19 Oct 2025 16:12:58
Has anyone read the report that the Muscat deal has hit a problem.
Report stated Muscat met the owners and agreed to come in principle then met Thelwell and Stewart now there's a problem.
I read elsewhere Muscat wants control of signings so wonder if that issue is with Thelwell.
19 Oct 2025 16:25:39
Just seen that Polar.
19 Oct 2025 16:27:24
Yes. I read that the deal is possibly collapsing due to Muscat wanting his choice of players and that he might want to stay in Shanghai until his deal finishes next year. We are a shambles of a club. 49ers billionaires look like amateurs. It's really not a good look for us.
19 Oct 2025 16:29:29
I think the 'control' of signings chat is a red herring tbh.
Just noise caused by our frustrations around Thelwell.
19 Oct 2025 16:32:42
I just seen Muscat deal is in jeopardy. Its in China.
19 Oct 2025 16:37:50
Polarbear until these two clowns are out off our club nothing will happen.
19 Oct 2025 16:48:19
We're a shambles top to bottom!
This new ownership seem incompetent.
19 Oct 2025 16:49:01
Just read it their on talk sport and their saying it's because of thellwells input.
19 Oct 2025 16:55:53
StevieG was told he wouldn't have full control, so why would we give it to Muscat?.
19 Oct 2025 17:03:58
Might sound daft, but is there no job description for candidates to review when applying or approached, if it was stated that the DoF has full control over transfers and the like would this not be beneficial to both parties so no one would be wasting there time.
I've never known drama like this, we deserve better.
19 Oct 2025 17:07:28
The only person who makes the decision on player transfer is the manager, it's mental that non footballing people have any influence within this part of the business.
19 Oct 2025 17:11:24
Think it's the same issue Gerrard had with the board i. e. Thelwell. As far as I'm concerned Muscat holds all the cards, seems we're get desperate.
19 Oct 2025 17:13:25
How can any manager trust Thelwell with transfers? This has been the worst transfer window in the clubs history.
19 Oct 2025 17:22:00
Yeah just read that now. This is a complete and utter farce if true. Stewart and thelwell need sacked on the spot. Get these idiots out of our club.