Author Topic: Guochuan Lai (Read 2362219 times)

baggie96 · « **Reply #325 on:** June 04, 2015, 11:06:36 PM »

Quote from: Baggie79 on June 04, 2015, 11:02:57 PM

No the quality likes of him would go ahead no matter what as he would fit in nearly all teams.

Do you think he'll sign?

Aixelsyd · « **Reply #326 on:** June 04, 2015, 11:52:29 PM »

OK here is some more "hearsay" and "imaginings" on the possibility of Wang Jianlin being a possible new owner.......

In the reports we have seen over the last few months they always talk of possible bids from Far Eastern and American interests.

What is less mentioned is a bid from Australia..... so who could (if they exist) these Australians be?

Honestly no one with the financial clout or interest springs to mind

BUT.....

Last year, Wang Jianlin's "Wanda Group" formed "Wanda Australia" and launched a HK$12.5 billion (AUS$1.57 billion) investment in a major Gold Coast/Surfer's Paradise QLD, Real Estate and Hotel/Resort development.

It was also noted that in the build up to the 2018 completion date, that they would also have a marketing drive to make the development a "household name" in Asia and Europe.

So would owning and Sponsoring a Premier League team help do that?

It might explain the connection to Australia.

Downunder Stripes · « **Reply #327 on:** June 05, 2015, 12:18:16 AM »

Wanda, certainly very active lately..
http://www.afr.com/business/media-and-marketing/chinas-dalian-wanda-buys-cinema-chain-hoyts-20150603-ghfsur

Semaj Riatsila · « **Reply #328 on:** June 05, 2015, 01:34:38 AM »

Quote from: WBAinDEVON on June 04, 2015, 08:41:11 PM

Black man rea

nah! It's all just....

"Wishful Thinking"

Lol

Yacob · « **Reply #329 on:** June 05, 2015, 02:49:37 AM »

Richest man in China sounds good to me

wont believe anything until I see an official press release though

overseas baggie · « **Reply #330 on:** June 05, 2015, 07:10:52 AM »

Some of the comments here seem to be overlooking the FFP rules

skyclad99 · « **Reply #331 on:** June 05, 2015, 07:39:29 AM »

If it does happen then at least the catering will improve.............

I could use a spring roll or two at half time!

WBArgo · « **Reply #332 on:** June 05, 2015, 02:57:24 PM »

Quote from: overseas baggie on June 05, 2015, 07:10:52 AM

Some of the comments here seem to be overlooking the FFP rules

The FFP was a flash in the pan and has been relaxed massively. To my knowledge, only Man City truly got burned by it, even then it was only ever in force for last season and as I say has lessened to the point where it's more of a formality then genuinely harming a clubs (excessive) spending.

BB74 · « **Reply #333 on:** June 05, 2015, 05:55:25 PM »

Sons of Albion are stirring the pot with regards to the Chinese guy.

Greenock Baggie · « **Reply #334 on:** June 05, 2015, 05:56:21 PM »

Quote from: BB74 on June 05, 2015, 05:55:25 PM

Sons of Albion are stirring the pot with regards to the Chinese guy.

Was just about to post exactly this, are they guessing or is there something in the off for tonight according to them ??

A5HB · « **Reply #335 on:** June 05, 2015, 06:02:21 PM »

Quote from: Greenock Baggie on June 05, 2015, 05:56:21 PM

Was just about to post exactly this, are they guessing or is there something in the off for tonight according to them ??

A Twitter account for someone called Jonathon Liu tweeted that he would post exciting news regarding the WBA takeover tonight. Chris Lepkowski also follows him.

As far as I can tell he's some kind of Chinese sports journalist. His account only has a few tweets and a small number of followers which is always suspicious but he said its because this is his new English language account to follow his existing Chinese one.

BB74 · « **Reply #336 on:** June 05, 2015, 06:03:21 PM »

Well it all spiralled from that one comment I mentioned last night from the Birmingham Mail article.

They have just posted this link. No idea who this person is by the way.

https://mobile.twitter.com/JonLiuSport/status/606818095391510528?s=04

popbaggie28 · « **Reply #337 on:** June 05, 2015, 06:52:24 PM »

Sons of Albion just put on Facebook"been sold to the Chinese billionaire been told by a source inside the club"

Greenock Baggie · « **Reply #338 on:** June 05, 2015, 06:54:38 PM »

Yu rikee saw finger

Standaman · « **Reply #339 on:** June 05, 2015, 07:11:50 PM »

There may be a Chinese based offer on the table and there maybe developments shortly although if they being announced in the Far East it is unlikely to until markets open about in about 5 hours. However aside from the the now infamous comment on the B'ham Mail article there is nothing concrete to suggest that bid is from Wang Jialin and given his recent purchase of 20% of Atheltico I suspect it isn't

Or indeed it could be the usual twitter storm and nothing much is about to happen.

overseas baggie · « **Reply #340 on:** June 05, 2015, 07:17:13 PM »

Quote from: Standaman on June 05, 2015, 07:11:50 PM

There may be a Chinese based offer on the table and there maybe developments shortly although if they being announced in the Far East it is unlikely to until markets open about in about 5 hours. However aside from the the now infamous comment on the B'ham Mail article there is nothing concrete to suggest that bid is from Wang Jialin and given his recent purchase of 20% of Atheltico I suspect it isn't

Or indeed it could be the usual twitter storm and nothing much is about to happen.

Is the market open tomorrow? Its Saturday

Standaman · « **Reply #341 on:** June 05, 2015, 07:23:00 PM »

Quote from: overseas baggie on June 05, 2015, 07:17:13 PM

Is the market open tomorrow? Its Saturday

So today's Friday really!!??

Without football at a weekend my life lacks structure. Good point which just makes me think it less likely there is a a big announcement in the wings.

Ska-dForLife-WBA · « **Reply #342 on:** June 05, 2015, 07:27:03 PM »

Chris Lepkowski's dismissed the rumours as a figment of social media imagination.

BB74 · « **Reply #343 on:** June 05, 2015, 07:41:19 PM »

Well that's that one then. Next!

popbaggie28 · « **Reply #344 on:** June 05, 2015, 07:49:28 PM »

Quote from: Ska-dForLife-WBA on June 05, 2015, 07:27:03 PM

Chris Lepkowski's dismissed the rumours as a figment of social media imagination.

where did you see that mate? Just had a look at his twitter feed and nothing on there?

BB74 · « **Reply #345 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:12:19 PM »

Quote from: popbaggie28 on June 05, 2015, 07:49:28 PM

where did you see that mate? Just had a look at his twitter feed and nothing on there?

I can't find anything either.

Downunder Stripes · « **Reply #346 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:13:00 PM »

Richyoko â€@Richbut
@chrislepkowski heard anything about the richest bloke in Asia buying the club? Or is this hogwash?
Chris Lepkowski
Chris Lepkowski â€“ â€@chrislepkowski

@Richbut think the latter bit of your tweet is about right. Figment of social media's imagination
10:28 AM - 5 Jun 2015
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Jeremy Roland Peace · « **Reply #347 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:20:06 PM »

Far East owner I think would be bad for us judging by how the recent ones have worked out

The Black Pearl · « **Reply #348 on:** June 05, 2015, 09:29:34 PM »

Quote from: Jeremy Roland Peace on June 05, 2015, 08:20:06 PM

Far East owner I think would be bad for us judging by how the recent ones have worked out

If you think the pinstripes were controversial, the new shirt for West Bromwich Dragons will be a humdinger!

Greenock Baggie · « **Reply #349 on:** June 05, 2015, 10:28:35 PM »

Quote from: The Black Pearl on June 05, 2015, 09:29:34 PM

If you think the pinstripes were controversial, the new shirt for West Bromwich Dragons will be a humdinger!

All pink so I hear