Rob182 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Mods, if I ask politely, will you just delete all of the posts in this thread from Today? It could save someone's bacon, but more importantly, it would rid the world of any record of these woeful puns!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It isn't a billion dollar deal though is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukes Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Do we have any real news ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismail-villa Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) I don't get what's going on. What's with the Kwan puns? What did he do? EDIT: Cheers Rob182 for the PM. Edited May 13, 2014 by ismail-villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I assume Kwan is not in mergers and acquisitions because he said he wasn't in that department. I don't know how stringent their compliance is at BoA, but I seriously doubt the M&A team are passing any information around the bank. They certainly wouldn't be passing it over the theoretical and physical 'Chinese Wall'. IF he sits on the private side (with his M&A department) then he's been disseminating private information which his employers certainly wouldn't appreciate if they knew. I doubt he'd have risked it. Our M&A team is in the room next to us, they're separated by a glass wall (the glass 'Chinese Wall'), which is sound proof, in their own restricted area. They could be working on a high profile deal right now like, I dunno, let's say something silly - Apple taking over Facebook, and we wouldn't have a clue until the information was made public. We wouldn't even get the slightest whisper. Not only are they physically separated from the rest of the bank, but they're also a highly secretive bunch. They have to be because Compliance monitor their interactions like they're in a high security prison; especially these days with the extra regulatory intensity. The two main men working on this is an MD in London and a director in LA. I seriously doubt any information is permeating through the bank; especially not to those down the chain. So you're a banker, huh. Nothing like a bit of prejudice eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It isn't a billion dollar deal though is it Same principle though surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Ismail-Villa, PM sent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm hoping it is a Texan. I'm excited for the new annual 'Beer 'n' BBQ Ball and rodeo' at Villa Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-Copenhagen Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Rob is onto something here. Let's move on. Just speculating. How much would we really need to spend to be top 6 again and how much could we spend according to FFP? And will the FFP permitted loss be counted from a takeover or does it follow the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpabloangel18 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I just can't accept that we're not in the advanced stages with at least one prospective buyer. For Randy to come out with what is essentially a 'I am desperate to sell this club' statement... whilst it would perhaps be in line with some of his questionable decisions over the years, this would have to trump the lot. It makes no sense to do it this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I don't get what's going on. What's with the Kwan puns? What did he do? He works for BoA and apparently knows who the buyer is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm hoping it is a Texan. I'm excited for the new annual 'Beer 'n' BBQ Ball and rodeo' at Villa Park. The pitch would get ruined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Ismail-Villa, PM sent Can I have an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuse Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 If he who doesnt exist now is to be understood then the buyer is the two Texan guys who were the ones originally linked a few weeks ago. If it is them then so be it, but I think it will not promise anything too different from what we have, perhaps with some initial investment to take us from being perennial relegation fodder to mid-table mediocrity. It is s shame but without massive money we will not have much more to aspire to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 So you're a banker, huh. Nothing like a bit of prejudice eh? So you're a banker apologist, huh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr600rr Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 no new,we as fan must just sit & wait,nothing will happen till someone want to buy the club,its as simple as that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yayoboy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It's not all about the billions though, as long as they (whoever they are) can come in, run our beloved club properly, with the right football people appointed, I'll be happy with that for now, then at least we can have a solid footing to get the club back where it belongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 So you're a banker, huh. Nothing like a bit of prejudice eh? So you're a banker apologist, huh Banker apologist? I just don't believe people should be judged or belittled based on their occupation, and certainly not when it's a fellow Villa fan sharing useful information. He's contributed more to this topic than you or I have. Just thought it was really uncalled for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazilla Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I have been told that Randy had agreed a deal to sell the club weeks ago but that it unexpectedly fell through. He made his statement about talking about his intentions at the end of the season thinking that he would be able to tell everybody that he had sold the club. Now that his buyer has dropped out he is in limbo and is desperately trying to find somebody else to buy the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2014 So you're a banker, huh. Nothing like a bit of prejudice eh? So you're a banker apologist, huh Banker apologist? I just don't believe people should be judged or belittled based on their occupation, and certainly not when it's a fellow Villa fan sharing useful information. He's contributed more to this topic than you or I have. Just thought it was really uncalled for. I, uh, think you've missed the boat somewhat. Actually, you're at a different dock. In a different country. With the wrong ticket. And no pants. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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