Just testing public reaction ?

[blademark]

And if it had just been announced without this pre-notification most people would have been shocked and felt it was done behind their backs wouldn’t they? That would have created a bigger fuss and caused more concern.

They can’t win can they?

Personally I appreciate them telling us what’s happening before it happens.

Trust me, they didn't release this statement for the benefit of the fans. Its a political game. I dont remember any pre-warning or heads up when Prince was handing over his quid.

 

[Blade58]

Trust me, they didn't release this statement for the benefit of the fans. Its a political game. I dont remember any pre-warning or heads up when Prince was handing over his quid.

Hey up Mark

What is your opinion of Jims statement on FB? Something about thanking KM for all he's done. Can't help thinking that if your above comment is correct, then Jim is being a little premature and on that basis, I'm already of the opinion that this is a done deal and we are being let down gently

 

[blademark]

Hi mate. My summary is that the bid from the Prince is not exactly welcome, and it seems as though the 50% of the club is done, but all the rest is in negotiation, with Kev probably playing hardball.
There are so many questions and possibilities, I just think it would have been more normal to announce after it was done.

 

[BornOnShorehamStreet]

I'm staying in the Copthorne tonight and after a great evening with bartman and a beer with Maidenhead and Mrs M, I went to my room and met a suntanned guy in the lift. Long story short. I asked if he was here for the game. He said he was - I asked who he supported. Told me he's from Belgium and was invited to the game. I asked if anything to do with HRH taking over Belgian club. Looked at me and said, with a smile, "Who knows?"

 

[Cerberus Blade]

I'm staying in the Copthorne tonight and after a great evening with bartman and a beer with Maidenhead and Mrs M, I went to my room and met a suntanned guy in the lift. Long story short. I asked if he was here for the game. He said he was - I asked who he supported. Told me he's from Belgium and was invited to the game. I asked if anything to do with HRH taking over Belgian club. Looked at me and said, with a smile, "Who knows?"

Sounds like a merger to me then. And where did he get the sun tan from if he’s from Belgium?

 

[BornOnShorehamStreet]

Sounds like a merger to me then. And where did he get the sun tan from if he’s from Belgium?

Long shot I know but errr, Saudi maybe?

 

[Iceybabey]

The deal will get done.

That is all.

 

[blademark]

Trust me, they didn't release this statement for the benefit of the fans. Its a political game. I dont remember any pre-warning or heads up when Prince was handing over his quid.

Hmmmm?

 

[super_pig]

I'm not going to comment on the actual 'apparent' buy-out, but one thing i dont fully understand is why this statement was put out in the first place. It makes no sense to tell us that negotiations are taking place. We are no better off for knowing. Nothing changes, if anything it has undermined the current stability and wellbeing of the club with all the wild speculation. So why not wait until it is, or isn't, concluded ?
The only reason I can think of is to test public opinion. Maybe one or both parties believe that this news will not be well received, and they wanted to know just how strong the feeling might be ?

you've been watching too many conspiracy soaps