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- Wed Nov 18, 2020 6:24 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
They have decided. But I’ll let those in the know, let the information out first
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:51 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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- Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:50 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
You’re right.claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:30 amI am sure there are some out there who think the same with regards your posts
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:29 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Why ? Looks like the majority of people on this thread appreciate the views of Charlton fans. The issues have been rightly raised, people have drawn conclusions, there is no need for the continuous barrage of biased views. This purchase is not similar, he’s opened himself up to libel with some of h...
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:17 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
I thank Charlton for his views and concerns, but I think his time here needs to be over.Charlton Boy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:10 amYou missed out the piece where I quoted the Burnley fan who made that statement, not me. Do keep up.
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 10:30 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Designated Survivor
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3072
Re: Designated Survivor
Only one reason to watch this show
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:17 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
So are you confident that people’s concerns are unjustified, be this Farnell, El Kashashy, the source(s) of funds or the long term plans for our football club? I’m all for investment / sale and think that Garlick has run his course with us, but I’m yet to see something, aside from the snippets that...
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 5:26 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
It’s good that other clubs fans are willing to share their concerns. It’s sad what has happened to your club, we can all agree that.
This situation is totally different
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 5:21 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Buying a business isn’t just the initial investment, you have to cover that weeks/months wages for example. You need a working and viable budget, you’ll need to cover the infrastructure, ensure key people don’t just get up and walk to the competition.
It’a very very complicated
It’a very very complicated
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 5:19 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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- Tue Nov 17, 2020 12:47 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
No blinkers, bring me evidence that’s shows his actions are illegal?
You’re swimming in a world where you don’t have any experience or expertise. This world is different to what you may perceive to be acceptable, normal, or justifiable.
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 12:44 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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- Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:52 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Yet we are led to believe by some that he is the man chosen by the Dubai state be the frontman for the deal... I'm still unclear as to why any credible bid would want to have him involved There’s a presumption that Farnell is involved in much more than the legal wranglings. The hysteria of the Char...
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:52 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
I love you post, cblantfanclub. Who'd have thought there was more than one entity in America interested in owning a Premier League football club? Similarly, who'd have thought there have been an entity in the Middle East interested in owning a Premier League football club. What's the odds on two en...
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:47 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
75BFB2CD-B301-4A5D-B3FC-233724D421CF.jpeg Gone up 20 million. Fair play to MG for holding out 😂 There’s no us media company involvement in the current bids, and it was well publicised that we were seeking investment. I recall the chairman posing in Singapore with prospective investors. You’re getti...
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:54 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
If the money is coming from state owned, that state would effectively be taking on the terms and conditions stipulated by the premier league. Those stipulate for example, no piracy. We are led to believe that this would be a problem for some Middle Eastern states who may dabble. Effectively, it open...
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:42 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Sorry if I'm going over old news, it's just that our man who 'could be in the know' seems to think that the Elkashashy bid is the favoured one but at the same time suggesting it could be state funded. I just wonder if it's going to fall apart at the Premier League? Read above, the money isn’t the i...
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:38 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
It’s not been over 12 months for either bidrandomclaret2 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:17 pmSeveral media outlets , including Sky and The Mirror have mentioned " over 12 months " and The Athletic article mentioned " almost a year "
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:23 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
I understand that there has been reporting made to the league in regards to the sale/purchase. This will be verified and the green light given to the club to move forward.BurnleyPaul wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:17 amAny reason for being so precise with the timescale DJW? What exactly do you know?
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:59 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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- Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:35 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
What relevance does Hendrick signing or not signing have to an impending takeover? If either bid is successful, we are looking at a new manner of business for BFC. By the end of the day today/tomorrow we should have a preferred bid. Let’s be really clear, the Premier league will not sanction a bid f...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:52 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
- Views: 1279318
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 3:02 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
You’d negotiate the advertised price, you’d explore the assets, you’d explore your own financial backings, you’d ensure you had the management infrastructure to support your business, and a hundred other things before the vendor would require proof of funds.
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:59 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
This is a big concern for us regarding both of the offers, we don't know where the money is coming from. I believe the ALK offer is money coming from a number of investors, the other offer I've no idea. I agree, but I think ALK have been using a particular Broker to encourage finance for a little w...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:30 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
If they come up with the proof of funds, from a legitimate source, they will be the preferred offer, as to how much of their ‘roadmap’ funding is viable and legitimate is open to scrutiny
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 11:11 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Dyche to Derby?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 6636
Re: Dyche to Derby?
Has anyone considered that Dyche might not be retained by one of the bids? I think Derby would be great fit for Dyche 5 years ago, but not now. He would get them promoted, but he would become niched as the next Pullis/Allerdyce. That’s not a brand image you want. He’s ambitious, has great faith in h...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:03 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
I mentioned it a couple of weeks back on this thread.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sat Nov 14, 2020 5:23 pmNo third bid from what I am told - and I've not had anything to suggest there has been. I was just sort of joking with the comment above.
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 3:07 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
I have no idea. I’d imagine unless it was a well put together and considerably better, it’ll
Be too far behind the other bids
Be too far behind the other bids
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:56 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
I'd agree with that although I do believe it will be sold and I believe there is still a desire for that to happen before the next window closes if not opens. Which of the two, or even a mystery third bidder (and I don't know about a third should anyone be curious) I don't know. Third bid was dismi...
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:02 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
It’s happening in Lancashire....
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:01 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
It’s happening in Lancashire....
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:56 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: The Yorkshire Ripper
- Replies: 98
- Views: 7223
Re: The Yorkshire Ripper
Slightly more closer to home to that...
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:54 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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- Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:44 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
I see there has been movement around local councils merging, to form one larger body. It seems the proposed devolution is starting to gain traction.....
I wonder if the naysayers will be back out to call this out as rubbish...
When will they learn?
I wonder if the naysayers will be back out to call this out as rubbish...
When will they learn?
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:32 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Has BFC (Garlick) issued a detailed 'Sellers/Buyer's Prospectus' in order to attract as many potentially interested parties as possible? If the answer is yes then where can I request a copy? My instinct/gut reaction about the information available so far is that we are teetering on the knife edge o...
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:31 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
I don't feel easy about any director backing any bids if they are an undisclosed party in that bid. Conflicts of interest come to mind. If any of our directors had been involved with either of the two bidders, as reported in the media, I'd have expected their connection with X or Y director and par...
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 11:04 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
I'd imagine any new investor will want 100% of the shares and full control of what they are investing in - unless there is a deal to be made with MG that he retains some shares, say 10%, and remains a director. If posters on this mb can come up with divisions between the existing directors - whethe...
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:57 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: The Yorkshire Ripper
- Replies: 98
- Views: 7223
Re: The Yorkshire Ripper
I knew his father, he’d drink in the local pub, two pints of bitter every night.
Never ever spoke about his son or family, said he had played football for Burnley’s B team.
A soft and gentle man, so far removed from what his son was.
Never ever spoke about his son or family, said he had played football for Burnley’s B team.
A soft and gentle man, so far removed from what his son was.
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:36 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
The second bid arrived at the table from a certain directors pocket
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:35 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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- Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:16 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
I don’t think so.onewillieirvine wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:01 pmDJW - I guess that might extend the conclusion by a few months then
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 5:54 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
I’d suggest there’s one favoured bid, and that once negotiations with the Premier League are sorted things will move rather quickly.
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 4:40 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
I went to the same school as Barry Kilbys son albeit a few years younger , I missed the bus to the playing fields to go and play a midweek match due to going back for my boots and shin pads which I’d left in the class! As i was stood there looking for a bus which seemingly wasn’t there anymore , Ba...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 3:53 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Dyche never wanted Wilson
He knew Tarks was leaving and wanted Jones, Jones injury out pay to that. So he said no to Tarks leaving and when the board tries to push it through he went in the offensive against Garlick.
He knew Tarks was leaving and wanted Jones, Jones injury out pay to that. So he said no to Tarks leaving and when the board tries to push it through he went in the offensive against Garlick.
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 3:40 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
It would be an interesting idea, to entirely hypothetically surmise which board members were sat in which camp, and why they’re sat there....
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 3:39 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Differing perspectives and perceptions
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 3:28 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
The subtext between the differing bids.
Local club for local people.
Local club for local people.
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 3:10 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
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Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
It confirmed that there’s ‘bids’ not a bid, not a preferred bid but bids.
As Tony mentioned, it confirms a ‘takeover’
It highlights the infighting
As Tony mentioned, it confirms a ‘takeover’
It highlights the infighting
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 2:15 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
- Replies: 12781
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- Thu Nov 12, 2020 12:47 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Tarkowski interview
- Replies: 225
- Views: 15812