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    Partick Thistle are the target of a takeover move by a wealthy international consortium that already owns OGC Nice and Barnsley.

    Sportsmail understands talks have been ongoing over recent months and there is optimism about a positive conclusion being reached.

    Involving Chinese-American billionaire entrepreneur Chien Lee, founder of the NewCity Capital investment firm, the consortium have pinpointed Championship outfit Thistle as the next addition to their growing portfolio of clubs.

    Lee and American businessman Paul Conway are currently co-chairmen of English second-tier side Barnsley, which was bought in December 2017.

    Lee, Conway and Chinese investor Alex Zheng also bought an 80-per-cent stake in Nice in June 2016. The French club achieved Champions League qualification at the end of the following season.

    There is already a link between Thistle and Barnsley through the 2017 sale of Liam Lindsay, who is now set to complete a £2million switch to Stoke City. The Firhill side hold a sell-on clause for the 23-year-old centre-back - thought to be in the region of 20 per cent.

    The consortium do not have a reputation as excessive spenders on transfer fees but have deployed 'big data' analytic methods to aid their recruitment of players.

    Speaking after the finalising the deal to take control of Barnsley 18 months ago, Conway said: 'I think this is one of the best-run clubs in the country. We're just trying to bring that little extra push that helps this club to be successful.

    'We're disciplined people. We're not going to do anything crazy but we believe year after year we can improve performance. We'll take our time.' The Thistle board presently consists of six directors - chair Jacqui Low, Malcolm Cannon, Ian Dodd, Michael Robertson, Duncan Smillie and former goalkeeper Alan Rough.

    Chinese-American entrepreneur Chien Lee already owns Nice and Barnsley

    Low, who joined the board four years ago and who became chair in 2018, made no mention of the proposed takeover in a detailed online address to supporters at the end of the season, saying only that the debt-free club had 'a need to create new income streams to create new funds'.

    The club has benefited from the largesse of EuroMillions winners Colin and Christine Weir over the past four years, with close to £2m being invested in the academy.

    The Weirs have also given their backing to the building of a new training ground in East Dunbartonshire but details on the project remain limited.

    Relegated from the Premiership after losing to Livingston in the play-offs a year ago, the club parted company with manager Alan Archibald last October.

    Former celtic defender Gary Caldwell (above) took over and succeeded in preventing the club being relegated again.

    It is not clear how the proposed takeover would affect the Weirs or Caldwell.

    A Thistle spokesman told Sportsmail on Thursday night: 'It's business as usual for us.'

    Who Will Be Back Up To Allan McGregor?

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

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    Just now, ianferguson said:

    I'm a big fan of Wes and hope he succeeds McGregor (38 in January) in due time. 

    I would like Wes as back up mate.

    Ideally McCrorie and Firth would go out on loan and get regular games/experience.

    Alnwick can sign on a free elsewhere next season and don't see him commanding a decent fee so he can get this season on loan somewhere ideally, if we don't receive any bids for Wes.

     

     

     

    Who Will Be Back Up To Allan McGregor?

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

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    For the season ahead we have 5 goalkeepers that will be around the 1st team squad.

    They are  Allan McGregor, Wes Foderingham, Jak Alnwick, Robby McCrorie and Andy Firth.

    https://www.rangersnews.uk/analysis/photo-shows-farcical-Rangers-goalkeeping-situation/

    With McGregor most likely keeping the No.1 jersey, what permutations do you see developing with the remaining 4?

    Would we keep 2 of the other 4 above. or try get 3 out on loan/sold?

    Alnwick is in his last year with us, McGregor also unless he signs an extension. Not sure how long Wes has left, 2 years possibly, maybe 1?

    Could McCrorie or Firth stake a claim for back up if we move Foderingham and Alnwick on?  

    With many variables, how do you think it will pan out?

     

     

    Alfie's 30 Goals Last Season

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

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    Just now, KBOO72 said:

    Sure is. Away to Osijek, lovely worked corner routine and delicate little touch from Alfredo. The start of a season of ups and downs for him. 

    Good man.

    That's the one I thought when I watched it.

    You get limited with the memory you can post on here, could put 20 goal gifs in 1 post, now I can't get 1 goal in it mate.

    Nae likes left either man. 👍

    Gerrard Rejects Approach From Derby County

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

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    Just now, Rfc52 said:

    Like nearly everything else he posts despite "not being on there"

     

    Oh dear.

    My patter my own, screen shots, twitter stuff, all come from various sources.

    When I go on FF, it's for the BJK thread for updates. Going onto there shortly.

    We are all Rangers Supporters after all, though you wouldn't know it with some.

    Alfie's 30 Goals Last Season

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

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    17 minutes ago, Malkytfp1 said:

    Imagine your team was linked with him and watching that video. Would lose your shit. What a talent.

    £20 Mil or we riot.

    👍

     

    13 minutes ago, Essandoh said:

    I’ve changed my mind about Morelos going. We can’t afford to lose that amount of goals the season we have to win the league.

    Keeping him, Tav and Kent in our side is vital.

    👍

     

    5 minutes ago, Vanoli said:

    My hero

     

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