Get Into Em
Striker
The fact that Niall Quinn sold the club to his mate Ellis Short completely blows this theory out the water.
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The fact that Niall Quinn sold the club to his mate Ellis Short completely blows this theory out the water.
How do you know Gray wasn't just downplaying his chances in public on July 18th?
KittenMittens
Midfield
Not sure I agree with this mind. This was the craic at one point with FPP for some, where you either bought into the whole thing or you weren't a true fan.
It's entirely possible to remain sceptical about this stuff and be a fan. We've all had our fingers burned and I've been on both sides of it, can't really blame anyone for voicing their opinion.
young2077
Midfield
That's the problem mate your coming across as if it's all or nothing, right or wrong no middle ground or grey areas.
If ya turn out to be wrong fair enough you gave your opinion and time proved you wrong but if your right fair enough again.
Doesn't mean ya have to stop posting if ya wrong and doesn't mean ya have to call out posts so strongly that ya disagree with.
We all know now you don't think its gray cause of the timeline.
Parker
Goalkeeper
Niall Quinn was the chairman of a Premier League football club and part of a consortium/ownership looking to sell said club. Bit of a difference
Michael Gray, Mmmmichael Gray
. What in the Michael Gray story says to you savvy businessman, intelligent negotiator.....
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Wendall Gee
Central Defender
If I remember correctly the story went that MG had said they had enquired about buying the club, and were astounded at the asking price. He then stated he was looking for other investors to help them to try and broker a deal. Therefore on the 18th of July he had some sort of consortium already in place one would think, but needed more. Its quite plausible that one of his backers went and got a friend or two involved to mitigate the risk. I don't know of course but I live in hope that both Rubberneck and Prehab are right. Rather be glass half full than half empty, understand your concerns as we have been down this road before, but trying to stay positive rather than negative,.
Parker
Goalkeeper
Like I've said previously I bloody hope they're right but for me the timescales rule Gray out completely.
You don't go from "hey guys I'm trying" to one week later, sale close, exclusivity period
Michael Gray, Mmmmichael Gray
I didn't comment on his ability to negotiate, I just said your doubts rest entirely on the timing of a tweet.
As you say, Niall Quinn was in this position and must have met many potential buyers over the years. The same Niall Quinn that played with Gray for years, maybe they spoke? There's all kinds of ways Mickey Gray could find suitable investors.
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Parker
Goalkeeper
Opinion is different to claiming you're offering itk information. From all the information we actually know do you genuinely believe we are on the brink of a Micky Gray left dubai billionaire takeover?
Ale taster
Striker
If you had doubts that 3 Dubai billionaires with Michael Gray as a figurehead were about to take over the club, I actually think people would respect you more
Guinness Guzzler
Striker
Not sure where the billionaire bit has come from mind, don't think it's been suggested that they're billionaires, it's likely something that people have added onto what has been said
Parker
Goalkeeper
It's one thread. I like talking all things SAFC across multiple platforms.
The whole takeover story has now just become farcical with itk posters tripping over themselves
chopsfc007
Striker
People get information
Burnopfield Mackem
Striker
When Barnes broke the news 3/4 weeks ago this Parker jacket prick was whinging his tits off. He’s scum simple as that mate.If you had doubts that 3 Dubai billionaires with Michael Gray as a figurehead were about to take over the club, I actually think people would respect you more
For someone to just post “Off to Ipswich” and nothing else on a thread about us signing someone, would you think most would read that as opinion or someone claiming itk? Clearly people thought the latter to ask you for a source multiple times - but you demand solid supporting info when people make itk claims, correct?
He also claimed earlier that he hadn’t jumped on anyone negatively and questioned them on this thread until today. He was shooting Bob down on it a week or two ago - not like he was the only one tbf but ffs keep your story straight
Fred Basset
Winger
You are getting pelters left and right here mate. Canny poster imho. Bit like a diva to say you will never post again. You will.
Ok, odd, I get a notification every time someone quotes me, so I luckily wouldn’t forget a post if it was quoted 3 times, but maybe I have a special login. Fair enough.
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