Jord v4
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Post by Jord v4 on Oct 8, 2022 12:19:36 GMT
Could it not be argued that Black made this move to protect Panthers from potentially losing sponsors? So black going back to being a one club owner as well... 🤔 As it should be anyway, yes.
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Post by sevcik on Oct 8, 2022 13:57:25 GMT
I think I can remember correctly that in the early days of the Clan that Neil Black intended to sell by the end of their 3rd season or there eabouts.
I guess we should be grateful that plans for the London Emerorors have for now (at least) come to nothing.
Then it would be a 3 team Neil Black. Personally unless things drastically change I can't ever see them happening.
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Post by Bagheera on Oct 8, 2022 14:13:38 GMT
Just to clarify what he said in his statement.
"now is the time to explore the opportunity to put the Glasgow Clan up for sale or to seek a broader Ownership Group. I believe a new or broader Ownership Group could re-invigorate this fantastic franchise and fanbase."
So in other terms, he wants to still be a part of it if possible. He will just look for someone else to come in whilst he keeps a finger in this pie.
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Higgy
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Post by Higgy on Oct 8, 2022 15:04:37 GMT
It should be noted that a lot of the sponsors have 'suspended' sponsorship not withdrawn completely.
NB said he will be trying to speak to them this week so we may see a few back on board if they like what he has to say.
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Discoray
Robert Lachowicz
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Post by Discoray on Oct 8, 2022 15:28:12 GMT
Clan title sponsor made a statement a couple of hours ago, they and a group of other businesses have started talks with Neil Black to purchase the Clan:
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float
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Post by float on Oct 27, 2022 13:06:29 GMT
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Yotes
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Post by Yotes on Oct 27, 2022 13:10:17 GMT
Had to happen, 0-13-3 in all comps.
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Discoray
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Post by Discoray on Oct 27, 2022 13:32:10 GMT
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Post by spik on Oct 29, 2022 23:34:21 GMT
Well the record for continuous loss's is safe. Miles from but as soon as the coach goes, der der , a win.
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Post by DonClaneone on Apr 9, 2023 20:31:53 GMT
The takeover's collapsed
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 9, 2023 20:43:27 GMT
Saddly I always thought this would happen. Just another smoke screen hoping that all would die down over time. The man is a clueless clown.
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Post by jd on Apr 9, 2023 20:58:53 GMT
What a surprise. He’s a first class moron is Black.
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Post by blackandgold73 on Apr 9, 2023 22:09:11 GMT
Well that's the least surprising result of the day. Always felt like NB was just spinning the wheels of this to distract everyone from what happened. Gutted for Clan fans but not remotely surprised.
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Joe
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Post by Joe on Apr 9, 2023 22:40:14 GMT
Saddly I always thought this would happen. Just another smoke screen hoping that all would die down over time. The man is a clueless clown. The biggest indicator that this was going to happen was when he basically admitted he’s only “selling” due to fan pressure and now that’s died down he was always going to pull out but he’s not very smart as I imagine this news may reignite the fans base to get him out. I find it odd that he’s so reluctant to sell because I can’t imagine it’s overly profitable, he clearly doesn’t care about the team and it just seems like it’s more hassle than it’s worth with all the venue issues/fan unrest
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Post by Yotes on Apr 9, 2023 22:49:34 GMT
Don't they own the rink though? And they've been almost selling out every game towards the end of this year. I bet it's a nice little earner.
Will be interesting to see if sponsorship etc holds up.
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EMB
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Post by EMB on Apr 9, 2023 23:18:53 GMT
He’s an utter joke and poisonous to this league, who the hell does he think he is. He needs booing at the playoff weekend or calling out by the united fans of every team. It’s about time he sold up both clubs and cleared off. He doesn’t care a damn about anyone but himself mind you that probably goes for one or two others on the elite board aswell, just lining their own pockets.
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DMS
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Post by DMS on Apr 10, 2023 6:06:07 GMT
I still think he has sold them but to a different group based on the line about “other buyers are his preference” that’s in the statement
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Joe
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Post by Joe on Apr 10, 2023 7:33:56 GMT
I still think he has sold them but to a different group based on the line about “other buyers are his preference” that’s in the statement They’re only guessing about other buyers because they don’t know why NB has been so uninterested in getting the deal done. I don’t believe there’s another buyer because isn’t it good practice to let others know if a preferred bidder has been chosen and as they said in their statement, the buyer and seller both need to be motivated in order for the club to be sold and if NB was motivated to sell and there was another bidder then I think the club would have been sold already
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DMS
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Post by DMS on Apr 10, 2023 8:22:52 GMT
I still think he has sold them but to a different group based on the line about “other buyers are his preference” that’s in the statement They’re only guessing about other buyers because they don’t know why NB has been so uninterested in getting the deal done. I don’t believe there’s another buyer because isn’t it good practice to let others know if a preferred bidder has been chosen and as they said in their statement, the buyer and seller both need to be motivated in order for the club to be sold and if NB was motivated to sell and there was another bidder then I think the club would have been sold already It could be sold but sitting on the announcement. And the “good practice” statement doesn’t often apply to the EIHL
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Post by DonClaneone on Apr 11, 2023 16:01:22 GMT
They’re only guessing about other buyers because they don’t know why NB has been so uninterested in getting the deal done. I don’t believe there’s another buyer because isn’t it good practice to let others know if a preferred bidder has been chosen and as they said in their statement, the buyer and seller both need to be motivated in order for the club to be sold and if NB was motivated to sell and there was another bidder then I think the club would have been sold already It could be sold but sitting on the announcement. This reminds me of the same line trotted out by ITK types on our forum that we don't sit on signings but that was chucked out the window after a player alluded to a signing during a Welcome interview he did, then the club announced it later that night
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iginla
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Post by iginla on Apr 11, 2023 18:13:56 GMT
It could be sold but sitting on the announcement. This reminds me of the same line trotted out by ITK types on our forum that we don't sit on signings but that was chucked out the window after a player alluded to a signing during a Welcome interview he did, then the club announced it later that night Two clubs,one bad owner....same flawed MO. That’s it !
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Discoray
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Post by Discoray on Apr 13, 2023 15:34:27 GMT
Just openly trolling us now:
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bobness
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Post by bobness on Apr 13, 2023 15:41:01 GMT
I thought Chalmers was removed as CEO, not that he'd left the club completely? (Was it ever confirmed that he'd left the club's employment full stop?) Is he thus now in a different role?
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Discoray
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Post by Discoray on Apr 13, 2023 16:16:11 GMT
I thought Chalmers was removed as CEO, not that he'd left the club completely? (Was it ever confirmed that he'd left the club's employment full stop?) Is he thus now in a different role? He was "sacked" from the Clan, but happened to be the arena's MD. This is the first time since the sacking he's been openly labelled as a Clan employee again.
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Discoray
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Post by Discoray on Apr 14, 2023 9:29:28 GMT
Not celebrating until it's formally done and dusted, but sounds like a huge step in the right direction:
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