My speculation is that Dreyfus et al pay a smaller amount up front, with agreement to buy remaining shares at higher cost once promotion assured.
Makes sense in that a) the pair of ****ers get a bit more for their pie, which is what they wanted and b) the new owners only pull out more of the asset is more valuable.
Would make sense that this setup was to bridge a gap, rather than long term.
I totally agree with you but I really begrudge the pair of them making any profit on the back of ****ing up the club!
