Dennis Wise receives backing in Charlton takeover bid

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

By John Stanton

CHARLTON fans have paved the way for Dennis Wise to complete a takeover at The Valley by backing the former Millwall manager’s bid to buy the club.

Sources have confirmed to the South London Press that Wise and Brixton-born former Newcastle player-recruitment chief Tony Jiminez are fronting a Middle Eastern consortium keen to plough cash into the SE7 outfit.

But any deal is understood to be some way off being finalised. It is believed Wise may seek a managerial role - and bring his former Leeds assistant Gus Poyet with him.

Wise’s group may have a fight on their hands for the club, with reports linking former Birmingham City owner David Sullivan with a takeover.

Charlton’s board, who are actively looking for a buyer, are sure to welcome the latest moves, with competition likely to drive up the price. The arrival of Wise, though, Millwall boss from 2002-05, could split fans.

But Paul Nottage, spokesman for the official Charlton Supporters’ Club, insists his organisation would have no problem with the ex-Chelsea midfielder becoming involved at The Valley.

“Whoever comes in must have the best interests of the club at heart and also a reasonable amount of money,” said Nottage.

“As long as the new owners are prepared to run the club in the right way - the way it has been run for most of the last seven years - then that’s fine and it doesn’t matter who they are."

For the full story, see Tuesday's South London Press.

9 comments on this sport item

Posted by : Duncan, Eltham | Thursday 29/Oct/2009 | Report this comment

I don’ want Wise any where near my club!

Posted by : wayne, kent | Wednesday 21/Oct/2009 | Report this comment

In my opinion a WISE move will be a DEMISE CAFC up the football league we go Parkies Red Army Sullivan with the money to invest - a no brainer From the acadamy to the first team From the fans asking the board - NO to Wise

Posted by : Paul Nottage, London | Wednesday 21/Oct/2009 | Report this comment

At no time was it mentioned to me that Wise would be manager or would have any position in the club something I wouldn’t want. What I said if he was arranging the finance then thats fine. I also said that IF anything is going on then it should be completed ASAP so it doesn’t effect the team which happened previously. I was also speaking on behalf of G and B branch not the whole supporters club.