| Bolton given until 8th May. 11:16 - Apr 3 with 3881 views | ITFC_Forever |
Still no safety certificate though. |  |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:17 - Apr 3 with 2618 views | Swansea_Blue |
It's like Brexit in miniature |  |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:23 - Apr 3 with 2589 views | GlasgowBlue |
Just heard on the wireless that the bloke buying Bolton is former Watford owner who has been twice bankrupt and banned from being a director of a football club in the U.K. for three years. Lawrence Basini (no idea how to spell name) |  |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:33 - Apr 3 with 2525 views | Guthrum |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:23 - Apr 3 by GlasgowBlue |
Just heard on the wireless that the bloke buying Bolton is former Watford owner who has been twice bankrupt and banned from being a director of a football club in the U.K. for three years. Lawrence Basini (no idea how to spell name) |
Fit and proper ... shouldn't there be some kind of test for that? |  |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:40 - Apr 3 with 2502 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:33 - Apr 3 by Guthrum |
Fit and proper ... shouldn't there be some kind of test for that? |
Something to test whether owners and directors are fit and proper? Good idea. No idea what they could call it though. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:42 - Apr 3 with 2492 views | ITFC_Forever |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:23 - Apr 3 by GlasgowBlue |
Just heard on the wireless that the bloke buying Bolton is former Watford owner who has been twice bankrupt and banned from being a director of a football club in the U.K. for three years. Lawrence Basini (no idea how to spell name) |
He's been the name linked for the last couple of days.
There is no way he should pass a FPP test. But this is the Football League we are talking about, so who knows.... | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:46 - Apr 3 with 2463 views | BackToRussia |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:23 - Apr 3 by GlasgowBlue |
Just heard on the wireless that the bloke buying Bolton is former Watford owner who has been twice bankrupt and banned from being a director of a football club in the U.K. for three years. Lawrence Basini (no idea how to spell name) |
BBC now reporting another party led by a bloke called Naeema Khilji has been named in the court case as the company set to take over.
Apparently both parties haven't so far shown the proof they have the necessary funds to actually buy the club, but have apparently been cleared by the league to take over the club (if I've understood case correctly)...So, proving you actually have the liquidity to buy the club isn't part of the fit and proper test? Which would make the whole thing even more bonkers. |  |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:48 - Apr 3 with 2448 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:46 - Apr 3 by BackToRussia |
BBC now reporting another party led by a bloke called Naeema Khilji has been named in the court case as the company set to take over.
Apparently both parties haven't so far shown the proof they have the necessary funds to actually buy the club, but have apparently been cleared by the league to take over the club (if I've understood case correctly)...So, proving you actually have the liquidity to buy the club isn't part of the fit and proper test? Which would make the whole thing even more bonkers. |
It does beg the question - why the hell would anyone want to buy a football club? | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:52 - Apr 3 with 2426 views | BackToRussia |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:48 - Apr 3 by Swansea_Blue |
It does beg the question - why the hell would anyone want to buy a football club? |
At this stage it's rapidly becoming clear it's two types of people
A) The genuinely megarich who can afford to blow hundreds of millions on what is essentially a plaything for them (but which, of course, can then turn into a money maker if you're talking about the top 20 clubs in the world)
B) A set of grubby, often half-criminal, half-rich who really can't afford such an expensive habit, but presumably get a kick out of the 'prestige' or are just that delusional to think they'll be a success at it regardless. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:55 - Apr 3 with 2394 views | ITFC_Forever |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:48 - Apr 3 by Swansea_Blue |
It does beg the question - why the hell would anyone want to buy a football club? |
No-one with half a brain would want to buy a football club - the whole industry is a sure-fire way to lose money.
The only ones interested in buying a club are those whose intentions are questionable in the extreme.
The potential buyers for Bolton already have form for bankruptcy - there's no way in a million years they should be allowed anywhere near a football club, yet it will be nodded through.
Bolton may have survived for now, but they're still going to be a complete mess - that is going to be very difficult to change, given their debts and the new owners. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:01 - Apr 3 with 2360 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:33 - Apr 3 by Guthrum |
Fit and proper ... shouldn't there be some kind of test for that? |
I was in the car at the time but heard former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan who was saying he had previous with Bassini and if Bolton fans think their current owner is a basket case then they are in for an even worse experience with Bassini. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:02 - Apr 3 with 2345 views | itfcjoe |
I just can't see that the game WON'T go ahead on Saturday, will cause too many issues if it doesn't. |  |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:10 - Apr 3 with 2294 views | ITFC_Forever |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:02 - Apr 3 by itfcjoe |
I just can't see that the game WON'T go ahead on Saturday, will cause too many issues if it doesn't. |
I guess it would simply get re-arranged same as any other postponement, or they play it behind closed doors. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:12 - Apr 3 with 2272 views | PhilTWTD |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:42 - Apr 3 by ITFC_Forever |
He's been the name linked for the last couple of days.
There is no way he should pass a FPP test. But this is the Football League we are talking about, so who knows.... |
That one broke down, different party close to taking over now. |  | | |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:13 - Apr 3 with 2272 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:46 - Apr 3 by BackToRussia |
BBC now reporting another party led by a bloke called Naeema Khilji has been named in the court case as the company set to take over.
Apparently both parties haven't so far shown the proof they have the necessary funds to actually buy the club, but have apparently been cleared by the league to take over the club (if I've understood case correctly)...So, proving you actually have the liquidity to buy the club isn't part of the fit and proper test? Which would make the whole thing even more bonkers. |
Interesting that when Bolton are available, everyone says 'who the hell would want to buy Bolton.'
...yet, people also think Evans would find it easy to secure a buyer for Ipswich? |  |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:14 - Apr 3 with 2254 views | Guthrum |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 11:52 - Apr 3 by BackToRussia |
At this stage it's rapidly becoming clear it's two types of people
A) The genuinely megarich who can afford to blow hundreds of millions on what is essentially a plaything for them (but which, of course, can then turn into a money maker if you're talking about the top 20 clubs in the world)
B) A set of grubby, often half-criminal, half-rich who really can't afford such an expensive habit, but presumably get a kick out of the 'prestige' or are just that delusional to think they'll be a success at it regardless. |
There is a third sort: Those who were already fans of the club, who have made money and are prepared to put most of that into the club (including selling off their businesses). The owners of Bristol, Brentford, Middlesbrough and Derby being examples. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:15 - Apr 3 with 2246 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:12 - Apr 3 by PhilTWTD |
That one broke down, different party close to taking over now. |
The reporter said that Basani attended today's court hearing and confirmed he was heading the party looking to by Bolton. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:17 - Apr 3 with 2236 views | ITFC_Forever |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:12 - Apr 3 by PhilTWTD |
That one broke down, different party close to taking over now. |
Bassini was in court this morning with the BWFC solicitor, and was named on the court steps as being behind the bid, hence Talk Rubbish discussing him with Simon Jordan on air after the verdict came through. Jordan had plenty to say - none of it good.
And the guy behind Gaspard is equally as shady by all accounts, wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a link between him and Bassini. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:18 - Apr 3 with 2225 views | BackToRussia |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:13 - Apr 3 by Marshalls_Mullet |
Interesting that when Bolton are available, everyone says 'who the hell would want to buy Bolton.'
...yet, people also think Evans would find it easy to secure a buyer for Ipswich? |
The difference is that Anderson wants his payout, and wants someone else to clear the debts. Evans would hopefully be more accommodating, otherwise he really is a bad owner. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:18 - Apr 3 with 2221 views | ITFC_Forever |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:14 - Apr 3 by Guthrum |
There is a third sort: Those who were already fans of the club, who have made money and are prepared to put most of that into the club (including selling off their businesses). The owners of Bristol, Brentford, Middlesbrough and Derby being examples. |
Jack Walker led the way for that, in terms of being a multi multi millionaire bankrolling his local team. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:19 - Apr 3 with 2216 views | BackToRussia |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:14 - Apr 3 by Guthrum |
There is a third sort: Those who were already fans of the club, who have made money and are prepared to put most of that into the club (including selling off their businesses). The owners of Bristol, Brentford, Middlesbrough and Derby being examples. |
True of course. That seems a finite prospect though. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:20 - Apr 3 with 2212 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:17 - Apr 3 by ITFC_Forever |
Bassini was in court this morning with the BWFC solicitor, and was named on the court steps as being behind the bid, hence Talk Rubbish discussing him with Simon Jordan on air after the verdict came through. Jordan had plenty to say - none of it good.
And the guy behind Gaspard is equally as shady by all accounts, wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a link between him and Bassini. |
I find Simon Jordan very interesting and forthright with his knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes at a football club. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:21 - Apr 3 with 2202 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:18 - Apr 3 by BackToRussia |
The difference is that Anderson wants his payout, and wants someone else to clear the debts. Evans would hopefully be more accommodating, otherwise he really is a bad owner. |
Whats the extent of Andersons debts?
Hes only had c.2 years to ramp up any debts, as the previous owner cleared them. | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:21 - Apr 3 with 2200 views | Guthrum |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:10 - Apr 3 by ITFC_Forever |
I guess it would simply get re-arranged same as any other postponement, or they play it behind closed doors. |
Would they be allowed to postpone? Given this is within the club's control rather than an Act of God (e.g. weather). Pretty sure lack of funds is not seen as an adequate excuse.
If they are deemed unable to fulfil the fixture, that has quite serious consequences. Clubs have been thrown out of the League for such things (albeit doing that repeatedly). | |
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| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:22 - Apr 3 with 2188 views | PhilTWTD |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:17 - Apr 3 by ITFC_Forever |
Bassini was in court this morning with the BWFC solicitor, and was named on the court steps as being behind the bid, hence Talk Rubbish discussing him with Simon Jordan on air after the verdict came through. Jordan had plenty to say - none of it good.
And the guy behind Gaspard is equally as shady by all accounts, wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a link between him and Bassini. |
I stand corrected. From what I read yesterday that had broken down and the Gaspard Holdings deal was the one likely to go through. The
BBC have updated their story and it appears both are in the running.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47500131 | | | |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:23 - Apr 3 with 2178 views | Guthrum |
| Bolton given until 8th May. on 12:19 - Apr 3 by BackToRussia |
True of course. That seems a finite prospect though. |
So are your category A. Which is probably why so many clubs end up in trouble. | |
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