| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 08:16 - Aug 14 with 3136 views | RAFCBLUE |
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"Curran and Rose, operating through Morton House MGT and First Form Construction, quietly began to reach agreements with existing shareholders this summer in a bid to build a majority shareholding.
The largest shareholder Andrew Kilpatrick, son of former chairman Brian who was credited with saving Spotland from property developers in the 1980s, is among those to have agreed on a sale to Curran and Rose.
The determination of Curran and Rose to hoover up the necessary shares has been illustrated by the amount of money being offered. Typically valued at about £2, it is understood the prospective new owners are offering as much as £10 per share. That, in theory, would value the small League Two club at roughly £5 million.
The precise source of Curran’s wealth, however, is hard to piece together. He has been involved in a construction firm and sources close to him have also suggested money has been made through the property market.
Although described last week as “a recluse”, those at Rochdale have found it an inaccurate description. Staff have seen him arrive for meetings wearing shorts and flip-flops, driving a Rolls-Royce. Curran has also told fans of his plans to bring his pet Rottweiler to games should he take ownership of the club.
Rose, meanwhile, is the owner of a car dealership based in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. LKC Motors, the initials of his three girls, lists Bentleys, Aston Martins and a McLaren among its cars for sale online. It is said his friendship with Curran began when meeting in Dubai 15 years ago.
The pair’s pursuit of Rochdale is coming through Morton House MGT and First Form Construction, an “employment business that provides labour primarily to the construction industry”.
Rose is listed as a director on Companies House, appointed on May 1. The latest paperwork filed states Rose owns 51 per cent of Morton House MGT and First Form Construction, with Denise Courtnell holding 49 per cent. Curran seemingly neither has a stake nor is a director. His role is said to merely be as a consultant.
Curran has told The Athletic that Morton House MGT and First Form Construction “decided to expand its investments into the sport and entertainment sector to diversify its service offering in these areas. This is the ultimate beneficial owner and primary source of funds”.
Neither Curran nor Rose has plans to attend any games until clarity comes and when contacted by The Athletic on Friday, the EFL said the matter was ongoing.
“We note the recent comments in the media but as we have stated previously, while these matters are under consideration, we are not in a position to provide a running commentary as to what stage the process is at,” said an EFL spokesperson. “Those stakeholders involved understand the circumstances and are being kept fully appraised of developments.
“The League continues to reserve its position in respect of any matters arising out of the ongoing situation at the club, with the overwhelming priority to ensure the long-term viable future of Rochdale and, despite the distractions, we will be using the full powers available to us under EFL regulations to work towards achieving that outcome.”
Summer sales, including Stephen Humphrys to Wigan Athletic and Oliver Rathbone to Rotherham United, have brought financial security, as did the £150,000 banked when teenager Kwadwo Baah joined Premier League side Watford this summer. |  |
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 08:31 - Aug 14 with 3083 views | jacko_dale |
"Staff have seen him arrive for meetings wearing shorts and flip-flops, driving a Rolls-Royce. Curran has also told fans of his plans to bring his pet Rottweiler to games should he take ownership of the club."
What on earth is going on? |  | | |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 08:43 - Aug 14 with 3036 views | RAFCBLUE |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 08:31 - Aug 14 by jacko_dale |
"Staff have seen him arrive for meetings wearing shorts and flip-flops, driving a Rolls-Royce. Curran has also told fans of his plans to bring his pet Rottweiler to games should he take ownership of the club."
What on earth is going on? |
I think its emblematic for Curran, Jarvis and Rose of the approach.
Most business people turn up to business meetings in suits. First impressions and all that.
Andy wears flip flops to meetings.
What bothered me most about that was the word "Rottweiler" was in the singular.
That means that either Puggles or Jingles is being left at home. Why would one be allowed the matchday experience and not the other?
And what kind of responsible dog owner does that? | |
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 08:51 - Aug 14 with 2996 views | jacko_dale |
And to think it was only 48 hours ago Curran was talking up his own professionalism in the MEN! | | | |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 09:06 - Aug 14 with 2935 views | judd |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 08:43 - Aug 14 by RAFCBLUE |
I think its emblematic for Curran, Jarvis and Rose of the approach.
Most business people turn up to business meetings in suits. First impressions and all that.
Andy wears flip flops to meetings.
What bothered me most about that was the word "Rottweiler" was in the singular.
That means that either Puggles or Jingles is being left at home. Why would one be allowed the matchday experience and not the other?
And what kind of responsible dog owner does that? |
Nancy dogs. |  |
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 09:10 - Aug 14 with 2924 views | James1980 |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 09:06 - Aug 14 by judd |
Nancy dogs. |
I didn't so those on the new kiosk menu. | |
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 09:37 - Aug 14 with 2792 views | RAFCBLUE |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 09:06 - Aug 14 by judd |
Nancy dogs. |
It could be a planned dog rotation to prevent fatigue, judd. | |
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 10:08 - Aug 14 with 2653 views | DaleiLama |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 09:37 - Aug 14 by RAFCBLUE |
It could be a planned dog rotation to prevent fatigue, judd. |
That's illegal in public too |  |
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 10:43 - Aug 14 with 2523 views | judd |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 09:37 - Aug 14 by RAFCBLUE |
It could be a planned dog rotation to prevent fatigue, judd. |
That sounds like a Korean kebab | |
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 10:52 - Aug 14 with 2477 views | NorthernDale |
Rose is listed as a director on Companies House, appointed on May 1. The latest paperwork filed states Rose owns 51 per cent of Morton House MGT and First Form Construction, with Denise Courtnell holding 49 per cent. Curran seemingly neither has a stake nor is a director. His role is said to merely be as a consultant.
- How much does he charge to be a consultant and how much will he charge the Dale to be a consultant to overcome our mythical debts and financial issues, which don't exist and would exist if these two charlatan's took over with sudden fees for the two shysters being put on our books, plus of course the cost of the takeover. That is how the infamous shyster Steve Dale operates and these are no different.
Curran has told The Athletic that Morton House MGT and First Form Construction “decided to expand its investments into the sport and entertainment sector to diversify its service offering in these areas. This is the ultimate beneficial owner and primary source of funds”.
- This is the business which is apparently not registered to pay VAT, only as two employees and apparently as a virtual rented office, with the total assets of around £160,000 after taking liabilities into account. Please remember they suddenly had an influx of £4 million and of course liabilities for £4 million, i.e they put the money to make the company successful and legit, which many doubt it is. He claims it provides labour to the construction industry, but is meant to be a pay role company, they cannot even get the stories correct.
Neither Curran nor Rose has plans to attend any games until clarity comes and when contacted by The Athletic on Friday, the EFL said the matter was ongoing.
- Good, hopefully we will never see him at the Dale ever then, because we do not want over a 100 years of history destroyed by two shysters , with even dodgy income sources. | | | |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 11:03 - Aug 14 with 2436 views | electricblue |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 08:16 - Aug 14 by RAFCBLUE |
Key messages for those not a subscriber:
"Curran and Rose, operating through Morton House MGT and First Form Construction, quietly began to reach agreements with existing shareholders this summer in a bid to build a majority shareholding.
The largest shareholder Andrew Kilpatrick, son of former chairman Brian who was credited with saving Spotland from property developers in the 1980s, is among those to have agreed on a sale to Curran and Rose.
The determination of Curran and Rose to hoover up the necessary shares has been illustrated by the amount of money being offered. Typically valued at about £2, it is understood the prospective new owners are offering as much as £10 per share. That, in theory, would value the small League Two club at roughly £5 million.
The precise source of Curran’s wealth, however, is hard to piece together. He has been involved in a construction firm and sources close to him have also suggested money has been made through the property market.
Although described last week as “a recluse”, those at Rochdale have found it an inaccurate description. Staff have seen him arrive for meetings wearing shorts and flip-flops, driving a Rolls-Royce. Curran has also told fans of his plans to bring his pet Rottweiler to games should he take ownership of the club.
Rose, meanwhile, is the owner of a car dealership based in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. LKC Motors, the initials of his three girls, lists Bentleys, Aston Martins and a McLaren among its cars for sale online. It is said his friendship with Curran began when meeting in Dubai 15 years ago.
The pair’s pursuit of Rochdale is coming through Morton House MGT and First Form Construction, an “employment business that provides labour primarily to the construction industry”.
Rose is listed as a director on Companies House, appointed on May 1. The latest paperwork filed states Rose owns 51 per cent of Morton House MGT and First Form Construction, with Denise Courtnell holding 49 per cent. Curran seemingly neither has a stake nor is a director. His role is said to merely be as a consultant.
Curran has told The Athletic that Morton House MGT and First Form Construction “decided to expand its investments into the sport and entertainment sector to diversify its service offering in these areas. This is the ultimate beneficial owner and primary source of funds”.
Neither Curran nor Rose has plans to attend any games until clarity comes and when contacted by The Athletic on Friday, the EFL said the matter was ongoing.
“We note the recent comments in the media but as we have stated previously, while these matters are under consideration, we are not in a position to provide a running commentary as to what stage the process is at,” said an EFL spokesperson. “Those stakeholders involved understand the circumstances and are being kept fully appraised of developments.
“The League continues to reserve its position in respect of any matters arising out of the ongoing situation at the club, with the overwhelming priority to ensure the long-term viable future of Rochdale and, despite the distractions, we will be using the full powers available to us under EFL regulations to work towards achieving that outcome.”
Summer sales, including Stephen Humphrys to Wigan Athletic and Oliver Rathbone to Rotherham United, have brought financial security, as did the £150,000 banked when teenager Kwadwo Baah joined Premier League side Watford this summer. |
Well i hope the police pull him over as they have said it is a £5k fine for driving a vehicle while wearing inappropriate footwear such as sandals and flipflops..... |  |
| My all time favourite Dale player Mr Lyndon Symmonds |
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 11:22 - Aug 14 with 2359 views | boromat |
I wasn't sure the Chairman was going to speak out at all but it seems he felt he had to try and fact check Curran.
Think it might start to get a bit nasty now. Which may increase the press that we get. Just hope we come out on top. | |
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 11:32 - Aug 14 with 2312 views | SuddenLad |
I am 100% sure who I believe. |  |
| “It is easier to fool people, than to convince them that they have been fooled†|
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 11:49 - Aug 14 with 2254 views | R17ALE |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 11:32 - Aug 14 by SuddenLad |
I am 100% sure who I believe. |
Me too.
If there's one thing fans have wised up to of late, it's rooting out bullshitters, of which Curran is another. [Post edited 14 Aug 2021 11:52]
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 12:23 - Aug 14 with 2156 views | MoonyDale |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 11:49 - Aug 14 by R17ALE |
Me too.
If there's one thing fans have wised up to of late, it's rooting out bullshitters, of which Curran is another. [Post edited 14 Aug 2021 11:52]
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If this clown ever turns up at the Dale he'll need a fkin Rotty.... |  |
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 13:20 - Aug 14 with 2061 views | RAFCBLUE |
| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 11:49 - Aug 14 by R17ALE |
Me too.
If there's one thing fans have wised up to of late, it's rooting out bullshitters, of which Curran is another. [Post edited 14 Aug 2021 11:52]
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Completely agree R17.
After the experiences from mid-May, I reckon a Dale fan can smell a b*llshitter from 100 miles away whist standing upwind!
Curran and Jarvis are two more chancers to add to the 2021 chancers list. | |
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| The Athletic - "Rochdale, a hostile takeover and a Rottweiler" on 08:34 - Aug 17 with 1418 views | Marjorie_Plane |
I do think the recent evidence of the powerpoint and the timeline by RAFCBLUE puts some more context on this post |  | | |
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