ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:43 pm

Charlton Boy wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:33 pm
Hi All,

I feel compelled to sign up and post on here after hearing this news. Also partly down to the fact you were all cracking down at the valley that year you got promoted to the Prem.

Cheers mate

Sounds worrying.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:44 pm

ksrclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 4:34 pm
Even if it is Garlick's decision and his alone, I still find it hard to believe this is the same man who used to speak only of ensuring the club was in the best possible hands to ensure it had a stable future. Whenever he's been asked about selling up, Garlick has always said he'd rather remain in place than sell to the wrong buyer. This lawyer character seems to be anything but a safe bet.

Who knows what a man would/could do when 100m is being whafted under your nose.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:47 pm

If Garlick sells to these 2, then he's not really bothered about the long term future of the club. He's all about the £££.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:48 pm

MACCA wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:44 pm
Who knows what a man would/could do when 100m is being whafted under your nose.

I know what I would do

Would be odd for MG to run the club so we’ll for so long and then mess it up by selling to some cowboys though?

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:50 pm

MACCA wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:44 pm
Who knows what a man would/could do when 100m is being whafted under your nose.

That's the logical answer if he does sell up to these dodgy blokes. I'd always thought Garlick was tight, yes, but always with the long-term interests of the club in his heart.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:58 pm

you never know, we might be top of the football pyramid sooner than think, pharaoh nuff by me.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:59 pm

ksrclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:50 pm
That's the logical answer if he does sell up to these dodgy blokes. I'd always thought Garlick was tight, yes, but always with the long-term interests of the club in his heart.

Have to wonder if this news is being drip fed in to the media to garner more interested parties?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:59 pm

Just had an email from a fan involved at Charlton - the last line of the email summed it up to me what it's like to be a fan. It read: "We’re here to help when you’re ready."

claretlegend · Post by **claretlegend** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:01 pm

Well what can we do to get this stopped then?

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:03 pm

"If you weren’t running your business, what else would you be doing?

I’d really want to work with the leadership of the Government of Dubai. It’s amazing work they’re doing and I’d really love to be in a position to help them build and achieve their vision for this great city"

Interesting from the link about the Egyptian guy.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:03 pm

Has anyone got any specific information relating to either of these two people which we can base our judgement on? So far I’ve only seen generic comments from disgruntled fans of another club and the fact that he failed the EFL directors test on a technicality.

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t know enough about either of them to cast a solid judgement either way. I’d just rather know some specific details before calling them out as ‘dodgy characters’.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:04 pm

claretlegend wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:01 pm
Well what can we do to get this stopped then?

We need to get as much info as we can. I've already started that process on behalf of Burnley FC Supporters Groups in terms of other clubs he might have been involved with (Charlton have already been brilliant). I'll also be speaking to the FSA. I'll publish as much as I am able although I'm sure there will be stuff I can't.

If this is happening and is a good move for Burnley FC then we'll find that out. If this is happening and it is not a good move for Burnley FC then we need to be armed with as much information as possible.

Sheedyclaret · Post by **Sheedyclaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:06 pm

Think Farnell had some involvement in bury going under to..

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:08 pm

Murger wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:47 pm
If Garlick sells to these 2, then he's not really bothered about the long term future of the club. He's all about the £££.

First reaction is to agree with you Murger but we need more information if indeed this is happening. We need to gather as much legitimate information as we can from different sources. Don't think I'm disagreeing with you, I'm as nervous as hell about this.

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:09 pm

With the inference that Garlick wants to stay on as Exec Chairman you would like to think that he is gaining some assurances as to the strategy for the club going forward before he agrees to selling the club to Buster Bloodvessel.

iainment · Post by **iainment** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:10 pm

Charlton fan here. If Farnell is involved, resist with all your might.
We were lucky, I hope you will be.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:11 pm

This deal still has a Pharoe Way to go

Winstonswhite · Post by **Winstonswhite** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:13 pm

Did John Williams not stay on as chairman under the Venkys initially?

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:16 pm

Give it 12 months...

Burnley Bears will now be coming out at the Think Food stadium and will be playing in their new brown and gold strip.

They will be hoping to beat today's opponents in celebration of the new Michael Jackson statue that was unveiled earlier today.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:18 pm

joey13 wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 4:18 pm
Because they are only interested in what’s best for themselves

Really! Please can you provide some evidence to back up that statement.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:20 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:08 pm
First reaction is to agree with you Murger but we need more information if indeed this is happening. We need to gather as much legitimate information as we can from different sources. Don't think I'm disagreeing with you, I'm as nervous as hell about this.

Agreed. We all may have differing views on the way the club is run, but I don't think there will be a single fan who wants it putting at risk.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:21 pm

Its not good when you hear names and you think -

"Oh, I've heard of him... where do I know that name from now? Lets Google it - oh, for FFS"

theboydonegood · Post by **theboydonegood** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:22 pm

I thought a takeover was what Burnley fans wanted !!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:24 pm

claptrappers_union wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:21 pm
Its not good when you hear names and you think -

"Oh, I've heard of him

Alarm bells started ringing in my head as soon as I saw the name Farnell

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:25 pm

Salisbury City went out of business in 2014 - Mr Farnell was the lawyer involved

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:28 pm

Murger wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:20 pm
Agreed. We all may have differing views on the way the club is run, but I don't think there will be a single fan who wants it putting at risk.

At last... something we can all agree on

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:28 pm

Does this mean the Americans are out?

ewanrob · Post by **ewanrob** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:30 pm

Something not quite right here, why on earth would the club participate in talks with people who (allegedly) are not the sort youd want to takeover your legacy....something just not right.

Lowbankclaret · Post by **Lowbankclaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:31 pm

Our great club is ******!!!!

claret2018 · Post by **claret2018** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:31 pm

I don’t trust anyone that likes Dubai. It’s like going on holiday to the Trafford Centre.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:32 pm

Hedontplayforyou wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:28 pm
Does this mean the Americans are out?

Hopefully not. Hopefully, more of ploy for them to make the next move - may be a push to make them up their bid or something?

Here's hoping though... I didn't like what I saw at Charlton or Bury... remember when Swansea where that well-run Premier League club too for he got involved... this doesn't feel right

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:33 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:24 pm
Alarm bells started ringing in my head as soon as I saw the name Farnell

I presume this info was not the same as your sources were telling you earlier in the thread which made you feel a bit more positive then?

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:34 pm

Are you there Daniel J, what you hearing, are the Americans out of the running.

Lowbankclaret · Post by **Lowbankclaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:38 pm

I don’t think it matters, Americans or Dubai consortium fronted by a guy banned from owning a football club. BFC loses its town identity, its badge of honour, its us against the world fight.

It’s not going to end well.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:39 pm

Chris Farnell = Bad smell.

Involved with Leeds, Charlton, Wigan and Bury.

Steer well clear. End of.

SGr · Post by **SGr** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:41 pm

Boden says the speculations that the Americans don’t have the money is wide of the mark.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:44 pm

There is no evidence to suggest Mohamed El Kashashy has the cash. It says millionaire in in the mirror but we all know that being a millionaire isn't enough in footballing terms today. Mike garlick is a millionaire. And why would a millionaire be shelling out 200m for a football club? How much is left for growth?

Sheedyclaret · Post by **Sheedyclaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:45 pm

SGr wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:41 pm
Boden says the speculations that the Americans don’t have the money is wide of the mark.

All must be ok then off chris (state the bloody obvious) boden.

JohnDearyMe · Post by **JohnDearyMe** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:53 pm

Winstonswhite wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:13 pm
Did John Williams not stay on as chairman under the Venkys initially?

Exactly my thought. I've got a horrible feeling we will be having to set up AFC Burnley in a few years if this deal goes through

Stockbrokerbelt · Post by **Stockbrokerbelt** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:55 pm

Can’t wait for half time with camels in kits going around the pitch & rich Middle Eastern kids having a drive past in the sports cars. Is it against any rules against keepers Wearing a keffiyehs?

xxmunkyennuixx · Post by **xxmunkyennuixx** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:57 pm

Just been reading about the actions of the Charlton fans over the summer. Quite a few fans turned up at IPS Law in Hale, Cheshire about issues with Farnell and their club. This takeover sounds like bad news.

Charlton Boy · Post by **Charlton Boy** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:01 pm

For those of you asking for ‘actual’ information on your potential new owner.

Read this https://theefl.co.uk/chris-farnell

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:04 pm

Charlton Boy wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:01 pm
For those of you asking for ‘actual’ information on your potential new owner.

Read this https://theefl.co.uk/chris-farnell

Much obliged!

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:04 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:58 pm
you never know, we might be top of the football pyramid sooner than think, pharaoh nuff by me.

Thats if he is a regular Giza

Cotton on?

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:11 pm

Edit: Duplicate link posted.

scouseclaret · Post by **scouseclaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:11 pm

Charlton Boy wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:01 pm
For those of you asking for ‘actual’ information on your potential new owner.

Read this https://theefl.co.uk/chris-farnell

To be fair, that site looks as dodgy as this Farnell fella!

Claret Toni · Post by **Claret Toni** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:13 pm

Carport wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 4:14 pm
He was also briefly a director at Wigan Athletic in 2013, acted for former Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino and was brought in by Bury’s management to try to save the club shortly before they crashed out of the EFL last year.

I can hear the laughter from down the road - all those years of Venky jibes will be coming back in spades.

Sheedyclaret · Post by **Sheedyclaret** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:13 pm

Garlic must surely know that clowns history must be a non starter

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:13 pm

Charlton Boy wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:01 pm
For those of you asking for ‘actual’ information on your potential new owner.

Read this https://theefl.co.uk/chris-farnell

Thanks. There’s not much substance there though is there?!

ewanrob · Post by **ewanrob** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:16 pm

Statement from our club would be nice.