Buyers Battle For Barnsley

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    Exclusive by Alan Nixon (Daily Mirror Barnsley are at the centre of a £10 million takeover tussle between an Arab group and wealthy Italians. The Oakwell club could be sold in the next few weeks as the bidding hots up and talks between the parties reach a crucial stage.The Italian companywho already have strong spots links in their own country have been interested for weeks and thought that they were close to snapping up the Championship outfit,
    However a Barnsley official has been in touch with the Qataris who have also been in discussions with Yorkshire rivals Leeds United about a potential buy out at Elland Road. The Middle Eastern investors have been making different offers to chairman Ken Bates for months but
    have yet to commit to a purchase.
    Now they could switch to the smaller "easier" takeover at Barnsley.
    The Tykes have been ho;ding on in the second tier on a low budget and have attractive facilities to interest any new buyers. A takeover spells bad news for Hill as both suitors have their own management teams in mind if they are successful in pulling off the coup.(END)
    Money we need but not a new manager !.
     
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    I don't know money so we can buy some fantastic world class players and Harry as manager champions league in 3 season. (I jest)
     
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    Where'd you find that story? Google doesn't find anything
     
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    They won't sell to foreigners
     
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    Tell them all to **** off if you want BFC to retain its soul.
     
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    We have attractive facilities? We dont have ANY facilities, we rent oakwell remember
     
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    My initial thought was "wind-up", just doesn't read right. Unless the OP backs it up with a link, it'll keep thinking that way.
     
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    Story in People too.
     
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    Leeds fans are tweeting pics of the Qatar businessmen at their match yesterday.
     
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    just been on skysportsnews
    lets face it, mr cryne has been looking to sell for ages, i'd trust him to only sell if it only looked good for BFC
     
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    That's the first thing that occurred to me

    Plus anyone wanting rid of Hill and replacing him with a (presumably) out-of-work management team would be mental. Even with new owners the club would still have to operate under financial fair play rules.
     
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    Look closely at them rules. They are almost meaningless in our division
     
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    Just about to post that. Our young uns just rung me saying same
     
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    Re: That's the first thing that occurred to me

    Sounds like a load of ******** to me.

    Even if it happened I am sure they wouldn't get rid of Hillcroft.

    BFC is a decent investment opportunity imho. No debt. Average fanbase. Second tier. Good facilities. Good manager in place. Stable club.
     
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    Agreed. Said that for ages now. Potential for 20k plus crowds if we had sustained success too
     
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    Very true

    But they are going to get more stringent and we are currently setting an example. To move away from that would be a real shame.
     
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    Why can't ya see em gettin rid off hillcroft if do get taken over look at Sean dyche did a good job at Watford last season
     
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    Can't fin d a link online but this story is in todays people.
     
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    Is there any links to this online ?
     
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    I cant find it in people
     
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