Takeover

[wba13]

I don’t think MSD would demand payback but they will look and see that the Patel group will easily have the means to pay back the loans. But we will see.

[Malcolm Tucker]

I hope this is right and the takeover is close.

The article is by Matt Slater who is their lead journalist on all things football finance and as such is a credible source and having named names I suspect those names are in the frame or were at some point in the process.

I would point out that we have entered into a period of exclusivity and every other source including Percy are saying it is the American bidders. On that basis I think we can discount the Farnell Group and NOAH football. That leaves Shilen Patel and that bid is reported to be favoured by MSD.

MSD have always had a pivotal role in this. If they have an opinion on anything to do with the club what they say goes because if for whatever reason they chose to demand the loan repaid then the club is in administration which is game over for Lai or any other prospective owner, unless they have £28m plus the interest to tell MSD to go to hell. I don't think the other suitors have that kind of money.

I suspect therefore that Shilen Patel is the party in the final stages of the takeover.

I would be very surprised if MSD had the right to demand the loans are repaid, unless in the event of default.

Would’ve thought it’s fairly standard that a change in ultimate control can lead to a formal demand but Prag/KKC would probably be the best people to advise on that.

[Jacko]

Perhaps you should make it clear that everything above, apart from the first sentence, has been copied and pasted from someone else's post on another forum.

If this isn't Stan then imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...

[Kit Kat Chunky]

I don’t think MSD would demand payback but they will look and see that the Patel group will easily have the means to pay back the loans. But we will see.

Change of Ownership needs consent, and can lead to default. The whole point is that MSD won't consent unless they are going to be repaid.

[CaptainFantastico]

I don’t think MSD would demand payback but they will look and see that the Patel group will easily have the means to pay back the loans. But we will see.

Change of Ownership needs consent, and can lead to default. The whole point is that MSD won't consent unless they are going to be repaid.

And that gives you the answer to the very likely new owner

[Derek Hardballs]

Well if you judge the bloke by his Twitter feed then it’s clear he has some interest in sports science, moneyball and our manager… I’m seeing a Brentford type model.

[wba13]

I don’t think MSD would demand payback but they will look and see that the Patel group will easily have the means to pay back the loans. But we will see.

Change of Ownership needs consent, and can lead to default. The whole point is that MSD won't consent unless they are going to be repaid.

And that gives you the answer to the very likely new owner

Hope your right Captain, Patels seem a decent sort. I also hope the process is further down the line than some seem to think. Need it done to help out Carlos. Yes I do know that we cannot spend but it will stabilise the club and bring optimism for the future.

[Albaggie]

Well if you judge the bloke by his Twitter feed then it’s clear he has some interest in sports science, moneyball and our manager… I’m seeing a Brentford type model.

I’m not convinced he is a serious candidate. Surely he would be following Dood if he was?

[CaptainFantastico]

Well if you judge the bloke by his Twitter feed then it’s clear he has some interest in sports science, moneyball and our manager… I’m seeing a Brentford type model.

The more I read and listen to him the more impressed I get. Ticks just about every box you could hope for

[wba13]

I hope this is right and the takeover is close.

The article is by Matt Slater who is their lead journalist on all things football finance and as such is a credible source and having named names I suspect those names are in the frame or were at some point in the process.

I would point out that we have entered into a period of exclusivity and every other source including Percy are saying it is the American bidders. On that basis I think we can discount the Farnell Group and NOAH football. That leaves Shilen Patel and that bid is reported to be favoured by MSD.

MSD have always had a pivotal role in this. If they have an opinion on anything to do with the club what they say goes because if for whatever reason they chose to demand the loan repaid then the club is in administration which is game over for Lai or any other prospective owner, unless they have £28m plus the interest to tell MSD to go to hell. I don't think the other suitors have that kind of money.

I suspect therefore that Shilen Patel is the party in the final stages of the takeover.

Perhaps you should make it clear that everything above, apart from the first sentence, has been copied and pasted from someone else's post on another forum.

Edited for you. Meant to put that but got sidetracked. It’s not as if i had said it was my article.