BP1960 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Midsblue said: I spoke to someone about four weeks ago who’s involved with one of four clubs who had been in talks with the consortium including Bergkamp, Kuyt and Larsson. His club was told that 2-3 years ago members of that consortium had similar talks with three other English clubs before looking abroad. This consortium also includes Kluivert, a football agent called Rob Jansen, Ronald Koeman as a consultant and, this is where it got interesting, Clarence Seedorf. They claimed that they spoke with one L1 club at the start of the 2017/18 season. Apparently the consortium walked away when they discovered that another interested party had already begun funding the club! Too many coincidences especially as Seedorf was linked to our managers job in September 2017 having been spotted the club? Admittedly I should have posted this sooner but I’ve been busy with other commitments and to be frank, I’m really apathetic about the club at moment so haven’t frequented this site as much as would normally. However, when I saw this rumour earlier today on social media linking us to a Dutch consortium, I spoke again with this bloke. He told me that they are still actively looking to buy a club at L1/L2 level and it wouldn’t surprise him if they’ve approached our club again. He believes Oldham would definitely be on their radar because it’s common knowledge that our owner is desperate to sell (his words not mine) so they’d achieve a decent purchase price and they saw massive potential with us (I’m scratching my head with that comment) along with other clubs at L1 and L2 level. They have the funds but want to reduce the long-term reliance of them bankrolling the club through off-field activities and they’re passionate to create a community environment. This has been the stumbling block with other clubs because they want to buy the stadium too but they’ve found stadium ownership is complex at our level. Now I’m no conspiracy theorist but their plan is similar to the OEC/FLG model! He reckons that this consortium is that ambitious that they were looking to be owning a club by January 31st (that was September but before closure of transfer window?) or at very least “their manager” installed before that date whilst the sale is completed/passed by EFL. Here’s hoping..... a football agent I stopped reading from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 9 minutes ago, BP1960 said: a football agent I stopped reading from there. Yes, but we are talking a competent one in their case rather than ours. He respresents/ed Dennis Bergkamp, Wim Jonk, Edwin van der Sar, Philip Cocu, Patrick Kluivert, Dirk Kuyt, Ibrahim Affellay, Stijn Schaars, Maarten Stekelenburg. The Agent model, if Abdallah was halfway competent, should have worked far better for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, singe said: Yes, but we are talking a competent one in their case rather than ours. He respresents/ed Dennis Bergkamp, Wim Jonk, Edwin van der Sar, Philip Cocu, Patrick Kluivert, Dirk Kuyt, Ibrahim Affellay, Stijn Schaars, Maarten Stekelenburg. The Agent model, if Abdallah was halfway competent, should have worked far better for us. So you are saying this is like a super Salford City model? I would ask though why haven't they done this in Holland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 The Dutch consortium would be far better taking over Curzon Ashton, where the club structure (including the youth set up) is already excellent with a stadium full of development potential. The area has no EFL club so the potential of a 'Tameside United' team would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Midsblue said: I spoke to someone about four weeks ago who’s involved with one of four clubs who had been in talks with the consortium including Bergkamp, Kuyt and Larsson. His club was told that 2-3 years ago members of that consortium had similar talks with three other English clubs before looking abroad. This consortium also includes Kluivert, a football agent called Rob Jansen, Ronald Koeman as a consultant and, this is where it got interesting, Clarence Seedorf. They claimed that they spoke with one L1 club at the start of the 2017/18 season. Apparently the consortium walked away when they discovered that another interested party had already begun funding the club! Too many coincidences especially as Seedorf was linked to our managers job in September 2017 having been spotted the club? Admittedly I should have posted this sooner but I’ve been busy with other commitments and to be frank, I’m really apathetic about the club at moment so haven’t frequented this site as much as would normally. However, when I saw this rumour earlier today on social media linking us to a Dutch consortium, I spoke again with this bloke. He told me that they are still actively looking to buy a club at L1/L2 level and it wouldn’t surprise him if they’ve approached our club again. He believes Oldham would definitely be on their radar because it’s common knowledge that our owner is desperate to sell (his words not mine) so they’d achieve a decent purchase price and they saw massive potential with us (I’m scratching my head with that comment) along with other clubs at L1 and L2 level. They have the funds but want to reduce the long-term reliance of them bankrolling the club through off-field activities and they’re passionate to create a community environment. This has been the stumbling block with other clubs because they want to buy the stadium too but they’ve found stadium ownership is complex at our level. Now I’m no conspiracy theorist but their plan is similar to the OEC/FLG model! He reckons that this consortium is that ambitious that they were looking to be owning a club by January 31st (that was September but before closure of transfer window?) or at very least “their manager” installed before that date whilst the sale is completed/passed by EFL. Here’s hoping..... I’m not usually this hard this early... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsy Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, BP1960 said: The Dutch consortium would be far better taking over Curzon Ashton, where the club structure (including the youth set up) is already excellent with a stadium full of development potential. The area has no EFL club so the potential of a 'Tameside United' team would be great. Don’t give them ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy55555 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 30 minutes ago, BP1960 said: So you are saying this is like a super Salford City model? I would ask though why haven't they done this in Holland? Much more potential here if done right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, BP1960 said: The Dutch consortium would be far better taking over Curzon Ashton, where the club structure (including the youth set up) is already excellent with a stadium full of development potential. The area has no EFL club so the potential of a 'Tameside United' team would be great. Wash your mouth out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 8 hours ago, Midsblue said: I spoke to someone about four weeks ago who’s involved with one of four clubs who had been in talks with the consortium including Bergkamp, Kuyt and Larsson. His club was told that 2-3 years ago members of that consortium had similar talks with three other English clubs before looking abroad. This consortium also includes Kluivert, a football agent called Rob Jansen, Ronald Koeman as a consultant and, this is where it got interesting, Clarence Seedorf. They claimed that they spoke with one L1 club at the start of the 2017/18 season. Apparently the consortium walked away when they discovered that another interested party had already begun funding the club! Too many coincidences especially as Seedorf was linked to our managers job in September 2017 having been spotted the club? Admittedly I should have posted this sooner but I’ve been busy with other commitments and to be frank, I’m really apathetic about the club at moment so haven’t frequented this site as much as would normally. However, when I saw this rumour earlier today on social media linking us to a Dutch consortium, I spoke again with this bloke. He told me that they are still actively looking to buy a club at L1/L2 level and it wouldn’t surprise him if they’ve approached our club again. He believes Oldham would definitely be on their radar because it’s common knowledge that our owner is desperate to sell (his words not mine) so they’d achieve a decent purchase price and they saw massive potential with us (I’m scratching my head with that comment) along with other clubs at L1 and L2 level. They have the funds but want to reduce the long-term reliance of them bankrolling the club through off-field activities and they’re passionate to create a community environment. This has been the stumbling block with other clubs because they want to buy the stadium too but they’ve found stadium ownership is complex at our level. Now I’m no conspiracy theorist but their plan is similar to the OEC/FLG model! He reckons that this consortium is that ambitious that they were looking to be owning a club by January 31st (that was September but before closure of transfer window?) or at very least “their manager” installed before that date whilst the sale is completed/passed by EFL. Here’s hoping..... Does feel like there’s traction going on with this Dutch interest. Heard a few things that could all be linked...if it were to be 2+2 = 4 then it’d be a good outcome for all. No matter what ppls viewpoint is...it is probably best for all that the AL era does move on sooner than later. Some of us would prefer it the right way however...rather than by force. Btw, as for the potential side of things, the Bournemouth story will always be the one to look at (long before they got the Russian money). Let’s hope our tangerine dream takes on a touch of Oranje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, singe said: Wash your mouth out! As someone who used to live near and played at Curzon I do have a soft spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: As someone who used to live near and played at Curzon I do have a soft spot. So do I, but it has nothing to do with football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLYOWD Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 If true, can we keep BO on in a more suitable roll......as a Dancin Barry A big B on his shirt and a red fleece around his neck....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 37 minutes ago, Bristolatic said: So do I, but it has nothing to do with football. I put it down to old age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 10 hours ago, Midsblue said: I spoke to someone about four weeks ago who’s involved with one of four clubs who had been in talks with the consortium including Bergkamp, Kuyt and Larsson. His club was told that 2-3 years ago members of that consortium had similar talks with three other English clubs before looking abroad. This consortium also includes Kluivert, a football agent called Rob Jansen, Ronald Koeman as a consultant and, this is where it got interesting, Clarence Seedorf. They claimed that they spoke with one L1 club at the start of the 2017/18 season. Apparently the consortium walked away when they discovered that another interested party had already begun funding the club! Too many coincidences especially as Seedorf was linked to our managers job in September 2017 having been spotted the club? Admittedly I should have posted this sooner but I’ve been busy with other commitments and to be frank, I’m really apathetic about the club at moment so haven’t frequented this site as much as would normally. However, when I saw this rumour earlier today on social media linking us to a Dutch consortium, I spoke again with this bloke. He told me that they are still actively looking to buy a club at L1/L2 level and it wouldn’t surprise him if they’ve approached our club again. He believes Oldham would definitely be on their radar because it’s common knowledge that our owner is desperate to sell (his words not mine) so they’d achieve a decent purchase price and they saw massive potential with us (I’m scratching my head with that comment) along with other clubs at L1 and L2 level. They have the funds but want to reduce the long-term reliance of them bankrolling the club through off-field activities and they’re passionate to create a community environment. This has been the stumbling block with other clubs because they want to buy the stadium too but they’ve found stadium ownership is complex at our level. Now I’m no conspiracy theorist but their plan is similar to the OEC/FLG model! He reckons that this consortium is that ambitious that they were looking to be owning a club by January 31st (that was September but before closure of transfer window?) or at very least “their manager” installed before that date whilst the sale is completed/passed by EFL. Here’s hoping..... It would be extremely ironic if Marco passes us on to a much better owner, despite Corney's promise to do so. Finngers very firmly crossed, but it's Latics, we don't have much luck do we, we're waaay overdue some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 2 hours ago, boundaryblue80 said: Does feel like there’s traction going on with this Dutch interest. Heard a few things that could all be linked...if it were to be 2+2 = 4 then it’d be a good outcome for all. No matter what ppls viewpoint is...it is probably best for all that the AL era does move on sooner than later. Some of us would prefer it the right way however...rather than by force. Btw, as for the potential side of things, the Bournemouth story will always be the one to look at (long before they got the Russian money). Let’s hope our tangerine dream takes on a touch of Oranje Boom..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 2 hours ago, boundaryblue80 said: Does feel like there’s traction going on with this Dutch interest. Heard a few things that could all be linked...if it were to be 2+2 = 4 then it’d be a good outcome for all. No matter what ppls viewpoint is...it is probably best for all that the AL era does move on sooner than later. Some of us would prefer it the right way however...rather than by force. Btw, as for the potential side of things, the Bournemouth story will always be the one to look at (long before they got the Russian money). Let’s hope our tangerine dream takes on a touch of Oranje The future is bright the future is Orange ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fervid Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Bring on the orangemen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, Fervid said: Bring on the orangemen Save us from any of that bollocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 10 hours ago, Midsblue said: they saw massive potential with us (I’m scratching my head with that comment) I doubt many, if many, other clubs at this level can evidence the crowd potential we have with the Liverpool/Everton cup games, Fulham away etc, League One playoff games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, HarryBosch said: I doubt many, if many, other clubs at this level can evidence the crowd potential we have with the Liverpool/Everton cup games, Fulham away etc, League One playoff games... Bradford? Plymouth? Swindon? I think if Liverpool rolled up they would sell out. Lets not pretend the home end at BP was full of Latics fans only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 What they were looking at doing for Wycombe sounds interesting... https://www.90min.com/posts/6472514-consortium-including-dennis-bergkamp-dirk-kuyt-made-sensational-bid-to-buy-wycombe-wanderers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 15 minutes ago, Clifford said: Bradford? Plymouth? Swindon? I think if Liverpool rolled up they would sell out. Lets not pretend the home end at BP was full of Latics fans only. Are those three not already getting decent crowds that are unlikely to rise as quickly and substantially as ours could? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, HarryBosch said: Are those three not already getting decent crowds that are unlikely to rise as quickly and substantially as ours could? And all have owners who are pushing them forwards as opposed to ones looking to sell up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, nzlatic said: And all have owners who are pushing them forwards as opposed to ones looking to sell up? That too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 26 minutes ago, nzlatic said: What they were looking at doing for Wycombe sounds interesting... https://www.90min.com/posts/6472514-consortium-including-dennis-bergkamp-dirk-kuyt-made-sensational-bid-to-buy-wycombe-wanderers I would absolutely love this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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