Chairman Dalman to meet:

I’ve just been told:

Dalman meeting is positive and good on Saturday .

What is clear is that Tan will sell …that is not an issue .

However , Tan will only sell on his terms, that is the issue .

I know of the Bale …consortium offer ….plus of another offer (which I consider to be a good offer).

There is of course the so called South African offer ….which insiders assure us that is a real and is likely to succeed ….but
whether it is true that they have met all of Tan’s requirements .


My guess is that Dalman is going to tell those he will meet …..that yes Tan will sell …..and yes offers were made this summer …..as well as quite a few over the years, as it stands, everything still needs to be done for Tan to sell ! In the meantime Dalman will say Tan will continue to support the Club in the best way he can .

Is anything postive with dalman?so we saying now that the South African group might not have met tans requirements?but wasn’t it just all down to tan last week?but is tan playing hard ball and basically wants a bidding war to the highest bidder?

Sam,

They say they have, let’s see what Dañman says?

I’ve just been told:

Dalman meeting is positive and good on Saturday .

What is clear is that Tan will sell …that is not an issue .

However , Tan will only sell on his terms, that is the issue .

I know of the Bale …consortium offer ….plus of another offer (which I consider to be a good offer).

There is of course the so called South African offer ….which insiders assure us that is a real and is likely to succeed ….but
whether it is true that they have met all of Tan’s requirements .


My guess is that Dalman is going to tell those he will meet …..that yes Tan will sell …..and yes offers were made this summer …..as well as quite a few over the years, as it stands, everything still needs to be done for Tan to sell ! In the meantime Dalman will say Tan will continue to support the Club in the best way he can .

Is anything postive with dalman?so we saying now that the South African group might not have met tans requirements?but wasn’t it just all down to tan last week?but is tan playing hard ball and basically wants a bidding war to the highest bidder?

Sam,

They say they have, let’s see what Dañman says?

No doubt he’ll put his spin on it

I’ve just been told:

Dalman meeting is positive and good on Saturday .

What is clear is that Tan will sell …that is not an issue .

However , Tan will only sell on his terms, that is the issue .

I know of the Bale …consortium offer ….plus of another offer (which I consider to be a good offer).

There is of course the so called South African offer ….which insiders assure us that is a real and is likely to succeed ….but
whether it is true that they have met all of Tan’s requirements .


My guess is that Dalman is going to tell those he will meet …..that yes Tan will sell …..and yes offers were made this summer …..as well as quite a few over the years, as it stands, everything still needs to be done for Tan to sell ! In the meantime Dalman will say Tan will continue to support the Club in the best way he can .

I’d agree, Annis. We all have a clear sense of where things stand. There are offers on the table, but they’ll need to meet Tan’s valuation for any deal to progress. Realistically, there’s not much more he can say beyond that.

I do think he’ll sell eventually, but I’d be surprised if it happens during this season, unless results take a serious downturn and it’s clear by Christmas that promotion is off the table. That might prompt him to act.

I’ve just been told:

Dalman meeting is positive and good on Saturday .

What is clear is that Tan will sell …that is not an issue .

However , Tan will only sell on his terms, that is the issue .

I know of the Bale …consortium offer ….plus of another offer (which I consider to be a good offer).

There is of course the so called South African offer ….which insiders assure us that is a real and is likely to succeed ….but
whether it is true that they have met all of Tan’s requirements .


My guess is that Dalman is going to tell those he will meet …..that yes Tan will sell …..and yes offers were made this summer …..as well as quite a few over the years, as it stands, everything still needs to be done for Tan to sell ! In the meantime Dalman will say Tan will continue to support the Club in the best way he can .

I’d agree, Annis. We all have a clear sense of where things stand. There are offers on the table, but they’ll need to meet Tan’s valuation for any deal to progress. Realistically, there’s not much more he can say beyond that.

I do think he’ll sell eventually, but I’d be surprised if it happens during this season, unless results take a serious downturn and it’s clear by Christmas that promotion is off the table. That might prompt him to act.

If we are not looking like promotion candidates at Xmas he wont get what he wants and may not even get bids.... so come end season he will either have to take reduced price from what it is now or carry on and lose millions again! But the option of cost cutting is not viable as we certainly be more relegation team than a promotion one.... no this is his best opportunity to sell and get most if not all his money back... Time will tell if he's sensible or stupid?

I’ve just been told:

Dalman meeting is positive and good on Saturday .

What is clear is that Tan will sell …that is not an issue .

However , Tan will only sell on his terms, that is the issue .

I know of the Bale …consortium offer ….plus of another offer (which I consider to be a good offer).

There is of course the so called South African offer ….which insiders assure us that is a real and is likely to succeed ….but
whether it is true that they have met all of Tan’s requirements .


My guess is that Dalman is going to tell those he will meet …..that yes Tan will sell …..and yes offers were made this summer …..as well as quite a few over the years, as it stands, everything still needs to be done for Tan to sell ! In the meantime Dalman will say Tan will continue to support the Club in the best way he can .

I’d agree, Annis. We all have a clear sense of where things stand. There are offers on the table, but they’ll need to meet Tan’s valuation for any deal to progress. Realistically, there’s not much more he can say beyond that.

I do think he’ll sell eventually, but I’d be surprised if it happens during this season, unless results take a serious downturn and it’s clear by Christmas that promotion is off the table. That might prompt him to act.

If we are not looking like promotion candidates at Xmas he wont get what he wants and may not even get bids.... so come end season he will either have to take reduced price from what it is now or carry on and lose millions again! But the option of cost cutting is not viable as we certainly be more relegation team than a promotion one.... no this is his best opportunity to sell and get most if not all his money back... Time will tell if he's sensible or stupid?

Agree, he will also have a very, very angry Mr Dalman who will be seeing his £40 million investment going down the pan.

I’ve just been told:

Dalman meeting is positive and good on Saturday .

What is clear is that Tan will sell …that is not an issue .

However , Tan will only sell on his terms, that is the issue .

I know of the Bale …consortium offer ….plus of another offer (which I consider to be a good offer).

There is of course the so called South African offer ….which insiders assure us that is a real and is likely to succeed ….but
whether it is true that they have met all of Tan’s requirements .


My guess is that Dalman is going to tell those he will meet …..that yes Tan will sell …..and yes offers were made this summer …..as well as quite a few over the years, as it stands, everything still needs to be done for Tan to sell ! In the meantime Dalman will say Tan will continue to support the Club in the best way he can .

Is anything postive with dalman?so we saying now that the South African group might not have met tans requirements?but wasn’t it just all down to tan last week?but is tan playing hard ball and basically wants a bidding war to the highest bidder?

The would be my guess as its standard practice to hold out for better offer even if original meets tans demands... but dalman is not meeting to push same BS why would he? And its involving all fans groups not just trust so more to it than just BS you'd expect...

I’ve just been told:

Dalman meeting is positive and good on Saturday .

What is clear is that Tan will sell …that is not an issue .

However , Tan will only sell on his terms, that is the issue .

I know of the Bale …consortium offer ….plus of another offer (which I consider to be a good offer).

There is of course the so called South African offer ….which insiders assure us that is a real and is likely to succeed ….but
whether it is true that they have met all of Tan’s requirements .


My guess is that Dalman is going to tell those he will meet …..that yes Tan will sell …..and yes offers were made this summer …..as well as quite a few over the years, as it stands, everything still needs to be done for Tan to sell ! In the meantime Dalman will say Tan will continue to support the Club in the best way he can .

I’d agree, Annis. We all have a clear sense of where things stand. There are offers on the table, but they’ll need to meet Tan’s valuation for any deal to progress. Realistically, there’s not much more he can say beyond that.

I do think he’ll sell eventually, but I’d be surprised if it happens during this season, unless results take a serious downturn and it’s clear by Christmas that promotion is off the table. That might prompt him to act.

The problem also could be Mark,


Tan now has 3 Different Consortiums bidding and Tan will be even more Difficult to Deal with.

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Is it me or has everyone reporting news on the takeover have distanced themselves from all of last weeks good news? Is Tan being stubborn or are we not as close as first thought? Last week the Otto consortium was the only serious bidder. The feeling at the moment is that Tan has all three to consider.

Yes I fully appreciate that the process takes time and needs patience but that’s my feelings after last weeks positivity.

Is it me or has everyone reporting news on the takeover have distanced themselves from all of last weeks good news? Is Tan being stubborn or are we not as close as first thought? Last week the Otto consortium was the only serious bidder. The feeling at the moment is that Tan has all three to consider.

Yes I fully appreciate that the process takes time and needs patience but that’s my feelings after last weeks positivity.

Apparently Dalman will be saying things on Saturday morning.

Don’t forget Dalman also put a Consortium together and wants us.

Tan is spoilt for choice.

Dalman will be admitting their are 3 groups after us as well.

I’ve just been told:

Dalman meeting is positive and good on Saturday .

What is clear is that Tan will sell …that is not an issue .

However , Tan will only sell on his terms, that is the issue .

I know of the Bale …consortium offer ….plus of another offer (which I consider to be a good offer).

There is of course the so called South African offer ….which insiders assure us that is a real and is likely to succeed ….but
whether it is true that they have met all of Tan’s requirements .


My guess is that Dalman is going to tell those he will meet …..that yes Tan will sell …..and yes offers were made this summer …..as well as quite a few over the years, as it stands, everything still needs to be done for Tan to sell ! In the meantime Dalman will say Tan will continue to support the Club in the best way he can .

Is anything postive with dalman?so we saying now that the South African group might not have met tans requirements?but wasn’t it just all down to tan last week?but is tan playing hard ball and basically wants a bidding war to the highest bidder?

No Sam, we are not saying they haven’t met Tan’s requirements. It’s just a case of other people confusing matters and now on here, being presumptuous of Mehmet’s intentions for the meeting. To be honest, I was one of those who immediately questioned it, too!

Currently, we don’t know what Mehmet will say; other than that suggested in Annis’ fresh info in the OP above. However, we know Tan has been known to move the goalposts in the past and there is a fear he could do so again

The info we have is that the South Africa group have met the necessary requirements to satisfy Tan’s ‘wants’ and it is now a case of getting it all together, agreed, and (finally) signed off

We will know a lot more by KO next Saturday, so need to be patient before all (or nothing) is revealed by Mehmet Dalman

We always said it would ‘take time’ to complete

I trust this man less than Tan so we will not know any more from this meeting just more lies from this bloke remembner it is Tan Him and Choo who need to be removed from our club.

Dalman has lied and he was also the man who liked the red as he was a Man U supporter he was also the man behind bringing in Oli gunner he hsas to take blame with Choo and Tan for the poor running of City why we are in leavue 1.

Most of managers did not get the support from these 3 idiots they were going to fail, yes ome managers were dire like the last one but some were not supported eithe.

I will not hold my breath as until the 3 idiots are gone I fear City going lower not promoted and I fear for a good bloke like BBm not getting the support he needs

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Could the fact that there is so much secrecy be a Tan request?

You can’t believe anything about new ownership until it happens.

The facts are.

No outfield signings
Incomplete squad for promotion (from BBM comments)
No money available
We are in league 1
A broken flow/mistrust between fans and the hierarchy

That’s not trying to doom and gloom.
They’re facts.

I’ve enjoyed the pre season and the improvement in certain players
And looking forward to the season!

Tan and Dalman gone would be the best possible change.

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Is it me or has everyone reporting news on the takeover have distanced themselves from all of last weeks good news? Is Tan being stubborn or are we not as close as first thought? Last week the Otto consortium was the only serious bidder. The feeling at the moment is that Tan has all three to consider.

Yes I fully appreciate that the process takes time and needs patience but that’s my feelings after last weeks positivity.

It looks like people jumped the gun a bit last week and got a bit carried away

Whilst it’s pretty obvious things are going on in the background it appears we are nowhere near as close to a takeover as people were indicating last week

Maybe their sources are not as reliable as first thought??

Dalman could be the third party. After all he tried to buy Charlton

Is it me or has everyone reporting news on the takeover have distanced themselves from all of last weeks good news? Is Tan being stubborn or are we not as close as first thought? Last week the Otto consortium was the only serious bidder. The feeling at the moment is that Tan has all three to consider.

Yes I fully appreciate that the process takes time and needs patience but that’s my feelings after last weeks positivity.

It looks like people jumped the gun a bit last week and got a bit carried away

Whilst it’s pretty obvious things are going on in the background it appears we are nowhere near as close to a takeover as people were indicating last week

Maybe their sources are not as reliable as first thought??

You’re both being presumptuous there, but I can see why (a little)

The reason it’s gone ‘quiet’ was talked about last week, i.e. (quote) “It will go quiet this week, as negotiations progress”

Some of us know factually that bids have been received and that Tan is taking (at least one of) them seriously, and that one of them is ahead of the others. Equally, we know that whilst the information put out “was not 100% accurate”, it was “pretty damn close”

As always, there are people, a couple in particular, who will spin the opposing view, and one in particular has attempted to pour copious amounts of water into the mix, having originally stated it was happening

No one knows precisely what Tan’s intentions are from day to day, as he is keeping his cards close to his chest, as most, including Mehmet Dalman would do; so there is always room for (some) error

However, as stated, the information given out to date has come from highly credible sources (some away from but associated with the club) and were accurate at time of receipt. And, to be fair, only small parts have really changed throughout the last few days

The whole truth will out in due course, so let’s just watch in hope that we are more right than others, and that Vincent Tan will see the sense in selling now with an acceptable (to him) deal, rather than ‘hanging on’ in hope rather than knowledge that his limited steerage will pay dividends at some later date

Personally, I don’t think it will; but that’s for him to decide and it appears he is ready to bow out now!

Is it me or has everyone reporting news on the takeover have distanced themselves from all of last weeks good news? Is Tan being stubborn or are we not as close as first thought? Last week the Otto consortium was the only serious bidder. The feeling at the moment is that Tan has all three to consider.

Yes I fully appreciate that the process takes time and needs patience but that’s my feelings after last weeks positivity.

It looks like people jumped the gun a bit last week and got a bit carried away

Whilst it’s pretty obvious things are going on in the background it appears we are nowhere near as close to a takeover as people were indicating last week

Maybe their sources are not as reliable as first thought??

You’re both being presumptuous there, but I can see why (a little)

The reason it’s gone ‘quiet’ was talked about last week, i.e. (quote) “It will go quiet this week, as negotiations progress”

Some of us know factually that bids have been received and that Tan is taking (at least one of) them seriously, and that one of them is ahead of the others. Equally, we know that whilst the information put out “was not 100% accurate”, it was “pretty damn close”

As always, there are people, a couple in particular, who will spin the opposing view, and one in particular has attempted to pour copious amounts of water into the mix, having originally stated it was happening

No one knows precisely what Tan’s intentions are from day to day, as he is keeping his cards close to his chest, as most, including Mehmet Dalman would do; so there is always room for (some) error

However, as stated, the information given out to date has come from highly credible sources (some away from but associated with the club) and were accurate at time of receipt. And, to be fair, only small parts have really changed throughout the last few days

The whole truth will out in due course, so let’s just watch in hope that we are more right than others, and that Vincent Tan will see the sense in selling now with an acceptable (to him) deal, rather than ‘hanging on’ in hope rather than knowledge that his limited steerage will pay dividends at some later date

Personally, I don’t think it will; but that’s for him to decide and it appears he is ready to bow out now!

That all sounds sensible.

Is it me or has everyone reporting news on the takeover have distanced themselves from all of last weeks good news? Is Tan being stubborn or are we not as close as first thought? Last week the Otto consortium was the only serious bidder. The feeling at the moment is that Tan has all three to consider.

Yes I fully appreciate that the process takes time and needs patience but that’s my feelings after last weeks positivity.

It looks like people jumped the gun a bit last week and got a bit carried away

Whilst it’s pretty obvious things are going on in the background it appears we are nowhere near as close to a takeover as people were indicating last week

Maybe their sources are not as reliable as first thought??

You’re both being presumptuous there, but I can see why (a little)

The reason it’s gone ‘quiet’ was talked about last week, i.e. (quote) “It will go quiet this week, as negotiations progress”

Some of us know factually that bids have been received and that Tan is taking (at least one of) them seriously, and that one of them is ahead of the others. Equally, we know that whilst the information put out “was not 100% accurate”, it was “pretty damn close”

As always, there are people, a couple in particular, who will spin the opposing view, and one in particular has attempted to pour copious amounts of water into the mix, having originally stated it was happening

No one knows precisely what Tan’s intentions are from day to day, as he is keeping his cards close to his chest, as most, including Mehmet Dalman would do; so there is always room for (some) error

However, as stated, the information given out to date has come from highly credible sources (some away from but associated with the club) and were accurate at time of receipt. And, to be fair, only small parts have really changed throughout the last few days

The whole truth will out in due course, so let’s just watch in hope that we are more right than others, and that Vincent Tan will see the sense in selling now with an acceptable (to him) deal, rather than ‘hanging on’ in hope rather than knowledge that his limited steerage will pay dividends at some later date

Personally, I don’t think it will; but that’s for him to decide and it appears he is ready to bow out now!

That all sounds sensible.

The sensible response to dalmans meeting would be him giving update well kind of for the takeover? There's absolutely no point otherwise in meeting anyone and why all 3 fan groups? he as not done anything at club for several months so be surprised if its the usual BS from him but never know!

Is it me or has everyone reporting news on the takeover have distanced themselves from all of last weeks good news? Is Tan being stubborn or are we not as close as first thought? Last week the Otto consortium was the only serious bidder. The feeling at the moment is that Tan has all three to consider.

Yes I fully appreciate that the process takes time and needs patience but that’s my feelings after last weeks positivity.

It looks like people jumped the gun a bit last week and got a bit carried away

Whilst it’s pretty obvious things are going on in the background it appears we are nowhere near as close to a takeover as people were indicating last week

Maybe their sources are not as reliable as first thought??

You’re both being presumptuous there, but I can see why (a little)

The reason it’s gone ‘quiet’ was talked about last week, i.e. (quote) “It will go quiet this week, as negotiations progress”

Some of us know factually that bids have been received and that Tan is taking (at least one of) them seriously, and that one of them is ahead of the others. Equally, we know that whilst the information put out “was not 100% accurate”, it was “pretty damn close”

As always, there are people, a couple in particular, who will spin the opposing view, and one in particular has attempted to pour copious amounts of water into the mix, having originally stated it was happening

No one knows precisely what Tan’s intentions are from day to day, as he is keeping his cards close to his chest, as most, including Mehmet Dalman would do; so there is always room for (some) error

However, as stated, the information given out to date has come from highly credible sources (some away from but associated with the club) and were accurate at time of receipt. And, to be fair, only small parts have really changed throughout the last few days

The whole truth will out in due course, so let’s just watch in hope that we are more right than others, and that Vincent Tan will see the sense in selling now with an acceptable (to him) deal, rather than ‘hanging on’ in hope rather than knowledge that his limited steerage will pay dividends at some later date

Personally, I don’t think it will; but that’s for him to decide and it appears he is ready to bow out now!

That all sounds sensible.

The sensible response to dalmans meeting would be him giving update well kind of for the takeover? There's absolutely no point otherwise in meeting anyone and why all 3 fan groups? he as not done anything at club for several months so be surprised if its the usual BS from him but never know!

The FACT of the matter is'not 1 single person knows what Dalman will say'
Also the other FACT of the matter is ' not 1 single perwon knows exactly whats going on atthe club as the last weeks evidwnce shows'.

Is it me or has everyone reporting news on the takeover have distanced themselves from all of last weeks good news? Is Tan being stubborn or are we not as close as first thought? Last week the Otto consortium was the only serious bidder. The feeling at the moment is that Tan has all three to consider.

Yes I fully appreciate that the process takes time and needs patience but that’s my feelings after last weeks positivity.

It looks like people jumped the gun a bit last week and got a bit carried away

Whilst it’s pretty obvious things are going on in the background it appears we are nowhere near as close to a takeover as people were indicating last week

Maybe their sources are not as reliable as first thought??

You’re both being presumptuous there, but I can see why (a little)

The reason it’s gone ‘quiet’ was talked about last week, i.e. (quote) “It will go quiet this week, as negotiations progress”

Some of us know factually that bids have been received and that Tan is taking (at least one of) them seriously, and that one of them is ahead of the others. Equally, we know that whilst the information put out “was not 100% accurate”, it was “pretty damn close”

As always, there are people, a couple in particular, who will spin the opposing view, and one in particular has attempted to pour copious amounts of water into the mix, having originally stated it was happening

No one knows precisely what Tan’s intentions are from day to day, as he is keeping his cards close to his chest, as most, including Mehmet Dalman would do; so there is always room for (some) error

However, as stated, the information given out to date has come from highly credible sources (some away from but associated with the club) and were accurate at time of receipt. And, to be fair, only small parts have really changed throughout the last few days

The whole truth will out in due course, so let’s just watch in hope that we are more right than others, and that Vincent Tan will see the sense in selling now with an acceptable (to him) deal, rather than ‘hanging on’ in hope rather than knowledge that his limited steerage will pay dividends at some later date

Personally, I don’t think it will; but that’s for him to decide and it appears he is ready to bow out now!

That all sounds sensible.

The sensible response to dalmans meeting would be him giving update well kind of for the takeover? There's absolutely no point otherwise in meeting anyone and why all 3 fan groups? he as not done anything at club for several months so be surprised if its the usual BS from him but never know!

The FACT of the matter is'not 1 single person knows what Dalman will say'
Also the other FACT of the matter is ' not 1 single perwon knows exactly whats going on atthe club as the last weeks evidwnce shows'.

nobby, the waters have certainly been muddied in the last few days, but we are still hopeful of a deal being done. It just has to suit Vincent Tan, and only he will have the final say, no matter what has been agreed/provided/met in principle

I think that the Dalman meeting is significant, but what you rightly say is that none of us truly know what he will/may say come meeting with the supporter groups at the end of a pivotal week

I just hope this doesn’t derail the season’s first match at home to Peterborough United @ 12:30pm on Saturday (live on Sky Sports) where it’s bound to be discussed by the pundits

Is it me or has everyone reporting news on the takeover have distanced themselves from all of last weeks good news? Is Tan being stubborn or are we not as close as first thought? Last week the Otto consortium was the only serious bidder. The feeling at the moment is that Tan has all three to consider.

Yes I fully appreciate that the process takes time and needs patience but that’s my feelings after last weeks positivity.

It looks like people jumped the gun a bit last week and got a bit carried away

Whilst it’s pretty obvious things are going on in the background it appears we are nowhere near as close to a takeover as people were indicating last week

Maybe their sources are not as reliable as first thought??

You’re both being presumptuous there, but I can see why (a little)

The reason it’s gone ‘quiet’ was talked about last week, i.e. (quote) “It will go quiet this week, as negotiations progress”

Some of us know factually that bids have been received and that Tan is taking (at least one of) them seriously, and that one of them is ahead of the others. Equally, we know that whilst the information put out “was not 100% accurate”, it was “pretty damn close”

As always, there are people, a couple in particular, who will spin the opposing view, and one in particular has attempted to pour copious amounts of water into the mix, having originally stated it was happening

No one knows precisely what Tan’s intentions are from day to day, as he is keeping his cards close to his chest, as most, including Mehmet Dalman would do; so there is always room for (some) error

However, as stated, the information given out to date has come from highly credible sources (some away from but associated with the club) and were accurate at time of receipt. And, to be fair, only small parts have really changed throughout the last few days

The whole truth will out in due course, so let’s just watch in hope that we are more right than others, and that Vincent Tan will see the sense in selling now with an acceptable (to him) deal, rather than ‘hanging on’ in hope rather than knowledge that his limited steerage will pay dividends at some later date

Personally, I don’t think it will; but that’s for him to decide and it appears he is ready to bow out now!

That all sounds sensible.

The sensible response to dalmans meeting would be him giving update well kind of for the takeover? There's absolutely no point otherwise in meeting anyone and why all 3 fan groups? he as not done anything at club for several months so be surprised if its the usual BS from him but never know!

The FACT of the matter is'not 1 single person knows what Dalman will say'
Also the other FACT of the matter is ' not 1 single perwon knows exactly whats going on atthe club as the last weeks evidwnce shows'.

Must get our "FACTS" right before we post anything! Cant have any speculation....

Is it me or has everyone reporting news on the takeover have distanced themselves from all of last weeks good news? Is Tan being stubborn or are we not as close as first thought? Last week the Otto consortium was the only serious bidder. The feeling at the moment is that Tan has all three to consider.

Yes I fully appreciate that the process takes time and needs patience but that’s my feelings after last weeks positivity.

It looks like people jumped the gun a bit last week and got a bit carried away

Whilst it’s pretty obvious things are going on in the background it appears we are nowhere near as close to a takeover as people were indicating last week

Maybe their sources are not as reliable as first thought??

You’re both being presumptuous there, but I can see why (a little)

The reason it’s gone ‘quiet’ was talked about last week, i.e. (quote) “It will go quiet this week, as negotiations progress”

Some of us know factually that bids have been received and that Tan is taking (at least one of) them seriously, and that one of them is ahead of the others. Equally, we know that whilst the information put out “was not 100% accurate”, it was “pretty damn close”

As always, there are people, a couple in particular, who will spin the opposing view, and one in particular has attempted to pour copious amounts of water into the mix, having originally stated it was happening

No one knows precisely what Tan’s intentions are from day to day, as he is keeping his cards close to his chest, as most, including Mehmet Dalman would do; so there is always room for (some) error

However, as stated, the information given out to date has come from highly credible sources (some away from but associated with the club) and were accurate at time of receipt. And, to be fair, only small parts have really changed throughout the last few days

The whole truth will out in due course, so let’s just watch in hope that we are more right than others, and that Vincent Tan will see the sense in selling now with an acceptable (to him) deal, rather than ‘hanging on’ in hope rather than knowledge that his limited steerage will pay dividends at some later date

Personally, I don’t think it will; but that’s for him to decide and it appears he is ready to bow out now!

That all sounds sensible.

The sensible response to dalmans meeting would be him giving update well kind of for the takeover? There's absolutely no point otherwise in meeting anyone and why all 3 fan groups? he as not done anything at club for several months so be surprised if its the usual BS from him but never know!

The FACT of the matter is'not 1 single person knows what Dalman will say'
Also the other FACT of the matter is ' not 1 single perwon knows exactly whats going on atthe club as the last weeks evidwnce shows'.

Must get our "FACTS" right before we post anything! Cant have any speculation....

Speculation seriously

Nice to see ny threads been deleted to, too negative to discuss even though its a forum ffs

I’ve just been told:

Dalman meeting is positive and good on Saturday .

What is clear is that Tan will sell …that is not an issue .

However , Tan will only sell on his terms, that is the issue .

I know of the Bale …consortium offer ….plus of another offer (which I consider to be a good offer).

There is of course the so called South African offer ….which insiders assure us that is a real and is likely to succeed ….but
whether it is true that they have met all of Tan’s requirements .


My guess is that Dalman is going to tell those he will meet …..that yes Tan will sell …..and yes offers were made this summer …..as well as quite a few over the years, as it stands, everything still needs to be done for Tan to sell ! In the meantime Dalman will say Tan will continue to support the Club in the best way he can .

I’d agree, Annis. We all have a clear sense of where things stand. There are offers on the table, but they’ll need to meet Tan’s valuation for any deal to progress. Realistically, there’s not much more he can say beyond that.

I do think he’ll sell eventually, but I’d be surprised if it happens during this season, unless results take a serious downturn and it’s clear by Christmas that promotion is off the table. That might prompt him to act.

The problem also could be Mark,


Tan now has 3 Different Consortiums bidding and Tan will be even more Difficult to Deal with.

Agreed Annis, he’s likely to be a difficult person to deal with. Nothing tends to happen quickly with him, whether it’s managerial appointments, changes to the club’s identity, or ongoing court matters. I do believe a deal will eventually be done, but it will take time. That’s simply his way; he prefers to move at his own pace and carefully consider all his options, and he’s likely to be a tough and highly cautious negotiator.

Is it me or has everyone reporting news on the takeover have distanced themselves from all of last weeks good news? Is Tan being stubborn or are we not as close as first thought? Last week the Otto consortium was the only serious bidder. The feeling at the moment is that Tan has all three to consider.

Yes I fully appreciate that the process takes time and needs patience but that’s my feelings after last weeks positivity.

It looks like people jumped the gun a bit last week and got a bit carried away

Whilst it’s pretty obvious things are going on in the background it appears we are nowhere near as close to a takeover as people were indicating last week

Maybe their sources are not as reliable as first thought??

You’re both being presumptuous there, but I can see why (a little)

The reason it’s gone ‘quiet’ was talked about last week, i.e. (quote) “It will go quiet this week, as negotiations progress”

Some of us know factually that bids have been received and that Tan is taking (at least one of) them seriously, and that one of them is ahead of the others. Equally, we know that whilst the information put out “was not 100% accurate”, it was “pretty damn close”

As always, there are people, a couple in particular, who will spin the opposing view, and one in particular has attempted to pour copious amounts of water into the mix, having originally stated it was happening

No one knows precisely what Tan’s intentions are from day to day, as he is keeping his cards close to his chest, as most, including Mehmet Dalman would do; so there is always room for (some) error

However, as stated, the information given out to date has come from highly credible sources (some away from but associated with the club) and were accurate at time of receipt. And, to be fair, only small parts have really changed throughout the last few days

The whole truth will out in due course, so let’s just watch in hope that we are more right than others, and that Vincent Tan will see the sense in selling now with an acceptable (to him) deal, rather than ‘hanging on’ in hope rather than knowledge that his limited steerage will pay dividends at some later date

Personally, I don’t think it will; but that’s for him to decide and it appears he is ready to bow out now!

With all due respect, You wrote: "Some of us know factually that bids have been received and that Tan is taking (at least one of) them seriously, and that one of them is ahead of the others. Equally, we know that whilst the information put out ‘was not 100% accurate’, it was ‘pretty damn close.’"

But where exactly are those facts? The reality is, this isn’t factual at all—it’s speculation, hearsay, and fragments of gossip. So why present it as fact?

With respect, what would a former fireman know factually about the inner workings of a private football club takeover? The truth is, the only people who genuinely know what’s happening are Vincent Tan and the potential bidders. Everything else is just speculation, largely driven by fan discussions and rumours circulating on social media.

Old News: BUT GARETH BALE STILL CONFIDENT OF HIS 2ND BID
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Any idea what time this meeting is and are us fans going to hear anything positive before our 12.30 kick off ?

Dalman has been, shall we say, quite economical with the truth in the past, what has changed to believe what he says this time is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

Dalman wants his money back - With the interest