Bennico Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 As per topic title, when viewing Chairman Status in Club info screen, it has recently changed to see him listed as "In the process of a board takeover". Yet, there has been no news item regarding this development. In your experience, how long would it be before I should expect to see something in the media relating to this takeover process? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Wakeford Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 It varies. Sometimes they're quick, sometimes they drag on for months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevicus Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 As per topic title, when viewing Chairman Status in Club info screen, it has recently changed to see him listed as "In the process of a board takeover".Yet, there has been no news item regarding this development. In your experience, how long would it be before I should expect to see something in the media relating to this takeover process? A few weeks to a month at the most, you might see news that the takeover is going badly but it picks up sometimes and rarely fails. By the way you should look in the news screen for takeover news, your inbox doesn't get much to do with takeovers until its complete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
makelele696 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 i was reading a similar post yesterday he 18months without change and someone else had the takeover go through after 12months Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baker.simon Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 It varies.Sometimes they're quick, sometimes they drag on for months. Pretty much, most of mine hve happened within a month but i have read of these taking up to 6 months before. I wouldnt know about time before you get a news item as i havnt oaid that much notice TBH. The way i thought it worked was:- 1) News item saying rumours/interest in being taken over 2) Transfer embargo placed to prevent movement of players 3) Further news item to report if takeover was completed or failed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennico Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Thanks for the responses. I've played FM for years, so I know about the general ways that potential takeovers can play out, 'going badly' etc. It's not so much the duration of the takeover I was interested in, just that in previous experience (FM07) there were always rumours in the press about it. I was just surprised to not have had any news about it. By the way you should look in the news screen for takeover news, your inbox doesn't get much to do with takeovers until its complete Ahh. I see. And that could well be the answer I was looking for. Thank you stevie. I shall have a look at that later when I return from work. I do enjoy my job, but just think the amount of hours a day it impinges upon FM playing time is highly inconsiderate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenisgay Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Currently Leeds at the moment and I'm in the process of being taken over. Been going on since June and I'm now in September. Hope it sorts itself out soon as there's been a transfer embargo since the beginning and Ive been unable to boost my squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase1982 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 One of mine took over 6 months to complete. It's a nice addition to the game I feel however, the news feeds you receive are very vague and repetitive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiebaz Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I tend to find that the initial story is a rumour then you will here nothing for 4 weeks, unless initial rumour is worng, you may get rumour saying rumoured fellow director looking take over then it may change to tycoon for instance, this tends to happen in first week. From my experiance though tends be first rumour, then four weeks till offer, then at least two weeks till any further news then differs from there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennico Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thanks for the replies. Ahh, finally, I got a message in my inbox last night. "Southampton Chairman (the very much hated) Rupert Lowe is looking to relinquish control of the Club (if only that would happen in real life). It is thought that he is looking to hand over control to another member of the board". Bring it on. Bye bye Rupert, hope the door hits you on your way out. ^^ (A sight longed for, by Southampton supporters everywhere: The back of Rupert Lowe. ) ^^ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevicus Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thanks for the responses. I've played FM for years, so I know about the general ways that potential takeovers can play out, 'going badly' etc. It's not so much the duration of the takeover I was interested in, just that in previous experience (FM07) there were always rumours in the press about it. I was just surprised to not have had any news about it. Ahh. I see. And that could well be the answer I was looking for. Thank you stevie. I shall have a look at that later when I return from work. I do enjoy my job, but just think the amount of hours a day it impinges upon FM playing time is highly inconsiderate. Anytime mate, glad i could be of eome help to you:thup: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimmoMC Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Ive had this since January and I'm not in september thus not being able to buy any players. I havent had a news item about this for months. My Inter squad only had 19 players in! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 As others have said, the time taken varies wildly. Posters have said the takeover can take over one year, my only experience on FM09 was at FC United where a board takeover only took 28 days to complete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dking Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 As others have said, the time taken varies wildly. Posters have said the takeover can take over one year, my only experience on FM09 was at FC United where a board takeover only took 28 days to complete. Ive been waiting 9 months at lfc. Not been able to sign anybody in my 2nd season after doing the treble in my fisrt season. I feel like quiting the club. Hicks and gillet...even destroying the club in game!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo_k19 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Im at the end of the 1st season on a network game with Inter and ive had 2 potential takeovers from a tycoon both fail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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