Rangers takeover: Deal agreed in principle

[Rousseau 11,422]

51 minutes ago, JohnMc said:

Currently we at least have the pretence of independence and we're not forced into service for just one club. But the point you make is fair, we're a step on the ladder, not the destination for most players. 
There are examples of good and bad ownership in football, full stop. We've had bad ownership in past that had nothing to do with America. It's not that they're American it's that they own Leeds already and have no emotional connection to us at all. It's just business to them.

There are examples of owners integrating quite well with their clubs, getting into the club culture, etc., like Birmingham, Burnley and Wrexham. Probably unlikely in our case as we wouldn't be the only club. 

 

It is just business, but if that makes us well-run it's not undesirable. Marathe (sp?) talks of return on investment, but he also means that the club gets value for money, like utilising data in recruitment, like FSG at Liverpool. 

 

Again, we'd need to judge the deal on its own merit rather than comparing it to others. If FSG came in, I'd bite their hand off; If John Textor came in, I'd run the other way. I don't know at this moment where 49ers sit. 

[ranger_syntax 4,672]

1 hour ago, CammyF said:

We are heading slowly into oblivion under the current regime if nothing changes. 1 title in 14 years is as big an indicator as any as to how far we have fallen (some mitigating circumstances in a few of those seasons).

The overwhelmingly significant factor, contributing to this often repeated fact, happened long before the current regime.

[Rousseau 11,422]

[CammyF 9,120]

Now being reported that they are very close to acquiring their 1st batch of shares from a major shareholder (believed to be King). 

[Sutton_blows_goats 5,958]

Oh well. Looks like this is on. Lets hope for the best.

[Gribz 1,121]

I echo multiple posts on the thread. 

 

This group may think we are a best option to pitch their brand in the Champions League as Leeds arent getting there anytime soon. The investment needed in RFC is a fraction of what would be needed for Leeds to become a top 4 Premier club. Therefore that could be positive.

On the flip side this group didnt invest in the Leeds playing squad to remain in the Premier League 2 years ago - although there is the fact Bielsa only likes to operate with a small squad but he was gone before the went back down. 

 

Its quite intriguing and Im looking forward to more news.  

Edited February 20 by Gribz

[Scott7 6,495]

1 hour ago, Rousseau said:

When did she flit?
 

It’s a good look right enough.

[Rousseau 11,422]

31 minutes ago, Sutton_blows_goats said:

Oh well. Looks like this is on. Lets hope for the best.

Source?

 

I'm not believing anything until Brock Purdy (49ers QB -- No, I didn't just look it up!) is holding aloft a Rangers scarf at Auchenhowie.

[Sutton_blows_goats 5,958]

1 minute ago, Rousseau said:

Source?

 

I'm not believing anything until Brock Purdy (49ers QB -- No, I didn't just look it up!) is holding aloft a Rangers scarf at Auchenhowie.

 

 

1 hour ago, CammyF said:

Now being reported that they are very close to acquiring their 1st batch of shares from a major shareholder (believed to be King). 

Cammy is my source. ITK in chief.

 

In all seriousness. Not one specific source, but the lack of it being shot down by the usual sources etc. Looks like it is a goer. 

[alexscottislegend 2,576]

1 minute ago, Sutton_blows_goats said:

 

 

Cammy is my source. ITK in chief.

 

In all seriousness. Not one specific source, but the lack of it being shot down by the usual sources etc. Looks like it is a goer. 

Well, Tom English has just written about it on the (sorry!) BBC!