Our Mandy's latest statement

[toptoon]

something is not quite right here, its now being said that they have NOT formally retracted the offer for the club.

Got a source, mate?

[TANYA_]

Got a source, mate?

it was on twitter, something the journo Liam Kennedy was commenting on, i will try to find the thread

[bix01]

It was meant to be the ‘something not right’ one

[TANYA_]

It was meant to be the ‘something not right’ one

mate that made me laugh, three times

[TANYA_]

it was on twitter, something the journo Liam Kennedy was commenting on, i will try to find the thread

i cant find the blooming thing.

Was something along the lines of they have not formally withdrawn (id take that with a large pinch of salt)
they realsied they were going to get strung along by the prem with Qatar pulling the strings, so their plan was to cause enough uproar to get the premier league to come out and say the exact reasons why it was declined as they have already satisfied their concerns over human rights, piracy etc. Then once the prem had given exact deatails, they would move to correct that particular issue and force through the sale in the public eye so the prem couldnt stall anymore

[bix01]

Got a source, mate?

If the owners test is still officially with the league then you’d think they’ll have to make a decision one way or another and then the buyers have a right of appeal if it’s turned down before they’ll go to court if they believe the rejection is unlawful. Now, if the league continues to do nothing as has been the case for 18 weeks or whatever it is now, I think there are two complications with this - firstly, they can’t change the requirements of the test while one is ongoing and secondly, if another club changes ownership they’ll surely have to make a decision on this one first or if they don’t and wave the second one through in a couple of weeks, they’ll need to clarify why one is fine while a prior one remains undetermined. In theory no club can be sold until this is resolved unless they have a cast iron reason not to approve ours that they are confident can be defended at court if the interested parties take it that far. They’re in a total mess and looks like they’ve totally underestimated the fallout of their actions or in this case inaction.

[Jammy89]

They’re in a total mess and looks like they’ve totally underestimated the fallout of their actions or in this case inaction.

Pretty sure, they thought we'd all back down and grumble, then carry on.

Although this petition has done a brilliant job of focusing a target and getting politics involved.

mate that made me laugh, three times

And me

[bix01]

Got a source, mate?

I’ve replied to the wrong quote!

If the owners test is still officially with the league then you’d think they’ll have to make a decision one way or another and then the buyers have a right of appeal if it’s turned down before they’ll go to court if they believe the rejection is unlawful. Now, if the league continues to do nothing as has been the case for 18 weeks or whatever it is now, I think there are two complications with this - firstly, they can’t change the requirements of the test while one is ongoing and secondly, if another club changes ownership they’ll surely have to make a decision on this one first or if they don’t and wave the second one through in a couple of weeks, they’ll need to clarify why one is fine while a prior one remains undetermined. In theory no club can be sold until this is resolved unless they have a cast iron reason not to approve ours that they are confident can be defended at court if the interested parties take it that far. They’re in a total mess and looks like they’ve totally underestimated the fallout of their actions or in this case inaction.

[bix01]

Got a source, mate?

Again!

If the owners test is still officially with the league then you’d think they’ll have to make a decision one way or another and then the buyers have a right of appeal if it’s turned down before they’ll go to court if they believe the rejection is unlawful. Now, if the league continues to do nothing as has been the case for 18 weeks or whatever it is now, I think there are two complications with this - firstly, they can’t change the requirements of the test while one is ongoing and secondly, if another club changes ownership they’ll surely have to make a decision on this one first or if they don’t and wave the second one through in a couple of weeks, they’ll need to clarify why one is fine while a prior one remains undetermined. In theory no club can be sold until this is resolved unless they have a cast iron reason not to approve ours that they are confident can be defended at court if the interested parties take it that far. They’re in a total mess and looks like they’ve totally underestimated the fallout of their actions or in this case inaction.