by Richardson That's my take, I thought that I would summarise. But the Post are suggesting, seemingly quite confidently, that the Fruit show have an exclusive which is ongoing? Iirc they said it was a timed exclusive sooner or later that Richardson guy will get the chance to begin talks. |
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Post by a more piratey game on Jan 22, 2020 15:36:44 GMT
But the Post are suggesting, seemingly quite confidently, that the Fruit show have an exclusive which is ongoing? Iirc they said it was a timed exclusive sooner or later that Richardson guy will get the chance to begin talks. I think it was something like 'an exclusive until the bid fails' Monday's update was 'Talks are progressing on the fruit market and we hope to hear something by the end of the month' |
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Post by vaughan on Jan 22, 2020 15:53:25 GMT
Well if there is another Consortium, it is not Sport Capital Group, who worked on acquisition of Palermo.
Fact.
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Post by vaughan on Jan 22, 2020 16:22:38 GMT
All that Richardson has done is act as a non-exec in purchase of Palermo by SCH, who then sold it on within 2 months or so. He got Holdsworth and Platt involved to big themselves up as some football-savvy consortium.
Richardson resigned from SCG in 2019.
They have not invested in any FCs other than Palermo.
They or Richardson are not involved. They have no "genuine" interest in BRFC.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 16:38:42 GMT
Iirc they said it was a timed exclusive sooner or later that Richardson guy will get the chance to begin talks. I think it was something like 'an exclusive until the bid fails' Monday's update was 'Talks are progressing on the fruit market and we hope to hear something by the end of the month' Ah yes, that sounds right- all contingent on the FM bid. Although how long will DS sit around twiddling their thumbs while Total Produce consider whether they are going to accept? Is the offer even still on the table? Sounds from this thread that that may not even be the case anymore. It’s all so frustrating- with BCC set to compulsorily purchase the land anyway you’d hope that this consortium’s offer would be accepted....unless they are low balling the fruit market with the compulsory purchase in mind as leverage. *sigh* it’s never cut and dried with Rovers is it?  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 16:40:31 GMT
All that Richardson has done is act as a non-exec in purchase of Palermo by SCH, who then sold it on within 2 months or so. He got Holdsworth and Platt involved to big themselves up as some football-savvy consortium. Richardson resigned from SCG in 2019. They have not invested in any FCs other than Palermo. They or Richardson are not involved. They have no "genuine" interest in BRFC. Interesting, so there is another consortium...but it’s nothing to do with Richardson? Really hoping that’s the case. |
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Post by vaughan on Jan 22, 2020 16:55:49 GMT
I don't believe Richardson fronts up another Consortium.
Where's Ed Ware these days? Is he still dreaming of buying us.
I like Ed by the way before Fanatical steams in.
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Post by fanatical on Jan 22, 2020 17:06:23 GMT
I’ve seen it suggested that he could have been blowing the cover of the consortium in an attempt to cling to power at Rovers. Given the board now consists of just him and his mate and the rumours of him trying to retain a shareholding I can now quite well believe that Wael is hunkering down and doing whatever it takes to ride out a storm. I believe you have hit the nail on the head. I was told that he actually breached a NDA. Perhaps Fanatical could confirm? Be assured that whatever Wael is up to, it is for the benefit of Wael not Bristol Rovers supporters.- The sooner he goes the better. In my opinion his nice guy persona is false |
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