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Takeover News/Rumours - Part 42
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Sea to Shining Sea
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There’s every possibility that the dawn of this new era is entirely a money saving scheme to reduce costs and convince supporters that positive change is coming.
Hill, Coton and Reid have all left their jobs. Speakman’s remit appears to cover all three of those jobs at present. That’s one wage instead of three. Johnson has replaced Parkinson like for like. Both Johnson and Speakman (considering what has just happened with Brum) were readily available. I think Poyet was spoken to, has had a look at all of this and not fancied a bit of it.
It’s all just very 2019 with FPP, the collapse, and then the appointment of Parkinson.
Hill, Coton and Reid have all left their jobs. Speakman’s remit appears to cover all three of those jobs at present. That’s one wage instead of three. Johnson has replaced Parkinson like for like. Both Johnson and Speakman (considering what has just happened with Brum) were readily available. I think Poyet was spoken to, has had a look at all of this and not fancied a bit of it.
It’s all just very 2019 with FPP, the collapse, and then the appointment of Parkinson.
dave hedgehog
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This fuckin thread man. Apparently dreyfus wants more of the club... how can anyone view that as a bad thing given the last few years of stewy donald.
If anyone finds fault with a billionaire wanting more or maybe all of the club then they need to just fuck off. Theres literally no down side
If anyone finds fault with a billionaire wanting more or maybe all of the club then they need to just fuck off. Theres literally no down side
We all know whats gunna happen. These wankers will never leave. They need chasing out but they cant get it in their thick heads they need to f***ing leave, no remaining shares or fuck all just go for good
one armed boxer
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Yes that’s right and Donald taking the restrictive element makes no sense at all.
If he is losing 1 mill per month he needs to sell and the longer it takes the less profit he makes. If he takes the restrictive element which likely amounts to a couple of hundred grand, prospective buyers will either pull out or drop their offer by millions to take into account a number of transfer window embargo’s and the reduction in the probability of promotion.
I just can’t see any reason he would take that bail out (unless no one is currently interested in the club - and I don’t believe that)
chuckyroll
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Wouldnt say its off but they look miles apart. SD has ruined the club and wants a fortune to let it go. No other business would be worth money if managed the way he has.
Cant see anybody finding fault with him wanting more unless I've missed something
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red apples
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It’s not a bad thing, the problem is the hobbit won’t sell it and fuck the whole thing up ....again
Ashley In!!
Striker
Confirms that the removal of Parkinson and appointment of Johnson and others were decisions taken by Donald, not Dreyfus. Going as far as to say he'd be surprised if they got rid of them should the takeover happen.
Iansun45
Winger
the bad thing hes trying to deal with the bell end that is donald
samaistonsrightfoot
Striker
Time to post the official club statement released by the club board in January again.
"Given these circumstances, and Stewart Donald’s sincere commitment on his arrival at Sunderland AFC that “I won’t outstay my welcome”, the Board feels that it has no option but to sell the club. That process has now commenced. Owing to confidentiality agreements, there will be no further updates until a preferred bidder is identified."
Rodwell says those decisions were made and implemented solely by the current board, but admits he would be 'astonished' if an incoming regime tore up that plan.
He said: "The reality is that the decision to remove Phil [Parkinson] was made by the board of Sunderland.
"The appointment of Lee [Johnson] was made by the board of Sunderland, and the decision to bring in Kristjaan [Speakman] was made by the board of Sunderland.
"Those are the facts.
"We've tried to keep spinning plates but sooner or later you have to make some big decisions
"I think the calibre of people we have brought in in Lee and Kristjaan speak for themselves, and I would be astonished if any new ownership group came in and decided that they could get better or that they weren't for them, I would be amazed.
"But this is football, and bonkers things happen all the time."
He said: "The reality is that the decision to remove Phil [Parkinson] was made by the board of Sunderland.
"The appointment of Lee [Johnson] was made by the board of Sunderland, and the decision to bring in Kristjaan [Speakman] was made by the board of Sunderland.
"Those are the facts.
"We've tried to keep spinning plates but sooner or later you have to make some big decisions
"I think the calibre of people we have brought in in Lee and Kristjaan speak for themselves, and I would be astonished if any new ownership group came in and decided that they could get better or that they weren't for them, I would be amazed.
"But this is football, and bonkers things happen all the time."
dave hedgehog
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As long as the intent is there from dreyfus then he will end up getting exsctly what he wants. No fucker else wants us and stewy donald cant afford it. Inevitable he'll end up owning full club soon enough imo.
After all said and done donald cant hold people to ransom due to his financial position. For all we know dreyfus could be the one making life difficult to get more for his dosh.
North Yorks Mackem
Winger
Do you think Donald orchestrated the changes at the club, including adding a sporting director, as a way to try and prove his value in staying on to dreyfus?
Ghandi Floss
Striker
There is always things going on behind the scenes with RAWA also, mate.
The lads are constantly finding things out, speaking to people, and most importantly, acting on behalf of the fans.
Wearside Wanderer II
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What have we ever done to deserve the absolute charlatan that is Donald, the bloke is so incompetent I bet his missus makes him wear Velcro shoes
Howard the Duck
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How’s it a good thing if Donald won’t give it to him? Would that not be a downside.
It’s literally what happened with FPP.
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dave hedgehog
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Incorrect. He has no choice. Imo more likely dreyfus smelling blood and going for the kill rather than donald being difficult
TradingPlaces
Winger
If Donald accepts that EFL loan we will know for certain that no takeover is happening.
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