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That was just my opinion with the time scale,
but I got a message yesterday telling me it’s into the efl checks hopefully it’s true
If its FPP & Sartori with this O'Brien lad and it has gone to the EFL for ratification it should sail through. Only O'Brien would imo need scrutiny from the EFL.....
 
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I dont know of anything he’s done badly with any young players. Is there any evidence of that ? I thought he was just supporting people on loan.
His operating of the academy over the years has been decent at best and poor at worst for the money it is allegedly costing to run. latterly his main role has been as a minder for the heirachy and an ambassador for function..Over stayed his time here .
 
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Just decided to skip to the last page of the thread, currently. Happy the pod is out, going to give it a listen.

Here's hoping something of substance is said on it.
 
Having listened to the podcast Barnes is obviously very solid in his stance on his source. It does point to it being Donald having spoken to him the week before.
I really hope it goes through and goes through quickly, its clear something is happening in the background. Its very very difficult to not have the mindset of the wise men say lads and be very sceptical of it. The fact the date has now moved to when the transfer window shuts does ring alarm bells about being played.
Think I may be worrying for worrying sake as like everyone I am desperate for some good news and some forward thinking at the club. If it falls through then you really have to fear for the season ahead.
 
If its FPP & Sartori with this O'Brien lad and it has gone to the EFL for ratification it should sail through. Only O'Brien would imo need scrutiny from the EFL.....
I don’t think O’brien will have enough % of the club if he gets any at all to even be looked at by the EFL
 
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I understand that it's a source of significant frustration. Timescales and potentials unknowns always will be. Especially when it involves Safc and our club. I would be more concerned if the emotion and passion was not there anymore and it was absolute apathy!

However, it's good that others are getting very similar information to Barnes. I am also very confident in what I have said, majority on the RTG in the early days of this situation. Even when there was a major doubt the other week, I spoke to a couple in real life, to keep cool heads and wait for the weekend update then Barnes got everyone on the hook again.

We just have to be patient.
People are right to be sceptical of this as it's Sunderland after all and we often get kicked in the bollocks just as things start to look up. However, certain people appear to have a agenda about it not happening which is the thing I can't fathom.
 
I once read that moths are attracted to light to get to the dark, and in a lit room, the darkest place, from the moths perspective, is the other side of the light bulb.
Bit like a dog chasing its tail.
At the end of the day moths are stupid. Attracted to light i can't fathom but attracted so Salma. well that's a whole different thing.

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Having listened to the podcast Barnes is obviously very solid in his stance on his source. It does point to it being Donald having spoken to him the week before.
I really hope it goes through and goes through quickly, its clear something is happening in the background. Its very very difficult to not have the mindset of the wise men say lads and be very sceptical of it. The fact the date has now moved to when the transfer window shuts does ring alarm bells about being played.
Think I may be worrying for worrying sake as like everyone I am desperate for some good news and some forward thinking at the club. If it falls through then you really have to fear for the season ahead.
Agree with everything you said mate but the last bit I don't, think with the signings we've made I think we'll be OK for the season. I'm not a lover of pp but I think this team could get us over the line. Just
 
If its FPP & Sartori with this O'Brien lad and it has gone to the EFL for ratification it should sail through. Only O'Brien would imo need scrutiny from the EFL.....
I must admit this is the group that would get me excited. It's got the lot, money, business sense and connections (local & international). If that group did end up owning us, ideally I'd like a more 'football man' in the mix too. Dave Jones might be that man or may know the perfect fit for the job.
I'm being greedy aren't I :emoticon-0111-blush
 
I thought FPP WERE just F?

A few people are saying it's just Fuhrman. I heard from someone I trust that there's no reason to think any of them have walked away and that FPP (all of them) are still interested. Mind that's from someone who doesn't think anything is close so could be wrong. I think a number have suggested that Fuhrman might be the first to get involved (probably got more time on his hands than the others and was allegedly the most interested), and that there will be the opportunity and aim for the others to follow. That would make sense and could explain the conflicting information about whether it's FPP or just F! If 2 of them aren't sure about the risk then maybe Fuhrman will take more of the risk on initially. I'll be fine with either of those. Ideally all of them just come in balls out and crack on, but Fuhrman should comfortably be able to help get things in place to get us out of this league and into a better position and I'm sure the others would join him if and when it happens.
 
Like similar posts, you are trying to pick up on my choice of words, rather than what I’m saying to again trying and discredit me. I’ve never said where my ‘source’ comes from. It could be Mars, the moon or the local, but what I’ve been told I believe.

You’ve said a lot of things which I’ve heard and agree with, but on this one, we’ll have to disagree

Im repeating myself, but till NB’s states anything further, it’s wait and see.

By some incredibly implausible coincidence the only other poster who's ever said that to me was Kittens.

So please tell, on an anonymous chat forum., if people don't judge you by the things you say and the words you use ....

... just how are they to judge you.

You're responsible for what you say, as we all are ffs <doh>
 
Nick Barnes blew out the water this notion nothing is happening. I trust his numerous sources miles more than anyone off here who is hearing nothing is happening. He has put his whole reputation on the line he is that certain

When did he say nothing happening?
 
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