As someone convinced that Dennis Wise is a Wrong 'Un, I hope that this is not the strongest of rumours or that any involvement he may have is upfront or in passing. The sooner he gets another silly Newcastle-type offer the better in my mind, just as long as it isn't from a Charlton-buying consortium.
In view of the fiasco surrounding similar takeover hype last season and the disastrous effects on our season, we have to hope that these are rumours for now or that any associated due diligence takes six months so we can focus on the job in hand of challenging for promotion. You would think that any prospective buyer would be prepared to sit tight and see whether they are potentially buying into a League One or a Championship club, but I guess that would seriously influence negotiations and the price that they would have to pay to gain control.
Whatever the truth, having been touted around at a knock down price for over a year since the Zabeel deal broke, I can't believe there is urgent new interest, although Sullivan is now free of his other club and has the cash to splash if he's serious. I suspect these rumours will run and run before there is any chance an announcement or of confirmation of interest from our Board.
Back on Planet League One, lucky dirty Leeds managed yet another last gasp winner last night over an unfortunate Norwich side to end our brief spell at the top, but does at least keep Norwich 9 points behind us. I don't see Leeds maintaining this form and when they do lose I suspect they could get a major bout of the colly-wobbles. I hope they can keep it going to win their other game in hand at Bristol Rovers in a few weeks time.
Yesterday our U18's were drawn to play Gillingham on 3rd November in the first round of the F A Youth Cup and the fate of the first team in the F A Cup first round will also be known on Sunday when the draw is made. Let us hope that we can listen to that draw on the back of a decent performance and result from the Priestfield.
I know you are Scottish Dave but I don't think a takeover from Fife is in the offing!! Typos are a nightmare for bloggers aren't they?
ReplyDeleteDisagree slightly over Leeds, I think they are the strongest team in the division & would be surprised if they are not crowned champions.
Scoring regular late winners is always a sign of a good team. Felt sorry for the Norwich keeper who had a blinderuntil that faux-pas. The defender was not very alert either.
For Charlton, I think it was a good result. Norwich are a good side so the further they are behind us the better.
Ketts - aaarrrrggggghhhhh! I've learnt to use spellcheck but it doesn't help when you get the title wrong. Leeds have enormous pressure and expectation which has foxed better sides than this one! They haven't been playing too well either.....wishful thinking and all that.
ReplyDeleteDennis Wise.....Please no. I totally agree that he's a wrong'un. Porn kings, dodgy Middle Eastern businessmen, corrupt Thais...I'd happily take any of them before Dennis Wise.
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