Club Sale | It’s done!

[Regulus Arcturus Black]

Goldman Sachs getting a good look at their potential investment

Im very scathing about this. I know modern business involves debt, but we have the option of a completely debt free approach, so Sir Jim and his proposed mountain of debt to Goldman Sachs can go back to Nice.

It’s been mentioned a billion times now, no debt will be going onto Manchester United. It’ll be going onto a corporation with 60bn turnover and 2bn profits.

We don’t have to pretend something else just cause we like the idea of endless Qatari oil money.

 

[Tiber]

Surprised Jim turned up. Thought he was a bluffer according to red cafe experts

Course he turned up, its all being paid by Wall Street why not enjoy a day out?

 

[Giggsyking]

We are getting rid of the Glazers

 

[JohnnyKills]

He looks like an absolute bum. Almost makes him likeable considering his wealth. Then I remember that he's a Tory.

Leave the look-at-me political jibes out of these please. It's totally irrelevant.

 

[pratyush_utd]

It’s been mentioned a billion times now, no debt will be going onto Manchester United. It’ll be going onto a corporation with 60bn turnover and 2bn profits.

We don’t have to pretend something else just cause we like the idea of endless Qatari oil money.

Maybe you should also mention how current debt will remain. That is quite important part

 

[Plant0x84]

Loved how he immediately wiped his hand after the handshake.

He’s seen the pictures of the toilet floor!

 

[JohnnyKills]

We are getting rid of the Glazers

It looks more and more likely doesn't it.

Tbh I'm fairly neutral on the ownership. Ratcliffe is a better option for our image and Qatar is likely a better option for our performance.

 

[JohnnyKills]

He's very tall.

Yes, was thinking the same when I saw a pic recently.

 

[Tarrou]

Dont think anyone said he is bluffing. Mostly its
1. His bid is financially worse in actual bid value
2. His bid is financially worse in long term United point of view.
3. He made last minute Chelsea bid so all “Put Manchester back in Manchester United” is nonsense MAGA stuff.

SJR is decent alternative to Qatar and light years ahead of Glazers. But financially its worse deal than Qatar.

Will let morality debate for real and most important fans.

loads of people said he was bluffing

 

[Spoony]

I've never tried buying Man United but will Jim say to the board 'ay arrr, lads, ere's 4.5 big'ens, take it or leave it!'.

Why do they need 10 hours?

 

[Plant0x84]

Somehow seeing the actual pictures of the bidding groups, makes it more real. Doesnt it.
Its no more just PR/media releases, actual feet on street, actual people.

Jassim, are you there?

 

[Green Arrow]

Maybe you should also mention how current debt will remain. That is quite important part

That is true also very important part of SJR bid, but also if the existing debt remains on the club this will impact FFP.

 

[VP89]

SJR doesn't really have a choice other than to improve their bid as well does he? that's like throwing the towel after visiting the club in person

He can tweak his bid to give Glazers some minority stake too?

 

[DomesticTadpole]

I've never tried buying Man United but will Jim say to the board 'ay arrr, lads, ere's 4.5 big'ens, take it or leave it!'.

Why do they need 10 hours?

Probably a couple of hours for lunch in there. They are going to be spending a lot of money. You can't do that on a whim.

 

[Heinzesight]

Awful man-bag from the Jimster.

It’s all a bit odd how public this entrance was. Can they not just find a private office somewhere or is this all for clicks?

 

[SirAF]

Awful man-bag from the Jimster.

It’s all a bit odd how public this entrance was. Can they not just find a private office somewhere or is this all for clicks?

Bingo.

 

[Spoony]

Probably a couple of hours for lunch in there. They are going to be spending a lot of money. You can't do that on a whim.

No bag full of cash then?

 

[Plant0x84]

Dont think anyone said he is bluffing.

If I could be bothered I’d trawl through the thread and find all the quotes, but I have stuff to do.
But yes, Sir Jim has been accused of all sorts by the pro Qatar lobby - chief among which is bluffer or that he isn’t serious somehow.

 

[JohnnyKills]

I prefer the Qatar bid because it would be better for the club and the city but the disrespect towards Ratcliffe has been bizarre. He'd be a fine owner in his own right, and a massive improvement over the Glazers. He'll probably give ETH more time and freedom than the Qataris will also.

Yeah, looks like Nice have actually improved under his ownership and it'd be stupid to try and go toe-to-toe with PSG.

I'd be happy if he tries to run United on sound, sustainable lines too.

 

[Giggsyking]

It looks more and more likely doesn't it.

Tbh I'm fairly neutral on the ownership. Ratcliffe is a better option for our image and Qatar is likely a better option for our performance.

I am just happy to get rid of the Glazers .

 

[sglowrider]

Probably the main reason I am a fan. When I was young I loved the jerseys and players like Giggs and Beckham, but getting older and learning about the Scottish influence on the club from individuals like SAF, Sir Matt (who's from my home town) and Denis Law made me want to support the club.

That's why you can't take any of the top-top Red debates seriously. It's just a platform for hypocrites to reveal themselves.

 

[Guapa]

Shit just got real

 

[Slevs]

Fady Backhos (or Bakhos) sounds like a Lebanese name.

 

[Spoony]

I suspect Jim could officially pull out(no jokes please) today.

 

[Tom Van Persie]

 

[Gavinb33]

Maybe you should also mention how current debt will remain. That is quite important part

I mean this has already been debunked many times, the OG debt will need to be paid in full within 10 days of a new owner taking more than 50% control of the club some sort of change of ownership clause in all debts we currently have

 

[Plant0x84]

Maybe you should also mention how current debt will remain. That is quite important part

No it won’t. Stop spreading lies.

 

[cyberman]

Surprised Jim turned up. Thought he was a bluffer according to red cafe experts

To be fair turning up could be part of the I tried my best bluff so it doesn’t really prove anything.

 

[red thru&thru]

Either way, the Glazers will go. This is the best bit.

My preference is Jassim's bid but I'm pretty sure that SJR will be better than the Glazers.

 

[Gavinb33]

Awful man-bag from the Jimster.

It’s all a bit odd how public this entrance was. Can they not just find a private office somewhere or is this all for clicks?

Did you say the same when the whole Qatari entourage was photo'd as well

 

[Plant0x84]

That is true also very important part of SJR bid, but also if the existing debt remains on the club this will impact FFP.

It’s not true.

 

[Blood Mage]

Yeah this sale won't be done in time for the summer window will it? The Glazers are probably more torn on whether to sell to Jassim or Ratcliffe than we think.

 

[sglowrider]

I'm slightly disappointed by the lack of communication by any of the prospective investors to fans of their vision and commitment.

Weren't they warned by the Raine Group to refrain from making any public comments?

 

[cyberman]

Jim hasn’t even grabbed a seat in OT yet! That meeting must have went well yesterday

 

[Spoony]

Let's be honest if Jim weren't a Tory he'd be perfect. He's like the scruffy headmaster from school who wasn't really arsed about his attire. I like that.

 

[sglowrider]

Yes, was thinking the same when I saw a pic recently.

He's very tall.

And dreamy eyes....

 

[Silverman]

I just want our club run the right way. It needs to be sustainable and not just throwing money around stupidly. The only way I'd accept a Qatari owner would be if it was a someone who has no links to the state. I think it's just wrong if we end up with someone who also owns PSG etc.

 

[red thru&thru]

Raine want to move onto the WWE deal.

 

[Plant0x84]

To be fair turning up could be part of the I tried my best bluff so it doesn’t really prove anything.

Proves he exists.

 

[NYAS]

I mean this has already been debunked many times, the OG debt will need to be paid in full within 10 days of a new owner taking more than 50% control of the club some sort of change of ownership clause in all debts we currently have

No it won’t. Stop spreading lies.

Source please? Haven’t been keeping up