Fox in a Box Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 http://www.thebluearmy.co.uk/news/pace-steps-key-city-talks/article-2478906-detail/article.html Top-level talks between Leicester City owner Milan Mandaric and the Asian consortium which want a stake in the club are gathering pace. Members of the business group were guests of the City owner at Saturday's pre-season friendly with Sunderland. That is the strongest indication yet that both parties are moving closer to hammering out a deal for the consortium to invest in the club – and more details could emerge later this week. England under-21 manager Stuart Pearce was also in the directors' box at the Walkers Stadium, with City defender Jack Hobbs one of the players possibly on his radar after he was put on stand-by back in March. City suffered a 2-1 defeat on Saturday, but manager Paulo Sousa said he was "proud" of his team's showing against their Premiership visitors. It was City's only defeat in the pre-season programme since returning from Slovenia and they had enough opportunities to deserve at least a share of the spoils. Sousa said: "I am very happy at the way we played against opponents from a higher standard. "There were a lot of positive things and I was proud of the players. We can be confident in our future from what has been done here. "We were up against players whose manager (Steve Bruce) they know very well and they have clear ideas. "I've got one week less than Steve before the season starts and it means we have to accelerate a bit more. "But the confidence is growing in our principles and the players are making good decisions. "We have to stay focused and keep at this level. "We did not need to motivate the players as they were playing a Premier League side and it was also the final pre-season game." Sousa has also re-iterated his belief that DJ Campbell has a future at the club, with City reportedly knocking back a £1m bid from Blackpool, where the 28-year-old striker was on loan last season. Campbell has told Talksport that he wants to return to the Premier League where he played for Birmingham, although he would not discuss his current situation. But Sousa insisted: "The position is good for us. He is enjoying playing for the club. Everyone is happy with him and he is very happy with us. I don't need to say any more." Slovenian striker Leon Crncic is still finalising his move to City but the team against Sunderland included Michael Lamey, a 30-year-old Dutch defender currently with German club Arminia Bielefeld. Sousa said: "Michael is trialling with us and we will see what can be done in the next few days."
davieG Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 According to bnet on Bentley's - and he's been proved to be reliable. They're here until ten Friday and been down the city all day today
lcfcsam Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 Poor quality I know but these are the men who sat with Milan on saturday...
Liamlcfc1 Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 That says Munto Finance to me a lot of differnt investors by the look of it.
MPH Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 That says Munto Finance to me a lot of differnt investors by the look of it. Munto finance pulled out of notts county because of the transparancy rules governing football- they didn't want to be named. I would be very suprised if they would go through the whole thing again AND be happy to be seen next to our chairman. If I remember correctly.these investors are in it for the exposure.
davieG Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 Latest from bnet: Anyway it seems that they may be in for. The first home game. Been told that Mof has dropped the price, he needs to get to the states apparently to sort things out over there, or he might be on his toes from the tax man. All sorts of diplomats. Coming for the first home game, exec boxes being knocked together for them.
Stevosevic Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 Is this from a reliable source DavieG? Cheers for the info.
Guest Bilo Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 Is this from a reliable source DavieG? Cheers for the info. Apparently this source is very rarely wrong. It's happening basically. Be great to have this sorted before the 31st, as it would give us an opportunity to make some last minute signings.
Joe. Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 Apparently this source is very rarely wrong. It's happening basically. Be great to have this sorted before the 31st, as it would give us an opportunity to make some last minute signings.
Bettsj2 Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 If we were to sign Robert Koren, the bookies may as well stop taking money on Leicester getting promoted.
Stevosevic Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 If we were to sign Robert Koren, the bookies may as well stop taking money on Leicester getting promoted. If only. Cheers Bilo.
Ashley Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 I'd love to see Koren in a Leicester shirt, doubt it will happen tho
THEBIGJOHNSTEADER; Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 Like I said on Friday, done deal. My contact is in Asia today finalising the deal with the consortium. He said to expect 'big things' on the phone on Friday. Says he can't tell me anything else yet
Liamlcfc1 Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 from the BBC 606 Leicester Forum http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A72464907 http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A72465267 weather or not it a load of crap things are starting to happen also my mate who works at the club says lots of things happening today lots of differnt groups looking around
haraven Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 I am too old to get excited ... but I feel a tingle.
The Doctor Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 Whatever happened to the fit and proper person test? Do they have time to revise for it? Can they leave the room when they think they've finished? Can we make Mandacious sit it too? So many questions so little time. all that is is checking whether they have criminal record, a history of taking clubs far into the red and generally making a pigs ear of the clubs finances (which should stop ridsdale ever getting back into football) - They don't need to mention anything about their plans for the club. edit: this probably should have been aimed at the post below the one quoted.
foxoffderby Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 Rich as Man City!! Sponsor possible Bank of Malaysia!!
foxoffderby Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 from the BBC 606 Leicester Forum http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A72464907 http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A72465267 weather or not it a load of crap things are starting to happen also my mate who works at the club says lots of things happening today lots of differnt groups looking around Has anyone read the comments in the second link about 'petronas'? I have just googled it and its some sort of Oil and Gas company based in..... yes youv'e guessed it Malaysia... check it out on wiki
whitlock Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 Maybe thats why sousa is so confident of us being promoted in 2 years. He'll have the wonga avaliable to get the players in.
renards Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 Has anyone read the comments in the second link about 'petronas'? I have just googled it and its some sort of Oil and Gas company based in..... yes youv'e guessed it Malaysia... check it out on wiki Your right, also built the 'Petronas' tower Twin jobbie, used to be the tallest building, silly rich British football is massive over there, there own football programs have back drops of English players + highlights on all day Has anyone read the comments in the second link about 'petronas'? I have just googled it and its some sort of Oil and Gas company based in..... yes youv'e guessed it Malaysia... check it out on wiki Your right, also built the 'Petronas' tower Twin jobbie, used to be the tallest building, silly rich British football is massive over there, there own football programs have back drops of English players + highlights on all day
OutFoxing-Cov-Since1884 Posted 2 August 2010 Posted 2 August 2010 Well, if it is Petronas, they've already invested in some of the following: - International motorsports: the PETRONAS Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix - The 1998 Commonwealth Games, one of the largest sporting events ever held in Malaysia - The United Internationale Motonautique (UIM) F1 Powerboat Malaysia Grand Prix - sponsored since 2001 - The Royal Langkawi International Regatta - sponsored since its inception in 2003 - The Le Tour de Langkawi, which is a part of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Asia Tour - The F1 Equestrian Show-jumping Competition RESULT! P.S. They also seem to have invested in basketball!
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