Richardson is a big creditor though and its whether there is any precedence in the debts which is the big issue. I still think that a likely outcome of this process is that another Richardson controlled entity is able to buy the assets.
Precedence is bondholders then HMRC. Whatever's left after that goes to the other creditors.
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Fixed charges take precedence over hmrc debt and all other debts There are two fixed charges on wasps holdings one in favour of the bondholders the other in favour of Richardson. So he might not take a hit or as big a hit as it seems. Things like the sports grants, ordinary traders, major suppliers will bear the brunt
The statement issued seems to me to be part of a planned process which I think will end with Ashley owning the stadium. In terms only of the stadium he would not be my choice. Needs a specialist stadium operator. In terms of ccfc future though he would be the obvious choice to get the stadium
As for American billionaires I don't think they are involved as this is going to all happen quite quickly if the statement is to be believed. Can't help thinking there is a lot of stage management going on.
Not sure where that leaves wasps, could easily be a new company that buys the rugby assets and plays somewhere down the leagues. I suppose more likely 150 years of history sacrificed for sake of a year in championship in a brand new company and a deal that keeps them at CBSA until they get back to the Premiership (year after next )
I wouldn't want to be a trade creditor of wasps right now not looking like they will get anything back which could mean job losses but hey that's OK the bondholders will get sorted.
The bondholders knew the risk, knew investments dont always work, took the high interest and belly ached because they chose to make a bad investment that might not pay out. Meanwhile hard working people will be out of a job just as the economy tanks interest rates & inflation rocket.
Wasps are famous club run by a bunch of shysters good riddance. No sympathy from me
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Just wondering? Is it likely that Ashley will buy in the expertise to run the stadium/ any acquired business? I know that event companies are such but a guy like Ashley would surely know how to pull the resources together? Oh, and well said BTW.