RUMBELOWS91 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 The next 48 hours will tell us a lot. If the Antonio deal goes through, surely this is the 'green light' Gray has been waiting for to conclude deals. If we don't see some genuinely encouraging incoming transfers I fear the Antonio sale is Milan starting to balance the books in anticipation of a collapsed takeover. One way or another by Thursday evening I think we'll know where we really are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dot Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 the next 48 hours are going to see 200 threads started that should be added to the existing thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamK2292 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I sense a $h1tstorm Friday in store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 If Stevie May signs for us my enthusiasm tank will go from 20% to 65%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Adam Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Tbf, May's strike rate is far better than a lot of those mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hi Jon Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve French Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Tbf, May's strike rate is far better than a lot of those mentioned. True that. But then again I reckon you could bag 20 goals a season in the Scottish Championship next season, given half a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musn't Grumble Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Reports recently in the Azerbaijan press suggest that Mammadov is struggling to pay the bills and the players' wages at that European powerhouse/flagship club, FC Baku - average home gate 2013-14 was 565 in a 2,000 capacity stadium. With less than a week to go before the start of the Azerbaijan premier league on Saturday, the FC Baku squad has been depleted as players have gone elsewhere and the club has only got ten players listed so far, including no strikers. My Russian is not too brilliant and I have to rely on Google Translate but the latest news items suggest that the bank have alleged liquidity problems as being a possible issue. (check out www.sportbox.az/world/98329/sheffild-uensdej-oficialno-zayavil-chto-pokupta-kluba-hafizom-mamedovym-otkladyvaetsya-iz-za-ego-problem-v-azerbajdzhane). If Mammadov is floundering with a club that is about one sixth the size of Mansfield Town, how is he going to cope with the Mighty Owls? Sources: Azderifootball.com, "Football Azerbaijan", News-Azerbaijan (agency) and others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborne_rat_of_s6 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Reports recently in the Azerbaijan press suggest that Mammadov is struggling to pay the bills and the players' wages at that European powerhouse/flagship club, FC Baku - average home gate 2013-14 was 565 in a 2,000 capacity stadium. With less than a week to go before the start of the Azerbaijan premier league on Saturday, the FC Baku squad has been depleted as players have gone elsewhere and the club has only got ten players listed so far, including no strikers. My Russian is not too brilliant and I have to rely on Google Translate but the latest news items suggest that the bank have alleged liquidity problems as being a possible issue. (check out www.sportbox.az/world/98329/sheffild-uensdej-oficialno-zayavil-chto-pokupta-kluba-hafizom-mamedovym-otkladyvaetsya-iz-za-ego-problem-v-azerbajdzhane). If Mammadov is floundering with a club that is about one sixth the size of Mansfield Town, how is he going to cope with the Mighty Owls? Sources: Azderifootball.com, "Football Azerbaijan", News-Azerbaijan (agency) and others. Sounds like MM has player a blinder here. Saying that-surely if due diligence has been done then all of this has been checked out-or is that all BS as well and we are t even that far down the track. Sooner have that a-rab from bumhole stain in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlsdreamer Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 The ground is still lacking a coat of paint. No away kit 3 days before the season. Season ticket bought in March still hasn't arrived. A skeleton crew of a squad. Selling one of only 2 possible saleable assets. In a battle with Rotherham for a Scottish striker Our owner who to be honest is starting to treat us not much better than the previous regimes. A potential buyer who is in trouble with a two bit Azerbaijan team. People say we are a lot better off than 3 years ago but it does not look all that good from where im standing. Your right when you say between now and the weekend is a defining time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyboy66 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 The ground is still lacking a coat of paint. No away kit 3 days before the season. Season ticket bought in March still hasn't arrived. A skeleton crew of a squad. Selling one of only 2 possible saleable assets. In a battle with Rotherham for a Scottish striker Our owner who to be honest is starting to treat us not much better than the previous regimes. A potential buyer who is in trouble with a two bit Azerbaijan team. People say we are a lot better off than 3 years ago but it does not look all that good from where im standing. Your right when you say between now and the weekend is a defining time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulva Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 It's going to have to be one helluva 48 hours to rectify the utter shambles of the last 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxondale Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Whose the lad who was talking to that Azerbaijani journo? He's just tweeted that the journo told him the takeover has fallen through. Quickly deleted the tweet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyboy66 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 First and formost we do have an away kit...but hey...that doesn't suit does it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatzooma Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 First and formost we do have an away kit...but hey...that doesn't suit does it...I bet it suits you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I don't think selling Antonio points to anything positive regarding the takeover. An influx of cash usually means keeping your better players. The only other reason would be FFP related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlsdreamer Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) And Antonio for all is faults is deffo one of our better players. But hey,give me a pair of those stupid goggles and everything will look fine. Probably go to the ground and pick up our ST's today that should now have been already sent out. Edited August 6, 2014 by owlsdreamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rupert Ridge Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Antonio will be sold followed by the odd signing using some of the sale money and MM will tell you all he's backing SG and the rose goggled brigade will be out in force telling the smart ones they were right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) You've been reading my recent posts haven't you? But agreed. I think we're now starting to see movement with transfers and this can only be a positive indication I'm not often wrong btw Edited August 6, 2014 by theowlsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxondale Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Nah, this takeover isn't happening. Milan has been hoodwinked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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