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Takeover Rumours

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wackyjacky said:
Unusual surname, wasn't Bob Tonna was it? I know he retired a few months ago so may have more time on his hands, probably 2+2 = 5.
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Fabrizio mate.

If I'm right Tonna is Italian for 'tuna' ...

.... definitely something fishy going on ;)
 
Roger said:
Not every day, but that is the sort of figures we get to on a matchday - probably higher when a manager comes in or leaves. Transfer deadline day used to be the big one but seems to have died down the last few years. Roy Keane broke the servers (and it wasn't because he was angry with them).

There are a hell of a lot of lurkers who either don't have accounts or don't bother signing on when they visit and god knows how many "journalists" scour the site for news.
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These tracked by IP who are the lurkers? Or do visitors with no log in get assigned a pseudo account so you can track cookies etc?
 
Guinness Guzzler said:
I was thinking that mind. The announcement can be made, but will they see it as a chance to gain momentum if they make a big change (ie let Ross go). Do that, get a big(gish) name in and suddenly everyone will be buzzing and will get that first impression that these people mean business. Otherwise they might come in, bit excitement, but then nothing seems to have changed and if performances don't immediately improve they might see it as a missed opportunity.

From that point of view I can see the sense in getting rid, but equally they're good businessmen and maybe they won't see that as a good enough reason to make such a big change. Time will tell, it is the one way they can really put an immediate marker down though and I think they'll want to make a big first impression. We'll see!
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I think I'd rather they came in low key, with minimal fuss. I don't think it needs to be all singing and dancing, letting the world know they're here etc.

But that's just me.
 
Howard the Duck said:
Speculation. There’s a lot of people getting a bit carried away (I know for some it’s tongue in cheek but there’s a lot where it’s genuine).

I hope there’s not a backlash against the new owners on here if/when they retain Ross, Coton and Hill (at least initially) and don’t rock up with Wenger, Allardyce and Keane on their first day.
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I know people are excited but they need to take Winston Wolfe’s advice and not start sucking each other’s dicks quite yet.

They’re already talking about managers who i’d Have here tomorrow not being good enough for long term plans, it’s f***ing insane and they’re setting us up for a big maq-esq fall.
 
Quick update. Poached eggs on avocado and feta sourdough toast underway.
Kettle’s on.
New sous chef looking forward to the start of a new era but hasn’t yet signed his contract cos he is sleeping over at his new lass’s in Whitburn till next Tuesday which may delay progress.
Concerns over his preference for Apple goods.
Bruce out
 
I'm Spartacus said:
I know people are excited but they need to take Winston Wolfe’s advice and not start sucking each other’s dicks quite yet.

They’re already talking about managers who i’d Have here tomorrow not being good enough for long term plans, it’s f***ing insane and they’re setting us up for a big maq-esq fall.
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This.

Get the takeover completed first and foremost.
 
Reiver said:
Cheers mate, very kind.

I'll be glad to have 'a day off' :lol:

I've woke up to more messages from people trying to help with info.

If there's anything concrete I'll post it, otherwise people will have to rely on the local media ;)
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If its getting a bit tiring i'll give ya my number and act as a filter, give you a bit well needed rest ;)
 
Reiver said:
Cheers mate, very kind.

I'll be glad to have 'a day off' :lol:

I've woke up to more messages from people trying to help with info.

If there's anything concrete I'll post it, otherwise people will have to rely on the local media ;)
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Should I be pressing f5 all day again, still a chance pal ?
 
AC Mack said:
I think I'd rather they came in low key, with minimal fuss. I don't think it needs to be all singing and dancing, letting the world know they're here etc.

But that's just me.
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I’m not sure 4 multi billionaires taking over a club in league one could ever be low key. They might as well come in shouting from the roof tops, if that is the plan.
 
Reiver said:
Cheers mate, very kind.

I'll be glad to have 'a day off' :lol:

I've woke up to more messages from people trying to help with info.

If there's anything concrete I'll post it, otherwise people will have to rely on the local media ;)
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Best of luck with the interview.
 
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