Author Topic: Guochuan Lai (Read 2369589 times)

No holds by what I can see the fit and proper checks normally take a while. I think you will find it took swans, Everton and the 2 Dingles a few weeks before it was ratified.

fosse · « **Reply #4058 on:** August 14, 2016, 01:14:47 PM »

on the vip feed yesterday they said it could be october before its done and dusted.

halifax_baggie · « **Reply #4059 on:** August 14, 2016, 03:34:29 PM »

Quote from: fosse on August 14, 2016, 01:14:47 PM

on the vip feed yesterday they said it could be october before its done and dusted.

They know even less than I do

newbaggie · « **Reply #4060 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:02:10 PM »

I thought ours was done in june.What is it that is taking so long.Is it going to have an impact on transfers.After searching for a buyer I would personally not want it to fail at this stage.This t/over is taking longer than our transfers do.

MarkW · « **Reply #4061 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:12:43 PM »

I'm no expert but it isn't like going to the shop and paying for something at checkout. It isn't even like buying a house.

The deal between the buyers and Peace was agreed in June. There was paperwork to be done in China which caused a delay.

We now have to wait for the FA to do their checks about fit and proper ownership. The fact that Mr Lai is giving out free scarves and beer suggests this isn't interfering with the running of the club, plus John Williams is already Chairman and Pulis has said he is trying to push deals through.

Maybe not all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed until October, but I doubt it's affecting us now it's all in the open

newbaggie · « **Reply #4062 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:21:24 PM »

Thanks for the reassurance.Never thought I would ever see a t/over in my lifetime.

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #4063 on:** August 14, 2016, 09:08:42 PM »

And look at the fit and proper persons test

If some of those basket cases at Portsmouth, Vincent Tan and Massimo Cellino can pass the test I'm sure Lai will be able to as well.

WBAinDEVON · « **Reply #4064 on:** August 18, 2016, 11:03:01 AM »

does anyone think when settled we will see some financial investment clout

mrvulgarity · « **Reply #4065 on:** August 18, 2016, 11:04:53 AM »

Quote from: WBAinDEVON on August 18, 2016, 11:03:01 AM

does anyone think when settled we will see some financial investment clout

I'm hoping for an element of the 3 midlands teams fighting for supremacy.

I picture all 3 chinese owners in one room declaring who has the better team, and thus money suddenly starts to flow....

But in all seriousness, I think we will spend more money in January than in this summer

skyclad99 · « **Reply #4066 on:** August 18, 2016, 11:07:46 AM »

Quote from: WBAinDEVON on August 18, 2016, 11:03:01 AM

does anyone think when settled we will see some financial investment clout

I actually think so WBA, I am hoping that the new Chairman is assessing the situation and will report to Mr Lai about his considerable investment, and appropriate events will take place to develop his 'interest' into the product that he wants.

WBAinDEVON · « **Reply #4067 on:** August 18, 2016, 11:24:46 AM »

What a market he will have over in China, when sale official the only chineese premier league owner. show us some wonga

mateinone · « **Reply #4068 on:** August 18, 2016, 04:36:10 PM »

Is this guy looking to sell us for parts?
Cash in on the parachute payments and see us dredged out in League One in a few years?

I only ask, because why would anyone come in and spend 150 million to buy a team and then do nothing with it?
The difference in what Aston Villa sold for and what we sold for is massive and that is mainly because of the league were are in. Peace sells up, doesn't get his hands dirty and passes to a foreigner to just come in and sell the pieces.

Now I know it is not going to happen, and I am saying it just a bit as a stir... But financially I suspect it is likely it makes sense.

With the TV funds running through this year + parachute payments and say 80 - 100 million or so worth of players that could be sold.

(23 for Berahino, 25 for Rondon and 18 for Evans alone)

Then I suspect that whilst very very improbable, it surely cannot be 100% impossible (only 99.999%) .

Anyway it isn't going to happen, I just showing a bit of frustration at us not signing anyone at all

zippyandbungle · « **Reply #4069 on:** August 18, 2016, 04:53:13 PM »

Quote from: mateinone on August 18, 2016, 04:36:10 PM

Is this guy looking to sell us for parts?
Cash in on the parachute payments and see us dredged out in League One in a few years?

I only ask, because why would anyone come in and spend 150 million to buy a team and then do nothing with it?
The difference in what Aston Villa sold for and what we sold for is massive and that is mainly because of the league were are in. Peace sells up, doesn't get his hands dirty and passes to a foreigner to just come in and sell the pieces.

Now I know it is not going to happen, and I am saying it just a bit as a stir... But financially I suspect it is likely it makes sense.

With the TV funds running through this year + parachute payments and say 80 - 100 million or so worth of players that could be sold.

(23 for Berahino, 25 for Rondon and 18 for Evans alone)

Then I suspect that whilst very very improbable, it surely cannot be 100% impossible (only 99.999%) .

Anyway it isn't going to happen, I just showing a bit of frustration at us not signing anyone at all

It's not that daft an idea, if I had the money, right now is a great time to but a club like ours , he's paid 150m ish, he sells Berra ,Evans,Rondon for around 45m spends 15-20 on replacements and loans and pockets the to money giving tone 4m if he keeps us up , if he does he pockets more to money if not he sells at 95m
Don't think this is what will happen but you never know?

WBAinDEVON · « **Reply #4070 on:** August 18, 2016, 06:21:24 PM »

Surely JP wouldnt have sold to an asset stripper

Topman · « **Reply #4071 on:** August 18, 2016, 06:25:53 PM »

If anyone is listening to the WM phone In you'd think we had been relegated already. Villa and wolves according to the presenter have done a wonderful job getting players in and telling the world how big they are going to be. So much negativity around about our takeover on this station. I admit I'll be worried if we don't get three or four in by the end of August but has anyone been listening to the phone in? It's like they are trying to cause trouble and wind fans up

bry · « **Reply #4072 on:** August 18, 2016, 06:48:44 PM »

Quote from: Topman on August 18, 2016, 06:25:53 PM

If anyone is listening to the WM phone In you'd think we had been relegated already. Villa and wolves according to the presenter have done a wonderful job getting players in and telling the world how big they are going to be. So much negativity around about our takeover on this station. I admit I'll be worried if we don't get three or four in by the end of August but has anyone been listening to the phone in? It's like they are trying to cause trouble and wind fans up

They do try and wind fans up. They like to create controversy. The presenters have been banging on about Pulis leaving if he didn't get what he wanted from Peace all last season and he has continued with that line this season. Also WM keep going on about that the new owners are not telling us what their vision is for the club. I thought the new owner had made it clear in his statement on the WBA website that it was business as usual and with steady progress aiming for the top half of the premier league. But they don't like this. They want the club to shout their mouth off and then to shoot them down when they don't deliver.

Lloydy · « **Reply #4073 on:** August 18, 2016, 06:50:44 PM »

Quote from: WBAinDEVON on August 18, 2016, 06:21:24 PM

Surely JP wouldnt have sold to an asset stripper

Depends if the asset stripper was the highest bidder or not...!

overseas baggie · « **Reply #4074 on:** August 18, 2016, 06:55:08 PM »

Quote from: mateinone on August 18, 2016, 04:36:10 PM

Is this guy looking to sell us for parts?
Cash in on the parachute payments and see us dredged out in League One in a few years?

I only ask, because why would anyone come in and spend 150 million to buy a team and then do nothing with it?
The difference in what Aston Villa sold for and what we sold for is massive and that is mainly because of the league were are in. Peace sells up, doesn't get his hands dirty and passes to a foreigner to just come in and sell the pieces.

Now I know it is not going to happen, and I am saying it just a bit as a stir... But financially I suspect it is likely it makes sense.

With the TV funds running through this year + parachute payments and say 80 - 100 million or so worth of players that could be sold.

(23 for Berahino, 25 for Rondon and 18 for Evans alone)

Then I suspect that whilst very very improbable, it surely cannot be 100% impossible (only 99.999%) .

Anyway it isn't going to happen, I just showing a bit of frustration at us not signing anyone at all

The takeover hasn't yet been cleared by the relevant authorities. That's why everything is dragging