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punky

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Also if you've been following you will know that they've been having a hard time getting the last few pieces of steel in the south stand (the back plates that follow the curve of the top row). They've managed to get one of them in now.
 

Speedy

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Pinched again with love from SSC, I hope they don’t mind but it’s amazing

Tray video

The first two bits are now under the stand
 

thfc1989

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Also if you've been following you will know that they've been having a hard time getting the last few pieces of steel in the south stand (the back plates that follow the curve of the top row). They've managed to get one of them in now.

But seemingly not the problematic one yet (the one to the left of what has gone in). A fair few delays this month with strong winds and problems with the steel work
 

dovahkiin

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naming rights from to Gilly on simb
HSBC a front runner
Basically the gaffer at AIA left AIA about 10 months ago. He is now big chief at HSBC and they are the principal lender. Part of the loan deal allows HSBC the last bid and they are allowed to know what that bid is.
 

spids

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naming rights from to Gilly on simb
HSBC a front runner
Basically the gaffer at AIA left AIA about 10 months ago. He is now big chief at HSBC and they are the principal lender. Part of the loan deal allows HSBC the last bid and they are allowed to know what that bid is.

Mark Tucker is his name. He is an avid Chelsea fan too! Tucker started his career as a professional footballer, making appearances for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Rochdale and Barnet. But he never played a first-team match.
 

MattyP

Advises to have a beer & sleep with prostitutes
May 14, 2007
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naming rights from to Gilly on simb
HSBC a front runner
Basically the gaffer at AIA left AIA about 10 months ago. He is now big chief at HSBC and they are the principal lender. Part of the loan deal allows HSBC the last bid and they are allowed to know what that bid is.

I'm convinced the last bit, which I've bolded, is entirely false. No way a company the size of Tottenham would run a process with such a clause, no matter whether they are principle lenders or not.
 

Lilbaz

Just call me Baz
Apr 1, 2005
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I'm convinced the last bit, which I've bolded, is entirely false. No way a company the size of Tottenham would run a process with such a clause, no matter whether they are principle lenders or not.

Why? You sometimes see it with players that have been sold that a club can match a bid to buy them back.
 

Lilbaz

Just call me Baz
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To do it on a project so huge as this screams either amateur hour or favourtism. Either way, it wouldnt be good,

It wont be less than the final bid and we don't have to accept. They will get a chance to outbid the final offer.

Whether it is true i don't know.
 

danielneeds

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May 5, 2004
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I'm convinced the last bit, which I've bolded, is entirely false. No way a company the size of Tottenham would run a process with such a clause, no matter whether they are principle lenders or not.
It’s not a bad clause from Levy’s point of view. Giving someone the chance to gazump your top bid can’t hurt. It could discourage other potential bidders though.
 

haslemereyid

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I have met Mark Tucker several times over the last 15 years or so - as well as starting out as a footballer he is a massive football fan and would have a great understanding of the marketing pull
 

Chinaspur

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I'm convinced the last bit, which I've bolded, is entirely false. No way a company the size of Tottenham would run a process with such a clause, no matter whether they are principle lenders or not.

I agree with this. It compromises any bid process and likely reduces the number of potential bidders. ROFR clauses like this are usually avoided by those with something valuable to sell.
 
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