This has nothing to do with the fit and proper person test. The Glazer’s can still do whatever Sir Jim wants, hence Arnold giving his marching orders. They still own the club and can make whatever decisions they want, even if Sir Jim is pulling the strings behind the scenes. The extended delay, if to be believed, is a worry though.
I can only think, so far, of two possible reasons:
a) The Glazer family, as a whole, are still undecided amongst themselves
b) Sir Jim has still not found a way to ‘resolve the issue with A class shareholders’
The second point is still relevant, imo. People say he’s a shrewd operator in business, but his offer to buy just the Glazer’s 69% was ridiculous and never likely to get approved.
You don't want to mess up the summer transfer window so it makes sense to do it after the window shuts
This guy Glazers.You don't want to mess up the summer transfer window so it makes sense to do it after the window shuts
Well we know what Brailsford will bring to the party...
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With Thanksgiving and then Xmas on the way, it makes sense to do it in the New Year
Yes agreed. Thankfully qatar pulled out, else we'd still be going around in circles.Fair enough.
Is there a certain amount of A and B he has to buy?
I do think the mess is Joel Glazer wanting certain processes in place before committing to anything.
The decisions he will make will be brought to him via very different people than previously, and I suspect it may be the prime cause of the latest hold-up.
Shareholders not playing ball is unlikely as Qatar have pulled out.
We need a Teflon man at the club.
I’m not necessarily expecting that to be the case but considering it’s a NYSE listed company, I am expecting whatever terms have been agreed to be clearly detailed.I think I asked this before but didn't really get an answer. Are we expecting the 25% announcement to also confirm that INEOS would look to acquire a majority of shares within some fixed timeframe?
No. That will never happen. Even if that is the plan, it is not something you can put in a formal announcement.I think I asked this before but didn't really get an answer. Are we expecting the 25% announcement to also confirm that INEOS would look to acquire a majority of shares within some fixed timeframe?
But why wait? How do the Glazers benefit from that? I don't understand the logic from them. There's a bloke with a boat full of cash, waving it in their face. But do they want to wait until next year? Why?Yep , so I was told it would be done in November, I fully expected it to be this week but course anything Glazers they will drag it along forever.
Honestly I don't think it happens this year now, certainly not this week.
There will be any excuse they can muster up, they always do. Next week it will be something about waiting until December as there are a few more details to understand.
When Dec comes, they will say Christmas and New Year means there will be little movement as the Glazers etc are spending it with family and no business.
Then Jan will come and the excuse will be - oh its Jan window and the hierarchy would like a fresh break and to finalize outside of the Jan window. Then Feb will come and maybe only then we may get something but can imagine there will be some BS issue.
Sickening and this is how it will be with them over SJR, they will delay, pontificate, wait, delay and repeat on any approval.
But why wait? How do the Glazers benefit from that? I don't understand the logic from them. There's a bloke with a boat full of cash, waving it in their face. But do they want to wait until next year? Why?
I think they honestly work on a “just in case” method as in they enter into things almost with one foot out.But why wait? How do the Glazers benefit from that? I don't understand the logic from them. There's a bloke with a boat full of cash, waving it in their face. But do they want to wait until next year? Why?
None that I’ve seen. I’ll only really be disappointed if Kleinmann reports it. He’s been the best source throughout.Have there been any other journalists confirming the delay until next year story?
But why wait? How do the Glazers benefit from that? I don't understand the logic from them. There's a bloke with a boat full of cash, waving it in their face. But do they want to wait until next year? Why?
I think they honestly work on a “just in case” method as in they enter into things almost with one foot out.
They start a process knowing it needs to happen but will allow it with as much time as possible so that there is every possibility of another deal happening.
But not only that I think they have absolutely no sense of urgency and are arrogant enough to not realise there’s millions of fans worldwide in the dark.
It’s the equivalent of having a catch up with someone at work, you plug it in teh diary but when the day comes neither of you can be bothered so you cancel for next week , then do the same again next week again.
It’s just not that urgent to them.
So that'll be 3 transfer windows and I wouldn't rule out a 4th and the only move forward we've had is Arnold leaving and the fact he wanted a full sale instead of this shite maybe isn't the move forward we think it is.
Glazers, utter utter cnuts. Not one thought for a single employee having this hanging over them!
This never ending BS has finally done me in. A year to the day when it looked like these scumbags were finally getting out of the club. For my own mental wellbeing I am out.
Aint it a leap year next year? They probably think better to leave it to a 'normal' year. 2025 I reckon.Easter makes the most sense.
Aint it a leap year next year? They probably think better to leave it to a 'normal' year. 2025 I reckon.
Joel is basting his Turkey.Why has the 25% investment not happened yet? What's the hold up?
Why has the 25% investment not happened yet? What's the hold up?
More than John?He’s having to negotiate with some of the most craven people you’re likely to encounter. It was never going to be quick.
Why has the 25% investment not happened yet? What's the hold up?
Or that Spotify prick that posted on Twitter about taking over Arsenal.Hoping the Finnish bloke makes an injury time bid to take over the club.
Or that Spotify prick that posted on Twitter about taking over Arsenal.
Hoping the Finnish bloke makes an injury time bid to take over the club.
