ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

[mybloodisclaret]

Yeah what are the plans CT? You haven't signed a NDA have you?

[Paul Waine]

What are the plans Tony ?

Again, I repeat my statement that I have no knowledge of what is going on with any potential takeover of Burnley FC.

Maybe I can relate a cautionary tale from some years back. A colleague and I were on a visit to a potential customer. In their reception area we saw their announcement of some development plans that they were in the early stages of progressing - this involved a partnership with another firm. What they had announced was also in my employer's area of expertise - and we made our potential customer a competing offer. After a few weeks they accepted our offer and stopped work with the first firm. We then worked for another 3-4 months on adding details and firming up every single part of the development plans. We spent a lot of time and effort (and money) getting everything in place... and finally we were ready to sign up with the customer. Our team returned to their site to get everything signed... but, when we got there they said someone else had turned up with a different proposal and they'd already committed with this new party - and they ended all discussions with us.

It's never done until it's done - lot's of business proposals come to nowt.

I'm sure Mike Garlick and John B will be well aware of these considerations.

Exciting times.

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[Aclaret]

I'm sure Mike Garlick and John B will be well aware of these considerations.

Exciting times.

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Exciting times Paul ? ..you must know something we don't.

[NewClaret]

It’s 100% not a red herring. As I posted previously they’ve been back in recently and were at the training ground. They’d already been carrying out due diligence prior to that visit.

I don’t know where it is now. It’s definitely not dead in the water but is not progressing as was expected. Why? I’ve no idea on that.

I do know what some of their plans are should they get control or I know what I’ve been told.

Can’t you just get drunk and let it slip Tony?

[Rileybobs]

Can’t you just get drunk and let it slip Tony?

Kinky.

[Aclaret]

Can’t you just get drunk and let it slip Tony?

If Tony was to get drunk he would just talk shite let the rest of us.....we need someone sober.

[NewClaret]

If Tony was to get drunk he would just talk shite let the rest of us.....we need someone sober.

Or fall asleep

[ClaretTony]

If Tony was to get drunk he would just talk shite let the rest of us.....we need someone sober.

I hardly ever drink and I can still talk shite.

[ClaretTony]

Or fall asleep

That would be more likely

[MRG]

Problem is people posting nonsense such as the Tarky at Leicester. Then others actually believe it but others call it out because it is nonsense.

Then we have people who do know things who sensibly don’t go rushing to a message board to tell people.

Tarly being at Leicester is 100% true and if you’ve been told otherwise you need to double check your info.

[MRG]

And to really prod some egos, I can also categorically state that BOTH interested parties are continuing to progress their interest with the relevant processes being completed. I believe the Americans are the preferred party and in pole position but the Middle Eastern guys haven’t give up just yet.

I have no interest if this is believed or not, nor do I care if it is in line what others have been told, this is absolute fact

[bfcjg]

Tarly being at Leicester is 100% true and if you’ve been told otherwise you need to double check your info.

Just glad Tarky wasn't there . Phew.

[MRG]

Just glad Tarky wasn't there . Phew.

F’sake haha

[ClaretTony]

Tarly being at Leicester is 100% true and if you’ve been told otherwise you need to double check your info.

And so do you

[gandhisflipflop]

And to really prod some egos, I can also categorically state that BOTH interested parties are continuing to progress their interest with the relevant processes being completed. I believe the Americans are the preferred party and in pole position but the Middle Eastern guys haven’t give up just yet.

I have no interest if this is believed or not, nor do I care if it is in line what others have been told, this is absolute fact

Do know if these middle Eastern guys or Americans have a lot of money? And a question for CT are you going to reveal their plans? If not could you at least say if the plans sound promising or exciting?

[MRG]

Do know if these middle Eastern guys or Americans have a lot of money? And a question for CT are you going to reveal their plans? If not could you at least say if the plans sound promising or exciting?

I know nothing about their wealth or plans just that both parties believe that they have a chance of getting things over the line. The club believe it will be the Americans but the other party are saying, we aren’t giving up that easy.

2 interested parties can only be a positive for the club

[ClaretTony]

Do know if these middle Eastern guys or Americans have a lot of money? And a question for CT are you going to reveal their plans? If not could you at least say if the plans sound promising or exciting?

For someone who would be very nervous at our club going into the hands of non-Clarets, all I'd say is what I've been told, and the source is from people whose words I believe I can trust, it is not bad news.

When you say plans - I don't have any detail, just an understanding of what I've been told they would want to do and how they would want to run things. The info I have, by the way, is only regarding the potential ALK takeover, not the other one. I'm told they are the more likely and I'm told it is more likely to happen than not. I've no idea who the money people are behind it either, how much it is or how it will be invested. What I've been told does contradict some of the information given out from others on this board. I'm not saying they are correct or incorrect, simply because I don't know whether I am either.

[conyoviejo]

Que sera sera,whatever will be will be. !!

[ClaretTony]

Que sera sera,whatever will be will be. !!

I loved Doris Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdhAfMor9BM

[conyoviejo]

I loved Doris Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdhAfMor9BM

Yep,she was a cracker ..

[ClaretTony]

Yep,she was a cracker ..

You've done it now - I'm listening to Doris Day - currently The Deadwood Stage

[Spike]

As long as we don’t end up like those from Deadwood!

[Danieljwaterhouse]

Posts getting removed from this thread now?

Saturday night posting regret, or another more nefarious reason...

[MRG]

Posts getting removed from this thread now?

Saturday night posting regret, or another more nefarious reason...

As far as I can see everything remains that was here last night

[Danieljwaterhouse]

As far as I can see everything remains that was here last night

Defo one post gone. I wasn’t suggesting it was moderating more pitiful regret.

[ClaretTony]

Defo one post gone. I wasn’t suggesting it was moderating more pitiful regret.

The only post removed was this morning when someone removed their own post which they are able to do for a limited time. Despite your suggestions, no posts from last night have been removed.

[TVC15]

Defo one post gone. I wasn’t suggesting it was moderating more pitiful regret.

Or as you said yourself a “more nefarious reason”....just a few words after you said something about posts being removed...so yep you were kind of suggesting that was a possibility.

[aggi]

I do wonder what the overlap is between those who want this takeover to happen and those who are against Project Big Picture and European Superleague, etc.?

[mill hill claret]

I deleted my own post this morning ...this is because it was off the subject of the takeover and more to do with who is in the know on the board ...and I thought we need to stop all the squabbling and my post wasnt helping matters

[gandhisflipflop]

For someone who would be very nervous at our club going into the hands of non-Clarets, all I'd say is what I've been told, and the source is from people whose words I believe I can trust, it is not bad news.

When you say plans - I don't have any detail, just an understanding of what I've been told they would want to do and how they would want to run things. The info I have, by the way, is only regarding the potential ALK takeover, not the other one. I'm told they are the more likely and I'm told it is more likely to happen than not. I've no idea who the money people are behind it either, how much it is or how it will be invested. What I've been told does contradict some of the information given out from others on this board. I'm not saying they are correct or incorrect, simply because I don't know whether I am either.

That's fair enough. It does seem to be dragging on a bit

[gandhisflipflop]

I know nothing about their wealth or plans just that both parties believe that they have a chance of getting things over the line. The club believe it will be the Americans but the other party are saying, we aren’t giving up that easy.

2 interested parties can only be a positive for the club

I agree hopefully exciting times ahead

[Danieljwaterhouse]

The only post removed was this morning when someone removed their own post which they are able to do for a limited time. Despite your suggestions, no posts from last night have been removed.

So a post was removed, and it wasn’t the moderators, it was someone regretting a post.

As I said....

[ClaretTony]

So a post was removed, and it wasn’t the moderators, it was someone regretting a post.

As I said....

No, not what you said at all. You said posts, not post and you referred to last night. Absolutely nothing has been removed from last night. Just about everything you said was incorrect and has served to do no more than trying to disrupt the board.

[Danieljwaterhouse]

No, not what you said at all. You said posts, not post and you referred to last night. Absolutely nothing has been removed from last night. Just about everything you said was incorrect and has served to do no more than trying to disrupt the board.

Wow. As much as I value this board and the role you and the other moderators play. You really are a prickly individual who sees agendas and insult in almost everything you don’t agree with.

[JohnDearyMe]

I loved Doris Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdhAfMor9BM

"Move over Garlick"

[ClaretTony]

Wow. As much as I value this board and the role you and the other moderators play. You really are a prickly individual who sees agendas and insult in almost everything you don’t agree with.

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You said that posts had been removed - that was incorrect.
You said that it was from last night - that was incorrect.
I'm telling you that there has been no moderator action at all, one poster removed his own post and that was this morning.
As for being a prickly individual - as for being insulting - sorry, but I find that totally offensive.

You have tried to have other posters believe that some moderation has taken place when it hasn't and I had no option but to correct that. I don't expect and won't accept that to be followed up by such an insulting reply. You might wish to admit you got it wrong but you won't do that will you? You won't be valuing this board much longer if you carry on like this, I can assure you of that. I will not accept unacceptable and unnecessary personal comments like that.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Any chance of stopping this nonsense chaps?

I myself log onto this thread to see if there’s any updates on a takeover not to see folk squabbling

[bfcmik]

Here we are somewhere on page 27 of a thread and I have to wonder how many posts have been off topic, nit-picking, plain argumentative or name calling? It often fells like it is 5 posts on topic then 10 posts of personal affront and/or retaliatory insults before we see another round of something resembling the thread topic. J(EEZ! I feel like I have just joined in on the **** stuff)

[MRG]

It’s rubbish how every thread goes this way!!

There has been some really good info on here and Daniel seems to have good sources. Sure, he won’t get everything right with the playing field changing so often. We need to take this board for what it is, a place to get our fix of info relating to the club.

Let’s avoid the personal digs and general bickering

[ClaretTony]

It’s rubbish how every thread goes this way!!

There has been some really good info on here and Daniel seems to have good sources. Sure, he won’t get everything right with the playing field changing so often. We need to take this board for what it is, a place to get our fix of info relating to the club.

Let’s avoid the personal digs and general bickering

And I’ll apologise for my part in it. I have to say though it’s a concern for me when there are accusations of posts being removed when they haven’t. I feel I have to defend that when it’s not correct.

To avoid this happening in future I’ll look to see if I can prevent people deleting or editing their own posts.

[Danieljwaterhouse]

I will also apologise for my part. I initially felt I had to highlight the hypocrisy of posters who are quick to shout, belittle and bully others but then don’t take responsibility for their actions.

[mdd2]

Crikey, not being able to edit will mean a lot of typos getting through especially when trying to post from a small phone.

[MRG]

And I’ll apologise for my part in it. I have to say though it’s a concern for me when there are accusations of posts being removed when they haven’t. I feel I have to defend that when it’s not correct.

To avoid this happening in future I’ll look to see if I can prevent people deleting or editing their own posts.

Tony, you and I often disagree, and you are still wrong in thinking Tarks wasn’t with the guys from Leicester but it’s possible to disagree without getting personal.

I think Daniel is great for this board and his info is solid but when posting inside info on here you have to be prepared to be questioned on it, you can make yourself a target. Hopefully he will have a break from posting before coming back to tell us it’s all signed and sealed

[ClaretTony]

Tony, you and I often disagree, and you are still wrong in thinking Tarks wasn’t with the guys from Leicester but it’s possible to disagree without getting personal.

I think Daniel is great for this board and his info is solid but when posting inside info on here you have to be prepared to be questioned on it, you can make yourself a target. Hopefully he will have a break from posting before coming back to tell us it’s all signed and sealed

My info says he wasn’t at Leicester and they weren’t the club we were dealing with. I trust the source.

I’ve no problems with what Daniel has been posting at all but I am concerned when there is incorrect info re the admin of the board.

[mill hill claret]

I wish I had not deleted my post now if I knew what trouble it would cause ...can we not all get on ...after all we are all clarets ...come on lads ..

[Aclaret]

I wish I had not deleted my post now if I knew what trouble it would cause ...can we not all get on ...after all we are all clarets ...come on lads ..

Like all families Mill hill, there's arguments and tiffs, it'll be reyt, it'll blow over.

[Chester Perry]

To avoid this happening in future I’ll look to see if I can prevent people deleting or editing their own posts.

That would be a disaster from my perspective - I am forever editing typo's on my posts and editing their structure - I also delete a post at least once a week - mainly as a result of duplication or on the wrong thread.

I will say it is clear that many on here are starting to show the effects of the pandemic, normally placid and calm people are starting to get tetchy on a semi-permanent basis - people need to show some understanding and empathy when this happens and recognise it for what it is, people stressed about not being able to live the normal life they are used to, and not jump all over it. I thought you spoke so bravely about this a couple of weeks back on that great thread by Rowls.

[ewanrob]

The amount of times I've written a post in a ridiculous rage and then deleted it, I'd hope to god you don't take that option away.

[conyoviejo]

The amount of times I've written a post in a ridiculous rage and then deleted it, I'd hope to god you don't take that option away.

Yes,if the mods do that,there will be nobody left to post anything.lol

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

The amount of times I've written a post in a ridiculous rage and then deleted it, I'd hope to god you don't take that option away.

Think most wound agree on that especially after a defeat followed by a few pints!!

Back on the topic sounds like the takeover could still happen though sooner it’s sorted one way or the other the better.