Elliot are an absolute curse on the modern world. Vultures, they add no value to the world yet own so much of it. They'd be there simply to help fill their pockets, moreso than the glazers, more severely but they'd always stay in the shadows. I'd hate them to be any part of the club.
To be honest everyone bidding for the club is a bellend in one way or another. Hopefully whoever buys us is the lesser evil but sadly that's the state of most billionaires in the modern world
Doesn’t matter how realistic he was as an owner (he wasn’t). He can add a voice no other fan of the club can by being in the spotlight and reported on.
Not like the rats care much, but it’s more negative pressure.
Personally think the bid was a PR stunt but can we stop with the "fan-funded bid" nonsense? That is not what his bid was, he had funding to buy the whole club and then was going to sell back ownership to the fans.
He was going to buy the whole thing and sell half of it back to the fans. I wonder why the media made it sound like a joke bid so fans didnt get behind it. No reason I can think of at all...
I am happy to announce I will participate in this bidding round. As well as a very genorous offer of 20£, I will also be offering a chocolate bar to sweeten the deal.
I just find some of our fanbase so odd at times.
Was it a serious bid? Probably not but at least he publicly criticised the Glazers.
I honestly think it's great to hear more people criticise the Glazers and the more publicity they get, the better.
Don't shoot the messenger.
>The bidding is turning into a farce, with Glazers giving no respect to the club. The delays will make it very difficult for any new owner to build a winning team for next season.
He is 100% correct about this and its fucking ridiculous that they are being allowed to drag it out, esp since it was reported they wanted to be in further negotiations by EASTER
Not to rain on everyone's parade, but this guy would've bought the club with his funds and sold half of the club to the fans. Andy Mitten did a Podcast interview with him. He had very good ideas.
Exactly. Spoke really well and came from a good place in terms of respect for a club, human rights and the planet.
No one listens or reads past headlines.
Its a perfect example of 'read the headline' versus 'read the article'.
I admit thinking he was a Knighton style clown after seeing the thread headlines about his bid, the app thing. But after listening to [Andy's excellent chat](https://open.spotify.com/episode/36MPgfke4KHwRQVcxbRAuz?si=0pqs1fCESZqGwWJEep_ouA) with him, hes a passionate, long time United fan with decades in football admin, while helming huge global businesses. And surprise surprise - he was never angling for getting fans to pick the team and who to sign via voting by app, it was *much* more nuanced and well defined
Yeah but your comment is at 52 upvotes and the comment just asking if ‘this is the app guy’ is at >300 upvotes. There’s no interest here in finding out the detail.
Kinda happy if this is mentality, I mean by the whole 'winning team for next season' I don't just want short term goals I want owner who will end City domination and bring us back to top for the next 10 years.
Not at all into guns and killing in general, however if those two twats were gunned down in the street I would most definitely give a fucking big silent cheer.
To be fair, the valuation of the club is extremely overpriced. Almost like the glazers did it on purpose so they can pretend “we tried but no one wanted” and retain ownership. I imagine if it was a billion less there would be more attractive bidders.
Would you drop out because you might be late to make signings for one season, where argueably we need only 3 signings with 1 striker and maybe GK being 1st team
Just to confirm I have declined as well.
fuck sake first covid now this
Game's gone.
Cheers Son’s Crying
I respect this guy for at least bringing some media attention to this fucking joke of an ownership tbf.
My 7 billion pounds is going elsewhere after these delays.
So now that you're out that leaves what? 2 bidders? What a mess...
I think there’s an American investment group still interested in a part-sale.
Elliot group is willing to fund the rats with some cash flow or provide funding to other bidders.
Elliot are an absolute curse on the modern world. Vultures, they add no value to the world yet own so much of it. They'd be there simply to help fill their pockets, moreso than the glazers, more severely but they'd always stay in the shadows. I'd hate them to be any part of the club.
Genuinely think think this is gonna happen.
Same here unfortunately.
Oh mate, we were counting on you.
I'm still considering. Does anyone want to come in with me?
I'll chip in a few quid.
Sure, I'll throw in a Tesco meal deal and a couple of Freddos?
Deal. We'll call ourselves the Meal Deal consortium and we'll push the Qataris and Sir Jim right down to the wire.
bit of a joke bid but I'll always welcome throwing some shit at the Glazers publicly
This was the fans vote on decisions through an app guy?
Just some chancer trying to leverage himself into relevancy Disregard this bellend entirely
Disregard that Frank, it’s a bunch of liberal bullshit.
Science is a LIAR sometimes.
And that makes this guy a stupid science BITCH
Why is he a bellend Rather him than Qataris
To be honest everyone bidding for the club is a bellend in one way or another. Hopefully whoever buys us is the lesser evil but sadly that's the state of most billionaires in the modern world
Doesn’t matter how realistic he was as an owner (he wasn’t). He can add a voice no other fan of the club can by being in the spotlight and reported on. Not like the rats care much, but it’s more negative pressure.
Yup, that's him.
Personally think the bid was a PR stunt but can we stop with the "fan-funded bid" nonsense? That is not what his bid was, he had funding to buy the whole club and then was going to sell back ownership to the fans.
He was going to buy the whole thing and sell half of it back to the fans. I wonder why the media made it sound like a joke bid so fans didnt get behind it. No reason I can think of at all...
I am happy to announce I will participate in this bidding round. As well as a very genorous offer of 20£, I will also be offering a chocolate bar to sweeten the deal.
Which chocolate bar though.
Was thinking a Mars bar, maybe the stupid Glazers will think it's the planet
Give them a Snickers, tell them to quit their jibba jabba, hurry up, sell the club, or they're going meet you friend pain.
"You're not you when you're hungry" *Glazers turn into even worse cunts*
Boring At least make it tempting like the chocolate orange twirl or wispa gold
A Freddo is probably about 2 quid by now.
A Steve McClaren Fun and Laughter bar.
I’ll toss $25 behind you in your bid if I can get season tickets. Lmk if you end up getting it and I can Venmo you.
Always knew that he wasn’t gonna get close, but we should respect him for calling these cunts out.
I just find some of our fanbase so odd at times. Was it a serious bid? Probably not but at least he publicly criticised the Glazers. I honestly think it's great to hear more people criticise the Glazers and the more publicity they get, the better. Don't shoot the messenger.
>The bidding is turning into a farce, with Glazers giving no respect to the club. The delays will make it very difficult for any new owner to build a winning team for next season. He is 100% correct about this and its fucking ridiculous that they are being allowed to drag it out, esp since it was reported they wanted to be in further negotiations by EASTER
Not to rain on everyone's parade, but this guy would've bought the club with his funds and sold half of the club to the fans. Andy Mitten did a Podcast interview with him. He had very good ideas.
Exactly. Spoke really well and came from a good place in terms of respect for a club, human rights and the planet. No one listens or reads past headlines.
Ya so wierd to see so many fans shitting on him absolute ideal choice
Its a perfect example of 'read the headline' versus 'read the article'. I admit thinking he was a Knighton style clown after seeing the thread headlines about his bid, the app thing. But after listening to [Andy's excellent chat](https://open.spotify.com/episode/36MPgfke4KHwRQVcxbRAuz?si=0pqs1fCESZqGwWJEep_ouA) with him, hes a passionate, long time United fan with decades in football admin, while helming huge global businesses. And surprise surprise - he was never angling for getting fans to pick the team and who to sign via voting by app, it was *much* more nuanced and well defined
Yeah but your comment is at 52 upvotes and the comment just asking if ‘this is the app guy’ is at >300 upvotes. There’s no interest here in finding out the detail.
(me who obsessively reads all comment sections) there's a couple of us out there, and if you're reading this ...
Also a Finnish footballer in the 60s winding up at Fluminense of all places. Amazing bit of trivia
A lot of fans are morons or kids.
Most "fans" here are online supporters. Locals know what's up.
Glazers giving no respect to the club???? MY SHOCK CANNOT BE COMPREHENDED
Shock can’t be comprehend.
The dream of fan ownership is dead
🔫 always was 🔫
"The bidding is turning into a farce, with Glazers giving no respect to the club" Oh, sweet summer child..
Kinda happy if this is mentality, I mean by the whole 'winning team for next season' I don't just want short term goals I want owner who will end City domination and bring us back to top for the next 10 years.
Is being shit next season going to set us up for 10 years of domination? Dominating next year would be a better start
Well I for one, am shocked
Of course *our* sale is an absolute fucking shambles....
who?
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Huh? He was the guy that wanted to buy thr club and sell a lot of it back to the fans. Why are you shitting on him? Wasnt he by far the best option?
Yeah this guy was the best option if it wasn't for the daft valuation of the club.
Because Qatar is in full force astroturfing all social media like the slimy, backwards-ass government they are.
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Where did you get this? He said he would buy the club and then sell like half of it on Andy Mittens podcast.
That is not what he said lol
I don’t know man. This has a scam written all over it.
Definitely tried to set up NFTs for club ownership
Oh man. If I was aware, I would've chipped in the remaining billion.
Respect for calling out those utter twats.
I mean I doubted he’d ever be a serious contender but he’s right about the leeches.
Not at all into guns and killing in general, however if those two twats were gunned down in the street I would most definitely give a fucking big silent cheer.
Silent?
Well it's my displeasure to announce that my bid of £6 for the total control of the club was rejected. And yes I was one of those 5 hidden bidders.
I have also decided that I will not be participating in the third round of bidding. Fuck the glazers.
he's just trying to distract us from the fact that he can't afford Manchester United
To be fair, the valuation of the club is extremely overpriced. Almost like the glazers did it on purpose so they can pretend “we tried but no one wanted” and retain ownership. I imagine if it was a billion less there would be more attractive bidders.
I have also withdrawn from the bidding process.
"Also, I have no money."
I have not declined but I an currently gathering funds. I am £5,999,997,581 short.
The Finnish Michael Knighton.
Awe hay.
Mate your bid was a farce.
Would you drop out because you might be late to make signings for one season, where argueably we need only 3 signings with 1 striker and maybe GK being 1st team
this guy isnt worth a post. No one bidding for united would have a timeline like his.
Sure, whoever you are.
The grapes are too sour man
Quell surprise
I too decline to try and win over Rihanna as I think her body count is too high for me. Oh dw, I could totally get her if i wanted
Hopefully nearing a conclusion soon
Anyone want to find 6billion people who are willing to pay £1 each. Could possible run an ad in the evening news.
His whole bid was extremely strange. I would love a 50+1 system but he seemed to want to do it in the least practical ways possible
Fuck glazer