Take over at Palace

Hillian1 · Sep 29, 2013

Interesting if true.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/crystal-palace-in-takeover-talks-2314801

Warren Little
A Dubai-based consortium are searching for a Premier League investment – and Crystal Palace are in their sights.

Palace are among a number of clubs the group are looking at.

An approach for Arsenal was firmly rebuffed.

Talks are ongoing and a senior Palace official is believed to have met the Moroccan businessman who is the front man for the group.

Chairman Steve Parish was on holiday and did not attend the meeting.

Parish and his consortium acquired Palace from Simon Jordan after the south London club was placed into administration.

Despite limited investment, they secured promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs after defeating Watford at Wembley last May.

In the past, Parish has insisted his group are not looking to sell.

The potential buyers will have to prove that they have the finances to lift Palace to a new level and ensure the club enjoys a long term in the top flight.

GingerBeerMan · Sep 29, 2013

Now would be a great time to sell. It's definitely only downhill from here in terms of league position and club value.

Hillian1 · Sep 29, 2013

Genuine question to our resident Palace fans.

How would you feel about this "if" true?

Soulman · Sep 29, 2013

Are you sure it is not someone on Moroccan black that is interested.

loz · Sep 29, 2013

Hillian1 said:
Genuine question to our resident Palace fans.

How would you feel about this "if" true?

I would hate to the marrow of my bones for palace to be taken over by some faceless billionaire,who just wants a play thing, to end up like Chelsea , man city . That would be it for football and me.

gripper stebson · Sep 29, 2013

loz said:
I would hate to the marrow of my bones for palace to be taken over by some faceless billionaire,who just wants a play thing, to end up like Chelsea , man city . That would be it for football and me.

Billionaires tend to head to clubs who have nice stadiums. To take Palace to the next level they need a new ground so you can say goodbye to £150m straight off the bat...

Won't happen.

Now an attempt to buy out Tony Bloom - that's a different matter.

Green Cross Code Man · Sep 29, 2013

There's something weird about this story. The potential owners bid for Arsenal. It's rebuffed. They then think. 'I know, I'll bid for Palace.'

That is such an unlikely step from one to the other.

bluenitsuj · Sep 29, 2013

One fault with this story, they are after a premiership club, in 8 months palarse wont be a premiership club.

Deleted member 22389 · Sep 29, 2013

I really hope Bloom stays and doesn't one day sell out. Wouldn't it be great if one day we got the Premier League without needing a foreign owner. I have predicted for years that one day the Premier League would crash, it seems to be going from strength to strength. These foreigners love London clubs don't they.

Stat Brother · Sep 29, 2013

Green Cross Code Man said:
There's something weird about this story. The potential owners bid for Arsenal. It's rebuffed. They then think. 'I know, I'll bid for Palace.'

That is such an unlikely step from one to the other.

Start at the top and work down.

sparkie · Sep 29, 2013

Prince Charming OUT ! :lolol:

The Wizard · Sep 29, 2013

sparkie said:
Prince Charming OUT !

Direct from his office photo on reading your comment.

Stat Brother · Sep 29, 2013

Hillian1 said:
Genuine question to our resident Palace fans.

How would you feel about this "if" true?

What can they say:-

'I hope we don't sell to anyone shady who could put us in administration'.
'We don't need any more investment'.
'Best not sell they might just be asset strippers'.

At least a Dubai based consortium might have enough class to stay off message boards.

The Grockle · Sep 29, 2013

Getting your offer turned down to buy Arsenal then trying to buy Palace is like setting your sights on Sienna Miller but setting for Susan Boyle.

Quinney · Sep 29, 2013

croydon seagull said:
Getting your offer turned down to buy Arsenal then trying to buy Palace is like setting your sights on Sienna Miller but setting for Susan Boyle.

That's a bit unfair on Susan Boyle.

HastingsSeagull · Sep 29, 2013

croydon seagull said:
Getting your offer turned down to buy Arsenal then trying to buy Palace is like setting your sights on Sienna Miller but setting for Susan Boyle.

Harsh

but fair!

Creaky · Sep 29, 2013

I've always thought that if I had "loads of money" how much more fun it would be to start from scratch.

Choose a town I like, build a new stadium and other facilities and start right from the bottom - either by buying a team in a local league or starting a new team and "persuading" a local league to invite you.

How much more satisfying it would then be to see the money you spend elevating you through the leagues. Pipe dream I know but rather fun.

KZNSeagull · Sep 29, 2013

Is it this lot? Different type of caravan, but still a caravan....

If it all goes wrong, this lot can have it... http://www.ameinfo.com/40246.html

Thunder Bolt · Sep 29, 2013

Wasn't there a rumour about 10 years ago, that Gadaffi wanted to buy them?

wellquickwoody · Sep 29, 2013

croydon seagull said:
Getting your offer turned down to buy Arsenal then trying to buy Palace is like setting your sights on Sienna Miller but setting for Susan Boyle.

At least Pxlxce aren't Scottish.......

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