| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land 23:56 - Mar 2 with 159666 views | Muncher |
I’ve been doing a bit of digging at HM Land Registry today and what I have seen backs up what Phil has previously mentioned and leads me to believe the takeover is well underway and likely just waiting EFL approval.
The Playford Road site (2 parcels of land) is the subject of a priority search in respect of an intended purchase by Gamechanger 20 Ltd which was lodged on 23 February by law firm Gateley PLC out of their Birmingham office (first instruction by that client).The Bent Lane site is subject to a similar priority search in respect of part of the site only, meaning the Evans group company is retaining part of it.
A priority search is carried out by solicitors to preserve their place in the queue of potential applications for dealing, it confers a priority period of about 45 days. It is a matter of public record and available to view by professionals who have the requisite portal account. It is typically only done in the immediate anticipation of completing a transaction, it can be done slightly ahead of this, but usually is done on the day of exchange of contracts. I’m a commercial property solicitor so carry out these searches on a regular basis. My best guess (based on the timing of the search) is Evans likely entered into a conditional contract last Tuesday for the sale of the land (and club). You would not carry out such a search unless a deal including the detail had either been agreed or was extremely close. The reason such searches are not carried out lightly is because it prevents the proprietor from entering into other transactions while the priority is lodged. If a deal is not happening you should cancel the search, but all 3 remain in place.
There is no corresponding priority search in respect of the stadium lease and I would not expect there to be as the lease is owned by the club as tenant and I would expect Gamechanger 20 Ltd is acquiring the existing share capital owned by Evans.
I am happy to share screenshots if anyone would like to see, but the searches are in relation to the Playford Road site (title number SK219236 & SK203140) and the bent lane site (SK200320) they appear under the “application enquiry” tab.
EDIT:
I have now have a placed a brief article on my firm's website here discussing it:
https://prettys.co.uk/news/takeover-ipswich-town-football-club-could-be-progress
[Post edited 8 Mar 2021 12:59]
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 14:04 - Mar 18 with 4447 views | Bluedandy |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 11:55 - Mar 18 by PhilTWTD |
If the ultimate aim is to get the club in the Premier League and then sell on - as it is with the current consortium - then being one step above would significantly improve the starting position. Agree with what you're saying about costs but they'd have them at some point anyone on their way up. |
Not necessarily .. think how many times clubs came up from League One and then went onto the Premier League while Town meandered under Evans from one Championship season to the next.
Southampton, Sheff Utd, Wolves, Norwich, Leeds, Leicester, Bournemouth, Brighton, Huddersfield, Swansea all did it.
Momentum is often key and promotion from League One could be a swift catalyst to greater things allied to ambitious ownership. | | | |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:02 - Mar 18 with 4303 views | tonybied |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 13:13 - Mar 18 by dirtyboy |
It's an interesting point.
Raising it, is something, actually the only thing that could now turn around Evan's standing with supporters.
If there was meaningful change, the kind that we believed the US consortium would bring, layered management, tangible investment at the ground, whether that was something on the training pitch and of course the playing squad or something at the training ground, new state of art building/training etc (Leicester? - obviously not to that extent) , then you'd have to accept that something is being done and get behind it.
Whilst we continue to 'just' invest in wages for playing staff (and that's unfortunately a lot to do with manager recruitment) you're giving yourself a mountain to climb on all other aspects.
Evans has a final roll of the dice available, this almost feels like it's something he's going to do in some way shape or form. Almost. |
You just know that, as he has done with nearly all the managers he's employed, he will cling on to the club for too long then hand the reigns over to the wrong person/consortium and we will carry on with our slow and torturous death. Thus missing out on this group, who on the face of things and the evidence from their other ventures seem to have the planning and organisation to make us competitive again. |  | | |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:17 - Mar 18 with 4234 views | BlueWorldOrder |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:02 - Mar 18 by tonybied |
You just know that, as he has done with nearly all the managers he's employed, he will cling on to the club for too long then hand the reigns over to the wrong person/consortium and we will carry on with our slow and torturous death. Thus missing out on this group, who on the face of things and the evidence from their other ventures seem to have the planning and organisation to make us competitive again. |
There is no hope while Evans remains. I have been in a deep depression since Cook was appointed and we were told the takeover wasn't happening. I have been extremely disappointment with Cooks inability to motivate the team so far as well as the sliding standard of football we have seen in recent weeks. It just seems like there is no hope here anymore. |  |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:20 - Mar 18 with 4213 views | footers |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:17 - Mar 18 by BlueWorldOrder |
There is no hope while Evans remains. I have been in a deep depression since Cook was appointed and we were told the takeover wasn't happening. I have been extremely disappointment with Cooks inability to motivate the team so far as well as the sliding standard of football we have seen in recent weeks. It just seems like there is no hope here anymore. |
If your mental health is being seriously affected by something you have no control over, I'd take a step back, mate. No one on here gets to decide what happens and whatever will be will be. It's only football at the end of the day and nothing major to be concerned about. |  |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:21 - Mar 18 with 4212 views | JackSted |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:17 - Mar 18 by BlueWorldOrder |
There is no hope while Evans remains. I have been in a deep depression since Cook was appointed and we were told the takeover wasn't happening. I have been extremely disappointment with Cooks inability to motivate the team so far as well as the sliding standard of football we have seen in recent weeks. It just seems like there is no hope here anymore. |
He's only been in charge for 4 games mate |  |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:22 - Mar 18 with 4184 views | Metal_Hacker |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:17 - Mar 18 by BlueWorldOrder |
There is no hope while Evans remains. I have been in a deep depression since Cook was appointed and we were told the takeover wasn't happening. I have been extremely disappointment with Cooks inability to motivate the team so far as well as the sliding standard of football we have seen in recent weeks. It just seems like there is no hope here anymore. |
I'm never sure how you spell it , over-reaction OR overaction but anyway...... |  |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:25 - Mar 18 with 4176 views | BlueWorldOrder |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:22 - Mar 18 by Metal_Hacker |
I'm never sure how you spell it , over-reaction OR overaction but anyway...... |
Because I care you are making fun of me? Why don't you care is the real question. | |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:29 - Mar 18 with 4147 views | WeWereZombies |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:25 - Mar 18 by BlueWorldOrder |
Because I care you are making fun of me? Why don't you care is the real question. |
Some of these posters are just lacking in sympathy, aren't they? But I know how you feel...because I woke up at half past four this morning absolutely desperate for sunshine. Stayed awake for a full hour and still the Sun had not come out. What is wrong with this World? |  |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:30 - Mar 18 with 4145 views | Keno |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:25 - Mar 18 by BlueWorldOrder |
Because I care you are making fun of me? Why don't you care is the real question. |
Hacky isnt making fun of you I think he is suggesting to be having a pop at Paul Cook after 4 games is perhaps an over-reaction
That could be overreaction but like Hacky I'm not sure |  |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 16:26 - Mar 18 with 3974 views | Metal_Hacker |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:30 - Mar 18 by Keno |
Hacky isnt making fun of you I think he is suggesting to be having a pop at Paul Cook after 4 games is perhaps an over-reaction
That could be overreaction but like Hacky I'm not sure |
Exactly this BWO . I'm not one for making fun of people if I'm honest just my attempt of a comedic response that went wrong or was interpreted incorrectly
Like Keno said , I'm thinking you like a lot of others , just needs to give PC time . He's inherited a dire ,awful and shocking mentality and this is no short terms fix let's be fair . It's not going to happen overnight that's for sure. PC hasn't had consecutive days on the training pitch yet has he ?
After this weekend I believe he has a FULL week to coach
A week Saturday I think we'll start and see some evidence but between now and then ...keep the faith | |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 23:59 - Mar 18 with 3664 views | eddiespearitt03 |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:20 - Mar 18 by footers |
If your mental health is being seriously affected by something you have no control over, I'd take a step back, mate. No one on here gets to decide what happens and whatever will be will be. It's only football at the end of the day and nothing major to be concerned about. |
In reply to "ITS ONLY FOOTBALL"
It is probably the one of few things left in this town, besides the swimming pool and the struggling pubs/restaurants.. What is a weekend without our day out at the football ? What is our town without the football club we all love ? Marcus Evans and many of the players have had their time at this club.There is little hope of progress under these conditions.
It is plainly obvious Marcus Evans is only hanging around for the distant hope that we can get back into the Championship so he can demand a bigger settlement to a buyer. How this is going to be achieved with this weak squad who knows . | | | |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 01:45 - Mar 19 with 3591 views | BLUEBEAT |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 23:59 - Mar 18 by eddiespearitt03 |
In reply to "ITS ONLY FOOTBALL"
It is probably the one of few things left in this town, besides the swimming pool and the struggling pubs/restaurants.. What is a weekend without our day out at the football ? What is our town without the football club we all love ? Marcus Evans and many of the players have had their time at this club.There is little hope of progress under these conditions.
It is plainly obvious Marcus Evans is only hanging around for the distant hope that we can get back into the Championship so he can demand a bigger settlement to a buyer. How this is going to be achieved with this weak squad who knows . |
We’ve still got the speedway! |  |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 07:02 - Mar 19 with 3463 views | Keno |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 01:45 - Mar 19 by BLUEBEAT |
We’ve still got the speedway! |
and the third oldest door in England!! | |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 08:24 - Mar 19 with 3317 views | WeWereZombies |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 01:45 - Mar 19 by BLUEBEAT |
We’ve still got the speedway! |
And plenty of decent musicians, so look out for enterprising venues putting on new and original music once lock downs lift. | |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 09:41 - Mar 19 with 3161 views | Stewart27 |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:21 - Mar 18 by JackSted |
He's only been in charge for 4 games mate |
I really think we made the right appointment for the long term. However, he’d need to be working in a far better structure. Actually just a structure would do.
The first 4 games have been rubbish though haven’t they? | | | |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 09:42 - Mar 19 with 3151 views | Herbivore |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 23:59 - Mar 18 by eddiespearitt03 |
In reply to "ITS ONLY FOOTBALL"
It is probably the one of few things left in this town, besides the swimming pool and the struggling pubs/restaurants.. What is a weekend without our day out at the football ? What is our town without the football club we all love ? Marcus Evans and many of the players have had their time at this club.There is little hope of progress under these conditions.
It is plainly obvious Marcus Evans is only hanging around for the distant hope that we can get back into the Championship so he can demand a bigger settlement to a buyer. How this is going to be achieved with this weak squad who knows . |
You could always move somewhere decent mate. |  |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 10:36 - Mar 19 with 3027 views | kaibe |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 09:42 - Mar 19 by Herbivore |
You could always move somewhere decent mate. |
Muncher got an update please mate? Though with what phil said yesterday I’m starting to lose faith | | | |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 10:40 - Mar 19 with 3009 views | itfcbishop |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 10:36 - Mar 19 by kaibe |
Muncher got an update please mate? Though with what phil said yesterday I’m starting to lose faith |
Chill, just assume the deal is off. |  | | |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 10:42 - Mar 19 with 2988 views | Muncher |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 10:36 - Mar 19 by kaibe |
Muncher got an update please mate? Though with what phil said yesterday I’m starting to lose faith |
The searches are still there. | | | |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 14:06 - Mar 19 with 2757 views | ArnieM |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 10:42 - Mar 19 by Muncher |
The searches are still there. |
Ha ha love it 👠|  |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 14:40 - Mar 19 with 2692 views | portmanking |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 10:42 - Mar 19 by Muncher |
The searches are still there. |
They're just going to expire into nothingness on April 8th, aren't they? :-( | | | |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 14:46 - Mar 19 with 2674 views | BlueWorldOrder |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 14:40 - Mar 19 by portmanking |
They're just going to expire into nothingness on April 8th, aren't they? :-( |
Much like our hope of ever playing at a decent level again. I feel destroyed by this. | |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:10 - Mar 19 with 2603 views | SpruceMoose |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 14:46 - Mar 19 by BlueWorldOrder |
Much like our hope of ever playing at a decent level again. I feel destroyed by this. |
It sounds like you need to talk to someone about this mate. Not having a dig, but if something like this is impacting your personal life to this extent then you might benefit from a little assistance. |  |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:13 - Mar 19 with 2589 views | WeWereZombies |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:10 - Mar 19 by SpruceMoose |
It sounds like you need to talk to someone about this mate. Not having a dig, but if something like this is impacting your personal life to this extent then you might benefit from a little assistance. |
All this care and attention for BlueWorldOrder and yet you completely ignore portmanking...well, unless there are two usernames for one... | |
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| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:16 - Mar 19 with 2570 views | SpruceMoose |
| The takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd - The training ground land on 15:13 - Mar 19 by WeWereZombies |
All this care and attention for BlueWorldOrder and yet you completely ignore portmanking...well, unless there are two usernames for one... |
Very true.
Anyone who feels this takeover business is impacting their personal life, and is unable to step away themselves, should probably seek professional help. | |
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