Official Takeover Thread 2023

[Towelie]

Dan McDonnell said in his podcast that one of the potential investors pulled out in the last week due to the speculation online.

[DFC2023]

I had a feeling that would be the case. It's not a good look when podcasters know more about what's going on in the club than the players or staff. Looks very unprofessional added to the fact that we ran the last group of investors out and turned on SS. Plus the fact a new stadium has to be built why would you invest in us. I don't see other LOI clubs with as much leaks as us. I think the next owner need to make everyone at the club sign Non-Disclosure agreements.

[Philistine]

Dan McDonnell said in his podcast that one of the potential investors pulled out in the last week due to the speculation online.

Perhaps these reporters/podcasts (some of whom claim to be supporters) should give the club the space they requested in last week's statement and let a takeover actually happen. Like SOD said, all we seem to be good at these days is dirtying our own bib ..

[TrevDaRev2]

I had a feeling that would be the case. It's not a good look when podcasters know more about what's going on in the club than the players or staff. Looks very unprofessional added to the fact that we ran the last group of investors out and turned on SS. Plus the fact a new stadium has to be built why would you invest in us. I don't see other LOI clubs with as much leaks as us. I think the next owner need to make everyone at the club sign Non-Disclosure agreements.

We’re arguably one of the least attractive clubs in terms of investment in both the premier and the first division. Facilities shot to pieces and up to our eyes in debt. Monopoly man wouldn’t throw money at us. Only hope we have is someone with a bit of money taking a leap of faith and starting from scratch while accepting we won’t have the budget to compete for Europe and that relegation is very much on the table. Some fans seem to think that the knights in shining armour are lining up to buy us. Regardless of whether or not the club changes hands I think we’re looking at taking some pain in the short to medium term

[mike]

Dub and other clubs def more attractive, but still a good challenge / project at DFC, YDC still an asset, fanbase modest but there is one.

Plus on 30% chance we make europe, thats prob fair, our coefficient will be still good enough for a few more years to be seeded in 2 rounds.

[TrevDaRev2]

YDC is an asset but also needs substantial work. Pitch needs redoing. Youth facilities need to be looked at offsite to facilitate that. Every corner of the ground itself is dilapidated to the point you wouldn’t keep it. Need for paid coaches at academy level. The list goes on. This isn’t me havin a pop neither it is what it is and we are where we are

[TrevDaRev2]

If we make Europe great achievement and it softens the hit to potential investment but 70% chance we don’t

[mike]

YDC is an asset but also needs substantial work. Pitch needs redoing. Youth facilities need to be looked at offsite to facilitate that. Every corner of the ground itself is dilapidated to the point you wouldn’t keep it. Need for paid coaches at academy level. The list goes on. This isn’t me havin a pop neither it is what it is and we are where we are

Agreed, hopefully the SCG application will be successful and will at least contribute towards new pitch + floodlights.

[Dundalk10]

Dan McDonnell said in his podcast that one of the potential investors pulled out in the last week due to the speculation online.

Perhaps these reporters/podcasts (some of whom claim to be supporters) should give the club the space they requested in last week's statement and let a takeover actually happen. Like SOD said, all we seem to be good at these days is dirtying our own bib ..

In fairness, how serious can an investor be if they are put off by a few tweets? We're not exactly talking the pro Qatar Vs pro Jim Ratcliffe level of social media stuff between Man Utd fans here are we?

I don't think the pressbox has been speculating on who is actually taking over. Last week Rogers said it was happening and a few days later the club confirmed it.
Similar with the Hull story, club denied it only for the Hull manager to let the cat out of the bag.
I agree with Rogers, if there is a takeover the the fans deserve to know.
There was a poisonous personal attack on him over the weekend on here, which has since been edited, but I don't see the need for it if he's telling the truth.

As for the leaks, who do people think leaks the stories? Pat Hoban is the only person who could have leaked a story about his own contract.

[dundalkfc1903]

Dan McDonnell said in his podcast that one of the potential investors pulled out in the last week due to the speculation online.

Perhaps these reporters/podcasts (some of whom claim to be supporters) should give the club the space they requested in last week's statement and let a takeover actually happen. Like SOD said, all we seem to be good at these days is dirtying our own bib ..

In fairness, how serious can an investor be if they are put off by a few tweets? We're not exactly talking the pro Qatar Vs pro Jim Ratcliffe level of social media stuff between Man Utd fans here are we?

I don't think the pressbox has been speculating on who is actually taking over. Last week Rogers said it was happening and a few days later the club confirmed it.
Similar with the Hull story, club denied it only for the Hull manager to let the cat out of the bag.
I agree with Rogers, if there is a takeover the the fans deserve to know.
There was a poisonous personal attack on him over the weekend on here, which has since been edited, but I don't see the need for it if he's telling the truth.

As for the leaks, who do people think leaks the stories? Pat Hoban is the only person who could have leaked a story about his own contract.

Spot on Dundalk10. The idea of an investor pulling out because of a tweet or two or a podcast is ridiculous.

If a deal is in the works, I would think that the new potential buyers will be waiting to see if we get Europe as this would have a direct impact on negotiations.

[Pepsi]

Dan McDonnell said in his podcast that one of the potential investors pulled out in the last week due to the speculation online.

Perhaps these reporters/podcasts (some of whom claim to be supporters) should give the club the space they requested in last week's statement and let a takeover actually happen. Like SOD said, all we seem to be good at these days is dirtying our own bib ..

In fairness, how serious can an investor be if they are put off by a few tweets? We're not exactly talking the pro Qatar Vs pro Jim Ratcliffe level of social media stuff between Man Utd fans here are we?

I don't think the pressbox has been speculating on who is actually taking over. Last week Rogers said it was happening and a few days later the club confirmed it.
Similar with the Hull story, club denied it only for the Hull manager to let the cat out of the bag.
I agree with Rogers, if there is a takeover the the fans deserve to know.
There was a poisonous personal attack on him over the weekend on here, which has since been edited, but I don't see the need for it if he's telling the truth.

As for the leaks, who do people think leaks the stories? Pat Hoban is the only person who could have leaked a story about his own contract.

Think the bigger issue is the fact that someone cannot hold their piss up in Oriel. If an investor comes to the table and says, we dont want this public until it is signed, then that is what happens. It is called working professionally and keeping things inhouse until the time is right to make announcements. We are not doing investors any favours, they are doing the club and area a very big one.

[BigChief]

an indvidual Investor/Group is not going to make money from this as there is so much renovations/Works needed aswell as a squad overhaul. So Id reckon any talks taking place is for us to possibly be part of a multi club model similar to Shels/Hull.

Lets just hope this can all be sorted out ASAP and planning for next season can start. Hopefully if news of a takeover comes that we all get behind it and give it a chance from the start as its fairly obvious a clean slate is needed here.

[Dundalk10]

Perhaps these reporters/podcasts (some of whom claim to be supporters) should give the club the space they requested in last week's statement and let a takeover actually happen. Like SOD said, all we seem to be good at these days is dirtying our own bib ..

In fairness, how serious can an investor be if they are put off by a few tweets? We're not exactly talking the pro Qatar Vs pro Jim Ratcliffe level of social media stuff between Man Utd fans here are we?

I don't think the pressbox has been speculating on who is actually taking over. Last week Rogers said it was happening and a few days later the club confirmed it.
Similar with the Hull story, club denied it only for the Hull manager to let the cat out of the bag.
I agree with Rogers, if there is a takeover the the fans deserve to know.
There was a poisonous personal attack on him over the weekend on here, which has since been edited, but I don't see the need for it if he's telling the truth.

As for the leaks, who do people think leaks the stories? Pat Hoban is the only person who could have leaked a story about his own contract.

Spot on Dundalk10. The idea of an investor pulling out because of a tweet or two or a podcast is ridiculous.

If a deal is in the works, I would think that the new potential buyers will be waiting to see if we get Europe as this would have a direct impact on negotiations.

The ironic thing being, that if it's true, then O'Donnell himself just just leaked something that can only have come from either the owners or the investor.

[Johnny Guitar]

Leaks happen all the time in takeovers, mergers and acquisitions. Its all part of the game. Only when ALL parties are committed to proceed then does the "tunnel" take effect.
I wouldn't be surprised if the investors side predetermined if they wanted to break to cite online publicity. And as much as investors want an entrance strategy you also have an exit plan if you want to get out

[Richie87]

Bill Foley in talks about 25 % stake in Hibernian. There was some talk of him being interested in Dundalk previously, but seemed pie in the sky

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl ... source=nba