Craig Posted 30 October 2006 Posted 30 October 2006 You're on Sky Sports. Super Stevie's on and Newborns a Leicester fan too ain't he? Let's all get on tv. Plug the forum! youreon[AT]skysports.com
Ultra Posted 30 October 2006 Posted 30 October 2006 I hope it's Mandaric who gets the deal, ... American Businessmen scare me Hello? What nationality is good old Milan? Seems to be an excessive fondness for the taste of window today!
Graz Posted 30 October 2006 Posted 30 October 2006 Hello? What nationality is good old Milan? Seems to be an excessive fondness for the taste of window today! Our saviour () is Serbian.. These Americans could have more money than Milan though, we could do a Chelski However Milan has a footballing mind... Hmm. This is all really exciting though and it's great to think that we could have money for the next transfer window and hopefully start to make progress back towards the Premiership!
Daggers Posted 30 October 2006 Posted 30 October 2006 Our saviour () is Serbian.. Yes and no. He has dual nationality...he carries an American passport.
Graz Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 From the Daily Mail: "Milan Mandaric is leading the race to become Leicester City's new owner, and could be in place as soon as this weeked if he can close a deal for the club in the next 72 hours" and they also say "The position of manager Rob Kelly, who has shown considerable promise working with a limited budget, is expected to be unaffected if Mandaric takes over." Glad to hear it It's all sounding good
lookwhaticando Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 From the Daily Mail: "Milan Mandaric is leading the race to become Leicester City's new owner, and could be in place as soon as this weeked if he can close a deal for the club in the next 72 hours" and they also say "The position of manager Rob Kelly, who has shown considerable promise working with a limited budget, is expected to be unaffected if Mandaric takes over." Glad to hear it It's all sounding good I hope that second line is true. Rob Kelly > shit foreign managers
MBK Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 i ve realised that mm would also give the club a bit of fighting spirit now that some of our players are making a name for themselves even chambers etc. so there are plenty of pros for mandarich thing is i m sure he wont be as patient with kelly as the board were with levein in the past...and thats imp because any players brought in have to be what kelly wants, what the team needs and more importantly funds must either mm's own or sponsorship as a result of an increased profiled audience... What is this other rival group mentioned...is it crap or worth giving attention. Am in the mood for a good old surprise. Lets however really show mm that this must remain a fans club with tradition and respect for british based players...Get chris brunt in he s a good player
DanTheFoxBhoy Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 Kelly Kelly give us a wave, Kelly give us a wave!
Jon the Hat Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 I hope that second line is true. Rob Kelly > shit foreign managers True, but I wouldn't mind seeing a director of football helping him out on new signings, contract etc. We've seen before what can happen when you let someone loose with a chequebook.
sackmycook Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 RK should stay for the time being, but he has no expetience of spending money (like PT) so we should get a DOF or some other job title who brings the players in.
davieG Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 Full report from the Mail: Milan Mandaric is leading the race to become Leicester City's new owner, and could be in place as soon as this weeked if he can close a deal for the club in the next 72 hours. The former Portsmouth chairman, who sold his stake in the south coast club last month, is likely to formalise a £25m offer for the Foxes in the next three days. The Serbian businessman has arrived at the negotiating table ahead of his rivals, believed to be based in America, and is keen to maintain his involvement in football. For their part, Leicester have complied with the terms of their administration after they collapsed owing more than £50m three years ago. The current board, eager for new investment, have been listening to offers since the summer. Mandaric has been seeking a new challenge in the game since handing over control of Pompey to Russian Alexandre Gaydamak. He had previously been interested in taking over at Ipswich Town. However, that deal stalled and he has switched his attention to the east Midlands' club. Any potential offer is likely to include £15m to buy back the freehold of the Walkers Stadium from its' American owners Teachers, who currently lease the ground back to the Foxes. The remainder of the money will be used to purchase the club and strengthen the team during the coming six months. The position of manager Rob Kelly, who has shown considerable promise working with a limited budget, is expected to be unaffected if Mandaric takes over. A statement released by Leicester read: "We can confirm that the club has been actively looking at methods of generating new investment. "Discussions have been held with a number of interested parties, and the board is currently considering a variety of options. "The club will communicate further with shareholders, supporters and staff as soon as is practicably possible."
gatesheadfox Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 Yes and no. He has dual nationality...he carries an American passport. he has, and if all potential investors have yank blood then i can't go wrong with my well designed avatar. the first one i have used would you believe, that is how exciting it is!
The Don Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 I may well do after tomorrow night and don't worry, I will keep you updated on this story. And the reason he's not attending is because he's at the Walkers Hoorah - does that mean he'll be serving me a chicken & mush at half time??
Swedging Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 Four different investors apparently! At least three other companies are competing with Milan Mandaric for the ownership of Leicester City, it emerged today. As City prepared for tonight's crucial Championship clash at home to Stoke, it was revealed that a company based in theMidlands, aswell as two American businesses, have held talks with the club about a possible takeover. Manager Robert Kelly, however, insisted the off-field activities would not distract City from the business of acquiring three points. He said: "You can let it distract you or you don't, and we are away from it so it will not affect us." Mandaric is due to table a £25million bid for cash-strapped City either today or tomorrow. And that size of investment will catapult City back into the Premiership, according to Gary Silke, editor of Fox Fanzine. "That's the sort of finances we would need," he said. After Mandaric tables his bid, the three other businesses could make rival swoops in thenext few weeks. It is not known whether the Midlands company is based in Leicestershire, but it is understood they are one of at least four businesses, including Mandaric's, who the club has spoken to. All four have discussed both buying the club outright, and the investment of a significant sum of money. Any other bid would be discussed by the City board, who would decide whether to back it. If they did, the club's 47 share holders would then vote on the offer, either at a special meeting or through a postal ballot. A sale could then go through. If this approach was unsuccessful a would-be buyer could also buyout individual shareholders and build up a stake in the club. A75.1 per cent stake in most companies gives a shareholder total control, while a 90 per cent stake would be enough to force remaining shareholders to sell their stake. Patric Phelan, a director of the Leicester office of accountants Vantis, which has experience of dealing with football clubs, said the board were unlikely to decide on whether to back Mandaric's bid for sometime, allowing other offers to be tabled. Each bid would be looked at equally. "What you have to remember is that the board's primary responsibility is to act in the best interests of the shareholders, not the fans," he said. Football finance expert Prof Tom Cannon, of Kingston Business School, Surrey, said recent ownership deals involving football clubs gave City a value of up to £10m. "There's no logical way of putting a value on a football club," he said. "But the lower the purchase price, the better for the club because, in theory, what remains can be invested in it."
The Don Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 Four different investors apparently! Who do you reckon the mystery midlander is?? David Wilson??
Shum Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 Who do you reckon the mystery midlander is?? David Wilson?? No way, he has been asked many a time!
Ryanside Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 Englebert Humperdink his sister does live in Quorn....
Master Fox Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 Four different investors apparently! At least three other companies are competing with Milan Mandaric for the ownership of Leicester City, it emerged today. As City prepared for tonight's crucial Championship clash at home to Stoke, it was revealed that a company based in theMidlands, aswell as two American businesses, have held talks with the club about a possible takeover. Manager Robert Kelly, however, insisted the off-field activities would not distract City from the business of acquiring three points. He said: "You can let it distract you or you don't, and we are away from it so it will not affect us." Mandaric is due to table a £25million bid for cash-strapped City either today or tomorrow. And that size of investment will catapult City back into the Premiership, according to Gary Silke, editor of Fox Fanzine. "That's the sort of finances we would need," he said. After Mandaric tables his bid, the three other businesses could make rival swoops in thenext few weeks. It is not known whether the Midlands company is based in Leicestershire, but it is understood they are one of at least four businesses, including Mandaric's, who the club has spoken to. All four have discussed both buying the club outright, and the investment of a significant sum of money. Any other bid would be discussed by the City board, who would decide whether to back it. If they did, the club's 47 share holders would then vote on the offer, either at a special meeting or through a postal ballot. A sale could then go through. If this approach was unsuccessful a would-be buyer could also buyout individual shareholders and build up a stake in the club. A75.1 per cent stake in most companies gives a shareholder total control, while a 90 per cent stake would be enough to force remaining shareholders to sell their stake. Patric Phelan, a director of the Leicester office of accountants Vantis, which has experience of dealing with football clubs, said the board were unlikely to decide on whether to back Mandaric's bid for sometime, allowing other offers to be tabled. Each bid would be looked at equally. "What you have to remember is that the board's primary responsibility is to act in the best interests of the shareholders, not the fans," he said. Football finance expert Prof Tom Cannon, of Kingston Business School, Surrey, said recent ownership deals involving football clubs gave City a value of up to £10m. "There's no logical way of putting a value on a football club," he said. "But the lower the purchase price, the better for the club because, in theory, what remains can be invested in it." These comments are slightly concerning
ithuriel Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 im going to wait and see what happens , maybe ive been a leicester fan too long but i can see the board buggering this up though i will probably get to see who ultra is , he will be the one with the no investment , mandy go away placard at the stoke game
Master Fox Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 im going to wait and see what happens , maybe ive been a leicester fan too long but i can see the board buggering this up though i will probably get to see who ultra is , he will be the one with the no investment , mandy go away placard at the stoke game Ultra should be banished
Louise Posted 31 October 2006 Posted 31 October 2006 Sounds like it's going to take a while whoever is coming in. Even if MM does make a bid this week, we're going to have to wait for the other 3+ to show their hand as well.
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