ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

[bfcjg]

Where were the Americans when we were dieing in droves from dysentery caused by the Bee Hole End bogs ? It's ok bombing Nagasaki and Hiroshima to save lives, it's ok helping destroying nazi Germany to free Europe from tyranny, but when WE really needed them they were not there.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Is there anything less funny on here than the regular ‘Twix’ references?

I can think of a couple of posters on here...

[Jakubclaret]

I can think of a couple of posters on here...

Just a couple?

[FactualFrank]

Just a couple?

A couple of hundred.

[gandhisflipflop]

Is today the day?

[Grumps]

Is today the day?

Yawn.....

[Boss Hogg]

Is there anything less funny on here than the regular ‘Twix’ references?

I think your posts would be up there.

[arise_sir_charge]

I think your posts would be up there.

I’m sure they are because I rarely post trying to be funny.

I simply can’t compete on a comedic level with the ‘Twix’ and ‘Next Week’ crew. If you throw in the gang that say ‘Messi’ on a post about potential signings then I figured it’s best I don’t try and be as funny as they are.

[claretandy]

Boden says to be concluded before new years day, Pace back in the country in the next few days.

[welsbyswife]

Some sentimental nonsense on here about how good the catering used to be on the Turf. I remember getting on early one day and walked up the path to the Longside to see a load of pies dumped in crates in between the shop and the toilets on the floor. Trouble is, that's exactly where people used to **** against the wall when the queue for the toilet was too much to stand!! Never had another pie from the turf after that. Let's face it, the catering has always been rubbish and there's never going to be much money in that side of things in Burnley. No real demand for it. Like someone said, pie and peas and a decent pint is all people really want.

[ClaretTony]

Is today the day?

Nothing will happen today but I don't think we are going to be waiting much longer

[welsbyswife]

I'll accept there might have been a bit more variety but the quality wasn't great. That's probably why they stopped selling them! Not many people bought them really.

[ClaretTony]

I think with the deal getting very close, might be worth keeping this thread now to the takeover only

[welsbyswife]

Plus, I don't think people ate anywhere near as much take away food back in the day. In our family mum would often make a big meat and potato pie on a match day and we'd have that when 3 generations of us got back after the match.

[AlargeClaret]

Maybe a daft question but does anyone have a ballpark figure that may be available to SD for the transfer window if all completed on the takeover ?

[ClaretTony]

Maybe a daft question but does anyone have a ballpark figure that may be available to SD for the transfer window if all completed on the takeover ?

Might be no more than he's got available without it. It's something we don't know. All we know is they are purchasing enough shares to have control of the club and we will then have to wait to see how they run things. Having said that, speculation does suggest there will be a bit more to spend in the window once it's gone through.

[mybloodisclaret]

Did someone not say Boden tweeted it would be done before KO today? It looks from Tony's post that the wait is nearly over. Hopefully look forward to a good game at Leeds and a bright future. UTC.

[ClaretTony]

Did someone not say Boden tweeted it would be done before KO today? It looks from Tony's post that the wait is nearly over. Hopefully look forward to a good game at Leeds and a bright future. UTC.

From what I've been told it was never going to be before today's game. Not sure why anyone would expect it to be done before an away game to be honest. I don't think it will be done before the Sheffield United game either but I do think the wait is all but over.

[bfcjg]

I would sooner the new owners purchased just enough shares for control of the club rather then the lot hopefully then funds would be in place to support SD.
My share would still then be a family heirloom.

[Jakubclaret]

A couple of hundred.

I wouldn’t go quite that far but certainly more than a couple.

[TheFamilyCat]

5live presenter said in the build up to the game that the takeover had "fallen through". Presume she just had her wires crossed as it hadn't gone through last week?

[Grumps]

From what I've been told it was never going to be before today's game. Not sure why anyone would expect it to be done before an away game to be honest. I don't think it will be done before the Sheffield United game either but I do think the wait is all but over.

They expected it to happen because Boden said it could, simple.

[NewClaret]

Sky just said it was “impending”

We’ve clearly moved on!

[Woodleyclaret]

Boden has more imagination than Roald Dahl

[ClaretTony]

Sky just said it was “impending”

We’ve clearly moved on!

I believe it will happen later this week

[NewClaret]

I believe it will happen later this week

It’s Sunday today Tony????

[mybloodisclaret]

They expected it to happen because Boden said it could, simple.

I don't believe anything Boden says. Nothing against him at all, just don't think he has any good sources. It must be hard for him to be fair, hes trying to make his living for a local paper following a football club that is notorious at keeping secrets. He will pick up snippets elsewhere and poss from on here, good luck to him. It's quite clear CT has the inside track on here with the very good relationships. UTC.

[elwaclaret]

It’s Sunday today Tony????

And Sunday is the first day of the week.

[Boss Hogg]

I’m sure they are because I rarely post trying to be funny.

I simply can’t compete on a comedic level with the ‘Twix’ and ‘Next Week’ crew. If you throw in the gang that say ‘Messi’ on a post about potential signings then I figured it’s best I don’t try and be as funny as they are.

At least when it’s complete the thread can be closed to prevent cheap point scoring and tit for tat space filling posts like the above. The debate was about club improvements by the potential new owners including catering where the prices are too high for what is being offered (2 examples of which were highlighted). The above post offers nothing whatsoever as per usual. There has only ever been one poster on my foe list but you’ll be added to it so I don’t need to bother seeing your pointless reply.

Back on topic sounds like good news we are nearly there and we can hopefully have a bit more optimism for the January window.

[NewClaret]

And Sunday is the first day of the week.

Is that right? Not Monday?

[NewClaret]

And Sunday is the first day of the week.

While, for example, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan and other countries consider Sunday as the first day of the week, and while the week begins with Saturday in much of the Middle East, the international ISO 8601 standard and most of Europe has Monday as the first day of the week.

[elwaclaret]

Is that right? Not Monday?

I do hope this post is a windup

[arise_sir_charge]

At least when it’s complete the thread can be closed to prevent cheap point scoring and tit for tat space filling posts like the above. The debate was about club improvements by the potential new owners including catering where the prices are too high for what is being offered (2 examples of which were highlighted). The above post offers nothing whatsoever as per usual. There has only ever been one poster on my foe list but you’ll be added to it so I don’t need to bother seeing your pointless reply.

Back on topic sounds like good news we are nearly there and we can hopefully have a bit more optimism for the January window.

now that’s funny and ironic beyond parody. Gutted, honest.

[Top Claret]

I believe it will happen later this week

Give it a rest. You don't have a bloody clue

[elwaclaret]

While, for example, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan and other countries consider Sunday as the first day of the week, and while the week begins with Saturday in much of the Middle East, the international ISO 8601 standard and most of Europe has Monday as the first day of the week.

Burnley is in England.

[Bigvince]

Why are we using this thread to argue about the workings of the Gregorian calendar?

[NewClaret]

Burnley is in England.

For how long has England not been in Europe?

http://chartsbin.com/view/41671

United Kingdom = Monday.

Although I was really only asking if Tony was saying it’d be announced today?

[ClaretTony]

It’s Sunday today Tony????

If you consider Sunday to be the end of the week then next week but if you consider Sunday to be the start of the week then this week

[Grumps]

I don't believe anything Boden says. Nothing against him at all, just don't think he has any good sources. It must be hard for him to be fair, hes trying to make his living for a local paper following a football club that is notorious at keeping secrets. He will pick up snippets elsewhere and poss from on here, good luck to him. It's quite clear CT has the inside track on here with the very good relationships. UTC.

I don't believe Boden either, I was just explaining why some people were expecting it to happen before today's game.
But for balance CT has also stated many times he has no inside info on the deal, so let's all just wait, and not hang on the word of anyone on here.

[ClaretTony]

I don't believe Boden either, I was just explaining why some people were expecting it to happen before today's game.
But for balance CT has also stated many times he has no inside info on the deal, so let's all just wait, and not hang on the word of anyone on here.

I’ve said I’ve no contact with those directly involved

[mybloodisclaret]

I don't believe Boden either, I was just explaining why some people were expecting it to happen before today's game.
But for balance CT has also stated many times he has no inside info on the deal, so let's all just wait, and not hang on the word of anyone on here.

I suspect CT probably knows more than most, but understand why certain things can not be said.
UTC.

[jtv]

Before the start of today's game, the camera zoomed in on a gent wearing a BFC mask. I am sure it was not MG. Any one noticed/recognised him?

[Grumps]

I’ve said I’ve no contact with those directly involved

Perhaps things have changed, but you said no knowledge of the deal. It matters not, it will happen when people away from here decide it will.

[FactualFrank]

This is like a watched phone.

[ClaretTony]

Give it a rest. You don't have a bloody clue

Can I politely suggest you give it a rest because I do have a clue

[NewClaret]

If you consider Sunday to be the end of the week then next week but if you consider Sunday to be the start of the week then this week

What if I considered Wednesday to be the start of the week?

[ClaretTony]

What if I considered Wednesday to be the start of the week?

Then I think you've either been drinking too much or you could possibly suggest a weekend conclusion.

[NewClaret]

Then I think you've either been drinking too much or you could possibly suggest a weekend conclusion.

I have had a few beers to be fair CT. Very observant of you

[Quickenthetempo]

To be fair to Boden, he gets most things right. But he's usually the last to get the news out there. I don't think his clickbait company allow him much time on the Clarets and other papers like the Athletic will have far more resources for getting scoops on the Clarets.

[ClaretTony]

To be fair to Boden, he gets most things right. But he's usually the last to get the news out there. I don't think his clickbait company allow him much time on the Clarets and other papers like the Athletic will have far more resources for getting scoops on the Clarets.

I've got to know Andy Jones (The Athletic) well over the past year but I also know Chris Boden well and have done for years. Sadly it is a clickbait company and that's what our local newspapers have become sadly. The Burnley Express has been a brilliant resource for me over the years and I go back all the way to Keith McNee in the 1960s through Peter Higgs, Granville Shackleton, Edward Lee and Chris, all of them very helpful to me.