As a complete 'Gowl' whatever that is, I wanted a full sale just to see the back of the greedy Glazers. I was even prepared to put up with the tired old 'sports washing' malarky. I suspect, although I have no proof, that politics may have also been an influence based on the Glazers religeous beliefs and the Qataries being the not of that ilk. I'm sure the Sheik could have laid his hands on the money if he really wanted to but the club. Anyhow, it is what it is and I'm sure SJR will sort out the issues with the personnel at the club and the stadium in time.
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Just because they failed to provide proof of funds, doesn’t mean it wasn’t a state backed bid. The proof of funds thing is another way of saying the source of the financing, and perhaps exposing that the money was state provided, and so essentially PSG’s owners, was something they were trying to avoid due to the obvious complications.
Either way, the whole thing was dodgy as feck. And I am so happy not to become another sports washed club.
Either way, the whole thing was dodgy as feck. And I am so happy not to become another sports washed club.
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Well they saw Newcastle takeover get stopped and then MBS threaten BoJo and get it done the second time, so were probably not too worried about getting it done if they wont the bid.
What's tired and old about it, exactly?
So it’s pretty obvious now that I , along with a few others , were led up the garden path with the Qatar bid and I guess it was too good to be true. The only thing that seduced me was the promise to get rid of the rats once and for all and clearing the debt.
It was NEVER about untold riches and a team full of superstars but the Glazers gone, now SJR is here I must admit I’m cautiously optimistic given what’s been reported lately though I will never be happy until they are cleansed from the club forever.
It was NEVER about untold riches and a team full of superstars but the Glazers gone, now SJR is here I must admit I’m cautiously optimistic given what’s been reported lately though I will never be happy until they are cleansed from the club forever.
It is the hope that kills you
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60th best in the UK, 750th in the world.
The relevant context here is they’re one of the best for sports research in the U.K. (6th) which I assume interests United more than the Times University rankings…
Just a hunch mind you.
I would have said that but presumably they’re specialised in some of the less traditional subjects.
Of course we all do that mate, but some people (not saying you personally) were getting carried away and buying into the Qatar will pump in billions theory based on nothing more than the Qatari groups own press release saying as much.
Was there ever any reputable source that confirmed they had the money to spunk on a football club that they said they did?
Regardless of the number of live bids, Ratcliffe was bidding more because his first three bids were rejected by the Glazers, as is their right.
£1Bn ish for 25% isn’t overspending, partly because of value, partly future value, partly as money isn’t just for 25%… it’s for the clauses Ratcliffe wanted in
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Used to be a polytechnic. Not very highly rated.
Nothing wrong with wanting a different buyer for the right reasons.
And yes, be cautiously optimistic. I am
When the deal is ratified
Yeah sounds like it could be around first week of February,interesting to see Mitchell linked to Roma Sporting Director role
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Feck off Qatar mate
Keegan still on the payroll?
Squeezing out every riyal out of the Qataris
Let's suppose for a minute this is true and certain shareholders were not apprised of the bid - as unlikely as that may sound. What could be the possible outcomes?
Really have no idea.
Shareholders derivative action? It's NY and possible.
Pay a fine to the SEC, if at all it's true and proved. This is what I understand, may well be wrong.
The question is why are they kicking up a fuss if they don’t think there is anything in it for them?
Said it all along. He was a Fake Sheikh.
The image of him at OT was AI generated.
The image of him at OT was AI generated.
You dont know that for sure.
And if it is true that they needed financing, why say "The bid will be completely debt free via Sheikh Jassim's Nine Two Foundation" in the statement?
What do people think of Jim Ratcliffe the person?
Seems another rags to riches sellout like Alan Sugar to me. Wonder if he will be using Man United as a way to try and generate positive PR and improve his image.
Another James Dyson brexiter who moved production out of the UK, dodges taxes and treats his employees like shit to increase his own personal wealth.
"Better the devil you know than the devil you don't" comes to mind. Whether he brings success (doubt it) to the club or not, it won't change my opinion of this self obsessed pr**k.
Seems another rags to riches sellout like Alan Sugar to me. Wonder if he will be using Man United as a way to try and generate positive PR and improve his image.
Another James Dyson brexiter who moved production out of the UK, dodges taxes and treats his employees like shit to increase his own personal wealth.
"Better the devil you know than the devil you don't" comes to mind. Whether he brings success (doubt it) to the club or not, it won't change my opinion of this self obsessed pr**k.
I believe gowl is a term of endearment on the Emerald Isle.
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It’s clear now it was not a state bid. However the more his camp cry without action the less weight their claims hold.
When I say action, the club is still up for sale. There is clauses in place making the club available. The way I see it, if you beat £5.2b they will talk.
Otherwise take the L and move on. The price is going up. Stop crying because the Glazers played you. Put the money up or shut up.
There is no way the state of Qatar would have let this happen. They would happily throw £6b at Mbappe to get him to stay the rest of his career at PSG. The state of Qatar would happily overpay for Utd. (In my humble opinion…lol)
When I say action, the club is still up for sale. There is clauses in place making the club available. The way I see it, if you beat £5.2b they will talk.
Otherwise take the L and move on. The price is going up. Stop crying because the Glazers played you. Put the money up or shut up.
There is no way the state of Qatar would have let this happen. They would happily throw £6b at Mbappe to get him to stay the rest of his career at PSG. The state of Qatar would happily overpay for Utd. (In my humble opinion…lol)
They have publicly been labelled dubious timewasters, of course they wont be happy if true
I've seen plenty of cases where SEC filings are incorrect and must be corrected (does not lead to going to jail unless they intentionally lied). It also seems that the 92 Foundation will now seek a corrective statement from the SEC, according to reports.
Lawsuit from shareholders
So when's Jassim buying Spurs?
More importantly, what do YOU think? Stop sitting on the fence.
And the "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't" bit…. no, it isn’t.
That's what I was thinking. Malfeasance by a corporate officer should be subject of a derivative action on behalf of the corporation. If a legitimate offer was made and not communicated to all of the shareholders, it could well be subject to a derivative action under NY Business Law. Now it has been donkey's years since I took my corporate law class but that much I remember.
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