SimonButtle Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 ooh that is a strong accusation with out evidence! could be right though. oh i agree 100% StevO no evidence whatsoever, but based on previous history, would you be surprised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codders78 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I have no idea if any of this story is actually true, however I have come across Indian deals before in my line of work, and they can sometimes take years because of minor details. So just because it is taking a while is no reason to think nothing is happening. for example: The Indians wanted an aeroplane and they were sold one by BAe. This aeroplane was everything that the Indians wanted. But time and tide wait for no man and developement continued. The latest and best versions of this aircraft are flown by the RAF and the Australian RAAF. The Indians have just recently started to take theirs. but they are unhappy with it. It is not as good as the RAF version. The reason being it took them so long to finalise the 'buying' paperwork they let the developement carry on without updating their order. They are getting what they ordered, it just so happens that the aeroplane they ordered is now out of date. So it may take time for them to get sorted out in buying and/ or investing in a club like Everton. And as I mentioned above I have no idea if they are actually doing this. So by the time they have bought us we will be in the market for a 40 year old Lionel Messi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 So by the time they have bought us we will be in the market for a 40 year old Lionel Messi? still probably be better than an anything we have at the moment lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 oh i agree 100% StevO no evidence whatsoever, but based on previous history, would you be surprised? not at all mate. im just surprised its took so long for someone to say it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 not at all mate. im just surprised its took so long for someone to say it. i will wait for an official statement before i make my own conclusions at the moment, im not even considering it, i just see it as another one of the many links we have had that never come to anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 apparently Jain are making a statement soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codders78 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 still probably be better than an anything we have at the moment lol LOL Sadly, yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 There's about 7 different Jain groups...all of which have been bombarded with fans I think i'm going to be pretty close in my prediction, that this isn't about a takeover at all, rather a development opportunity for the surrounding areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 There's about 7 different Jain groups...all of which have been bombarded with fans I think i'm going to be pretty close in my prediction, that this isn't about a takeover at all, rather a development opportunity for the surrounding areas. thats what made me think they may buy and rebuild goodison and rent it back to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Could do, they're going to want to make money. It would be more finanically rewarding to do that, then to actually takeover the club. Otherwsie they'll have to pump money IN and why would they want to do that? pfffft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 and if their contruction firm rebuilt goodison to a good standard it could be a good advertisement for them, massive rent, and a nice profit after a few years. much better than blowing money on a football club. fuck it, anyone want to chip in? lets buy goodison! chelseas fans did it, why not us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Didn't they only buy the pitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Didn't they only buy the pitch? Think it was a stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Let me get it right in my mind, to regenerate the area would make the club an attractive investment. I mean lets be honest for all the visitors to Liverpool to have a centralised "football quarter" would bring about tours, commercial opportunities etc etc, they would not exist without a successful club there. They may want to go the whole hog and buy Everton, secure the backing of the council, and more likely engage Liverpool FC to put their contribution forward? Or alternatively create a joint venture, they invest in the quarter and have the benefits of the commercial ventures (shops, new housing etc) and give an ally the opportunity to own a club with the potential to draw in more match day income? Personally this has to be an all in one venture, I think kenwright will be small potatoes in this deal as Green and Leahy will be all over the commercial opportunities to plonk a few of their stores in this area of redevelopment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 invest in the quarter and have the benefits of the commercial ventures (shops, new housing etc) and give an ally the opportunity to own a club with the potential to draw in more match day income? I would think this is key, imagine the profit potential.. even when we are playing away the scheme could be generating vast sums of money for EFC, via Liverpools/away fans having a pre-match meal and a pint! .. stick a hotel in there somewhere and all these norwegian pool fans could probably generate enough cash to buy us a messi in a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) you guys are going to be sick when we find out this is to buy a commemorative bench in Stanley Park or something.... On a more positive/deluded note - maybe its for the plans of the corporate thingy behind the Park End and car park behind Everton1 that seems to have disappeared Edited November 2, 2011 by Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) Didn't they only buy the pitch? the pitch and four stands, but nothing else in the ground boundaries. you guys are going to be sick when we find out this is to buy a commemorative bench in Stanley Park or something.... On a more positive/deluded note - maybe its for the plans of the corporate thingy behind the Park End and car park behind Everton1 that seems to have disappeared the plans for that have been there for ages matt. kitbag and sudexo are the major players in that. its the clubs finances/mortgages stopping that. Edited November 2, 2011 by StevO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I think Your onto a winner Steve with what your suggesting "could" happen it would be a fantastic oppurtunity. Well I hope if it's not true a very wealthy person reads this thread because some of the idea's would make a very good buisness venture for someone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 thats why im the boss ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codders78 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Recent tweet from Derek Hatton If new take over of Everton is serious, there will need to be a clear out of the board room. You couldn't have cowboys and Indians together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) Haha I like it Edited November 2, 2011 by EFC-Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 the plans for that have been there for ages matt. kitbag and sudexo are the major players in that. its the clubs finances/mortgages stopping that. Thats what I mean, maybe theyre picking up the plans and putting the cash in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111103/jsp/calcutta/story_14700850.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanchesterCity Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 I just HOPE it's not some awful mistake and the Indian Takeover turns out to be Indian Takeaway. I'm going to be very prejudiced now and say that I'm just not convinced about India and Premier League football (in terms of ownership), and perhaps I'm tainted by Blackburn's recent takeover. 'Bhaji Talk' will never be the same! On a more serious note, both Everton (and yes, Liverpool) are far more deserving of a new era with stadiums that put the clubs back on the map (even if that means staying at their current grounds, but seriously improving facilities). They can only do that with Council backing, new car parks, transport links and more. Everton and Liverpool's proximity is something both clubs could/should exploit. Make a play of it. Stanley Park could be one again a great place to enjoy sport (of all kinds) embraced by both clubs at either end. Beautiful and spectacular. I can truly see in my mind, an amazing park, with great places to eat, nightlife, illuminated stadiums and a place to go even for none football fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) On a more serious note, both Everton (and yes, Liverpool) are far more deserving of a new era with stadiums that put the clubs back on the map (even if that means staying at their current grounds, but seriously improving facilities). They can only do that with Council backing, new car parks, transport links and more. Everton and Liverpool's proximity is something both clubs could/should exploit. Make a play of it. Stanley Park could be once again a great place to enjoy sport (of all kinds) embraced by both clubs at either end. Beautiful and spectacular. I can truly see in my mind, an amazing park, with great places to eat, nightlife, illuminated stadiums and a place to go even for none football fans. You should get a place in our boardroom BS. Edited November 5, 2011 by Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Bit worried by two or three of their (Calcutta Telegraph) choices for the "super six" . There because of their name rather than their contribution to Everton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Bit worried by two or three of their (Calcutta Telegraph) choices for the "super six" . There because of their name rather than their contribution to Everton. I can understand Rooney and even Lineker at a push, but adding Gazza is just taking the piss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 can live with most of them, but gazza? give me a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanchesterCity Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 hehe @ Bill, I'm quite serious though... Keeping Stanley Park as a proper area for folks to enjoy and not just 'selling it off' is important, but at the same time, just a big open park (as it is now) is hardly inspiring (in my opinion). It would be fantastic to see people picnicking there, taking their kids, fountains etc etc - like a mini version of Central Park. Not necessarily all football related, but certainly making the clubs part of the 'wonder' of it. Maybe it's a pipe dream, but what a difference that could make to the area - AND improve house prices too. Of course, there's always the morons vandalising stuff, but deprived areas sometimes just need a boost sometimes. There should be reasons to go to the clubs outside and matchdays - concerts, events, restaurants etc. I know money's tight but what else is gonna happen? the stadiums get older, Stanley Park stays uninspiring, the housing falls further and further behind? I just wish the government / council and clubs could say "this WHOLE area needs a boost, and whilst we're not here to fund the clubs, they are a brilliant asset to this city, so we want to help each other. Let's turn Stanley Park into what it's supposed to be, a hive of enjoyment, and a celebration of recreation, sport and entertainment'. But no, they'll just moan, moan, moan about no money, 'ruining Stanley Park' (talking as if it's Hyde Park or something!) and letting two of it's very best assets (the clubs) go to waste (Liverpool being creamed by Americans, and Everton just being left to rot). F**king imbeciles. They really are. It irks me. Liverpool folks have so much passion, but many are down in the dumps. It doesn't take MUCH to get them fired up and enthusiastic. Just a council who give a toss, some government backing, and two clubs to harness their rivalry and proximity. It's like having two great tits and never getting them out - a travesty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cn174 Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Don't do it is my advice!!! I don't know how real your takeover is or if it is just paper talk, but I just hope that you don't end up in the same mess as us. It is less than a year since the Venkys took charge of us and to say it has been a disaster is an understatement. Whether through stupidity, naiveness, malice or whatever, they've managed to undo all the good work of the past 20 years in just 11 months, so much so it just doesn't feel like Rovers any more. I know you need investment of some kind, but you shouldn't piss away everything that is good currently about Everton for the chance of some quick success to get you 'to the next level' wherever that is. Cos the likelihood is that those who are investing in you care very much less about Everton than you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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