Potential Takeover??

[Royal Lady]

Though it hurts to me say this and I'll probably have to kill myself now, even I agree somewhat with bendywendy and Ian Royal

[Z175]

thats the link to a slightly more readable version, at the bottom of how Watford were nearly bought by a conman.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011 ... gotiations

I'd rather keep Mr Mad than any alternative. I would hate to see us struggle to pay HMRC or sign the worlds greatest 11 and win the champions league.

[Pseud O'Nym]

You and me against the World, Brenders.

I'll join if allowed (Please)

Ditto that.

I do think it's much more likely to be true this time thogh. Losing control of his flagship project must have been a right kick in the balls for him.

[Royal Lady]

But it won't be a drain on his finances or hanging round his neck - he'll have more time to concentrate on RFC now.

[No Hoops]

You and me against the World, Brenders.

I'll join if allowed (Please)

As long as you're prepared for the ridicule of being associated with us.

I'm in

Thanks guys.

I love the fact we are in the most successful period of our clubs history and long may it go on.

Thanks Sir John

[No Hoops]

You and me against the World, Brenders.

I'll join if allowed (Please)

Ditto that.

I do think it's much more likely to be true this time thogh. Losing control of his flagship project must have been a right kick in the balls for him.

A £400m project was always too big for him and would always be in association with a larger developer. The problem was he didn't see the property bubble burst. In the end it was only £30m and that was funded by Lloyds not him. Ok, he didn't make a profit but his losses were minimal. He will be pi55ed off that his name is now a little tarnished, which is why I think he will keep RFC.

There again I am on my 3rd Pride

[Badger Finger]

IN! Mad John is King!

[Snowball]

Any more ins and being out will be cool.

I'd be in but I can't cos IR is and I'd implode.

[Royal Lady]

Any more ins and being out will be cool.

I'd be in but I can't cos IR is and I'd implode.

Hasn't stopped me!

[Snowball]

Have you seen the Cadbury's Creme Egg adverts?

[Ian Royal]

You're all welcome. Even snowball who can sit to Brendy's left, whilst I'm on his right, and pretend I don't exist if it makes him feel better.

Oh and clique: a small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group.

Clique fail.

[Pseud O'Nym]

A £400m project was always too big for him and would always be in association with a larger developer. The problem was he didn't see the property bubble burst. In the end it was only £30m and that was funded by Lloyds not him. Ok, he didn't make a profit but his losses were minimal. He will be pi55ed off that his name is now a little tarnished, which is why I think he will keep RFC.

There again I am on my 3rd Pride

You could well be right. I thought that during that, bloody awful, documentary the interviewer said "What does it owe you now?" and he replied "40m". He didn't sound like none of it was his.

Any road, I wouldn't been too worried about him selling it to someone useless, he's still got too much nous.

[Arch]

I see a thread title like this and I just shudder. To be honest,it would fill me with dread if it happened.

[prostak]

Have any of you actually read that piece? It's an utter non-story. Not only is the source cited as 'a buzz in football circles', it doesn't even claim anything remotely solid. Really slow day on the Guardian sports desk, I guess...

[Pseud O'Nym]

Have any of you actually read that piece? It's an utter non-story. Not only is the source cited as 'a buzz in football circles', it doesn't even claim anything remotely solid. Really slow day on the Guardian sports desk, I guess...

Sorry, this is Unfounded Rumours Or Gossip, try Well Founded News Stories With Evidence.

[prostak]

There's unfounded rumours and there's demonstrable shite.

[Pseud O'Nym]

There's unfounded rumours and there's demonstrable shite.

Tbf, the Demonstrable Shite forum probably wouldn't get very many posts.

[Arch]

There's unfounded rumours and there's demonstrable shite.

Tbf, the Demonstrable Shite forum probably wouldn't get very many posts.

Are you kidding? It would be the permanent home for half the board.

[Who Moved The Goalposts?]

A £400m project was always too big for him and would always be in association with a larger developer. The problem was he didn't see the property bubble burst. In the end it was only £30m and that was funded by Lloyds not him. Ok, he didn't make a profit but his losses were minimal. He will be pi55ed off that his name is now a little tarnished, which is why I think he will keep RFC.

There again I am on my 3rd Pride

Does anyone know the real figures involved, and how much of a hit he took?

[Svlad Cjelli]

FWIW, I know the journo involved and had a chat with him about this story last night, so I know what is behind it.

I'd say there's nothing significant to worry about in the short-term, but there *may* be developments in the medium term.