Everton_Worshiper Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Heard on the grape vine about this and there is an announcement on WAM: http://www.wam.org.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=...-T-LEN-FullNews So 60% of a leading Premier League club. Man United - no way they would sell 60% stake. Chelsea - Ambramhovic isn't bored yet. Arsenal - Someone has only just taken majority holding. Liverpool - A possibility but 60% doesn't sound likely. Villa - Would lerner give up his holding, he seems to be doing well enough. Man City - Already taken over. Which in my mind could potentially leave us. What do you reckon? Without details on the takeover it is hard to say if I would be pleased or not, but if it meant investment then I would not be against it. Just wish we could get a British billionaire to takeover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 It'll probably be Portsmouth. Be fantastic if it was us though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryh Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 It will be anyone but us we are not that lucky..............how much does Blue Bill own anyway? isnt there a thread on here somewhere which gives the breakdown of shares owned and by whom. Please....please.....please be us!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holystove Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 It'll probably be Portsmouth. Be fantastic if it was us though! Maybe Tottenham? Nothing's sure if you're owned investment company these days. I'd welcome Sheikh Ahmed with open arms tho . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest efctaxi Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090622.../706219799/1010 Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the chairman of the Ras al Khaimah Department of Customs and Seaports, has purchased 60 per cent of an English Premier League football team, it was announced by WAM last night. The state news agency did not reveal the name of the club, but speculation was rife in England last night that Sheikh Ahmed may have joined forces with Sulaiman al Fahim, who announced last month that he was acquiring the Portsmouth Football Club. Portsmouth’s executive chairman, Peter Storrie, concluded the deal with Mr al Fahim at a meeting in Rome. However, a period of full legal and financial due diligence has yet to be commenced. It was thought the deal had been scuppered when the disgraced former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, was linked to the deal by some English newspapers. Thaksin has completely denied the rumours. Portsmouth finished 14th in the Premier League last season. The UAE already has an ownership presence in the league through Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, who owns a majority share in Manchester City. http://uk.reuters.com/article/footballN ... 7020090621 DUBAI, June 21 (Reuters) - A member of a ruling family in the United Arab Emirates has bought a majority stake in an English Premier League soccer club, the official WAM news agency reported on Sunday. WAM did not name the club but said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr al-Qassimi has bought 60 percent of it, adding that details would be announced in a few days. Sheikh Ahmed, a member of the ruling family Ras al-Khaimah, will be honorary chairman of the club. Ras al-Khaimah is one of seven members in the UAE federation which also includes key oil producer Abu Dhabi and regional trade and tourism hub Dubai. Last year Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Masnour bin Zayed al Nahyan bought Premier League club Manchester City, while Portsmouth is the subject of a bid from another Abu Dhabi investor, Sulaiman al-Fahim. (Reporting by Inal Ersan; Editing by Ed Osmond) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) Did a bit of googling... http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index....opic=244083.440 ... couldn't find anything of much relevance just a few hillbillies debating on a 2nd rate forum. Gets quite funny as you scroll down! Edited June 21, 2009 by c1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryh Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Did a bit of googling... http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index....opic=244083.440 ... couldn't find anything of much relevance just a few hillbillies debating on a 2nd rate forum. Gets quite funny as you scroll down! Quite an interesting debate goin on on the lovables site,talk of rumours about it being on 606 and talksport that its us......... I think its them myself with Moores stepping down and and 1 of the yanks selling his stake in his ice hockey team or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerMouse Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 What about the referance to "honorary chairman" isnt that right up Bills alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryh Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Not building my hopes up again :sad01_anim: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest efctaxi Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Can someone send Bill Gates an email ? I like the sound of playing at the Microsoft Stadium . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerMouse Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Referes to same story but highlights a possible partnership with tthat fella after portsmouth http://www.arabianbusiness.com/559569-ahme...h-football-club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest efctaxi Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...t-takeover.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerMouse Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Notts County ar not a leading premiership club.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest efctaxi Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Notts County ar not a leading premiership club.................... Neither are Portsmouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerMouse Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 But they are a PREMIERSHIP club............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryh Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Has anyone listned to the Kia Joorabchian interview on the BBC sport site ????? I`m putting 2 & 2 together and getting wealthy arab owners....... As the great man once said "Squeaky Bum Time" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerMouse Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Could you post the link please????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryh Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8110905.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerMouse Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) The interview on BBC Sport just suggests that Tevez going to Manchester city...................... Nothing else really Edited June 21, 2009 by DangerMouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryh Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 What about the referance to "honorary chairman" isnt that right up Bills alley Sheikh Ahmed, a member of the ruling family Ras al-Khaimah, will be honorary chairman of the club. Not Blue Bill......would this mean Bill staying on as "chairman"...........I know,i know,clutchin at straws but isnt that what us evertonians do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryh Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 The interview on BBC Sport just suggests that Tevez going to Manchester city...................... Nothing else really Dont think it did DM he said Tevez would be going to a club with history and are ambitious and wants to take the next step forward. He mentioned City and Chelsea and "others" One good thing though......he ruled out the shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerMouse Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hes not going to say................. Hes off to a club with no ambition with little history is he........................... Hes obviously bigging up the club as hes just trying to hide the fact that hes off for the money........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 The interview on BBC Sport just suggests that Tevez going to Manchester city...................... Nothing else really Yup. Am I missing something here? No mention of Everton at all, not even a hint....all about Tevez . Think you're adding 2+2 and getting 7,565,234! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest efctaxi Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I think he is suggesting the ' other clubs ' mention is more relevant than it appears to be . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryh Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 He may have been told to keep quiet about us until its official hence Tevez will not be making the decision till 1st week in July. I did say I was puttin 2 & 2 together and getting billions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest efctaxi Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/...eague-club.html According to the unsourced report al-Qassimi, a member of the ruling family of Ras al-Khaimah, would be taking a 60 per cent stake and be appointed honorary chairman this week. A Premier League spokesman said they had no knowledge of an imminent takeover. Ras al-Khaimah is one of seven members in the UAE federation which also includes Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Last year Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan bought Manchester City, while Portsmouth is the subject of a bid from another Abu Dhabi investor, Sulaiman al-Fahim. A spokesman for al-Fahim denied Portsmouth was al-Qassimi’s target, while a source close to Anfield’s owners denied Liverpool was the club in question. Should al-Qassimi take a stake in one of the British-owned clubs in the league it will make overseas investors a majority round the Premier League table. Ten clubs are in foreign ownership: Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Portsmouth, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Sunderland, West Ham, Fulham and Manchester City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zequist Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Could be West Ham. Aren't the Icelandic group trying to get out from under that club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil S Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/...eague-club.html Could be us as Bill own 68% of the club and this would still leave him as a share holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest efctaxi Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 If it was us , wouldn't one of our share holders know about it ? I mean 60% isn't something you can brush under the carpet without public disclosure . Also , why would we have not heard any stronger rumours to decent players ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest efctaxi Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 A very far fetched theory here lol : Keith Wyness was appointed ' non executive director ' of a company called Fluid Leader Group in July last year ( same month he left Everton ) . The company received substancial benefits last year from a certain Sheikh Faisal Bin Khalid Mohammed Al Qassimi http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?...0812182447PDAB1 It's a connection at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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