It's happening. 

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/17405193.bolton-wanderers-close-to-takeover-from-uk-based-consortium/

Thank fuck

10 minutes ago, Howardroark said:

My update also stated that "there were no issues with the sale", in direct contrast to what Nixon was saying at the time. This afternoon's announcement also confirms that there were indeed "no issues with the sale".

If Ken has decided to stop chasing other buyers and just accept the offer then great, my belief was that he would take it down to the 2nd. 

That's a fair point, but why the certainty of it being taken so late if there was no issues and things lined up? Just down to Ken wanting his price and not taking less? 

8 minutes ago, Mr Grey said:

I will strip but the Adidas are staying On!

Very practical!

Just now, Mantra said:

Isn't it possible that a BACS payment has been processed by now in time for Friday? Just to play devil's advocate.

Not that I don't believe you but are you 100% that this won't be completed by Friday?

It would've been Ken's responsibility to pay it, today, I cannot see him parting with the cash without having signed contracts. 

Just now, SilentBob said:

That's a fair point, but why the certainty of it being taken so late if there was no issues and things lined up? Just down to Ken wanting his price and not taking less? 

Until the law forces his hand, Ken will do everything he can to better his pay off.

Howard,

is the 48 hours to completion realistic and correct  in your view or is this another Anderson bluff?

2 minutes ago, JJ10 said:

Howard,

is the 48 hours to completion realistic and correct  in your view or is this another Anderson bluff?

Howard just said on the previous page 

"The reality is that it isn't an update, it is a man pushing the blame for non-payment away from himself whilst wrapping it up in a sugar casing of 'takeover imminent'. 

 A BACS payment run would've had to have been processed by now for a Friday payment, clearly that hasn't been done."

 

So  to answer your question I think this is an Anderson bluff. Maybe less a bluff and more just cover for him not paying the wages on time.

Cheers 

8 minutes ago, Howardroark said:

It would've been Ken's responsibility to pay it, today, I cannot see him parting with the cash without having signed contracts. 

It’s not his responsibility to pay today by BACS

It’s his responsibility to pay it into their accounts for Friday

 Not the same thing

And he can still do that

As could the buyer

As you know

If there is one 

 

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BOLTON. A completely new player in the picture. Too bizarre. Surely the League would ask questions about this one ... 😳</p>&mdash; Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) <a href="https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko/status/1110965370951815169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2019</a></blockquote>
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https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko/status/1110965370951815169

Edited March 27, 20197 yr by Sluffy

BOLTON. A completely new player in the picture. Too bizarre. Surely the League would ask questions about this one ... 😳

 

This backs you up Howard.. 👍🏼

6 minutes ago, Howardroark said:

No

  You didn't know what 'the offer'' was but believed that, despite the vulnerability of his position, Ken would take it down to the 2nd unless he got 100% of everything he wanted?

Do you really think Ken is so foolish that he would back 100% of his stake money on a horse that stood little chance of actually finishing the race?

Just now, WestStandUpper said:

BOLTON. A completely new player in the picture. Too bizarre. Surely the League would ask questions about this one ... 😳

 

This backs you up Howard.. 👍🏼

Which bit does it back up sorry?

Howard saying it’s a new bidder and not one Nixon has mentioned before.

2 minutes ago, Mantra said:

Which bit does it back up sorry?

 

36 minutes ago, Howardroark said:

The reality is that it isn't an update, it is a man pushing the blame for non-payment away from himself whilst wrapping it up in a sugar casing of 'takeover imminent'. 

 A BACS payment run would've had to have been processed by now for a Friday payment, clearly that hasn't been done.

 

7 minutes ago, jules_darby said:

It’s not his responsibility to pay today by BACS

It’s his responsibility to pay it into their accounts for Friday

 Not the same thing

And he can still do that

As could the buyer

As you know

If there is one 

 

 

Jules, does Howard's earlier post clarify it?

Whatever the case, I'm confident there is a buyer (at the moment at least)

1 minute ago, Mantra said:

Which bit does it back up sorry?

Well the bit that Nixon said it was always going to be Basran or Kenyon and that Howard has been saying since he arrived TWO WEEKS AGO - that it was neither.

Mate no offence but you've claimed to have read the whole thread more than once - clearly you've obviously not followed it too well then.

 

8 minutes ago, Chris Custodiet said:

  You didn't know what 'the offer'' was but believed that, despite the vulnerability of his position, Ken would take it down to the 2nd unless he got 100% of everything he wanted?

Do you really think Ken is so foolish that he would back 100% of his stake money on a horse that stood little chance of actually finishing the race?

I don’t know the exact amount, no

Looks like Al’ finally discovered who it is....

I've seen Fawaz, Lee Anderson and Elton John mentioned in the last 2 minutes. Time to go and make tea.

Just now, Marc505 said:

I've seen Fawaz, Lee Anderson and Elton John mentioned in the last 2 minutes. Time to go and make tea.

Seems like he replied to an Elton John post...

must 

1 minute ago, Howardroark said:

Looks like Al’ finally discovered who it is....

is it that shocking\bad that he has to go lie down or is he being over dramatic :lol:

 

50 minutes ago, Bridger said:

Howard

Nixon saying mystery buyer no where near what's your view ?

Stop jeopardizing the funbags

Seriously wealthy or seriously dodgy then. Probably both knowing our luck

Rumours about this guy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Bassini

 

Got to be bollocks surely

mohamed al-fayed?

 

 

Must be Elton John.

Just seen a roller outside Nando’s with the reg 1BJ.