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If the speculation is true that they've got exclusive access to our books, then I think this could be a huge acid for other potential buyers.
If the process does not progress any further, then it may put other potential buyers off with the thought of, 'well what have they seen?'
Yet if they are interested after this period, then it may just catalyse interest from other potential suitors trying to find a gem.
The Mighty Quint
Player Valuation: £40m
This means Howard will get a new contract doesn't it, I'm out.
I'm not financial expert but on the basis of having 'exclusivity' then I'd expect so, or at least until after the process ends or they negate the deal.
Doubt it would stop any informal discussions between the two, but I'm sure it would restrict any further dealings between the two parties.
Right. They're a small market team with no history of success. I don't think holding that against Moores makes any more sense than criticizing the ownership at Stoke for never winning a title.
...some months ago the indication was that 3 consortiums were interested. We don't know if that was true but perhaps at least one other buyer is keen. I'm no business expert but would they step back and let this group progress or is it like selling a house where everybody is encouraged to take a look?
sageyefc
Player Valuation: £90m
If the Asians are seriously interested, this could at least call their bluff and see them make their interest known in public
The Esk
Player Valuation: £70m
No, the exclusivity seems to relate to due diligence. Any other party who may have had access to "the books" previously or indeed without access can approach the Board with an offer at any time.
However a bidding war is not to be welcomed. The more that is paid for the equity the less may be available for development.
Donald Twain
Vide cor meum
This is all very exciting !
John Osters Love Child
Player Valuation: £6m
I'm assuming nothing happens unless Phillip Green gives the nod 
As the club are still to acknowledge any dealings with this supposed consortium, I doubt they'd want other parties to start publicly show interest.
That's if there is actually any genuine interest from Asia. Each time there's talk about offers there's always other interest from 'afar'.
Ashtonian
Banned on request
it would be if the amount of money that flew into Stoke after the take over, the better and bigger stadium and if Stoke were in a league of only 5 teams. I would be demanding a hell of a lot more success in that situation with stoke!
wasn't he in Aladdin?
You're confusing divisions with leagues (which is, admittedly, confusing if you haven't grown up with American sports). In the 17 years that Moores owned the Padres, they won their division (a four or five team subset of the league) 4 times, which seems reasonable.
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