NDA who are they?

NDA who are they?

It means none disclosure agreement, if you sign one then you can't talk about anything to do with the proceedings, so Hardy isn't supposed to tell us anything about the deal

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12 minutes ago, wacky said:

NDA who are they?

A new trillionaire African bidder, Nigerian Diamond Associates.*

*In case you were serious, NDA refers to Non-Disclosure Agreement, otherwise known as a KYGS (Keep Yer Gob Shut).

Billionaires generally don't require consortiums in order to get what they want, in particular things like clubs, which tend not to be classified as growth concerns or traditional "investments" as far as their portfolios go. Not saying that doesn't happen, but it always seems silly to me when it does.

With an NDA in place, it's all just speculation. Interested to see who emerges.

1 hour ago, Elite_pie said:

Whoever the new owners turn out to be, I really, really hope they stay well away from messageboards and Twitter.  Just tell us what we need to know on the official site like most well run clubs.

Or limit what they say and do.

Is it Burton's owner who's got a relationship with the fans or was it Port Vale? I think any statement should come via a official site but owners shouldn't ignore fan sites. They're not 'evil' but can be the downfall for some. I personally like owners being open to a degree, as it's refreshing but there should be a limit to what owners say, I wasn't a fan of 'hinting at signing' - I expected some to be disappointing but I do feel you should acknowledge any that exist.

There's a place for 'em, not all but some.

Just to add one more thought here, if Hardy's bid was rejected despite the agent's recommendation to make a deal with him, I can only assume it's because the new bidder might have (and by "might have", I mean "probably") agreed to assume either a portion of the club's debt or all of it. I believe Hardy made it clear that he wanted the debt gone before he came on board, and if Trew's goal isn't to drop any more cash, a new bidder willing to assume the debt makes complete sense. The speed is also a factor here; a strong offer is going to be pursued with vigor.

The trouble with owners posting on messageboards is that everyone knows exactly who they are, but the people who respond to them are totally anonymous.  We've all seen the abuse that's been directed at the Trews elsewhere,  which has got pretty nasty at times.  But who is it from?  All it needs is a couple of people with multiple usernames to spout their bile and it soon appears to be the general opinion.  Even Fawaz over the river is hinting he might sell up because of negativity and abuse on social media.  If he didn't go on there, the only abuse he would get would be face to face, and the vast majority of those who are hard cases behind a keyboard go strangely quiet when 'face to face' is mentioned.

7 minutes ago, Elite_pie said:

The trouble with owners posting on messageboards is that everyone knows exactly who they are, but the people who respond to them are totally anonymous.  We've all seen the abuse that's been directed at the Trews elsewhere,  which has got pretty nasty at times.  But who is it from?  All it needs is a couple of people with multiple usernames to spout their bile and it soon appears to be the general opinion.  Even Fawaz over the river is hinting he might sell up because of negativity and abuse on social media.  If he didn't go on there, the only abuse he would get would be face to face, and the vast majority of those who are hard cases behind a keyboard go strangely quiet when 'face to face' is mentioned.

If an owner understands the difference between being trolled and being confronted with legitimate concerns, I don't think it's an issue. Unfortunately, for an open dialogue to exist between supporters and owners, the owners must exhibit a certain degree of charisma, a willingness to roll with the punches, and an ability to detach themselves from the vilest of the bile for the sake of both the club and their own mental health. It's quite a balancing act, and I'm not sure anyone has ever come close to mastering it.

That said, I sincerely hope one day we see a shift to high level finance capable of being shoulder-to-shoulder in the trenches.

1 hour ago, Elite_pie said:

A new trillionaire African bidder, Nigerian Diamond Associates.*

*In case you were serious, NDA refers to Non-Disclosure Agreement, otherwise known as a KYGS (Keep Yer Gob Shut).

What a fool I am, had to many beers at Cheltenham today but what a Great Story Don Cossack was, happy days ????

I think AH's tweets could be the same instance as the first time he told us he thought it hadn't worked.

The longer the takeover is handled, the more likely I think pressure will mount. We know of one bid, allegedly two with the American consortium but this upcoming meeting could interfere with the consortium (if genuine). I would have thought a takeover could remain quite simple without complications, I wouldn't rule Alan Hardy out especially whilst he's the only one willing to come out in public.

Why isn't anyone else?? It's not normal in football.

Mark zuckerberg is currently in China! Colin said that there was an American consortium coming from China on Tuesday? The Facebook arena anyone ? [emoji23]

"Mark Zuckerberg, at the head of an American consortium composed of German and Portugese billionaires out of China, is rumored to be on his way to Nottingham next week to buy struggling League 2 club Notts County. In other news, the Oyston family have announced their intention to sell Blackpool to a conglomerate of beloved childhood cartoons lead by the charismatic and ruthless Mickey Mouse. Donald Duck, Director of International Operations for the group, was not available for comment."

Would be good if Micky mouse owned Blackpool, great for publicity!

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Just now, ohstanleyaborah said:

Would be good if Micky mouse owned Blackpool, great for publicity!

Right? 

43 minutes ago, 1862 said:

"Mark Zuckerberg, at the head of an American consortium composed of German and Portugese billionaires out of China, is rumored to be on his way to Nottingham next week to buy struggling League 2 club Notts County. In other news, the Oyston family have announced their intention to sell Blackpool to a conglomerate of beloved childhood cartoons lead by the charismatic and ruthless Mickey Mouse. Donald Duck, Director of International Operations for the group, was not available for comment."

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