If I were Bates I'd be looking at a bit of risk mitigation right now....which might explain the dealys If the Redbus/Morris bid is significantly larger than Bates' (and if HMRC are indicating they would be satisfied with it) I'd be looking to put together a plan B. I'd be trying to get in bed with another bidder - either in a divide-and-conquer way with Redbus/Morris, or (preferably IMO) I'd be trying to get together with Pearson/Wilkinson. A Bates-Wilkinson bid would fit with what Bates has been saying - he's openly touted for a partner, and Wilkinson neatly fits the 'Matthew Harding' profile. And he'd probably be able to ace Morris/Redbus. This would be a good result IMO. It allows Bates to "win" while bringing in a well-intentioned investor and someone (Pearson) who actually knows how to run a football club - a skill set lacking in the Morris/Redbus plan. It would also keep Morris away from the club, which is definitely a desirable result as I just don't trust him and have a very bad feeling about him. Perhaps RichW might like to tell us his Morris tales at some stage? Would Wilkinson deal with Bates? Suspect that may be the problem. Clearly there are listers who have a more detailed knowledge of Wilkinson's previous activities re LUFC than I do. If any deal involved an exit route for Bates in the near future it might make a difference... We shall see. Still no confirmation that Wilkinson/Pearsoin have actually bid, though it does appear that they have. Mark
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