Janx Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 It astounds me to think we haven't had proper investment in 122 years, then when someone as high profile as Milan Mandaric comes along and makes us an offer the board claim they need weeks to think it over. I know we don't know the full facts, but come on, I'd rather experience the whatever the Milan Mandaric era holds then the shite we've had over the past 3 seasons. As for these other investors, where the hell have they appeared from then? They are only interested now having heard of a potential takeover, they thought it was now or never. They shouldn't have even been considered. It's been evident for years that we need a change up top, we need a footballing man who has some idea about running a football club, in charge of this football club. I think Peter Mandelson or Alistair Campbell or even Max Clifford might sit ou our board...the board room has a whiffstench of manipulation coming from within.
London_Fox Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 Reality check! Those nob head shareholders own the club, they bought it and what they do with their shares is their own decision. We can only hope they have the best interests of the club at heart - and all the evidence so far suggests they have. I agree, they can do what they want but I can't imagine for a second anyone invested in us when we were in administration hoping to make money out of it. I genuinly believe this is a board who cares about the club and will do what they believe is best for us...let's hope they get it right.
Daggers Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 The Foxes Trust seem to be on holiday at the moment. I, for one, am very disappointed with the lack of communication and the high level of secrecy. I am not happy about renewing my membership. I would love to hear why I should. It's been evident for years that we need a change up top. We need a footballing man who has some idea about running a football club, in charge of this football club. The irony I like is that the bid has been knocked back because of concerns over his plans for the future...from a board in charge of a financially poor club with a very poor future.
Louise Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 If it isn't going to be Uncle Milan....please don't let it be the Tigers
Ric Flair Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 It astounds me to think we haven't had proper investment in 122 years, then when someone as high profile as Milan Mandaric comes along and makes us an offer the board claim they need weeks to think it over. I know we don't know the full facts, but come on, I'd rather experience the whatever the Milan Mandaric era holds then the shite we've had over the past 3 seasons. As for these other investors, where the hell have they appeared from then? They are only interested now having heard of a potential takeover, they thought it was now or never. They shouldn't have even been considered. It's been evident for years that we need a change up top. We need a footballing man who has some idea about running a football club, in charge of this football club. Well said boss. Well ****in said. I totally agree. I'm sick to the teeth of the current owners, I appreciate what they have tried to do here but they've taken us as far as they can. Infact they are out staying their welcome now. I know we don't know the facts, but Mandaric has publically said it won't leave the share holders out of pocket, so unless he's a liar then i'm really struggling to understand why the board have a problem with it. These long term assurances that's quoted in the article, just look at the chaps past record. Did he have questionable long term plans at Portsmouth? Well if he did i'd like to see how much money he would have made at Pompey had he put together what our board consider astute long term plans. This is the same board that said they had plans in place if we didn't get promoted last season but there's been a strong sense of panic since that never materialised, they've also made a shit load of mistakes and should wind their pissin neck in.
The People's Hero Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 Well said boss. Well ****in said. I totally agree. I'm sick to the teeth of the current owners, I appreciate what they have tried to do here but they've taken us as far as they can. Infact they are out staying their welcome now. I know we don't know the facts, but Mandaric has publically said it won't leave the share holders out of pocket, so unless he's a liar then i'm really struggling to understand why the board have a problem with it. These long term assurances that's quoted in the article, just look at the chaps past record. Did he have questionable long term plans at Portsmouth? Well if he did i'd like to see how much money he would have made at Pompey had he put together what our board consider astute long term plans. This is the same board that said they had plans in place if we didn't get promoted last season but there's been a strong sense of panic since that never materialised, they've also made a shit load of mistakes and should wind their pissin neck in. Yeah but they saved our cl... Nah, I can't do it. LCFC is not the place for lining of pockets. Now fu ck off, the lot of ya!
lookwhaticando Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 Yeah but they saved our cl... Nah, I can't do it. LCFC is not the place for lining of pockets. Now fu ck off, the lot of ya! If we're no good for the lining of pockets, we're in serious trouble. Afterall, that's what investment is all about - trying to make a few bob.
breadandcheese Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 It astounds me to think we haven't had proper investment in 122 years, then when someone as high profile as Milan Mandaric comes along and makes us an offer the board claim they need weeks to think it over. I know we don't know the full facts, but come on, I'd rather experience the whatever the Milan Mandaric era holds then the shite we've had over the past 3 seasons. As for these other investors, where the hell have they appeared from then? They are only interested now having heard of a potential takeover, they thought it was now or never. They shouldn't have even been considered. It's been evident for years that we need a change up top. We need a footballing man who has some idea about running a football club, in charge of this football club. Seriously, I know you're admin and you shouldn't anger the beast, but what the hell are you talking about??? I am still wondering what does Milan want with Leicester City. I do not believe he is in it to make Leicester fans happy and I do not believe football clubs of our size are as great an investment as everybody seems to think. You are all over Milan, without knowing a thing, The rest of your argument is based on desperation and blind hope. We all want better times for City, but no need to go overboard and be stupid about it. Not considering other takeovers, not knowing the full facts but advising to go ahead with it. Calm down. Granted Milan is a mini-celeb and has a lovely perma tan. If I was female, I'd probably swoon at the knees, but I'm not going to go and be easy because he's got a fifty in his pocket. If football was such a great business to make money, there would be more people lining up to buy football clubs and more financial institutions lining up to loan money to football clubs. As it is, the only groups buying clubs are those who have a genuine commercial opportunity e.g. Man U which might as well be a disney of football with its retail operations or those with dodgy financial operations, Galdaymek, Abramovitch. The Villa takeover is the only one that doesn't fit the mold so in my mind is unique. The shareholders bought our club when in trouble. That is their own money. They are only right to want appropriate payback, however infuriating it is. Let's wait for more info to leak out, even if it takes time and then make our own judgements.
ithuriel Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 i can see this being looked upon in years to come as yet another opportunity flushed away , its the one consistent thing with leicester. its a bit like the devil dangling a twix on a piece of string infront of a starving man and he keeps pulling it away at the last second.
ithuriel Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 Yeah but they saved our cl... Nah, I can't do it. LCFC is not the place for lining of pockets. Now fu ck off, the lot of ya! hypocrite. the board is here for even the likes of ultra to whinge so fu ck off yourself
Ric Flair Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 Seriously, I know you're admin and you shouldn't anger the beast, but what the hell are you talking about??? I am still wondering what does Milan want with Leicester City. I do not believe he is in it to make Leicester fans happy and I do not believe football clubs of our size are as great an investment as everybody seems to think. You are all over Milan, without knowing a thing, The rest of your argument is based on desperation and blind hope. We all want better times for City, but no need to go overboard and be stupid about it. Not considering other takeovers, not knowing the full facts but advising to go ahead with it. Calm down. Granted Milan is a mini-celeb and has a lovely perma tan. If I was female, I'd probably swoon at the knees, but I'm not going to go and be easy because he's got a fifty in his pocket. If football was such a great business to make money, there would be more people lining up to buy football clubs and more financial institutions lining up to loan money to football clubs. As it is, the only groups buying clubs are those who have a genuine commercial opportunity e.g. Man U which might as well be a disney of football with its retail operations or those with dodgy financial operations, Galdaymek, Abramovitch. The Villa takeover is the only one that doesn't fit the mold so in my mind is unique. The shareholders bought our club when in trouble. That is their own money. They are only right to want appropriate payback, however infuriating it is. Let's wait for more info to leak out, even if it takes time and then make our own judgements. Far too sensible. You do make some good points though. But ask yourself the question, why would Milan want to buy this club at 68 years of age if he didn't think he could make us successful and make a profit? You'd have to be crazy to throw a minimum of £25 million at something that your not going to give your all at. I know he's loaded and he's got more than £25 million but he wouldn't want to risk losing all that and leave his family up the shitter when he snuffs it later on in life. I think he genuinly see's an opportunity to have a good crack at being another messiah on a similar scale. He craves it.
breadandcheese Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 hypocrite. the board is here for even the likes of ultra to whinge so fu ck off yourself The board is here to represent the interests of the shareholders, as with any company
The People's Hero Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 hypocrite. the board is here for even the likes of ultra to whinge so fu ck off yourself I wasn't telling you to fu ck off. I was talking about the board/shareholders. Having said that, you may as well fu ck off. Tossminge.
Jon the Hat Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 I can't see how out of the £25m they won't all recieve back what they put in? It sounds like they're being greedy and trying to obtain more of settlement to shift their fat arses. And who will we blame if MM assets strips the club and leaves us in Administration? The current board for not understanding his intentions. They have all the facts, we don't. If Mandaric pulls out next week then it will be becuase he wasn't able to make enough money from the deal - and maybe that will be because the board wanted the club to own the stadium etc, not becuase they want to line their pockets.
Jon the Hat Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 Surely though some of the members of the Foxes Trust might care to leak details to us since the Foxes Trust was meant to represent us the fans after all and not just be another share-holder! They can hardly represent the fans if they don't get told anything becuase they are unable to keep information secret in the interests of the club!
Ric Flair Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 And who will we blame if MM assets strips the club and leaves us in Administration? The current board for not understanding his intentions. They have all the facts, we don't. If Mandaric pulls out next week then it will be becuase he wasn't able to make enough money from the deal - and maybe that will be because the board wanted the club to own the stadium etc, not becuase they want to line their pockets. With his track record, why on earth would he asset strip us? He's 68, it's not as if he'd be even eyeing up a quick buck because he's already made a right wedge in his life time. I think the board should show Milan some respect. It's hard to make a success in football and he has done, they should take note and appreciate what he's done and what he wants to do here.
Jon the Hat Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 LCFC is not the place for lining of pockets. Now fu ck off, the lot of ya! AAAAAAAAAAAARGH! So what is Milan going to do then? Turn us into a Charity and walk away with nothing after handing over control to the tea lady?
breadandcheese Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 Far too sensible. You do make some good points though. But ask yourself the question, why would Milan want to buy this club at 68 years of age if he didn't think he could make us successful and make a profit? You'd have to be crazy to throw a minimum of £25 million at something that your not going to give your all at. I know he's loaded and he's got more than £25 million but he wouldn't want to risk losing all that and leave his family up the shitter when he snuffs it later on in life. I think he genuinly see's an opportunity to have a good crack at being another messiah on a similar scale. He craves it. Maybe Milan sees a cracking business opportunity that few others can see. Maybe he is an eccentric fool. The point is, I don't know, and fear that there is probably more to it. He is clearly not a fool. Maybe this is a tax thing, maybe a laundering tool. I don't know. It would certainly be interesting to see how the deal is structured before going overboard. Fact is, if this deal is not right for City and done wrong, then we will truly be up sh*t creek in a few years time.
ithuriel Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 The board is here to represent the interests of the shareholders, as with any company i was talking about the foxes talk board and what the hell is a tossminge you di ckhead tph poeple keep going on about asset stripping , if he wanted to asset strip wolves would be a better option and why start now? i accidentally went on to thhe FT website and they are going on about several options now. i think someones making it up as they go.
breadandcheese Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 i was talking about the foxes talk board and what the hell is a tossminge you di ckhead tph poeple keep going on about asset stripping , if he wanted to asset strip wolves would be a better option and why start now? i accidentally went on to thhe FT website and they are going on about several options now. i think someones making it up as they go. Fair play but still applies. FT is there to represent those that own it. Re: tossminge, I'm not sure what one is but I think I want a piece of one.
Ric Flair Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 Maybe Milan sees a cracking business opportunity that few others can see. Maybe he is an eccentric fool. The point is, I don't know, and fear that there is probably more to it. He is clearly not a fool. Maybe this is a tax thing, maybe a laundering tool. I don't know. It would certainly be interesting to see how the deal is structured before going overboard. Fact is, if this deal is not right for City and done wrong, then we will truly be up sh*t creek in a few years time. I know what your saying, but i'm willing to trust the man. There's not many about like him who can boast a footballing track record like his when owning clubs. His only real failings have come at a club that's board wouldn't allow him to gain more shares and properly take over the club. I can't recall him buying Pompey as a tax get out or for laundering money and if he did then he's done well to keep it under wraps. Get him in, i'm going on instinct and emotions. If it goes wrong at least I can tell myself to **** off every time I have an idea or an opinion in the future.
Jon the Hat Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 With his track record, why on earth would he asset strip us? He's 68, it's not as if he'd be even eyeing up a quick buck because he's already made a right wedge in his life time. I think the board should show Milan some respect. It's hard to make a success in football and he has done, they should take note and appreciate what he's done and what he wants to do here. Becuase he wants to make some money! He might sell the training ground and use that to buy players. The current board could do that, so how are we better off?? We would be worse off. 3 years down the line, relegated and with nothing to show for it. Milan walks away becuase of Ill health and we have no stadium, no training ground and all our now Prem players leave becuase they want the money elsewhere.
Lineker's Left Foot Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 So... in the future with MM and any potential investors along with him, could they be Abramovich Mark 2 or more Jack Walker (at Blackburn)???
Ric Flair Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 Becuase he wants to make some money! He might sell the training ground and use that to buy players. The current board could do that, so how are we better off?? We would be worse off. 3 years down the line, relegated and with nothing to show for it. Milan walks away becuase of Ill health and we have no stadium, no training ground and all our now Prem players leave becuase they want the money elsewhere. I hope you don't have these thoughts about everything in life, you'd be a nervous wreck. He's never done any of the above at other clubs so why would he do it to us? If we can't trust a man with his track record then we might aswell give up. Let the current mongoles run our club in to the ground and then fold again. We can all take up 'pottering' about on a saturday instead then.
Fez of Mahrez Posted 2 November 2006 Posted 2 November 2006 Becuase he wants to make some money! He might sell the training ground and use that to buy players. The current board could do that, so how are we better off?? We would be worse off. 3 years down the line, relegated and with nothing to show for it. Milan walks away becuase of Ill health and we have no stadium, no training ground and all our now Prem players leave becuase they want the money elsewhere. But that's a worst-case scenario and yet we have survived worse before?
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