Takeover

[Scarebus]

Bit of an upfate from the Mrs. (sports journo) Everyone is hearing the same thing, efl gave the go ahead for the sale last Thursday with Mauriss, Balls in HRH’s court. Others have table bids since. Seems he is stalling now. Wants the season finished as the price will be alot higher should we get promoted. Expect this to be dragged on through another couple of weeks cos of the playoffs.

The fact the EFL have given the go ahead means we still can't confirm whether Mauriss actually exists.

 

[Maidenhead]

No a fact, we are not discussing the quality of the player.

Because you consider yourself to be Harry Enfield is no reason why your opinion is more valid.

In all honesty you are possibly wrong on that count as well

So you can't find anything that I have said that is factually incorrect?

 

[Mouth of the South]

Well the timing of EFL ratifying the deal and the resulting delaying tactics from HRH both align the PH's comments about needing certainty for next season and allow contracts to be agreed (Bash) and recruitment to progress.

 

[Blade56]

Any update from bongleblade ? It was his scoop

 

[LudlamBlade]

you can't say putting your U23 manager in charge and getting results because you hadn't thought beyond that isn't much more than blind luck.

Oi, leave Hecky out of this

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

Such unbridled hatred of the Prince!

DECISION TO SELL NOW SAYS IT ALL: Sheffield United Saudi owner's exit from Bramall Lane can't come soon enough — ViewFromTheJohnStreet.Com

WHATEVER the outcome of the current season an exciting new era is in prospect if reports are accurate and Blades owner Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is about to sell the club. The Saudi’s exit can’t come soon enough and here’s why.

www.viewfromthejohnstreet.com

The line "laughably called game-changing by McCabe" is funny. Had McCabe stayed in charge, there would be no such thing.

 

[him behind you]

The line "laughably called game-changing by McCabe" is funny. Had McCabe stayed in charge, there would be no such thing.

I can only assume it's McCabe who's written that article.

 

[EddieColquhoun]

Because you consider yourself to be Harry Enfield is no reason why your opinion is more valid.

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

I can only assume it's McCabe who's written that article.

I have nightmares about him returning, honestly. Even as part of a consortium. If he told me the time I'd still check.

 

[madeinsheffield]

Am I right in thinking the £115m (or whatever it ends up being) doesn't include the back of the Kop land along Shoreham Street that is still owned by McCabe?

 

[bertieblade]

We can only sell what we own and mccabe has title and apparent outline planning permission for two small areas which will stop us extending the kop
But remember
No bigger blade than me

 

[Sean Thornton]

I'm not forgetting anything but the Prince didn't take over until we were promoted to the Premier league.

That's a fact, not an opinion.

Up until then it was a partnership and nothing could happen without the agreement of both parties.

Some people seem so desperate to lick the prince's arse and diss McCabe that they'll say anything to support their opinion.

If you do deal in facts, one which you Haven’t mentioned is the Princes intention to buy the McCabes shares for £5m back in January 2019, after McCabes notice the month before. We weren’t a PL club then. We’re all aware, let me rephrase, some us are aware of the machinations - on both sides - which led to the court battle after promotion. There are those interacting on this thread who believe and have stated that neither owner has ever funded United significantly based on “what l’ve been told” rather than what the facts are at Companies House. Neither are the assetstripping devil they are portrayed by some. McCabes ticket pricing policies helped grow our attending fan base and HRH has brought the ground back into club ownership. (Something you seem disappointed with btw) Yes it’s mortgaged but we owed Scarborough substantial sums reduced by them taking the property assets as security. Swings and roundabouts.

 

[Sean Thornton]

I'm not forgetting anything but the Prince didn't take over until we were promoted to the Premier league.

That's a fact, not an opinion.

Up until then it was a partnership and nothing could happen without the agreement of both parties.

Some people seem so desperate to lick the prince's arse and diss McCabe that they'll say anything to support their opinion.

Here’s an example


“I believe the prince put in some initial funds at the start which would cover any agreement initially, obviously he would then have to keep investing over the seasons, I am told he has not, KM has been investing over the past few years and the prince has not matched this investment. KM has been trying to get rid of him for years but this has only come to light now because of the prince triggering this clause but this is not a new thing, they have been at loggerheads for a few years now.”

1. Kevin McCabe triggered the clause
2. Kevs own words from the OS

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Idiots on both sides unfortunately.

 

[Maidenhead]

Sean Thornton I take a balanced view, and I'm sure you do too.

My only allegiance is to the club, and what happens on the field

 

[petcharlie]

If you do deal in facts, one which you Haven’t mentioned is the Princes intention to buy the McCabes shares for £5m back in January 2019, after McCabes notice the month before. We weren’t a PL club then. We’re all aware, let me rephrase, some us are aware of the machinations - on both sides - which led to the court battle after promotion. There are those interacting on this thread who believe and have stated that neither owner has ever funded United significantly based on “what l’ve been told” rather than what the facts are at Companies House. Neither are the assetstripping devil they are portrayed by some. McCabes ticket pricing policies helped grow our attending fan base and HRH has brought the ground back into club ownership. (Something you seem disappointed with btw) Yes it’s mortgaged but we owed Scarborough substantial sums reduced by them taking the property assets as security. Swings and roundabouts.

I think thats about right mate. Both owners did play a part in building a decent club . McCabes ticket pricing regarding youngsters really worked in building a new fan base and the princes bringing ownership back to the club are all good decisions that in the long term are bound to pay off. I think McCabes ticket policies are already bearing fruit .

 

[S64 Blade]

The fact the EFL have given the go ahead means we still can't confirm whether Mauriss actually exists.

It was obvious he did, to anyone who could understand that the Prince would have actually met this guy and done his own due diligence.

 

[petcharlie]

We have got off lightly when you look around at clubs who thought they had a dream owner taking over their club only for it to be a nightmare . Do hope who ever takes our club over they don,t discourage youngsters from attending matches by raising kids prices . In this day and age money in tight for a lot of families we must remember these are the future life blood of the club.

 

[SouthStandGBlock]

When he first came on the scene he used to write some decent fan articles in the Star if I recall.

But he just has such a slant on the Prince and his involvement that, for me at least, it spoils the reading. I also don't find lines insulting your readership, if they disagree with your angle, particularly endearing.

The Prince's only failings are he's perhaps not rich enough personally to sustain a top flight team on his own.

In terms of backing the manager 120m in fees plus whatever wages was beyond my expectations.

In terms of responsibility, structuring the club to make two consecutive profits isn't at all bad.

In terms of the summer, there was no mass exodus of contracted players, so I can understand a desire not to add to the payroll permanently. Surely this commitment goes hand in hand with many on contract players leaving, which wasn't the case?

His choice of manager in the summer was the guy everyone remembered from his successful Fulham team. He was brave to make the change when he did and this is one game away from paying off. If he'd gone for Hecky, "the cheap option" would have been bandied around quick smart.

He fell out with Wilder is one narrative but Wilder was spoiling for a fight. His public comments were certainly not in keeping with what I want to hear from the club rep and to me were unprofessional and disrespectful. Airing laundry in public is never a nice look. Likewise all players were Chris'. If they weren't good enough that was on him. Just asking for more to fix it and throwing good money after bad made no sense and was an example of him not accepting the reality of the situation i.e. such an abject start didn't warrant millions in short term wages chasing an impossible turnaround. In short he'd or we'd fucked it and it was time to turn attention to next season.

Spot on. Have a like.

 

[Guesty]

[...]Expect this to be dragged on through another couple of weeks cos of the playoffs.

I wouldn't expect that at all...

 

[Sean Thornton]

I wouldn't expect that at all...

 

[Guesty]

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Not as such, I don't expect it on account of I don't expect us to be in the play-offs.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Not as such, I don't expect it on account of I don't expect us to be in the play-offs.

Same here. However l did think it related to the earth shattering revelation that any deal* would probably be on hold until the possible promotion is settled.


*real, imagined or click bait.

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Is it beyond the realms of any takeovers to have a set price if we stay down and another if we go up?! I don't often negotiate multi million deals but it doesn't seem that hard to work it out?!

 

[Sean Thornton]

Is it beyond the realms of any takeovers to have a set price if we stay down and another if we go up?! I don't often negotiate multi million deals but it doesn't seem that hard to work it out?!

I’d imagine any debt issues may change.

 

[Gin&Juice]

Our new owner negotiating with agents!

 

[Frank the tank]

Is it beyond the realms of any takeovers to have a set price if we stay down and another if we go up?! I don't often negotiate multi million deals but it doesn't seem that hard to work it out?!

Even McCabe managed that with alk
The championship price was exactly the sane as the one mauriss has been quited as meeting

 

[Berkshire Blade]

I’d imagine any debt issues may change.

Surely they know what the financials would be with or without promotion more or less? It's not a mystery

 

[184blade]

Is it beyond the realms of any takeovers to have a set price if we stay down and another if we go up?! I don't often negotiate multi million deals but it doesn't seem that hard to work it out?!

Perhaps that deal has been done but it’s being kept quiet so as not to cause uncertainty at the club at this stage in the season?

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Perhaps that deal has been done but it’s being kept quiet so as not to cause uncertainty at the club at this stage in the season?

Seems nobody has told the manager if you listen to his press conferences... and that is the main source of uncertainty right now as he doesn't have a clue what budget he has to start with

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Seems nobody has told the manager if you listen to his press conferences... and that is the main source of uncertainty right now as he doesn't have a clue what budget he has to start with

See above about the different price paid. Any budget for the recruitment will be vastly different depending on what division we are in.