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The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 2:42 am

Hear me out.

Initially, I was as excited as a kid on Christmas Eve when I first heard the rumblings of a takeover. Tan gone and new ambitious owners, who wouldn't be?

However, I do see rumblings on the 'other' board that what is happening now, i.e. 'nothing', is exactly what CCMB predicted would happen, they made inferences that certain individuals on this board are bigging up the takeover talk to use as an anti-Tan agenda if and when it falls flat on its face, and also mentioned that some back-sliding would be done by those members on here who have such an agenda, (btw, I am anti-Tan as anyone and always have been, but not vitriolic about it), such as I have read on here about how in fact, the SA consortium is not actually over here, but a matter of 'timing' has caused their visit to be 'put back' and I cannot help feeling stirrings in my gut, that in fact maybe, just maybe, there may be something in the other board's rumblings after all.

I dunno, maybe I'm wrong, and I hope I am. For as God is my witness, if this board, Cardiff City Forum, turns out to be disemminating misinformation for the sake of a deeper agenda, and the rumblings of an agenda-led campaign by certain members of this board are proved to be just that, then the consequences of such misinformation, should it turn out that way, would be very far reaching indeed, and cause an irreperable split in the fan base.

As it stands at present no-one knows what to believe, we have too many ITKers making wild comments, and zero communication from the club at all.

The whole situation is akin to a powder keg ready to blow, and despite my initial excitement on hearing of the takeover bid, I'm, like many other in a complete state of limbo, or if you will purgatory, the seventh level of hell.

And we are expecting these players to represent this complete basket case of a club to the best of their abilities - Christ, I cant imagine how to even function in such a dysfunctional workplace as that embodied as it is in the Club I have always supported.

I'm becoming a nervous bloody wreck with all of this.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 5:59 am

I believe that something is happening, but it’s anyone’s guess as to what.

The fact that Bale came out publicly and stated his consortiums intention, shows that at least something is happening.

I know little to nothing about any of the other consortiums and we have heard a few different names, but this at this stage is (in my opinion) purely speculation.

Call me a cynic but no matter how excited I can be about hearing certain snippets of news, there’s always that grumble in the back of my mind which says ‘wait until it’s official’.

I’m not having a pop at anyone for posting what they have heard, but we have heard ‘It’s 100% happening, it’s a fact!” Regarding transfers far too many times, for it to actually not be true.

There is a reason to be cautious, and whilst I want the takeover to happen, I’ll respectfully take everything with a pinch of salt until we know more.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 6:23 am

Roath_Blue wrote:I believe that something is happening, but it’s anyone’s guess as to what.

The fact that Bale came out publicly and stated his consortiums intention, shows that at least something is happening.

I know little to nothing about any of the other consortiums and we have heard a few different names, but this at this stage is (in my opinion) purely speculation.

Call me a cynic but no matter how excited I can be about hearing certain snippets of news, there’s always that grumble in the back of my mind which says ‘wait until it’s official’.

I’m not having a pop at anyone for posting what they have heard, but we have heard ‘It’s 100% happening, it’s a fact!” Regarding transfers far too many times, for it to actually not be true.

There is a reason to be cautious, and whilst I want the takeover to happen, I’ll respectfully take everything with a pinch of salt until we know more.


Very good post and sums up very well how I view things as well.

We're all hoping for a positive outcome and it looks like things are happening behind the scenes - maybe Dalman will spill the beans when he meets the fans next week! :laughing6:

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 6:47 am

Jumanji Jim wrote:Hear me out.

Initially, I was as excited as a kid on Christmas Eve when I first heard the rumblings of a takeover. Tan gone and new ambitious owners, who wouldn't be?

However, I do see rumblings on the 'other' board that what is happening now, i.e. 'nothing', is exactly what CCMB predicted would happen, they made inferences that certain individuals on this board are bigging up the takeover talk to use as an anti-Tan agenda if and when it falls flat on its face, and also mentioned that some back-sliding would be done by those members on here who have such an agenda, (btw, I am anti-Tan as anyone and always have been, but not vitriolic about it), such as I have read on here about how in fact, the SA consortium is not actually over here, but a matter of 'timing' has caused their visit to be 'put back' and I cannot help feeling stirrings in my gut, that in fact maybe, just maybe, there may be something in the other board's rumblings after all.

I dunno, maybe I'm wrong, and I hope I am. For as God is my witness, if this board, Cardiff City Forum, turns out to be disemminating misinformation for the sake of a deeper agenda, and the rumblings of an agenda-led campaign by certain members of this board are proved to be just that, then the consequences of such misinformation, should it turn out that way, would be very far reaching indeed, and cause an irreperable split in the fan base.

As it stands at present no-one knows what to believe, we have too many ITKers making wild comments, and zero communication from the club at all.

The whole situation is akin to a powder keg ready to blow, and despite my initial excitement on hearing of the takeover bid, I'm, like many other in a complete state of limbo, or if you will purgatory, the seventh level of hell.

And we are expecting these players to represent this complete basket case of a club to the best of their abilities - Christ, I cant imagine how to even function in such a dysfunctional workplace as that embodied as it is in the Club I have always supported.

I'm becoming a nervous bloody wreck with all of this.


A good post and a brave one for this forum.

I had a look at the other board also and it surprised me how different the views and reports are there.
Virtually conflicting to what is being said on here.

I think we all hope the reports on here are correct and this bid goes through and the takeover is going to happen. It really is anyone’s guess and we just have to be patient.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:02 am

There’s obviously something going on in the background but what is happening I like everyone else have no idea

As usual the fans are told nothing and are treated with contempt by the current owners

Frankly, I’m just bored with the situation and the constant rumours

The club is an absolute shambles from top to bottom and has been for years

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:05 am

oohahhPaulMillar wrote:There’s obviously something going on in the background but what is happening I like everyone else have no idea

As usual the fans are told nothing and are treated with contempt by the current owners

Frankly, I’m just bored with the situation and the constant rumours

The club is an absolute shambles from top to bottom and has been for years


Agree.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 8:15 am

The timing of all this right at the beginning of a new season is typical of the way this club has been run. I cannot enthuse about this season ,12 players gone none in and 6 days away from the season opener.l applaud Ned and his supporters for their enthusiasm , but after 55 years plus of supporting city it has turned me into a little bit of realist. It is not Negative because I Don t have the enthusiasm of others, but 55yrs plus has watered down my enthusiasm.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 8:21 am

I have so many conflicting thoughts about it myself that I don’t really know what to think.
The fact that no one anywhere else thinks there is a take over seems odd. But I can balance that with a lot of these things are kept quiet so not really any substantial there to make me think it’s not true.
The airplane tracking on a certain day at a certain time seems to fit well, and show something going on.
The bale consortium going public shows there some interest in the club but they want it cheap some maybe they are manipulating things??

But my overselling opinion I don’t believe for one second Annis would deliberately make things up like this, because what good would come of it?
It would piss Tan off more and make him more likely to not sell. It would split fans even further. It could definitely put off any future take overs. He could even open himself up to legal action possibly. And finally he wouldn’t risk his reputation on a fairytale.

So I for one belive a takeover is likely but will not put my life on it as things do change.
If it happens we will hear about it in due course.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 8:24 am

What we do know is that the club has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) to buy us. So there is interest out there to buy us. Bales media broadcasts adds fuel to that.

Annis has been very brave in his broadcasts and has admitted things could change. That’s no different to any takeover. What I’m confident in saying is we all need to be patient.

I like most want Tan gone and I don’t accept the be careful what you wish for. Tan is a total disaster and if people can’t see he is taking us further down then they need a rocket up their arse. For those wanting any takeover to fail so they can have a dig at this board I find that very very sad.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 8:39 am

I think we can all agree Annis has nothing but passion for city and what he puts out is as it is at this moment.
The unknown factor is Vincent Tan and until his ink is dry on the sale agreement ,anything can happen but I don't deny Annis s sincerity.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 9:00 am

Glad to see a few fans speaking up confirming how they really feel.
As each day goes by with no realistic news of a takeover other than the odd statement from Gareth Bale suggesting his consortium has made a couple of good offers to take the club off Tan's hands, we are still totally in the dark.
In addition, other than the news that a new keeper may be joining us, there are no other new signings to boost a squad that failed miserably last season.
It may make good reading when some loyal and optimistic fans say how great things will shortly be once the takeover is completed including expanding the ground once we start climbing the leagues again.
However, I think everyone should take a deep breath and wait to see if and when a takeover happens and of course, by who!
If it happens, then we can start dreaming of success.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 4:13 pm

I think that this isxx vs a post that many of us might fear being the case.
Think if this turns out to be incorrect I think there will be a mistrust amongst the fan base
All bb so sad and in no one’s best interest.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 5:03 pm

Dislike Tan and the board as much as the next fan, but this time I don’t blame here.

Communication with fans isn’t exactly needed when such a sensitive mattter is at hands.

No football club is going to detail to the world that they have bids and are discussing a sale. And no, Man Utd either, just media and admirers making their bids public.

Unless something is final, any big sale like this will remain quiet until something is to be announced officially.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 5:07 pm

The club are behaving in a way that indicates there is something around a sale in process.

The silence, the lack of business in selling or signing players etc.

How far down the line we are is far more uncertain. Until Tan signs the contract we are as close or as far away as all of the differing rumours/opinions.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:32 pm

I don’t think Annis would have put the info he received on this board with out a reason to believe what he was told .The information would have to come from an insider in any deal to have the information mentioned.
I don’t think failure will all be Tan’s fault ,but i am sure that is how it will be put across because , yes there is an anti Tan agenda and I want him out But sometimes it does seem over the top
My concerns is that so much information if correct, is being leaked which is totally unprofessional by someone involved. If Tan was pissed off with Bale , I am sure he would be as equally pissed off with details on this site about any take over
Annis on another post suggested that he believed that I have never been involved in any company takeovers on another post .
Which made me laugh because I was involved on in access of 300 mergers and acquisitions in my working life.Many looking at liabilities on pension funds but all part of the deal and in many these liabilities changed the deals or totally ended any deal

I hope a takeover happens, but the potential information leaking is concerning if not interesting now I am retired
This site is full of information that people believe is correct ( yes some make things up ) Let’s not get on certain peoples back because of it . Yes question it and probe
I don’t know Annis and yes it is clear is very anti Tan but he is one of many thousand who are However I have never had any reason to believe he is making anything up but just putting across what he has heard from some he trust
The issue we have at the moment is that our hopes have been raised to a level not seen before on this board in a very long time

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:51 pm

I think we just need to take a step back for a bit and stop speculating. In truth no one knows what's actually going on. At the moment it's all just conjecture and speculation.

I would love to see the takeover go through however
what will be will be

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:56 pm

Is someone purposely leaking information to try and boost season ticket sales because most of us want to see the back of Tan,and deflect from the fact no one’s been signed and 12 have left us. Crazy thought but it’s doing my head in now was really excited when I heard we were getting rid of that horrible dictator Tan.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Mon Jul 28, 2025 8:17 am

To be realistic in a business deal such as a takeover no information should be released until it’s all signed and sealed.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Mon Jul 28, 2025 8:22 am

Pistol Pete wrote:I think we just need to take a step back for a bit and stop speculating. In truth no one knows what's actually going on. At the moment it's all just conjecture and speculation.

I would love to see the takeover go through however
what will be will be


I believe a take over is going to happen but we will be well into the new season before it is completed.

So what happens fron now to then with regards to strengthening the squad. Of late BBM has aksed for 4 new players. Who is going to authorise any new signings? A transitioning period is a difficult time.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Mon Jul 28, 2025 10:30 am

I don’t think that any speculation on a takeover is
A load of lies just to make Tan look bad.

Bale has come out and said it. I don’t think he posts on here :lol: :lol:

Anti Tan is already here. Been here for years.
Just look where we are.
Just absorb the harmony between club and fans.
Just take the sluggish board and lack of communication.

I think any infighting is the result of 1 man

And that is Tan himself.

99% want him gone. Everyone refreshing everywhere to grasp some news.
It’s summer time and yet again clouds at Cardiff.

The man needs to go, along with dalman and choo.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Mon Jul 28, 2025 10:47 am

eddiep wrote:I don’t think that any speculation on a takeover is
A load of lies just to make Tan look bad.

Bale has come out and said it. I don’t think he posts on here :lol: :lol:

Anti Tan is already here. Been here for years.
Just look where we are.
Just absorb the harmony between club and fans.
Just take the sluggish board and lack of communication.

I think any infighting is the result of 1 man

And that is Tan himself.

99% want him gone. Everyone refreshing everywhere to grasp some news.
It’s summer time and yet again clouds at Cardiff.

The man needs to go, along with dalman and choo.


Spot on.l about anti tan has been here for years.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Mon Jul 28, 2025 3:13 pm

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Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Mon Jul 28, 2025 10:20 pm

Forever Blue wrote:https://www.cardiffcityforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=245693


In other news, Hitler invaded Poland. That's old rehashed stuff, Annis. Bale has kept schtum since then.

Re: The lack of anything official - Takeover

Mon Jul 28, 2025 10:47 pm

The " Side Sow " Continues while No players have come in :roll: - But many are off the wage bill ;)