When do we get to see the New Owners?

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Harrym4737
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What on earth is going on with this takeover?
Diggerthedog
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Nothing the Qataris are gone but want the money they put in back before they completely wave goodbye, Until then nothing will happen. Underdog won’t find it forever so expect big changes this summer and a part time team, which might suit us better as let’s face it we have no advantage being a full time side now.
NBDag
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There were never any Qataris to begin with. Only a made up Youssef character that no one anywhere at the club has claimed to have met. Similarly the delay isn’t the deal being “restructured”, unless you deem restructuring as buying time to desperately find a new buyer to save face.

Unfortunately tomorrow is 2 months since Jeyes’ statement, and people have to accept that he was completely stitched up by the club with the duty of delivering that non-message. Was a load of word salad with only the intention of trying to placate the fans to ease off the likes of Thompson & Bradbury. We will be here in May having the exact same conversation I promise you.
Diggerthedog
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The Qataris were real but didn’t have the stomach for it all, several supporters met Joe he was very eager to get on with things but Dan Hall kept demanding silly money for his shares so they backed out of the deal even though it was originally agreed but the goalposts were changed time and time again. Further investors have been found and it’s now going through further processes.

If we don’t have new owners soon we will be close to going out of business.
Diggerthedog
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Another month ticks by, like fans the new owners don’t appear to ever show up.
AVincelotFlyingLeap
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What happened to the KSI rumours ? I was enjoying that.
Harrym4737
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Apparently KSI was set to take up a “marketing” role within the club. Whether that’s true or not I don’t know. 🤷‍♂️
NBDag
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Harrym4737 wrote: Sat Jan 31, 2026 3:58 pm Apparently KSI was set to take up a “marketing” role within the club. Whether that’s true or not I don’t know. 🤷‍♂️
It not true. Nothing is happening behind the scenes! It’s been over 6 months and we don’t even have a name. It’s not happening, and if it is I’d be worried. Look at Punjab Warriors, they are beyond clueless but they were always public about their intention to buy Morecambe throughout a very drawn out process. Yet supposedly our new owners can’t do anything publicly whilst “restructures” and whatever occur… It’s either all fake or a terrible thing that’s about to happen. Wake up everyone.
Diggerthedog
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You can blame club underdog for the silence, they’re refusing to let anyone say anything until it’s fully completed NDA’s etc and they’re also the ones delaying it via slow responses. This is what I’ve heard not idea if true or not.
Harrym4737
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Didn’t the Qataris pull out and CU are looking for new buyers? Fingers crossed it’s done soon, as it’s been nearly 7 months. However, I can’t see it being finalised anytime soon.
NBDag
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Obviously yes there are NDAs in place, but there are still usually hints around that tell you something is going on. When Trinity came in they were seen around the club by staff prior to announcement. When CU came in the fans had worked it out before announcement too. But everyone has absolutely nothing to go off this time, we have even been given the name of this Youseff bloke and no one has seen him in months. The reason we know so little is because there is little to know.
Diggerthedog
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The Qatari’s are gone, they came in and got vocal before buying the club and Underdog don’t want that happening again. It’s no secret that a certain You Tuber and his ‘people’ alongside a very wealthy ex Prem club owner have been seen at the ground recently. Make of that what you will.
Harrym4737
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I wouldn't be angry if JJ (KSI) decides to take up a role in the club. Unlike Serry & Co, KSI actually has brand sponsorships and is valued at a lot of money.
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