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Exactly! If the O's are still anywhere near the club with any deal then NAPM will continue and the 'problems that BFC has' will remain. Surely any investor with even a modicum of intelligence would see that?
 
BST view in today's GGgggggeeerrrrrzzzzzeeeettttteeee

Blackpool Supporters’ Trust remains confident that any investment or takeover at the football club would see Owen Oyston’s involvement come to an end.
This follows Oyston’s latest statement on the club’s website claiming that agreement has been reached with an investment group and that a deal will be finalised within three to five days.
The short statement does not identify the group and does not reveal whether they will be taking control of the club or simply investing cash. There is also no mention of Oyston’s future involvement with the club but the announcement does state that the agreement will provide an “immediate solution to the issues that currently surround the club”.
Despite the uncertainty, BST chair Christine Seddon says she can’t envisage any interested party wanting to work alongside Oyston as that would mean fans continuing their boycott of home games. Seddon told The Gazette: “Whether this is just Owen putting a statement out to keep things alive, I don’t know. But what I am absolutely confident of is that this talk is about purchasing the club outright. “No-one with any marbles whatsoever would want to invest with the Oystons still there – there’s just no chance. “If someone is willing to invest alongside Owen, well, they’re mad and we’re in trouble. “If you had done your due diligence and you knew the situation... “After all, it’s a matter of court record how he’s treated business partners in the past, never mind the fact most of your customers won’t turn up. Why would you? It’s ridiculous. “Interested parties, and there have been a number of them, have contacted BST to see how the fans feel. Every single one has only been interested in buying the club outright. “Whatever happens it’s still a very frustrating situation. We’re all having to sit patiently to wait for this long, drawn out affair to end. That is all we can do. “If someone wants to buy the club and Valeri Belokon wants to step back, then hey ho. Ultimately, if that means the end of the Oystons, then most of us will be pleased.” Some have suggested a takeover could not go through without the approval of Belokon due to the existing court orders. But that is disputed by BST’s vice-honorary president Tim Fielding, who said: “My understanding is that at the moment Owen can sell his assets and Valeri can’t stand in his way. “He’s just got a charge on it which means all the proceeds would go to him. “It’s like selling a house on a mortgage. You can sell it but you have to repay your mortgage when you do. “Because none of the individual assets are worth more than the £25m that is owed, all the proceeds would go to Belokon until the debt is down to nil.”
 
If it is the case that Owen is free to sell what is to stop Owen selling the assets to an associate for less than its true value? The law seems to be a bit loose for my liking.
 
Clearly nothing announced before tomorrow thus preventing a judgement day protest (assuming Grande Lardon isn't on holiday eating in thew worlds most exclusive restaurant).
 
Do you think that in the 3-5 days that OO quoted he will declare that they bought Sunderland? Or for other reasons they couldn't come through but more in two weeks? :loser::loser:
 
I think the timing was solely to avoid any type of JD yesterday.
I still believe he is playing bluff to force VB but nothing, and I mean nothing would surprise me when the O's are involved.
If he sells I can see him getting a life president type of role whilst selling majority ownership of the club.
Tomorrow will be interesting.
 
I assume that the Turks were there yesterday? Why would they be fearful of a JD protest when most are boycotting anyway?
 
Tomorrow will be day four so still another day to go, or was that working days. It will fizzle out.

Nothing from the EFL re VB either, pathetic
 
Pete - that's some one being a little mischievous Pete - they were Shrewsbury board members wearing kiss me quick hats.:grinning:
Our more older man from the photos in the opening post was there again.
 
The Gazette understands Blackpool Football Club owner Owen Oyston expects to have a deal wrapped up with a mystery investment group on Tuesday.

Owen Oyston claims agreement finalised with investment group Oyston was reportedly telling people that an agreement was imminent at Saturday's game at Bloomfield Road At Saturday’s game against Shrewsbury Town at Bloomfield Road, Oyston was reportedly telling people that an agreement was imminent and could be finalised as soon as tomorrow. The identity of the investment group still remains unknown but it is believed Oyston will remain involved should a deal be completed.

This would be deeply unpopular among boycotting fans who have made it abundantly clear they will not return unless Oyston completely cuts ties with the club. On April 6, Oyston released a statement through the club’s website claiming an investment group were interested in taking an "active" and "serious" financial involvement. Representatives for Valeri Belokon declined to comment on the situation when contacted by The Gazette last week The statement said the group have a three-to-five-year plan for the club, with the “ultimate aim of regaining and sustaining Premier League status”.

“Well aware of the issues that have beset the club in recent years, the investment group is determined to build up a strong relationship with supporters and bring out the exciting potential of Blackpool Football Club once again,” the statement added. Oyston said a further announcement would be made within two weeks, but it took almost three weeks for the latest update to be issued.

Last Thursday, a follow-up statement claimed an agreement would be finalised within the next three to five days. Neither statement made any reference to what Oyston’s future involvement would be, although the second statement did state the agreement will provide an “immediate solution to the issues that currently surround the club”. Representatives for Valeri Belokon declined to comment on the situation when contacted by The Gazette last week, although they did state they have no information on the investment group.

BST believes total takeover is the only option for Blackpool after latest Oyston statement Reacting to Thursday’s second statement, Blackpool Supporters’ Trust chair Christine Seddon told The Gazette she would be surprised if the group would be willing to invest in the club alongside Oyston. She said: “Whether this is just Owen putting a statement out to keep things alive, I don’t know. But what I am absolutely confident of is that this talk is about purchasing the club outright.

“No-one with any marbles whatsoever would want to invest with the Oystons still there – there’s just no chance. “If someone is willing to invest alongside Owen, well, they’re mad and we’re in trouble. If you had done your due diligence and you knew the situation… “After all, it’s a matter of court record how he’s treated business partners in the past, never mind the fact most of your customers won’t turn up. Why would you? It’s ridiculous.

“Interested parties, and there have been a number of them, have contacted BST to see how the fans feel. Every single one has only been interested in buying the club outright. “Whatever happens it’s still a very frustrating situation. We’re all having to sit patiently to wait for this long, drawn out affair to end. That is all we can do.”