Varney gives grounds for hope

Peter Varney has stated, 'The statement put out by Mihail today is misleading, as I have been in contact with Chris Farnell (Nimer’s lawyer) for two months.'

In an encouraging tweet, Varney said: 'Constructive day today with the club, but I hope Charlton fans understand that discussions need to be kept private for now.'

Meanwhile, some CAS Trust supporters are saying that the intention is just to act as a caretaker until a suitable owner could be found.   That is a much more feasible plan, but it leaves open the question of where the money from the initial purchase is coming from.

As Peter Varney says, 'It’s crucial in my opinion that whoever buys CAFC also own The Valley and the Sparrows Lane training ground.'  Just buying the name of the club and its EFL share is insufficient.

However, it is clear that uncritical adulation of the Bundesliga model is widespread.  Of course, if you challenge the model, you are making assertions, whereas its defenders claim that their arguments are evidence based.

That is not to say that it is without merit, but a more balanced appraisal is needed.