oafc1955 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 According to the 'Chron' although Latics are not yet close to any deal, the club are attracting the attention of several prospective buyers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horlicks Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I think we are such an unattractive proposition for a potential buyer. The owners will want too much money for the areas that make them money, car park land, new stand etc., which leaves you essentially the brand that is pretty much worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigsby Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Interesting!! Not quite sure who in their right mind would want to buy Latics but if something could be worked out wrt investment, then that would be great news,wonder who it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_lover Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Think we've been attracting interest for a while now. It's jus our current owners causing problems by asking for too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisbrogan Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 The easiest way to quell any unrest is too put out stories of potentially interested buyers/ investors with the caveat that nothing is imminent. I'm sure I heard mention of a sales prospectus that was available that featured some ridiculous asking price based on the potential returns available in the Champ/ Prem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I do wonder if O'Driscoll appearing such a shadowy figure has something to do with a possible takeover or investment. His role seems an odd one to say the least... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddot_m Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Surely no one buys a football club as a sound business venture, so who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I don't find the appointment of O'Driscoll particularly odd. After 16 years of management towards the end of which he looked to be doing different roles - with Liverpool and England U-19s - it's not hard to imagine that he may have had enough of that particular part of the game. We have a board that is very light on football experience so appointing someone with the background of O'Driscoll seemed a good move. Perhaps the role being so thinly defined (in public at least) is down to it being quite a wide one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor_Coconut Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Think we've been attracting interest for a while now. It's jus our current owners causing problems by asking for too much. Interesting, how much are they asking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 The easiest way to quell any unrest is too put out stories of potentially interested buyers/ investors with the caveat that nothing is imminent. I'm sure I heard mention of a sales prospectus that was available that featured some ridiculous asking price based on the potential returns available in the Champ/ Prem. Cynic. Exactly what I thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I don't find the appointment of O'Driscoll particularly odd. After 16 years of management towards the end of which he looked to be doing different roles - with Liverpool and England U-19s - it's not hard to imagine that he may have had enough of that particular part of the game. We have a board that is very light on football experience so appointing someone with the background of O'Driscoll seemed a good move. Perhaps the role being so thinly defined (in public at least) is down to it being quite a wide one. I agree with all that it's just the fact we haven't heard a word from him which is odd in this day and age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Or a welcome change from rent-a-quotes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliggi Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 This is the second time in a few weeks noises are coming out of official channels. Must be summat in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 This is the second time in a few weeks noises are coming out of official channels. Must be summat in it Rumour of an Irish group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Rumour of an Irish group. U2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Two annual pre-season events: 1. take-over rumours. 2. overseas player on trial looks great and signs for someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Rumour of an Irish group. U2. Hope it's the Corr's, they were fit (except the brother... before anybody says it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Hope it's the Corr's, they were fit (except the brother... before anybody says it ) They are singing at York races tomorrow. In previous years it has been Scouting for Girls and Wet Wet Wet -now behave! Edited July 22, 2016 by ChaddySmoker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Think we've been attracting interest for a while now. It's jus our current owners causing problems by asking for too much. How do you know this? Have you been told, preferably by someone who deals with this sort of thing at the club, how much it's on offer for? Rumour of an Irish group. The Nolans, The Dubliners and Daniel O'Donnell (isn't he Bristol City's goalkeeper?). With Graham Norton thrown in. On second thoughts, Graham Norton should be thrown as far as possible the other way. Oh, he IS the other way. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeroyboy Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 With reference to O'Driscoll: Turnbull on the Official yesterday: "I think with people of Sean O’Driscoll’s calibre and a very enthusiastic new manager in Steve Robinson, with a very able assistant in Ian Baraclough, along with Carlo Nash goalkeeper coach and Tom Hart the analyst, it’s a challenge I’m looking forward to". Everyone has a job title except O'Driscoll. Odd? Turnbull's phraseology doesn't imply O'Driscoll is here short term either. More like part of the team he's joining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) How do you know this? Have you been told, preferably by someone who deals with this sort of thing at the club, how much it's on offer for? The Nolans, The Dubliners and Daniel O'Donnell (isn't he Bristol City's goalkeeper?). With Graham Norton thrown in. On second thoughts, Graham Norton should be thrown as far as possible the other way. Oh, he IS the other way. Sorry. I wonder what Bob Geldof's answer would be if approached? Edited July 22, 2016 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 With reference to O'Driscoll:Turnbull on the Official yesterday: "I think with people of Sean O’Driscoll’s calibre and a very enthusiastic new manager in Steve Robinson, with a very able assistant in Ian Baraclough, along with Carlo Nash goalkeeper coach and Tom Hart the analyst, it’s a challenge I’m looking forward to".Everyone has a job title except O'Driscoll. Odd? Turnbull's phraseology doesn't imply O'Driscoll is here short term either. More like part of the team he's joining. Director of football isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 With reference to O'Driscoll: Turnbull on the Official yesterday: "I think with people of Sean ODriscolls calibre and a very enthusiastic new manager in Steve Robinson, with a very able assistant in Ian Baraclough, along with Carlo Nash goalkeeper coach and Tom Hart the analyst, its a challenge Im looking forward to". Everyone has a job title except O'Driscoll. Odd? Turnbull's phraseology doesn't imply O'Driscoll is here short term either. More like part of the team he's joining. Wasn't the theory bein that SOD is a DOF but he doesn't want the job title. Perhaps he just wants to keep a low profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitygoo Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Perhaps if he gets a job title, it makes him less approachable from potential clubs wanting him as a manager....compensation etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Perhaps if he gets a job title, it makes him less approachable from potential clubs wanting him as a manager....compensation etc Aye we might need the cash before Xmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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