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Indeed. It's a bit like the bloke who walks in the pub and says "you're always in here!"

I'll only believe it when it appears on the sports pages of Portsmouth.co.uk

Only if there is an intent to cause harm (mentally or physically) behind the actual words (IMO)

Cheers (sorry if it sounded like I was having a dig at you for posting it - that wasn't my intention - just picking up on Sky's wording as I doubt they know what is going on in our Nige's mind) Maybe they've got wind of a medical happening or suchlike Keep us non-Sky oiks posted! :-)

In the immortal words of MLG: "how would they know that?"

I'm not sure what's more amusing....'weirdos' like me with 'get a life' high post counts or the ever so slightly odd folk who delight in highlighting how many times people have posted every 53 minutes 14 seconds (on average)... ;-)

Now, that's just plain silly..... ;-)

So sad to see Cala Corp go from this.... Key developments for CALA CORP (CCAA) Cala Corp. Signs Agreement with the Most Prestigious Yard in the Industry to Construct the First Waterfront Undersea Resort 01/27/2011 Cala Corp. announced that it will expand its Undersea Resort in response to the $1 trillion global market demands. The Undersea Resort has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement with the most prestigious yard in the industry STX Europe, for future waterfront construction of the following various possible uses: Lavishly-appointed Suites - 330, ranging from 1,100 to 12,000 square feet each. Spa and Ageless Treatment Clinic - 500,000 square feet, Convention Center and Executive Meeting space - 1,200,000 square feet, CasinoResort, Family Gaming Arcade and Water Park - 1,000,000 square feet, Class A Exhibit and Concert Hall space - 13,000 seats, Professional Sport Stadium - 20,000 seats, Undersea Natural Aquarium - 5,000,000 square feet, Class A Tower Office - 1,000,000 square feet, and University or Hospital Campus - From 500,000 to 1,200,000 square feet. The global market demand is endless because the waterfront undeveloped properties represent almost 75% of the earth's traditional real estate. The product line is especially attractive to industry because the Undersea Resort has the added benefit of being environmentally safe, with almost zero emission. The actual development cost per location is from $500 million to $1.5 billion. Each development location will be funded directly by the actual owner of the project. The owners are classified as the largest pension system funds or REIT. ....to a "Dormant Company" in the space of just one year (according to Cala in his 'interview' (*chortle*) with The Portsmouth News today) Nah, I still refuse to fall for it.... ;-)

Close. Plymouth

My money is on the administrator trying to convince the 'preferred' buyer that they have some competition out there in order to bump up the asking price. And/or trying to convince the football league that Pompey will be saved in the immediate future thus putting off a points penalty... Actually, no, that can't be right....they'd have come up with a plausible 'stooge' if that was the case...

"Carlsberg don't do smoke screens but if they did..." You just know that the football league are going to fall hook line and sinker for this...

All he needed to say was: "I don't know why AA is trying to find us a buyer. Portsmouth FC are a self sufficient company and not tied into the state of CSI's finances in the slightest. AA should stick to finding a buyer for CSI and leave us to run this football club in the same financially astute and self-sufficient way that we have done since CSI became our parent company"

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[TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:37[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][Comment From Denmead Dave Denmead Dave : ] Mr Cala is clearly a wealthy man Rory. Can you advise where he has earnt his fortune?[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Thursday January 12, 2012 15:37 Denmead Dave [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:38 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Rory McKeown: From our conversation, Mr Cala wouldn't go into too much detail about how his personal wealth was generated. But he said his background is in the hotel industry and has experience in making private companies public. His words were his wealth was generated through a 'combination' of things.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] I thought he was advocating transparency....?

[TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:32[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][Comment From Pompeyman : ] Hi Rory. Do you know why Mr Calla has confirmed his interest in PFC, when AA has said he himself has signed a confidentiality agreement? [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Thursday January 12, 2012 15:32 Pompeyman [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:33[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Rory McKeown: Mr Cala said he was very surprised his name had been leaked but was happy to talk to me and confirm his interest. [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Hmmm.....

[TABLE] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:31[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Rory McKeown: He said he wants to run a football club. Following his short stint at Salernitana last year, Mr Cala said he looked at buying clubs in England and Italy, but chose to head for England due to the passionate fan base. As reported in today's story, Mr Cala was at the Southampton and Chelsea games and it appears his heart is set on Pompey because of the passionate fans.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Ask a stupid question Trousers!

Yay...one of mine just got through.... [TABLE] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:29[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][Comment From Henry : ] Why has Mr Cala chosen Pompey above all other clubs that are available? Did he look at other clubs before settling on us? [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

Yay...someone got one through.... [TABLE] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:15[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][Comment From Toastie : ] Hi Rory. As far as I can see, Cala Corp's financial background does not appear strong enough to justify a credible bid. Are these people being put forward as a decoy to discourage the Football League from making a points deduction? [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

[TABLE] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:14[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text, bgcolor: #FFFFFF][TABLE] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Rory McKeown: Mr Cala said he wants to turn Pompey into a top four Premier League club if his bid is successful. He claims he would have no problem generating the cash to build a new stadium and added he would sit down with the manager and discuss what is needed to aim for promotion. Remember, this is if he is successful.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

Ditto. All very dull at the moment. A conspiracy theorist would probably say that the questions are all being posed by stooges but you wouldn't catch me suggesting that

Hmmm....not the most popular event in the world it would seem! Surprised there isn't someone on here whose kid(s) have taken part in this MLT tournament.

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/great-matches/fans_cautious_over_joseph_cala_s_pompey_plan_1_3413466

Couldn't the Premier League freeze the remaining parachute payments if they believe they are not destined to be used for the purpose for which they are intended? I hereby submit my application for the annual SWF daft question of the year award.

Be wary of people who post: "I found this on a rumour site" and then conveniently 'forget' to post the accompanying link to said site....

http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?34823-Club-in-talks-with-Tadanari-Lee/page24