Beauchief Owl Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 11 hours ago, RUMBELOWS91 said: Why would anyone think we're worth more now than we were when DC came in? What value has been added? A Desso pitch that's not been properly maintained A big screen Some minor improvements to the training ground. On the other side of things you've got a big wage bill that you're saddled with and the prospect of dropping into League One. Not sure how he can a justify a high price tag in any way, shape or form. Yeah but don't forget we've got sponsors. DC Taxis and Elev8 since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauchief Owl Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Hate to think of the implications of the club being bought out re ST sales. Can you imagine the chaos with the multi-year deals and the 10 year promotion to the PL stuff, given the difficulty getting last year's partial refunds back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlett Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Alonso is just the foot in the door salesman. It's not his money he's offering. Initial offer 30 Million. DC will think about 150 Million. Next bid will be 50 Million I reckon. DC will reject but give him food for thought. Third bid will be for around 80 Million and DC will accept I reckon. There is a LOT of money in Indonesia ( emerging economy ). This will give DC a wake up call I hope. Is it a way out for him to save face I wonder ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Just now, Beauchief Owl said: Hate to think of the implications of the club being bought out re ST sales. Can you imagine the chaos with the multi-year deals and the 10 year promotion to the PL stuff, given the difficulty getting last year's partial refunds back. The new owners would surely just sweep them all aside and simplify ticketing, remove all the different tiers, levels, memberships etc and get us back to some kind of sanity Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shezzas left peg Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 54 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: Does he have money? By the sounds of it I'd say no. It sounds more like he's a middle man. Operating for other people. If it's an Indonesian consortium they maybe needed someone in Europe to do their dealings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southportdc Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: And it's sending very clear smoke signals that people interested in buying a football club should take a look at SWFC Literally nobody should be looking to buy us right now. We're probably getting relegated, the finances were fizzed even before COVID and presumably are a total nightmare now, and there's nothing any new buyer can do because we're not allowed to spend money and it's February either way. The only reason you'd be looking at it are attention seeking (Alonso) or because you're a wildly generous Wednesday-supporting multi-billionaire (doesn't exist). Everyone else should wait until relegation and, if Chansiri is as stretched as some believe, the imminent fire sale or admin. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Can’t imagine any sane person wants to buy a football club that is facing a multi-million pound drop in its only major revenue stream Infact, it would actually worry me if someone bought us without knowing which league we’ll be in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, southportdc said: Literally nobody should be looking to buy us right now. We're probably getting relegated, the finances were fizzed even before COVID and presumably are a total nightmare now, and there's nothing any new buyer can do because we're not allowed to spend money and it's February either way. The only reason you'd be looking at it are attention seeking (Alonso) or because you're a wildly generous Wednesday-supporting multi-billionaire (doesn't exist). Everyone else should wait until relegation and, if Chansiri is as stretched as some believe, the imminent fire sale or admin. Damn you with your post I wish I hadn’t gone to make a coffee halfway through writing mine. But I agree 100% 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauchief Owl Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Just now, @owlstalk said: The new owners would surely just sweep them all aside and simplify ticketing, remove all the different tiers, levels, memberships etc and get us back to some kind of sanity One would hope so and that, in addition, prices would be more realistic. Presumably refunds would need to be given but that has been problematic to date and that's my real point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOwl91 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Any potential buyer (or people involved) where this gets out in the public domain so early on is a massive red flag. A serious buyer with proper intentions wouldn't seek or want that publicity, it would only become more public at a later stage when talks were more serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 minute ago, WhiteOwl91 said: Any potential buyer (or people involved) where this gets out in the public domain so early on is a massive red flag. A serious buyer with proper intentions wouldn't seek or want that publicity, it would only become more public at a later stage when talks were more serious. Unless they are trying to force the sellers hand and apply some pressure; with fan backing at an all time low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOwl91 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Just now, Rogers said: Unless they are trying to force the sellers hand and apply some pressure; with fan backing at an all time low But thats what concerns me also. Fan pressure is likely to mean absolutely zero to Chansiri whos out in Thailand. If the buyer is serious, they should be putting a serious offer on the table that Chansiri would consider. Yes he might refuse, but thats up to him. To try and get the fans on side with regards to buying a business strikes me as concerning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 It’s not about how much us as fans feel the club is worth. If DC thinks it’s worth 150m then that is what he’ll look for 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Just now, FreshOwl said: It’s not about how much us as fans feel the club is worth. If DC thinks it’s worth 150m then that is what he’ll look for It's not worth that It's worth about 25m to a buyer That's the key bit - what the buyer is willing to pay 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes or die Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 6 hours ago, Philb125 said: What I find odd here after reading a few pages is that a month or so ago, most fans were puzzled as to why our know-nothing owner had hired a know-nothing advisor. Now a lot of fans are upset that the know-noting owner, won’t sell to another know-nothing buyer? Is it just a grass is greener situation or do those upset by this genuinely think we’d be better off owned by Alonso and his consortium? I’m all for a better owner, but without any insight how do we tell a better owner from some of the other rogue characters around the world. Exactly. But don't be too surprised, it's incredible to see how easy some of our fans believe/follow any old crap that's fed to them on social media. As you say, some would be happy to lurch from the current incumbent to anyone that's passing the door by the sounds of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbupperthongowl Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 26 minutes ago, shezzas left peg said: I mentioned this about the ground sale the other week. He could sell the club, but keep the ground as its no longer owned as part of the club and charge the new owner rent. Which would be a logical way to go.... without the ground are we worth even £25m? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Just now, Stripes or die said: Exactly. But don't be too surprised, it's incredible to see how easy some of our fans believe/follow any old crap that's fed to them on social media. I know right? "If fans don't want me I will sell the club" etc etc Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Stripes or die said: As you say, some would be happy to lurch from the current incumbent to anyone that's passing the door by the sounds of it. Who? Show me ONE PERSON that's said they want Alonso Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Just now, nbupperthongowl said: Which would be a logical way to go.... without the ground are we worth even £25m? But surely the ground will be included in any sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeastowl Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 13 hours ago, @owlstalk said: Chansiri under massive pressure now 12 hours ago, @owlstalk said: This one isn’t over yet 12 hours ago, @owlstalk said: Alonso is in to buy our club He means business 12 hours ago, @owlstalk said: I had to triple check my sources before posting 12 hours ago, @owlstalk said: It’s hilarious They’ll be saying Alonso is an attention seeker too - you just watch All the cliches will come out Looks like you’ve fallen for it mate. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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