Takeover

[tarnmad]

A lot on facebook saying we're about to taken over by some Chinese investors , this was rumored a coulple of months ago , some Chinese were seen been shown around the club, Should the club release a statement over this saying it's rubbish or confirming it but normally you have no smoke with out fire

[Ponte_Steve24]

To be honest I hope it's true. As long as they are genuine and want to take the club forward and not just see us as a conveyor belt for churning out young talented players.

Or indeed have designs on buying the ground back off the council and selling the land around Oakwell.

[POGGYWELL]

Welcome to the Mandarin Stadium the home of the Red Tigers.
This as been kicking around for weeks a load of rubbish if you ask me.

[animallittle3]

Well someone is going to have to take it on sooner rather than later sadly .

There's no doubt we could be bankrolled to the PL , if Bournemouth , Watford and Swansea can compete up there then so can we , if we are bankrolled that is .

That is where the mega bucks are and that is where their interest will lie , let's be clear right from the off , this is business pure and simple and nothing to do with love or an emotional attatchment , if true .

The problem area is if the club do make it up to the PL will they bankroll any subsequent relegation and stick with it or will they lose interest and leaves us in the shyte .

[SBRed48]

It's the Foo Koff Nau (FKN) Investment Group looking for a place to spend billions.on a nursery club for the Chinese League team FKN Beijing they own.

[animallittle3]

Welcome to the Mandarin Stadium the home of the Red Tigers.
This as been kicking around for weeks a load of rubbish if you ask me.

Re-name that stadium for commercial gain would be any new owners first mistake .

We are Barnsley and we play at Oakwell , some things in life are not for sale , our history and heritage are priceless .

Don't even go there .

[DOOALI]

I can't see anyone being interested in buying club we have no profitable land which would give a big return the clubs in London and even in south have better potential no matter what Lg there in.Chinese are known for their gambling but I can't see them having a bet on this

[yorkshireborn]

as sad as it must be to say we need to be sold before that terrible day arrives whether Chinese or Taiwanese

[EastStandRed]

To be honest I hope it's true. As long as they are genuine and want to take the club forward and not just see us as a conveyor belt for churning out young talented players.

Or indeed have designs on buying the ground back off the council and selling the land around Oakwell.


Why would you want to buy the 50% share of the stadium off the council. Just wondering.

I always think it gives a bit of security that we can't lose our ground .

[Ponte_Steve24]

For when I sell the ground and surrounding land East Stand with my Grandma ;D Joking aside, I'd rather have all my eggs in one basket and full control over everything.

[Young_Nudger]

I would definitely change the name of club and ground if it meant Premeirship football and the subsequent £millions pouring into the local economy

[EastStandRed]

I would definitely change the name of club and ground if it meant Premeirship football and the subsequent £millions pouring into the local economy



Why how much do you think we'd get for naming rights of Oakwell ?

[EastStandRed]

For when I sell the ground and surrounding land East Stand with my Grandma ;D Joking aside, I'd rather have all my eggs in one basket and full control over everything.

Only trouble is when the fly by night Chinese owners come in it will be they who have control over all the ground not people with the best interest of the club at heart and once they own 100% there's nothing that can be done to stop them doing what they want .

The only reason some Chinese would be interested in buying Barnsley FC is because they see we are turning a profit and would think they could make money out of BFC by taking a cut of profits or selling the land imo

[pass_and_move]

Changing the names of things I'm totally dead against. However, nudger has a point. Premiership football would bring big business to this town. This area could do with a boost in its economy.

Could i just point out Cardiff City though. Where are they now compared to just a couple or 3 years ago? Their stadium is half empty now, bearing in mind this is the capital of Wales and they have a far bigger catchment area than a town like ours. They now consolidate in mid table. Had they not gotten Warnock in last season it's no exaggeration to suggest that they could be starting out the season in lg1 next week. I don't know the ins and outs but something went wrong after they were relegated from the Prem. Their owner ripped the heart and soul out of that club to start with. They had relative success but thats all water under the bridge as far as i can see. I wonder what their debt currently stands at? Would we really like that to happen to us?

[Ponte_Steve24]

If I were buying a business East Stand I'd want to have full control and own all it's assets. I think that is the one thing that put's perspective buyers off if I'm honest.

What's stopping a mega rich business taking us over and using Oakwell until a new ground is built? If I were the council I'd be hoping it gets taken off my hands. What good's half of it to them?

[EastStandRed]

It doesn't happen though does it . Only maybe to Bournemouth which is one of the richest parts of the country . Other clubs our size like Huddersfield and Burnley have rich fans owning them . Foreign owners who buy medium size clubs like ours usually leave them in turmoil. Can't think of any success stories.

[Hodger1957]

There are no success stories. Not at our level or below anyway.
Orient are out of the league now. Their foreign owner did a runner and nobody was getting paid.
Notts County were taken over by a middle East consortium and hired Sven. They signed Sol Campbell on silly wages. He played one game and left. Where are they now?
Forest thought all their prayers had been answered when they were taken over. It turned out to be a nightmare.
Birmingham were taken over by a con man that's now in prison for money laundering. Now they've got Chinese owners who sacked Rowett last season when they were 5th so they could hire a 'name' (Zola). They could and should have gone down.
Portsmouth went bust a dropped through the divisions after foreign 'investment'.
Blackburn & Charlton have regular demonstrations against their foreign investors.
Cardiff had one season in the sun, Changed the colour of the kit and now are no better off than us.
Hull chairman wants to change their name.
QPR had formula 1 guys and supermodels in the stands. What have they achieved?
Fulham & Villa have foreign owners and spend fortunes. Not really pulling up any trees.
The first thing foreign owners would do is get rid of our top asset, Paul Heckingbottom.
Then fill our team with players whose nanes you can't pronounce.
One thing's for sure. They wouldn't have our best interests at heart.
No thanks. Count me out.

[Ponte_Steve24]

Hodger what happens when Cryne dies mate? I'd rather take a chance on foreign owners than risk no club at all. The clubs only self sufficient due to hefty transfer fees being received and loans from the Cryne family.

That's the reason I think being taken over asap is our best option. Whose paying the bills when Cryne does pass mate?

Maurice Watkins a guy with no affinity to the club only employed as chairman? Barry Taylor a man who isn't exactly renowned for putting his hand in his pocket is he?

Gauthier Ganaye. Chief executive only employed by the club?

The club needs investment and a new board of directors formulating fast made up of prominent local business man if it isn't going to be taken over and fast. Otherwise it risks going tits up.

[animallittle3]

It could still remain within the Cryne family steve for a good number of years given our sustainability financially .

We would possibly need to hire a chairman full time but there's nothing to suggest this couldn't happen after Patrick sadly passes .

[Ponte_Steve24]

Animal it's changing the subject but the principals the same. What happened to Warren Place after Henry Cecil passed away? Lady Cecil took over the stable and dealt with the owners meeting obligations the family had. It was then sold off and there is no representation of the Cecil family left in horse racing. As she no longer wished to carry on in name only.

Back to us I think it's a case of wait n' see unfortunately. I just hope the ride isn't as bumpy as it was in 2002-2003. When the club was left in limbo and Peter Doyle was waiting to sell it off.

Would you part with money on something you were trying to sell off Animal? I hope we can stay in the Championship mate.

[red syy]

Pucka pies replaced by noodle bar.. Nice..

[Ponte_Steve24]

Healthier option :D

[Romared]

I always got the feeling the Becketts may have been interested in taking the club over ? However the recent sad loss of Kev Beckett could possibly be the end of such thoughts , I fully expected the Becketts/Palmers good local Business people ,who have done very well for themselves, to have been members of a bigger board , good people with plenty of understanding regarding Fans /Town etc, for sure the board needs making bigger , many have said this for a long time , I still hope this can happen , rather them than Jimmy Choo and the pot noodles !!!

[pass_and_move]

I always got the feeling the Becketts may have been interested in taking the club over ? However the recent sad loss of Chris Beckett could possibly be the end of such thoughts , I fully expected the Becketts/Palmers good local Business people ,who have done very well for themselves, to have been members of a bigger board , good people with plenty of understanding regarding Fans /Town etc, for sure the board needs making bigger , many have said this for a long time , I still hope this can happen , rather them than Jimmy Choo and the pot noodles !!!

Agreed, keep it in the Barnsley family spirit if possible

evvin some chinks tek ovver ed certainly purra new slant on things ;-)

[Acido]

All joking aside here, this is something that we are going to have to accept in the near future. Apparently Mr Cryne's family don't want to take the club on when he has to pass it over.
It could still be worrying times ahead for us. :s

[Gwynn Thomas vs stum]

I appreciate what you're all saying but
Chinese, Japanese, mucky knees, what are these?

[Hodger1957]

Hodger what happens when Cryne dies mate? I'd rather take a chance on foreign owners than risk no club at all. The clubs only self sufficient due to hefty transfer fees being received and loans from the Cryne family.

That's the reason I think being taken over asap is our best option. Whose paying the bills when Cryne does pass mate?

Maurice Watkins a guy with no affinity to the club only employed as chairman? Barry Taylor a man who isn't exactly renowned for putting his hand in his pocket is he?

Gauthier Ganaye. Chief executive only employed by the club?

The club needs investment and a new board of directors formulating fast made up of prominent local business man if it isn't going to be taken over and fast. Otherwise it risks going tits up.

Ok Steve, say you had a terminal illness and you had a young child and no close family to bring them up.
You heard that Madonna, Angelina Jolie and Elton John were after adopting another child. They said your child would want for nothing, and be spoilt rotten.
Would hand over your child to one of them, or ask a close friend that you knew to be honest, who held the same values and standards as yourself?
Close friend for me everytime.

[SBRed48]

Av nivva understood why adoption agencies purra bairn wi a same *** couple. A may be an old fuddy duddy burrit dunt seem reyt,
Elton John may ev tekken David Furnish up the aisle burrits not reyt.

Local Lads for Oakwell !

[Young_Nudger]

I'm feeling sorry for Patrick at the moment.
Not only is he living with this cloud over him regarding being poorly- he is also struggling to try and bring players in.
It's a pity Patrick isn't a Billionaire.
Great owner - just lacking the money to compete in the Championship.
I've been to China for the first time this year.
Great country, terrible environmental problems, really nice people.
I'd have no problem with a company or individuals from China taking over at the club.
Be nice tho if they kept Barnsley supporters on the board e.g. Patrick

[yorkshireborn]

I'm feeling sorry for Patrick at the moment.
Not only is he living with this cloud over him regarding being poorly- he is also struggling to try and bring players in.
It's a pity Patrick isn't a Billionaire.
Great owner - just lacking the money to compete in the Championship.
I've been to China for the first time this year.
Great country, terrible environmental problems, really nice people.
I'd have no problem with a company or individuals from China taking over at the club.
Be nice tho if they kept Barnsley supporters on the board e.g. Patrick

even though Chinese football is starting to collapse over 3 quarters of the teams have missed wage payments and tax payments those huge wages have killed the game in China.

[b1gduk]

Pucka pies replaced by noodle bar.. Nice..

Puker pies. Noodles any day for me. Pukka Balti pies not a patch on previous. Bigger yes quality gone.

[Nozzer1953]

I heard talk about a month ago that 3 local businesses were trying to form a consortium to take over. This may be up in the air now