bjk Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 It's something I've wondered since they came on the scene.Just like Pinnacles mystery multi millionaire,nobodys got a clue who they are,and I fear this is because,just like Pinnacles mystery multi millionaire they don't actually bloody exist and were made up by Fry to hurry Pinnacle along.I hope I'm wrong,I usually am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 It's something I've wondered since they came on the scene.Just like Pinnacles mystery multi millionaire,nobodys got a clue who they are,and I fear this is because,just like Pinnacles mystery multi millionaire they don't actually bloody exist and were made up by Fry to hurry Pinnacle along.I hope I'm wrong,I usually am. Who knows, but Fry was persuaded at least 10 days ago that they were a better bet than Pinnacle, well before the Fialka fiasco. Theres got to be something substantial to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 The only evidence so far is from a dog walker who spotted four people, one a fit lady with nice tanned legs, in white suits getting out of a silver Range Rover with Swiss plates (from the Zurich region I believe) in the car park at SMS the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITKSaint Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 There's really nothing to confirm either way. If they do exist, they were considered second best to the Pinnacle bid and if they don't exist, well.. There's been nothing I've seen in the press from any other potential bidders (discounting Jackson) , which means nothing in itself but does nothing for the heart rate. Ultra professionals, non-existents or flaky groupings - take your pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 There's really nothing to confirm either way. If they do exist, they were considered second best to the Pinnacle bid and if they don't exist, well.. . Arguably they were only the second choice because Pinnacle promised more in the long run - but of course that means nothing if you dont deliver on your promises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk Posted 30 June, 2009 Author Share Posted 30 June, 2009 I guess we'll know by Friday.Solent did say they have substantial wealth but I don't believe anything anymore,we've heard so much rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Did pinnacle exist ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 In answer to the question, I ****ing hope so. They're the only hope we have left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlibertine Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 Could they be the same swiss group who were laughed out of fratton park with there offer to buy pompey? Ramon Vega was fronting them I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 30 June, 2009 Share Posted 30 June, 2009 (edited) Could they be the same swiss group who were laughed out of fratton park with there offer to buy pompey? Ramon Vega was fronting them I think? Hope not. The irony (imo) is that the Pinnacle group appear to have borrowed Vega's plan - ie I'll buy the club for £1 and pay off the creditors out of my massive profits when I get to the Champions League (exaggerated to make the point). Edited 30 June, 2009 by buctootim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Be careful what you wish for - too much of that thinking and we'll have people posting chummy messages or mystery moneyment coming out on SSN next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homesick-saint Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Vinicio Fioranelli Could be the Swiss version of Marc Jackson, a deluded attention seeker, but this is the name that is being bandied about. Claims to front a consortium with Swiss, Arab and German backers. But who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offix Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 If they don't exist, then by Friday Saints won't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 http://www.tribalfootball.com/roma-admit-buyout-talks-over-fioranelli-consortium-253059 Vinicio Fioranelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Who knows, but Fry was persuaded at least 10 days ago that they were a better bet than Pinnacle, well before the Fialka fiasco. Theres got to be something substantial to them. On what basis do you say that, are you itk or just making it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 On what basis do you say that, are you itk or just making it up? On the basis of Fry's statement. Fry stated he opened serious negotitations with other bidders as soon as Pinnacle's exclusivity expired 10 days ago - indicating he knew sometime before that Pinnacle werent going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 It's something I've wondered since they came on the scene.Just like Pinnacles mystery multi millionaire,nobodys got a clue who they are,and I fear this is because,just like Pinnacles mystery multi millionaire they don't actually bloody exist and were made up by Fry to hurry Pinnacle along.I hope I'm wrong,I usually am. No matter how many times people would like to think Fry is more of a Walter Mitty than Marc Jackson, if he made stuff up like this it would be illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaffer Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 I think there is no longer interest from the Swiss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 I know this is a "my mate's dog" type story, but without giving too much away i work with a guy who is good mates with David Jones. He says the Swiss group are very much real but after Pinnacle got exclusivity, wasn't sure if they were still interested. Apparently they were very professional. That's the last i heard if it is any use. Let's hope they still are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 I think there is no longer interest from the Swiss ?????????????????????????????????????????????? WTF where did this info come from?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 ?????????????????????????????????????????????? WTF where did this info come from?????? dont worry about it - check his previous posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Vinicio Fioranelli Could be the Swiss version of Marc Jackson, a deluded attention seeker, but this is the name that is being bandied about. Claims to front a consortium with Swiss, Arab and German backers. But who knows? Fioranelli is in talks to buy Roma. HTH The Swiss are there & have serious money (billions rather than millions) if what i have been told by what should be a very reliable source is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 ?????????????????????????????????????????????? WTF where did this info come from?????? Obviously not the Echo http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4467677.Potential_foreign_owners_in_late_night_talks_with_creditors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogman Of Bassett Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 All I know is they employ over 7,000 people and have an empire worth Billions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 All I know is somthing to do with chocolate, gnomes and nazi gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 All I know is they employ over 7,000 people and have an empire worth Billions. I'm sure we can soon change that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 All I know is they employ over 7,000 people and have an empire worth Billions. Just as i have been told. They made a profit of over €1bln last year & apparently the interest made on the owners' personal fortune would be enough to cover the running of Saints,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 All I know is they employ over 7,000 people and have an empire worth Billions. http://www.tribalfootball.com/roma-admit-buyout-talks-over-fioranelli-consortium-253059 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 All I know is somthing to do with chocolate, gnomes and nazi gold Is that a Delia recipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfurdent Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 The only evidence so far is from a dog walker who spotted four people, one a fit lady with nice tanned legs, in white suits getting out of a silver Range Rover with Swiss plates (from the Zurich region I believe) in the car park at SMS the other day. well I tried Google with "one Swiss fit lady with nice tanned legs" and nothing obvious so the dog needs an eye test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfurdent Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Fioranelli is in talks to buy Roma. HTH The Swiss are there & have serious money (billions rather than millions) if what i have been told by what should be a very reliable source is true. The Swiss have lots of money deposited in the 1940s by some Germans on behalf of the Jewish community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 The Swiss have lots of money deposited in the 1940s by some Germans on behalf of the Jewish community Oh noes, don't bring up Fialka again :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Lightjaw Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 getting out of a silver Range Rover with Swiss plates (from the Zurich region I believe) Silly question probably, buy why bring a car all the way from Switzerland? Why not just get on a plane and taxi the rest? I wouldn't take my car to Switzerland .... no matter how much money I had. More comfy ways to travel imho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 I think there is no longer interest from the Swisswhere did you get that from then Gaffer? If they are gone surely it is curtains, surely not another foreign group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Silly question probably, buy why bring a car all the way from Switzerland? Why not just get on a plane and taxi the rest? I wouldn't take my car to Switzerland .... no matter how much money I had. More comfy ways to travel imho!they may get picked up from a Swiss resident who lives here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 they may get picked up from a Swiss resident who lives here. ........possibly even one with nice legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 they may get picked up from a Swiss resident who lives here. Not a good sign if they can't afford a taxi fare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Silly question probably, buy why bring a car all the way from Switzerland? Why not just get on a plane and taxi the rest? I wouldn't take my car to Switzerland .... no matter how much money I had. More comfy ways to travel imho! Good point. Maybe top gear have something to do with it? I think they just missed out to Pinnacle because of the traffic on the Avenue. Clarkson was really upset as Hamster ran through the door with TL and the Jewish guy from Barnet, whose name I can't spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Not a good sign if they can't afford a taxi fare have you been in a local taxi??? a choice of personally being carted around in a range rover or squeezed into a ford sierra that has only just had the voimit cleaned up from last nights pickups from Reflex etc. I think I would be more worried if they had hailed a cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 have you been in a local taxi??? a choice of personally being carted around in a range rover or squeezed into a ford sierra that has only just had the voimit cleaned up from last nights pickups from Reflex etc. I think I would be more worried if they had hailed a cab. They could have called Essruu. He doesn't allow students or drunk people in his cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Just as i have been told. They made a profit of over €1bln last year & apparently the interest made on the owners' personal fortune would be enough to cover the running of Saints,. From next week onwards the interest from MY personal fortune will be enough to cover the running of Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 On the basis of Fry's statement. Fry stated he opened serious negotitations with other bidders as soon as Pinnacle's exclusivity expired 10 days ago - indicating he knew sometime before that Pinnacle werent going anywhere. I think you're reading too much into it, Fry had a duty to reopen negotiations once the exclusivity ended, doesn't mean he knew Pinnacle were going to fail. It would have been foolish not to do so even if he thought Pinnacle were nailed on certainties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 I think you're reading too much into it, Fry had a duty to reopen negotiations once the exclusivity ended, doesn't mean he knew Pinnacle were going to fail. It would have been foolish not to do so even if he thought Pinnacle were nailed on certainties. All down to personal takes - but as Pinnacle offered the most if Fry thought still thought they had a viable chance of being successful he would have extended the exclusivity period imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Silly question probably, buy why bring a car all the way from Switzerland? Why not just get on a plane and taxi the rest? I wouldn't take my car to Switzerland .... no matter how much money I had. More comfy ways to travel imho! Houses in London and Switzerland?, a mega yacht with car deck in the marina? local blaggers with dodgy plates? who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 well I tried Google with "one Swiss fit lady with nice tanned legs" and nothing obvious so the dog needs an eye test Try 'white suit, classy as f*ck' ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Try 'white suit, classy as f*ck' ?? I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Try 'white suit, classy as f*ck' ?? Is this the one? http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/specials/rich_list/article3822519.ece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 (edited) I just found her .................... http://classyas****.com/ Edited 1 July, 2009 by eurosaint you will have to guess what the asterisks stand for ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Is this the one? http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/specials/rich_list/article3822519.ece I posted something similar the other day. Her husband sails out Hamble quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 1 July, 2009 Share Posted 1 July, 2009 Is this the one? http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/specials/rich_list/article3822519.ece Yes, they'll do. Now we've decided who our new owners will be, there's no excuse for not getting the deal done Mr Fry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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