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Post by Macmoish on Oct 21, 2013 6:26:26 GMT
The sale's not been made...And it's just tabloid...But wouldnt be a surprise...It was reported would happen also if Paladini had bought Leeds or Nott F (I can't keep track of who he was reportedly after - Obviously loves allt hese clubs) MIRROR By Alan Nixon Neil Warnock to take up role as Birmingham City director of football under potential new owner 20 Oct 2013 22:30 Veteran manager could head back to football as the head of football at Birmingham City, if Gianni Paladini successfully purchases the club Warnock return: Could the veteran manager be heading for Birmingham City? Warnock return: Could the veteran manager be heading for Birmingham City? Ben Hoskins Neil Warnock is being lined up for a comeback as Birmingham City’s director of football – with pal Gianni Paladini closing in on a takeover of the club. Veteran Warnock is currently a pundit on BT Sport but has admitted he would like that type of role and his old QPR supremo is ready to make him an offer. Paladini hopes to conclude a deal for the cash-strapped Blues in the next few weeks and already has plans to make Warnock his head of football. Warnock is even scouring the market for a first-team coach or manager to work under him, leaving the experienced operator to run the club from above. Keith Curle, a long-term Warnock ally, is the strong tip for the job. But he may lack a big enough name for the new regime to ‘sell’ to Birmingham’s fans. Warnock, 64, is looking at other alternatives, with the likely changeover next month. Players are also being sounded out. Current Birmingham boss Lee Clark is aware his position is threatened if the club changes hands. He also has his sights on a move and the axe would not come as a surprise – or even a blow. Clark, apart from yesterday’s 4-0 hammering at Leeds, has done well on limited resources at St Andrew’s, where the current owners have had problems galore behind the scenes and still pay some big wages. Owner Carson Young is on money laundering charges in Hong Kong with his trial beginning last week. Warnock has been out of work since leaving Leeds at the end of last season. It is one of his longest absences from the game. However, the former QPR and Sheffield United boss has often hinted he would like to become a director of football and will find a Birmingham offer hard to turn down. www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/neil-warnock-take-up-role-2474510 |
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 21, 2013 7:56:20 GMT
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Post by bp on Oct 21, 2013 8:35:13 GMT
I'm not ruling out becoming their Director of Football either.
I might put my boots back on too.
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 21, 2013 9:17:35 GMT
BP for England...  And almost 10 Years ago... After Port Vale - with his son, then a Port Vale supporter... HOW IT WAS BEING REPORTED "BACK THEN" BBC Stoke - December 2003 An Italian is just the job for vale Valiant 2001 - the consortium which currently runs Vale Port Vale's board have unanimously agreed to go ahead with a takeover deal involving Italian football agent, Gianni Paladini. There's been yet another development in the long-running story of the proposed takeover at Port Vale with the announcement that an Italian football agent has agreed to buy the club. Gianni Paladini has managed the careers of Fabrizio Ravanelli, Benito Carbone and Brazilians Emerson and Juninho. The football agent used to play for Italian giants Juventus and Napoli, and also the national team. His interest in the club stems from his son Stephen, who is a Port Vale supporter and is fronting most of the money in the proposed deal to buy a controlling interest in the Second Division club. Paladini has yet to complete the takeover, but his bid has been accepted by the club's Board of Directors. The Italian's offer comes in the wake of the withdrawal of supporter Peter Jackson's bid, who backed out after being identified by a local newspaper. Paladini says he intends to strengthen the team significantly, but must first prove to the Football League that he has the finances to take the club forward, as only then will their transfer embargo be lifted. BBC BBC - December 30, 2003 Consortium saves Port Vale Port Vale's immediate future has been secured following a major investment from a consortium led by Peter Jackson. The consortium will purchase 30,000 shares at £5 a share to provide the club with an immediate injection of £150,000 to stabilise finances. Jackson, a life-long Valiants fan, had to overcome a rival bid for Vale from Italian football agent Gianni Paladini. "The investment ensures the future of the club is safe," chairman Bill Bratt told BBC Radio Stoke. Consortium leader Peter Jackson He added: "I believe the best decision has been made for the club and its supporters. "We now have a solid foundation on which to build for the future and achieve our aim in progressing Port Vale both on and off the field." The consortium - which will have a minority shareholding - will also take up an option to buy the remaining shares and have two seats on the board. Jackson said: "We believe the club has great potential and we are confident we can introduce the right business management to enable the club to realise that potential." The club is currently the subject of a Football League transfer embargo because of its financial difficulties. BBC The Sentinel (Stoke) December 30, 2003 Anger From Paladini After Increased Bid Gianni Paladini has accused the Port Vale board of being "unprofessional" in their handling of negotiations to sell the club. Speaking minutes after learning his bid had been rejected, the Italian football agent said he was close to tears, having arrived at Vale Park yesterday morning believing he was set to finalise a deal.He said he was shocked by the last-minute arrival of successful bidder Peter Jackson and was so desperate to take control of the club he upped his offer during six hours of talks, although he refused to discuss the terms he put to the board. Mr Paladini started the day as the firm favourite to become the club's new owner after tabling a £530,000 bid for 53 per cent of Vale's shares, with a £150,000 loan offered as an immediate payment to solve the pressing financial crisis.He said: "I feel very let down and emotional. Why did I come here to sign a contract to find they (the board) had someone else there? "We didn't expect another offer. It's very unprofessional."I'm very disappointed and I feel like crying. We put in a bid, we increased the bid."At one point we thought we had done the deal and I'm just in shock that they've accepted the other offer."I have had people come all the way from London and Manchester because we all wanted to do a deal."I don't understand why the board has made this decision and I'm baffled by it. I'm very disillusioned." At one point I was prepared to take the club the way it is without making any checks, I was that committed to it, but I was advised against that by my solicitors." Mr Paladini insisted he will remain a Port Vale fan and will be there should the club need him in the future.And he said he hopes Stone-based businessman Mr Jackson will match his ambitious plans for the club and bring success back to Vale Park.He said: "I had players in mind to bring over - international players. I was thinking big-time for Port Vale and I hope the people who come in now have better ideas."I'm still available for Port Vale and I will still follow the club. If I can do anything for the club I will. If they need me in future I'm ready." Mr Paladini declined to identify the big-name players, although national press had strongly linked former Italian international striker Fabrizio Ravanelli with the club. The Sentinel (Stoke) December 27, 2003 Paladini Has Grand Plans For A Bright Vale Future: Prospective Port Vale owner Gianni Paladini has announced ambitious plans to lift the club up the Football League ladder. The Italian football agent - who witnessed Vale's thrilling 3-2 win at Sheffield Wednesday yesterday - revealed his plans included signing a former international and finishing the Lorne Street Stand. Paladini, who is waiting for acceptance of his offer from the board meeting on Monday, would initially purchase £150,000 worth of shares to take the club out of immediate financial trouble. He would then get an option to purchase the remaining £380,000 worth of shares to gain a controlling interest in Port Vale.He said: "I am fully committed to Port Vale now."This is not something that has happened overnight. Everybody thinks I am crazy, but only a crazy man invests money and doesn't take it seriously."For me to say we will be in the Premier League in two years is crazy, but if we are there, then why not? It depends what we do this year, if we get lucky and have a good run."Our first thing will be to finish off the stand because it is like a punch in the eye, the way it is now."We then want to start filling the stadium to capacity by bringing in exciting people and big names." Paladini is already hoping to bring a former international to Vale Park and suggested there may be more on the way. He said: "I will have to speak of new players with the manager at first, but I don't think he will say no to the type of player I have in mind."I am hoping to bring a player to watch the first home game in the New Year. He won't be able to play because it will be too early. He played at international level until last year and he is the sort of player we need to bring to the club.Meanwhile, Vale director Charles Machin welcomed the Italian's influence and admitted he hoped a deal could be struck soon.Machin said: "I have drafted an agreement which I think is fair all round and Gianni is happy with that. If it is accepted by the club then, from Tuesday, we will be financially safe."I realise the fans will not have a controlling interest then, but they will have a very big minority interest at 46 per cent, along with four seats on the board. Hopefully it will be good news for the fans in the New Year." See also Boardroom Blues www.qprreport.blogspot.com/2006/10/1000-days-since-almost-taking-over-at.html |
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Post by Lonegunmen on Oct 22, 2013 0:28:15 GMT
I wonder what Port Vale fans make of all this. Wasn't the messiah a true Vale fan?
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 22, 2013 7:23:53 GMT
Birmingham Mail By Colin Tattum Comments The truth about the Neil Warnock to Birmingham City rumours 22 Oct 2013 07:54 Birmingham City: Colin Tattum looks at the truth behind rumours of Neil Warnock heading to St Andrew's Neil Warnock is not heading to Blues in a director of football role. Warnock has refused to rule himself of the running for a job that doesn’t exist at St Andrew’s. It was reported that Gianni Paladini was likely to appoint Warnock to the position if his takeover of Blues was successful. Asked about it, Warnock said he wouldn’t say no to such a seat of power. But Paladini has not spoken to or approached Warnock and there is the not so small matter of Blues still being in Carson Yeung’s control anyway. Plus, back in September 2012, Paladini told the Birmingham Mail that Ron Atkinson was earmarked for involvement upstairs. “If we took over, I would probably ask someone like Ron Atkinson to help me,” Paladini said, at the time when he initially launched his Blues bid. “I would need somebody around to help. What type of role? It would be sporting director, something like that maybe.” Paladini and former Albion and Villa boss Atkinson are close friends and have watched Blues together in a private box at St Andrew’s over the past months. Sources close to the Paladini camp believe the story that appeared was more a case of Warnock giving himself a plug, using the obvious link to the Solihull businessman. Warnock was appointed manager at Loftus Road by Paladini and guided QPR to the Premier League in 2010-11. Warnock has been busying himself in the media since quitting Leeds United in April. One of his lines of work is co-presenting the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast on talkSPORT. Asked on the show if he would rule out taking the job, if it existed, Warnock said: “No. “I think there is a role (upstairs) for people who have got experience. Not just me, one or two people. “With all the new owners coming into the game, I think a manager needs a bit of help. When you look at the (average) tenure of a manager in the Championship it’s 15 months.” Warnock said he didn’t realise he would get such a kick from working in the media. “I’m enjoying that sort of side of the coin. (But) with a director of footballship you don’t have to be at the ground every minute of the day. A lot of things are on the computer and everything else. “I just think there’s a role for some of the lads who have finished full-time in football, to help out.”
About his former QPR chairman, Warnock said: “Gianni Paladini, fantastic.
“If Birmingham could get him, I think they’d do really well because he’s full of enthusiasm.
“Yes, he gets carried away a little bit, but I’d rather have someone like that.
“I think Birmingham would do well to get him if they could.”
The piece on Warnock suggested he was already scouring the market for a first team coach or manager to work under him, with Keith Curle tipped.
Last week, however, Paladini said he would stand by current manager Lee Clark if he could wrestle control from Yeung in a £20 million deal.
Paladini commented: “He has got my full support.
“To be fair to the manager he has had no help whatsoever (financially). He has had to do it all on his own.”
And Paladini said he would be very much hands-on at St Andrew’s, as chairman, if his Blues dream materialised.
“How can you work with a phantom, you never see the (current) owner,” he asked www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-colin-tattum-looks-6220528 |
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Post by njp on Oct 22, 2013 16:32:02 GMT
Birmingham fan in peace, I've done a piece on Mr Paladini and it features his time with you lot heavily, I just wonder what you make of it? Nattubes |
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Post by Bushman on Oct 22, 2013 17:19:36 GMT
Birmingham fan in peace, I've done a piece on Mr Paladini and it features his time with you lot heavily, I just wonder what you make of it? NattubesPaladini = Puff |
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 22, 2013 17:37:57 GMT
Birmingham fan in peace, I've done a piece on Mr Paladini and it features his time with you lot heavily, I just wonder what you make of it? NattubesI just read a bit and will get back to it later. But I commend you for writing it. You can be pro a Paladini-takeover or opposed. But you really should base this decision after at looking at what Paladini did at QPR - or other times in life - what other clubs he pursued, etc. And I'm a little shocked that so few have attempted to do that. So Kudos to you. Maybe I'll tweet a link to your piece |
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Post by peterg on Oct 22, 2013 18:15:14 GMT
I think it's a very good piece
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 21:35:51 GMT
Birmingham fan in peace, I've done a piece on Mr Paladini and it features his time with you lot heavily, I just wonder what you make of it? NattubesGreat great work. And to add....would you want a man who borrowed money off his employees. to gamble on horses...who pestered to get thier money back. Would you want a low life like that running your club? |
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 23, 2013 12:02:26 GMT
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Carson Yeung is digging in as Birmingham City are left to limp on23 Oct 2013 07:01 Birmingham City: Colin Tattum reports on Carson Yeung's latest statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Carson Yeung still believes he can sell Birmingham City for a significant price – or remain an influential figure at the club. Yeung values Blues at £32 million, a sum no one appears prepared to pay. Gianni Paladini’s offer was worth a total of £20 million – with £9 million of that dependent on promotion and retaining Premier League status. After Paladini went public, parent company Birmingham International Holdings Limited (BIHL) were forced to make a statement about Blues’ future to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The firm said no written agreement had been reached or signed for the sale (with Paladini, contrary to what he claimed). And they added BIHL had “no immediate plans” to relinquish control. However, with the cashflow at Blues worsening by the month and due to BIHL debts and borrowings, Yeung knows deep down that help is needed. He would prefer to sell off part of BIHL’s 96 per cent stake in the football club, at least initially, probably around one quarter rising to one half, and retain a presence on the Blues’ board. And, according to mandates given to agents acting on his behalf, it could alternatively be a full buy-out in time, after BIHL are re-listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. When BIHL broke their silence over Paladini it dismayed the vast majority of supporters who are utterly fed up, want ownership change and were hoping for news to that end. And Paladini’s camp were again left seething and considering their next step. They are keen to speak to Yeung direct and Paladini said he would fly out to Hong Kong at any time. But the upshot, after BIHL’s formal statement, is no imminent alteration to the status quo – and Blues will continue to limp along as they have been for several months now. Paladini claimed Pannu, BIHL’s managing director and chief executive officer, signed an agreement to sell Blues. He said Pannu was then to put the deal before Blues’ president Yeung and get back to him. But after a fortnight’s waiting, Paladini heard nothing and spoke out about his latest attempt to move into St Andrew’s. Pannu issued a statement in response to media questions, but neither confirmed nor denied he had signed any documents. He simply said Paladini’s comments were ‘misleading and unhelpful’. BIHL were duty bound to act by issuing a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which was signed by BIHL chairman Yeung. It read: “Reference is made to certain press articles recently published by a number of news providers in relation to the possible takeover or acquisition of Birmingham City Football Club. “The board wishes to clarify that no written agreement has been reached or signed with any party in relation to the disposal of all or parts of the company’s equity interest in Birmingham City Plc (“BCP”) and/or Birmingham City Football Club (“BCFC”), and that as at the date of this announcement, the company has no immediate plans to dispose of a controlling equity interest in BCP and/or BCFC.” BIHL had to go public due to Stock Market regulations. www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-colin-tattum-reports-6226310
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 23, 2013 12:31:56 GMT
I did retweet this article. A former poster on this (and many other) boards didn't appreciate it!  Birmingham fan in peace, I've done a piece on Mr Paladini and it features his time with you lot heavily, I just wonder what you make of it? NattubesI just read a bit and will get back to it later. But I commend you for writing it. You can be pro a Paladini-takeover or opposed. But you really should base this decision after at looking at what Paladini did at QPR - or other times in life - what other clubs he pursued, etc. And I'm a little shocked that so few have attempted to do that. So Kudos to you. Maybe I'll tweet a link to your piece |
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Post by alfaranger on Oct 23, 2013 13:09:21 GMT
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Carson Yeung is digging in as Birmingham City are left to limp on23 Oct 2013 07:01 Birmingham City: Colin Tattum reports on Carson Yeung's latest statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Carson Yeung still believes he can sell Birmingham City for a significant price – or remain an influential figure at the club. Yeung values Blues at £32 million, a sum no one appears prepared to pay. Gianni Paladini’s offer was worth a total of £20 million – with £9 million of that dependent on promotion and retaining Premier League status. After Paladini went public, parent company Birmingham International Holdings Limited (BIHL) were forced to make a statement about Blues’ future to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The firm said no written agreement had been reached or signed for the sale (with Paladini, contrary to what he claimed). And they added BIHL had “no immediate plans” to relinquish control. However, with the cashflow at Blues worsening by the month and due to BIHL debts and borrowings, Yeung knows deep down that help is needed. He would prefer to sell off part of BIHL’s 96 per cent stake in the football club, at least initially, probably around one quarter rising to one half, and retain a presence on the Blues’ board. And, according to mandates given to agents acting on his behalf, it could alternatively be a full buy-out in time, after BIHL are re-listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. When BIHL broke their silence over Paladini it dismayed the vast majority of supporters who are utterly fed up, want ownership change and were hoping for news to that end. And Paladini’s camp were again left seething and considering their next step. They are keen to speak to Yeung direct and Paladini said he would fly out to Hong Kong at any time. But the upshot, after BIHL’s formal statement, is no imminent alteration to the status quo – and Blues will continue to limp along as they have been for several months now. Paladini claimed Pannu, BIHL’s managing director and chief executive officer, signed an agreement to sell Blues. He said Pannu was then to put the deal before Blues’ president Yeung and get back to him. But after a fortnight’s waiting, Paladini heard nothing and spoke out about his latest attempt to move into St Andrew’s. Pannu issued a statement in response to media questions, but neither confirmed nor denied he had signed any documents. He simply said Paladini’s comments were ‘misleading and unhelpful’. BIHL were duty bound to act by issuing a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which was signed by BIHL chairman Yeung. It read: “Reference is made to certain press articles recently published by a number of news providers in relation to the possible takeover or acquisition of Birmingham City Football Club. “The board wishes to clarify that no written agreement has been reached or signed with any party in relation to the disposal of all or parts of the company’s equity interest in Birmingham City Plc (“BCP”) and/or Birmingham City Football Club (“BCFC”), and that as at the date of this announcement, the company has no immediate plans to dispose of a controlling equity interest in BCP and/or BCFC.” BIHL had to go public due to Stock Market regulations. www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-colin-tattum-reports-6226310 If Pannu is the CEO and registered as such then he can make and stand by agreements. All scumbag has to do is produce the piece of paper, a la Chamberlain - surely? [/quote] |
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 23, 2013 13:55:04 GMT
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Post by njp on Oct 23, 2013 21:39:35 GMT
What is your Twitter account mate? If you don't mind me asking?
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 23, 2013 22:22:24 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2013 8:28:11 GMT
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Post by Lonegunmen on Oct 25, 2013 16:20:23 GMT
Gianni Paladini’s offer was worth a total of £20 million – with £9 million of that dependent on promotion and retaining Premier League status.
And if they don't get promoted or do and get relegated then City will cost his group only 11 million pounds. If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is not.
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Post by peterg on Oct 25, 2013 17:12:47 GMT
I think that's called a win win steal
9 mill small beer for 2 season in the prem. alternatively get promoted spend nothing get relegated bank the money and the parachute payments and only pay 11 mill
Nice
Of course you would probably need to invest a fair bit to get Birmingham promoted. Not easy even with investment as they are well off at the moment and a bunch of teams with decent squads and money behind them
Not easy at all
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 26, 2013 8:24:56 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2013 18:39:35 GMT
WATCB!!!! Cue fat bald headed bloke claiming to have been a City fan since 1979, reminiscing about Birmingham City winning the League Cup in 1965.  Also it should be noted that a Wheelie Bin was seen being pushed up the motorway heading from Heathrow. Apparently a flight from Poland was mentioned. He doesn't have to push it now Andy......  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2013 10:58:48 GMT
 Bless him......... |
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 22, 2013 9:03:48 GMT
Birmingham City Official Site Statement on behalf of Carson Yeung Posted: Thu 21 Nov 2013 Birmingham City Football Club’s president, Carson Yeung, wishes to refute claims relating to Gianni Paladini in a recent newspaper article. A national publication made false claims that Mr Yeung had requested a significant amount of money just to meet Mr Paladini. Mr Yeung wishes to make it clear that such allegations are wholly inaccurate and he would like to further clarify that there is no agreement in place to sell Birmingham City Football Club to Mr Paladini. Lawyers representing Mr Yeung are now considering options with the view to legal action. www.bcfc.com/news/article/201311121-statement-on-behalf-of-carson-yeung-1186640.aspx |
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 22, 2013 9:06:25 GMT
This was the Mail story from a few days ago re the alleged demand for payment to meet
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EXCLUSIVE: Yeung demands £20,000 from potential Birmingham City buyer Paladini just to meet him!
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PUBLISHED: 17:54 EST, 18 November 2013 Gianni Paladini's continued attempts to buy Birmingham City have hit a stumbling block - after owner Carson Yeung asked for £20,000 just to meet him. The Italian, whose bid is understood to be backed by former Formula One supremo Flavio Briatore, is attempting to buy the troubled Championship club. But so far his efforts have come to nothing. Paladini claimed to have a written agreement with the club's de facto chief executive Peter Pannu over a £17m offer. The Chinese owners, who are bound by the rules of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, have denied all knowledge of such a treaty and Yeung is continuing a battle to prove his innocence against charges of money-laundering. Paladini has tried to appeal to Yeung direct but was stunned to learn via a middleman that the former Kowloon hairdresser has demanded a huge up-front fee just to grant him an audience. After finding six investors willing to provide £5m to underwrite a new share issue last week, Yeung's immediate cash worries have abated. Birmingham City manager Lee Clarke Flavio Briatore Hoping for change: Birmingham city manager Lee Clarke (left) has needed to sell his best players and bring in free transfers. Flavio Briatore (right) is believed to be backing Gianni Paladini's bid to buy the troubled club No laughing matter: Birmingham City fans have seen their club fall out of the Premier League and Carson Yeung still owns the club No laughing matter: Birmingham City fans have seen their club fall out of the Premier League and Carson Yeung still owns the club Following a complex series of financial manoeuvres he has written off a large chunk of the debt and swapped it for equity, smoothing the path for any sale. However, at present, Yeung appears far more interested in the re-listing of Birmingham City's parent company, Birmingham International Holdings Ltd, on the Hong Kong stock exchange than he does in selling the club. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2509633/Carson-Yeung-told-Gianni-Paladini-pay-20-000-wants-talk-buying-Birmingham-City.html#ixzz2lMbP0zHP |
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Post by alfaranger on Nov 22, 2013 9:41:07 GMT
This was the Mail story from a few days ago re the alleged demand for payment to meet
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EXCLUSIVE: Yeung demands £20,000 from potential Birmingham City buyer Paladini just to meet him!
By Neil Moxley
PUBLISHED: 17:54 EST, 18 November 2013 Gianni Paladini's continued attempts to buy Birmingham City have hit a stumbling block - after owner Carson Yeung asked for £20,000 just to meet him. The Italian, whose bid is understood to be backed by former Formula One supremo Flavio Briatore, is attempting to buy the troubled Championship club. But so far his efforts have come to nothing. Paladini claimed to have a written agreement with the club's de facto chief executive Peter Pannu over a £17m offer. The Chinese owners, who are bound by the rules of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, have denied all knowledge of such a treaty and Yeung is continuing a battle to prove his innocence against charges of money-laundering. Paladini has tried to appeal to Yeung direct but was stunned to learn via a middleman that the former Kowloon hairdresser has demanded a huge up-front fee just to grant him an audience. After finding six investors willing to provide £5m to underwrite a new share issue last week, Yeung's immediate cash worries have abated. Birmingham City manager Lee Clarke Flavio Briatore Hoping for change: Birmingham city manager Lee Clarke (left) has needed to sell his best players and bring in free transfers. Flavio Briatore (right) is believed to be backing Gianni Paladini's bid to buy the troubled club No laughing matter: Birmingham City fans have seen their club fall out of the Premier League and Carson Yeung still owns the club No laughing matter: Birmingham City fans have seen their club fall out of the Premier League and Carson Yeung still owns the club Following a complex series of financial manoeuvres he has written off a large chunk of the debt and swapped it for equity, smoothing the path for any sale. However, at present, Yeung appears far more interested in the re-listing of Birmingham City's parent company, Birmingham International Holdings Ltd, on the Hong Kong stock exchange than he does in selling the club. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2509633/Carson-Yeung-told-Gianni-Paladini-pay-20-000-wants-talk-buying-Birmingham-City.html#ixzz2lMbP0zHPIf Paladini has a written agreement - produce it for G*ds sake. I am beginning to think that Paladini isn't quite the 'right sort'.  |
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Post by Bushman on Nov 22, 2013 10:16:21 GMT
Paladini = Puff
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2013 17:45:28 GMT
Aston Villa fans we be able to have a good old laugh when those toss pots ride into town and make poor old Birmingham the laughing stock of football, sorry bcfc fans but prepare for a lot of change and none of it for the betterment of the fans when they get your club.
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Post by Macmoish on Dec 22, 2013 12:01:03 GMT
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