Joanna Grey 0 Posted February 24, 2010 [quote user="B A Baracus"][quote user="WeAreYellows49"]Hmmm read the thread and listened to the bit on Anglia news, and can''t really say it got me excited. I would like to know what the questions were that were asked, my guess is this could get fans hopes up only for them to be dashed.[/quote] But why get your hopes up, be cynical and pessimistic like me and you will NEVER be disappointed :o) ANYTHING you read is all bollox until it happens, so just take it as cobblers to keep the riff raff amused I love Delia and her prudence[/quote] Are you doing that crap quote thing on purpose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lambert is King 0 Posted February 24, 2010 I now have a link to confirm he was at Carrow Rd with McNally last night, although lots about it to make it easy listen to the short peice from 60 minutes straight after Lamberts interviewhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p006hkdy/Chris_Goreham_At_Breakfast_24_02_2010/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bailey - Sportsdesk 0 Posted February 24, 2010 [quote user="still holding out for new heroes"][quote user="Wes Hoolahanraha-hanrahan"]No he wasn''t, he was in France, Michael Bailey confirmed this on his twitter...[/quote]that''s what happens if you believe ''junior reporters''[/quote]Too harsh... ;)Clearly he wasn''t in France. Considering he seemed surprised to find out there was a game on last night when I asked him, it was either a bit of kidology on his part or a late invitation.We''ll see how it all pans out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bury Yellow 2 Posted February 24, 2010 Ah IBA. Expected nothing less from you.No doubt getting really worried EH?All the bestBury Riff Raff Yellow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puzzy magnet 0 Posted February 24, 2010 [quote user="Michael Bailey - Sportsdesk"][quote user="still holding out for new heroes"][quote user="Wes Hoolahanraha-hanrahan"]No he wasn''t, he was in France, Michael Bailey confirmed this on his twitter...[/quote]that''s what happens if you believe ''junior reporters''[/quote]Too harsh... ;)Clearly he wasn''t in France. Considering he seemed surprised to find out there was a game on last night when I asked him, it was either a bit of kidology on his part or a late invitation.We''ll see how it all pans out.[/quote]Could it not have been mock surprise? As the Americans would say: you got owned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Hucker 0 Posted February 24, 2010 If he was at FCR last night I hope he was there for Oli''s winner, anyone would have loved that atmosphere.....it would have helped sell the Club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted February 24, 2010 There was a bit on Anglia tonight about it with McNally showing him around the pitch/stadium before the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted February 24, 2010 [quote user="cityangel"]There was a bit on Anglia tonight about it with McNally showing him around the pitch/stadium before the game.[/quote]Yep, 100% in your face, with you''re own two eyes proof now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.B.C 0 Posted February 24, 2010 Come in Ferdi, poor in a nice £20 million for some players please. When I win the Lotto, I''ll do the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,282 Posted February 24, 2010 The Gentleman in question, was most definitely sat in the Director''s Box.....Although, I add, he was sat nowhere near to our Majority Shareholding Duo.....Maybe the Gentleman in question, would prefer to decide how his investment is to be spent - if he was ever to invest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted February 24, 2010 Could we be saying bye bye Delia soon - don''t cry Nutty [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city till i die 0 Posted February 24, 2010 im waiting untill posts like, "well the share holders hasnt been informed yet" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloodwagon 0 Posted February 24, 2010 [quote user="city till i die"]im waiting untill posts like, "well the share holders hasnt been informed yet"[/quote]OK I`ll go for it ;)"Well the share holders have not been informed yet"LMAOSorry had to be said after you asked for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted February 24, 2010 But they have to do they not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted February 25, 2010 [quote user="WeAreYellows49"]But they have to do they not?[/quote]---The shareholders of a company have to be informed as soon as someone contemplating a takeover tells the directors of that company that he or she has formed the "firm intention" to make a bid.We never got to that stage with Cullum (he merely outlined an informal proposal) and it is a fair guess that we are not quite there yet with someone who had apparently never set foot inside Carrow Road until this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Butler 0 Posted February 25, 2010 [quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="WeAreYellows49"]But they have to do they not?[/quote] --- The shareholders of a company have to be informed as soon as someone contemplating a takeover tells the directors of that company that he or she has formed the "firm intention" to make a bid. We never got to that stage with Cullum (he merely outlined an informal proposal) and it is a fair guess that we are not quite there yet with someone who had apparently never set foot inside Carrow Road until this week.[/quote]INVESTMENT not take over.So they issue all those waiting shares, "dilute" their holding BUT still retain a single majority and get money in.With all he has on his plate I doubt he would wish the daily running of the club.That leaves McNally in place and Bowkett able to persue his new directorships.Everyone who has money involved happy and dear Delia still the figurehead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdncfc 0 Posted February 25, 2010 [quote user="The Butler"][quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="WeAreYellows49"]But they have to do they not?[/quote] --- The shareholders of a company have to be informed as soon as someone contemplating a takeover tells the directors of that company that he or she has formed the "firm intention" to make a bid. We never got to that stage with Cullum (he merely outlined an informal proposal) and it is a fair guess that we are not quite there yet with someone who had apparently never set foot inside Carrow Road until this week.[/quote]INVESTMENT not take over.So they issue all those waiting shares, "dilute" their holding BUT still retain a single majority and get money in.With all he has on his plate I doubt he would wish the daily running of the club.That leaves McNally in place and Bowkett able to persue his new directorships.Everyone who has money involved happy and dear Delia still the figurehead.[/quote]Are you posting this in that you know something or are you speculating that this may be the case? His intentions were for a complete takeover at West Ham so I''d guess he must feel he does have the time to be involved with a football club, he''d probably just designate Mcnally and co to run it for him. I think much depends on what Delia feels about the whole thing and whether she actually wants to sell or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted February 25, 2010 [quote user="The Butler"][quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="WeAreYellows49"]But they have to do they not?[/quote] --- The shareholders of a company have to be informed as soon as someone contemplating a takeover tells the directors of that company that he or she has formed the "firm intention" to make a bid. We never got to that stage with Cullum (he merely outlined an informal proposal) and it is a fair guess that we are not quite there yet with someone who had apparently never set foot inside Carrow Road until this week.[/quote]INVESTMENT not take over.So they issue all those waiting shares, "dilute" their holding BUT still retain a single majority and get money in.With all he has on his plate I doubt he would wish the daily running of the club.That leaves McNally in place and Bowkett able to persue his new directorships.Everyone who has money involved happy and dear Delia still the figurehead.[/quote]---As far as minority investment goes that is (generally) true, Butler. I was pointing out the rules on a takeover because that is what some posters have been talking about.Of course, we don''t know if those shares are still available - only that they were at the end of the last financial year. The new directors may have bought some or all.But it has been one of my (many?) hobby horses that these shares have been there for a rich fan to buy.In terms of detail, my electronic fag packet tells me they would (IF still available) raise £960,000, and reduce Smith and Jones''s holding from 61.2 per cent to 59.3 per cent.--- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted February 25, 2010 [quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="The Butler"][quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="WeAreYellows49"]But they have to do they not?[/quote] --- The shareholders of a company have to be informed as soon as someone contemplating a takeover tells the directors of that company that he or she has formed the "firm intention" to make a bid. We never got to that stage with Cullum (he merely outlined an informal proposal) and it is a fair guess that we are not quite there yet with someone who had apparently never set foot inside Carrow Road until this week.[/quote]INVESTMENT not take over.So they issue all those waiting shares, "dilute" their holding BUT still retain a single majority and get money in.With all he has on his plate I doubt he would wish the daily running of the club.That leaves McNally in place and Bowkett able to persue his new directorships.Everyone who has money involved happy and dear Delia still the figurehead.[/quote] --- As far as minority investment goes that is (generally) true, Butler. I was pointing out the rules on a takeover because that is what some posters have been talking about. Of course, we don''t know if those shares are still available - only that they were at the end of the last financial year. The new directors may have bought some or all. But it has been one of my (many?) hobby horses that these shares have been there for a rich fan to buy. In terms of detail, my electronic fag packet tells me they would (IF still available) raise £960,000, and reduce Smith and Jones''s holding from 61.2 per cent to 59.3 per cent. ---[/quote] Thanks for the earlier explanation PC, much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Butler 0 Posted February 25, 2010 That was roughly my calculations.Bowkett has made it VERY plain that he would not invest further and I haven''t seen anything from the other "new" director indicating his (if any) holding.McNally has also stated that he does not have "spare money" to invest.So educated guess says thay are still available.Would give Fernandes a starting point to "check things out" and leave it open for further purchases (in easy stages) from .......???50/50 PC or are you holding out as well[:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woody 0 Posted February 25, 2010 "50/50 PC or are you holding out as well"Is Purple Canary rich then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted February 25, 2010 [quote user="woody"]"50/50 PC or are you holding out as well"Is Purple Canary rich then?[/quote]Was it humphrey Littleton that said "The only way for a jazz musician to become a millionaire is to start out with 9 million" ? The same thing applies to football club owners I reckon. I''m sure Purple is sensible enough to avoid doing anything silly with his money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Butler 0 Posted February 25, 2010 [quote user="woody"]"50/50 PC or are you holding out as well" Is Purple Canary rich then?[/quote]Not talking out of turn here but he is as rich as that foreign bloke Creosote![;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted February 25, 2010 [quote user="WeAreYellows49"][quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="The Butler"][quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="WeAreYellows49"]But they have to do they not?[/quote] --- The shareholders of a company have to be informed as soon as someone contemplating a takeover tells the directors of that company that he or she has formed the "firm intention" to make a bid. We never got to that stage with Cullum (he merely outlined an informal proposal) and it is a fair guess that we are not quite there yet with someone who had apparently never set foot inside Carrow Road until this week.[/quote]INVESTMENT not take over.So they issue all those waiting shares, "dilute" their holding BUT still retain a single majority and get money in.With all he has on his plate I doubt he would wish the daily running of the club.That leaves McNally in place and Bowkett able to persue his new directorships.Everyone who has money involved happy and dear Delia still the figurehead.[/quote] --- As far as minority investment goes that is (generally) true, Butler. I was pointing out the rules on a takeover because that is what some posters have been talking about. Of course, we don''t know if those shares are still available - only that they were at the end of the last financial year. The new directors may have bought some or all. But it has been one of my (many?) hobby horses that these shares have been there for a rich fan to buy. In terms of detail, my electronic fag packet tells me they would (IF still available) raise £960,000, and reduce Smith and Jones''s holding from 61.2 per cent to 59.3 per cent. ---[/quote] Thanks for the earlier explanation PC, much appreciated.[/quote]No trouble, WAY. All part of my job as resident nerd![8-|]As to blah''s view of my financial sagacity, that probably depends on whether you think my just having bought my ticket in the reading room of the British Museum (otherwise known as the Jarrold Stand) for the season 2014/2015 is staggeringly far-sighted or gobsmackingly over-optimistic... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leedscanary 337 Posted February 26, 2010 Don''t know how many of you follow Mr Fernandes'' twitter page, but last night the company he is CEO of (Airasia) announced net profit of 600 million Malaysian Ringgit, which converts to 115 million pounds sterling.Wonder if it will be his bonus he invests in City? And if he was waiting for the news of this success before putting in a firm offer to the club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Butler 0 Posted February 26, 2010 [quote user="leedscanary"]Don''t know how many of you follow Mr Fernandes'' twitter page, but last night the company he is CEO of (Airasia) announced net profit of 600 million Malaysian Ringgit, which converts to 115 million pounds sterling.Wonder if it will be his bonus he invests in City? And if he was waiting for the news of this success before putting in a firm offer to the club.[/quote]Didn''t know their currency was based round dear Smudger[:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted February 26, 2010 [quote]As to blah''s view of my financial sagacity, that probably depends onwhether you think my just having bought my ticket in the reading roomof the British Museum (otherwise known as the Jarrold Stand) for theseason 2014/2015 is staggeringly far-sighted or gobsmackinglyover-optimistic..[/quote]Do the ticket computers think that far ahead ? [:o] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted February 26, 2010 ---Well, this computer was called Marvin…Moving back to Fernandesgate, this is the way to look at it – poor old Tony is like a man dumped at the altar after a long-standing (unrequited) love affair in favour of an East End wide boy and has now been set up by some well-meaning friends on a blind date with an unattached forty-something.In this analogy the unrequited whatsit, of course, is with West Ham, the true love of his life. The wide boy is David Sullivan, the well-meaning friends are Lotus chief technical officer Mike Gascoyne and F1 presenter Jake Humphreys (both Canary fans) and the forty-something waiting nervously in the restaurant is Delia.And, as with this kind of stuff in real life, the probable truth is that none of the three parties has really the slightest idea YET how this will end.The match-makers (I gather now aided by willing helpers on something called Twitter) almost certainly didn’t have a firm idea at the outset what they were hoping for, and still may not.Fernandes (who if I’ve understood things correctly wasn’t intending to go to Tuesday’s game because he didn’t know there WAS a game, and changed his plans when so informed) is still coming to terms with pretty much everything to do with Norwich City.And Norwich City probably don’t know quite what to make of the interest (if there IS any) from someone for whom the club effectively didn’t exist until very recently.--- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puzzy magnet 0 Posted February 26, 2010 [quote user="PurpleCanary"]--- Well, this computer was called Marvin… Moving back to Fernandesgate, this is the way to look at it – poor old Tony is like a man dumped at the altar after a long-standing (unrequited) love affair in favour of an East End wide boy and has now been set up by some well-meaning friends on a blind date with an unattached forty-something. In this analogy the unrequited whatsit, of course, is with West Ham, the true love of his life. The wide boy is David Sullivan, the well-meaning friends are Lotus chief technical officer Mike Gascoyne and F1 presenter Jake Humphreys (both Canary fans) and the forty-something waiting nervously in the restaurant is Delia. And, as with this kind of stuff in real life, the probable truth is that none of the three parties has really the slightest idea YET how this will end. The match-makers (I gather now aided by willing helpers on something called Twitter) almost certainly didn’t have a firm idea at the outset what they were hoping for, and still may not. Fernandes (who if I’ve understood things correctly wasn’t intending to go to Tuesday’s game because he didn’t know there WAS a game, and changed his plans when so informed) is still coming to terms with pretty much everything to do with Norwich City. And Norwich City probably don’t know quite what to make of the interest (if there IS any) from someone for whom the club effectively didn’t exist until very recently. ---[/quote]That''s a minute of my life I won''t get back. Jesus wept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Larkin 15 Posted February 26, 2010 [quote user="Puzzy magnet "]That''s a minute of my life I won''t get back. Jesus wept. [/quote]At made oi larf[:P] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites