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This 'SALE'....

Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:26 am

Could 100% rely on Dalmans goodwill, or clever business skills.

Dalman could be the hero for Cardiff City. Warnock always talked the guy up 'Best Chairman I've ever worked under' I think he said.

I understand Tan now might be playing silly buggers and moving the goalposts (as he always does), trying to be clever at the last minute.

Once free of the shackles ( Vincent Tan) could Dalman hold the ace key, do the right thing, and suddenly become the hero of the hour?

Re: This 'SALE'....

Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:17 am

Jonny L wrote:Could 100% rely on Dalmans goodwill, or clever business skills.

Dalman could be the hero for Cardiff City. Warnock always talked the guy up 'Best Chairman I've ever worked under' I think he said.

I understand Tan now might be playing silly buggers and moving the goalposts (as he always does), trying to be clever at the last minute.

Once free of the shackles ( Vincent Tan) could Dalman hold the ace key, do the right thing, and suddenly become the hero of the hour?

Dalman has disagreed with Tan over the running of the club for a few years now, he wants his investment to have a "future" that will only happen with new owners, that's why Dalman is in the thick of this.

Re: This 'SALE'....

Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:34 am

cityone wrote:
Jonny L wrote:Could 100% rely on Dalmans goodwill, or clever business skills.

Dalman could be the hero for Cardiff City. Warnock always talked the guy up 'Best Chairman I've ever worked under' I think he said.

I understand Tan now might be playing silly buggers and moving the goalposts (as he always does), trying to be clever at the last minute.

Once free of the shackles ( Vincent Tan) could Dalman hold the ace key, do the right thing, and suddenly become the hero of the hour?

Dalman has disagreed with Tan over the running of the club for a few years now, he wants his investment to have a "future" that will only happen with new owners, that's why Dalman is in the thick of this.



Agreed, he'll want his £50Mill back though, he won't want to write any of that off, so maybe cash to him, shares in the new consortium, or a combination of both, thats why he was probably involved yesterday in those negotiations.

Re: This 'SALE'....

Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:42 am

Bluebina wrote:
cityone wrote:
Jonny L wrote:Could 100% rely on Dalmans goodwill, or clever business skills.

Dalman could be the hero for Cardiff City. Warnock always talked the guy up 'Best Chairman I've ever worked under' I think he said.

I understand Tan now might be playing silly buggers and moving the goalposts (as he always does), trying to be clever at the last minute.

Once free of the shackles ( Vincent Tan) could Dalman hold the ace key, do the right thing, and suddenly become the hero of the hour?

Dalman has disagreed with Tan over the running of the club for a few years now, he wants his investment to have a "future" that will only happen with new owners, that's why Dalman is in the thick of this.



Agreed, he'll want his £50Mill back though, he won't want to write any of that off, so maybe cash to him, shares in the new consortium, or a combination of both, thats why he was probably involved yesterday in those negotiations.

:thumbup:

Re: This 'SALE'....

Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:55 am

The problem here is IF Dalaman is happy to exchange his debt for shares, on the current valuation he would have too large a percentage for the new owners.

It could actually make him the majority shareholder?

Re: This 'SALE'....

Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:08 am

40 million offer would clear Mehmets loan
what would be in it for VT why would he walk away with nothing >?? no reason to

Re: This 'SALE'....

Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:11 am

cityone wrote:
Bluebina wrote:
cityone wrote:
Jonny L wrote:Could 100% rely on Dalmans goodwill, or clever business skills.

Dalman could be the hero for Cardiff City. Warnock always talked the guy up 'Best Chairman I've ever worked under' I think he said.

I understand Tan now might be playing silly buggers and moving the goalposts (as he always does), trying to be clever at the last minute.

Once free of the shackles ( Vincent Tan) could Dalman hold the ace key, do the right thing, and suddenly become the hero of the hour?

Dalman has disagreed with Tan over the running of the club for a few years now, he wants his investment to have a "future" that will only happen with new owners, that's why Dalman is in the thick of this.



Agreed, he'll want his £50Mill back though, he won't want to write any of that off, so maybe cash to him, shares in the new consortium, or a combination of both, thats why he was probably involved yesterday in those negotiations.

:thumbup:

Agreed, also! :thumbup:

I’ve stated before that Dalman is a ‘key’ part of any deal because of the ‘debt’ owed to him. Dalman is nobody’s fool, and won’t allow his investment to disappear

Could he be part of any deal? It’s wholly possible, although if not his consortium, maybe as a sleeping partner or in a non-executive Board role?

Interesting days ahead but I think a deal will still be done, as it appears the two main parties are still eager for a ‘deal

Re: This 'SALE'....

Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:45 am

I agree. When two people want a deal inevitably, between them, they will make it happen.

There are 3 aspects to this - as I see it:

1) The purchase of Tans shares
2) Tans Debt
3) Dalmans debt

It appears that items (1) + (2) are covered by the £40m plus £40m when in the EPL

That leaves Dalmans debt and a suggestion could be - allocate him 10% shares in the new company

Re: This 'SALE'....

Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:23 am

Paul Keevil wrote:I agree. When two people want a deal inevitably, between them, they will make it happen.

There are 3 aspects to this - as I see it:

1) The purchase of Tans shares
2) Tans Debt
3) Dalmans debt

It appears that items (1) + (2) are covered by the £40m plus £40m when in the EPL

That leaves Dalmans debt and a suggestion could be - allocate him 10% shares in the new company


I favour Dalman converting his debt into shares.

How much of a share % he will end up with is the difficult one to work out. 10% I would image would mean any new owner buying a fair amount hitting the 51% outright ownership rule.

Re: This 'SALE'....

Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:17 pm

This " Sale " is starting to become a bit of a side show - When we should be getting a squad together for next season .