[seteefeet]

The issue with the wolves takeover is at the moment they look like they don't have a clue what they are doing. Jackett was in and then out.

I'd prefer our lot to not do a thing until they have got a proper plan in place and have met everyone at the club.

Agree, no kneejerk reactions. I'm not a Pulis fan, but to get rid now could spell disaster. The team is set up to play his way and if someone else comes in with a different philosophy (a-la Pepe Mel), it could go dramatically wrong.
Ideally, would like a new coach to come in who is smart enough to transition from the current style to a more attractive one, without too much pain, but that is a big ask.
Either way, the long term cannot involve Pulis for me. If we have genuine ambitions to push on then we need to move on from his one dimensional style.

[smethwickw]

Agree, no kneejerk reactions. I'm not a Pulis fan, but to get rid now could spell disaster. The team is set up to play his way and if someone else comes in with a different philosophy (a-la Pepe Mel), it could go dramatically wrong.
Ideally, would like a new coach to come in who is smart enough to transition from the current style to a more attractive one, without too much pain, but that is a big ask.
Either way, the long term cannot involve Pulis for me. If we have genuine ambitions to push on then we need to move on from his one dimensional style.

When would be the right time to pull the trigger though? Lets assume Pulis stays and recruits a load more limited 'workhorses'. The next manager / coach will still have a big task to change things around. If we start the season as we finished the last one then I'd be surprised if he sees September out.

[Albionic]

The issue with the wolves takeover is at the moment they look like they don't have a clue what they are doing. Jackett was in and then out.

I'd prefer our lot to not do a thing until they have got a proper plan in place and have met everyone at the club.

The "problem" is playing "stuff" out in the public gaze.
Politics  / shenanigens will go on in all businesses, the key is keeping it in-house. Which our current team are very good at doing.
Frustrating for us as fans, but good on a professional basis. IMO.

[ex coseley kid]

The "problem" is playing "stuff" out in the public gaze.
Politics  / shenanigens will go on in all businesses, the key is keeping it in-house. Which our current team are very good at doing.
Frustrating for us as fans, but good on a professional basis. IMO.

Totally agree. While we are hungry for information, I do like the fact that for the most part the Albion crew keep a lid on things until the right time.

[seteefeet]

When would be the right time to pull the trigger though? Lets assume Pulis stays and recruits a load more limited 'workhorses'. The next manager / coach will still have a big task to change things around. If we start the season as we finished the last one then I'd be surprised if he sees September out.

As I said mate, we need a very shrewd dude to follow him, someone who can work with the limited abilities of the squad whilst adding a bit of attacking endeavour. As I said, it's a big ask.

[paulosull]

So this deal should be done before start of season anybody?

[PsalmXXIII]

As I said mate, we need a very shrewd dude to follow him, someone who can work with the limited abilities of the squad whilst adding a bit of attacking endeavour. As I said, it's a big ask.

Someone with quiet and driven business sense please. Not like Dr. 'Here's me in a villa shirt, we will win the champions league in three seasons' Xia down the road. Just get on with it, make purchases, keep yourself to yourself. No Chinese consortium loves the club as much as us, don't pretend you do.

[tylerm]

Someone with quiet and driven business sense please. Not like Dr. 'Here's me in a villa shirt, we will win the champions league in three seasons' Xia down the road. Just get on with it, make purchases, keep yourself to yourself. No Chinese consortium loves the club as much as us, don't pretend you do.

Or worse still those at the Custard Bowl
According to yesterdays Mail the Wolves owners originally wanted us but went for the cheaper alternative

[seteefeet]

Or worse still those at the Custard Bowl
According to yesterdays Mail the Wolves owners originally wanted us but went for the cheaper alternative

Why have a nice steak when you can have a scabby burger?
Dodged a bullet I think.

[baggyman68]

So this deal should be done before start of season anybody?

Should be...... but quite which season we don't know!

[divinewind]

Why have a nice steak when you can have a scabby burger?
Dodged a bullet I think.

I think so too, i wouldn't want Mendez and Zenga anywhere near our club.

[caravanc58]

Totally agree. While we are hungry for information, I do like the fact that for the most part the Albion crew keep a lid on things until the right time.

perhaps there's nothing to keep a lid on, its a possibility that it is just that. a rumour.

[KnaveofAlbion]

perhaps there's nothing to keep a lid on, its a possibility that it is just that. a rumour.

There's been so much in the press and no doubt the Albion have received a ton of messages, they would have said something by now if nothing was up.
 

[LongBridge Baggie1]

There's been so much in the press and no doubt the Albion have received a ton of messages, they would have said something by now if nothing was up.

Yeah they would have denied too much backlash otherwise

[65baggie]

Wonder if tomorrow this thread will explode

[buzzingbaggie]

Wonder if tomorrow this thread will explode

Is tomorrow the big day we get our new overlords?

[WBAinDEVON]

Lets hope it is, a lift is needed especially after last night

[baggiejohn]

Wonder if tomorrow this thread will explode

Why is tomorrow significant?

[lewisant]

Why is tomorrow significant?

I think a few people have said that ITK posters from other boards have said that tomorrow is a press conference and a few people here said first week of August - I think!

[bigcyrille]

My very reliable source tells me the deal will happen in either the next two weeks or will have to be put off for six months, so keep your fingers crossed.
I have no further info at this time

[baggie38]

My very reliable source tells me the deal will happen in either the next two weeks or will have to be put off for six months, so keep your fingers crossed.
I have no further info at this time

No offence but that is complete nonsense.

[baggiebuckster]

I know that things are unclear but do we assume that a takeover will occur before the Palace game?

[BAGGIES4LIFE]

No offence but that is complete nonsense.

Hugh sigh of Relief. is there another clue in your username BAGGIES38 - i.e. 3rd Aug!
or maybe you are just our lucky ITK omen 

[kanu]

My very reliable source tells me the deal will happen in either the next two weeks or will have to be put off for six months, so keep your fingers crossed.
I have no further info at this time

No, I don't think so!
Why buy in the middle of a season, and if we're hovering round the bottom by then presumably the deal would be off anyway. JP won't do business on those terms.
With all due respect that doesn't sound like a reliable source.

[liverbaggie]

Hey 38,thanks for your knowledge along the way,im grateful.
I think I remember you saying that the takeover would happen early august,did you mean this week?