Eccles Star, why do think Sale Sharks will having anything to do with us being bought? Even if the good DR. buys the ground it's still nothing to do with Sale as they're only tenants like us.

My take on this is that Dr K is playing quite a hard game with Peel, the Stadium company and the council.

Unlike Ecclesstar I cannot believe that Sale have any input whatever into the negotiations other than that they (presumably) have a contract with the stadium company that would survive even if the good Dr buys the stadium Co as well as Salford.

The council are between a rock and a hard place - if they don't play ball then they lose everything (but then it's public money so what do they care?) - so I suspect they'd love to see a full buyout and get some cash back into their coffers (BUT did they actually stump up cash or borrow it to finance their part in the stadium build? - if the latter then early repayment could actually cost more than seeing the loan out!)

Peel are the unknown quantity - clearly as a company they play a very long game and have their own strategic ambitions. It may or may not be in their perceived interest to lose ownership of the one tangible asset in this whole sorry saga - who knows?

It wouldn't surprise me to see some form of joint venture between Dr K & Peel emerge from this - obviously the Dr has hit the nail 100% on the head in realising that you just have to have control over as many income streams as you possibly can and I guess those negotiations are taking the time.

Just be patient folks - these things do take time and Dr K didn't get to his current position by taking hasty or wrong decisions.

Spot on Barton. I think the Council borrowed (at a v good rate) in the first place so who knows the get out clause there.

Peel will be partners in the Stadium I feel & as the Dr has a long term view I think he will be putting in the foundations first but the Feb 4th date is looming so would estimate the deal being done - if all goes to plan - at 5.30pm on Friday 1st Feb. Would be very surprised if before. Maybe 5 o`clock.

Can we not use the Myler money to pay the new players short term

Think very few people have doubts he will eventually end up as the new owner of the club I more think many are worried that the longer the leave it the weaker the club will be in the long term for recruitment (I fail to see that the take over dragging out didn't have a negative effect on Hock signing).

As for owning the stadium Salford council will want rid of the whole shooting match as quickly as they can and the more I think on the more Peel will want to deal with the Doc as his interest in hotels and I refuse to believe that at some point his interest in the club isn't linked to the possibility of a race course being built by Peel in the near future (which although I don't follow horse racing even I see the appeal for a large city like Salford/Manchester having a race course so close to it's - I hope they get permission and the smell of manure drives the Garrido bint from her ivory towers).

Is Michigan Red still waffling on about replica shirts? Have took his advice and used the 'cock block' facility so can't see his posts.

Look at me I've blocked someone. Can someone else tell me what they are saying? Defeats the purpose a little bit eh?

Of course, the real reason to post was just to have a random pop at someone so I'm not quite sure what you aim to achieve by doing so.

Slightly deviating and definitely tempting fate but, in honour of Mr Koukash (not big on hierarchical status terms such as 'dr'), what odds on some Salford jokers turning up to the opening game of the season in jockey kit riding hobby-horses?

Cheesy but I'd laugh.

On the off chance that this doesn't all go tits up (which it inevitably will) can we please not turn into the City of rugby league? Perhaps retain a bit of humility and not start sticking tea towels on our heads.

If you read it I said have a say on buying the stadium as they paid rent and we have not that is why I included sale sharks

This. Although unfortunately I think wacky shenanigans are a given with our lot these days.

I know you said that but Sale still wouldn't have any input/say into buying the Stadium as they're just tenants like us.

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G4S would probably rule Hobby Horses are a H&S risk,
more chance of obtaining Jockeys colours than Salford New Kit
Anyway it's going to be a long slog this season, it wouldn't be prudent to get too giddy .
Judging from the way Warrington Fans changed from quarrelsome but with an edge of humility to just plain annoying the minute they got their hands on some tin. I don't hold out much hope.

They would if sale have tabled a bid as well then it will be down to who as been paying rent then

Hope you get this guy on board. At the giants we appreciate the value of a wealthy benefactor!

I have read he wants some / part of £ owed to council waived + to buy the stadium. If this is so will there have to be a full debate + vote by Salford Council? If so how long does it take to arrange these votes?

Ta