Wise wins case against Jimenez
Charlton majority owner Tony Jimenez lost his case today against former best buddy Dennis Wise relating to Jiminez’s golf development, Les Bordes in the Loire Valley.
Jimenez was made to pay back £500,000 to Wise, which was said to be his commitment to the resort, although Wise admitted it was more of a gentlemen’s agreement and couldn’t provide any written evidence.
Wise was also awarded costs likely to total £230,000, according the the report while the court refused Jimenez extra time to pay the ex-Chelsea player his money back.
The Daily Mail said that Jimenez will need to pay Wise £500,000 plus £81,000 in interest and £100,000 in costs within 14 days. The remainder of the costs will be paid at a later date, subject to Jimenez plans to appeal.
Not surprisingly Jimenez, not known for his publicity seeking, didn’t appear in the High Court for the decision.
The club made a statement saying the matter in no way relates to activities at the football club. I’m not so sure….
it’s all getting rather worrying behind the scenes. still, looking on the bright side it could be worst, we could be Cardiff City supporters!
Tricky one Cardiff.. Sold their soul but playing in the Premiership and had a quite decent start. That conversation always comes back to Pompey though doesn’t it?
Hi Chicago – happy new season (belatedly). Please please can we get these people out of our club.
Nice to hear from you Pat. Well, if they lower their ridiculous price I might consider bidding myself 🙂
This case has opened the floodgates for others
That could be a correct assumption Sadie. Certainly there were other well known investors, some with connections to Chelsea allegedly.