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If he (as he is saying) he expects the deal to go through by the end of this month, then I assume he has already gone through the "Fit and Proper" test by the EFL....I guess we will all find out soon enough, but to say i'm worried is an understatement
Be really interesting to see what the actual criteria the EFL use in the Fit and Proper test... this should be published and show fans what is needed from a moral and financial standpoint to own a football clubWell considering the EFL fit and proper test is mostly self certified I might go through it myself on the off chance I win the euro millions tonight.
He said wants the deal done not that he expectsIf he (as he is saying) he expects the deal to go through by the end of this month, then I assume he has already gone through the "Fit and Proper" test by the EFL....I guess we will all find out soon enough, but to say i'm worried is an understatement
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You talking about Donald?This blokes a nutter but he has some bollox.
Having heard a few things from Falkirk, his mode of operation seems to be to turn up promising the earth
and turning the heads of gullible money grabbing owners (wonder who that could be) with grand plans.
Agreeing a deal then saying
Ok I'm off to find the money now.
His big Achilles heal seems to be that no bugger wants to invest with him. (so far ???????)
New York Property Tycoon or Bankrupt pub landlord take your pick
Sunderland being Sunderland I've a bad feeling about this.
Well considering the EFL fit and proper test is mostly self certified I might go through it myself on the off chance I win the euro millions tonight.

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Time to express your concerns

Could just as well be.You talking about Donald?
Yeah pretty sceptical about him. If these supposed US investors materialise then I'd be prepared to potentially judge the bid on them, but as it stands the Falkirk stuff has made him look extremely dodgy.
And again, always worried about anyone who wants to be front and centre of a bid like this. Ego.
I was recently asked to head the security team at Althorpe House, Northampton which, to be nearer to family, I considered.
I had to have a full DBS check which I failed.
Seems I can own a football club but can't look after a stately home![]()
Roker Report has done an article on Campbell and the people he's supposedly wants at the club and lol and behold another link to old Salmon Pants!
Stephen Barbalaco
Director at Fairway Sports Capital - owned by Campbell - since last year, Stephen Barbalaco has been touted as Campbell’s preferred appointment as CEO of Sunderland AFC.
Fairway are the company often highlighted as being the driving force behind Campbell’s failed takeover bid last summer, though little is known about the group and no accounts have been publishes via Companies House.
Barbalaco describes himself on his LinkedIn page - where he and Charlie Methven are listed as connections - as an:
International Executive with 20+ years’ achievement in leadership roles across different business lines throughout Europe, US, Latin America, and Asia/Middle East. Highly effective team leader who brings to a changing regulatory environment first-hand operational experience overseeing risk management and compliance around the globe. Adept at interfacing with stakeholders, aligning people with strategic goals, and building consensus. Fluent in English, Italian, French, and Spanish. Holds MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. YPO member.
A cursory glance at Barbalaco’s job history shows heavy involvement in the world of investment and private banking.
Full article here :-
https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/20...BYsDod11UaQYV9ofrsD6xldqrnCnwJbrYAGnOPyG_z67s
Fairway Sports Capital seem like a proper mob mind, they've got a one page Internet page! https://fairwaysportscapital.media I mean, haway, the whole thing sounds dodgy as ****!