TheEgo Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 57 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: So Xia sells us.. to who? First come, first serve? There isn't going to be a happy ending to this, we are going to be stuck in this div, selling our better players and going back to "Young and hungry" (meaning decent league 1 players) for a few years. This is only the tip of a very, very, shitty iceberg lettuce, which has been left out in Dudley Town Centre during this summers heat wave, and used as a bog rolls to the locals. Can you just picture and imagine how shitty that is? We need to accept this as a reality. We may strike lucky in that we are sold to a good buyer/s BUT we will still need to fix our problems over a few years. There is NO quick fix anymore. The figures and state of the club are frightening apparently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, TheEgo said: Thought I'd post as It's Taco Tuesday I reckon this has some traction. Time to shit or get off the pot Tony. He’s already shit on our finances! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 42 minutes ago, TheEgo said: Thought I'd post as It's Taco Tuesday I reckon this has some traction. Time to shit or get off the pot Tony. What do you think has traction? The Express and Star story or the Thierry Henry bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEgo Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Just now, Okonokos said: What do you think has traction? The Express and Star story or the Thierry Henry bit? The E&S bit. I know nothing of Henry(some rumours of a bad translation and another saying linked to a consortium, but god knows) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I don't think it is a coincidence that these stories are coming out when the HMRC bill and wages are due next week. It seems Xia has spent most of the last month trying to get money out of China and failing. If he doesn't sell us this week then I doubt he has the money next week to pay the various bills and really admin is the only outcome then. It seems that we have numerous interested parties. I really hope Xia picks the right one for the club and the fans and not just for himself. My worry is he picks the option where he gets to continue to run the club in some capacity. He has shown himself to be, at best, a lackluster businessman with no knowledge of football. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlersrs Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I've heard whispers that a certain amount of staff have already been told to expect delays in getting paid. Apparently the Xia flying in rumours are true with Mandaric in pole position 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 16 minutes ago, Fowlersrs said: I've heard whispers that a certain amount of staff have already been told to expect delays in getting paid. That would be unacceptable for club employees with regular outgoings that they have to meet where the club seem less concerned about not meeting their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted July 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2018 59 minutes ago, Fowlersrs said: I've heard whispers that a certain amount of staff have already been told to expect delays in getting paid. Apparently the Xia flying in rumours are true with Mandaric in pole position 'Apparently'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Soooo the way I’ve interpreted this is, new owners coming in on mandarics guidance, rich owner (going to have to be to pay our bills) wants to hire Thierry Henry as new manager for 12 millions plus a year - Henry quits sky sports this week to pursue career as a manager, you don’t quit a £12 million a year job where you just talk about football every so often unless you have something lined up right? ....so therefore I conclude... ITS HAPPPENING! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sam3773 Posted July 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2018 25 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: Soooo the way I’ve interpreted this is, new owners coming in on mandarics guidance, rich owner (going to have to be to pay our bills) wants to hire Thierry Henry as new manager for 12 millions plus a year - Henry quits sky sports this week to pursue career as a manager, you don’t quit a £12 million a year job where you just talk about football every so often unless you have something lined up right? ....so therefore I conclude... ITS HAPPPENING! Good enough for me. 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbs Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 26 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: Soooo the way I’ve interpreted this is, new owners coming in on mandarics guidance, rich owner (going to have to be to pay our bills) wants to hire Thierry Henry as new manager for 12 millions plus a year - Henry quits sky sports this week to pursue career as a manager, you don’t quit a £12 million a year job where you just talk about football every so often unless you have something lined up right? ....so therefore I conclude... ITS HAPPPENING! I like your optimism!!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlersrs Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 46 minutes ago, Nigel said: 'Apparently'? Yes apparently as I dont know how reliable it is, its from a mate who knows someone who plays at quite a high profile golf club in the birmingham area. The problem you have at a big club is when things are spouted in the media and the staff get uncomfortable with what theyre hearing about there own place of work, they will need to be addressed wont they, im sure they have been. All I can tell you is that staff are talking (happens in all workplaces when people are concerned) thing is they might not know the half of it either so could all be bollocks!! Mandaric would almost certainly not be long term, he stabilises clubs and sells them on once theyre back on a level playing field.. Better than Xia digging a big hole each time the money runs out I guess.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 32 minutes ago, Sam3773 said: Good enough for me. Convinced.... Let the good times roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Fowlersrs said: I've heard whispers that a certain amount of staff have already been told to expect delays in getting paid. Apparently the Xia flying in rumours are true with Mandaric in pole position Mandaric has already stated he won't be buying the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted July 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, Fowlersrs said: Yes apparently as I dont know how reliable it is, its from a mate who knows someone who plays at quite a high profile golf club in the birmingham area. The problem you have at a big club is when things are spouted in the media and the staff get uncomfortable with what theyre hearing about there own place of work, they will need to be addressed wont they, im sure they have been. All I can tell you is that staff are talking (happens in all workplaces when people are concerned) thing is they might not know the half of it either so could all be bollocks!! Mandaric would almost certainly not be long term, he stabilises clubs and sells them on once theyre back on a level playing field.. Better than Xia digging a big hole each time the money runs out I guess.. Fair enough. Just wondering where you got it from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Who's this geezer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nigel Posted July 17, 2018 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2018 Just now, Jareth said: Who's this geezer? Derek 4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 On 06/06/2018 at 10:56, Rodders said: God, imagine Doug taking over the reigns again To be fair, he kept us in the black... However, in support of your argument, he also refused to pay a meagre amount for a certain Robbie Keane for reasons completely unknown... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Tommo_b said: Soooo the way I’ve interpreted this is, new owners coming in on mandarics guidance, rich owner (going to have to be to pay our bills) wants to hire Thierry Henry as new manager for 12 millions plus a year - Henry quits sky sports this week to pursue career as a manager, you don’t quit a £12 million a year job where you just talk about football every so often unless you have something lined up right? ....so therefore I conclude... ITS HAPPPENING! I didn't realise Sky television were paying Henry £12m a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 He can either lose a lot of money now and sell us, or wait, get us into administration, and lose all his money next year. Your choice Dr Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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