Hainan - Swiss Toni's take
This thread is in need of lightening up. Anyone remember the 1990s TV sketch series 'The Fast Show'? Swiss Toni says 'D'you know Charlie, landing the Hainan service is like making love to a beautiful woman. First you have to show her what you've got, and then you have to make it so irresistible she will be just melting for you to get into her groove'.
The one thing Swiss Toni might not say is that you also need to know when to walk away. Like with any deal-making, believe in what you have to offer, look for the win-wins, but never hang too much on it. Anyone who has ever courted a beautiful woman will know this. Yes, they are tempting, yes they are desirable, yes they are sexy. But if they play too hard to get, walk, and maybe come back some time later. Don't get hung up, there are plenty of great women out there, maybe not so sexy but you'll have a better time and not expend so much energy.
Hainan can be in no doubt what the Manchester market has to offer, and MAG have some excellent commercial people who have no doubt made it attractive. It's up to Hainan now - they will have other suitors. MAG should chill out, and if it's meant to happen, it will happen.