Kinky Tom
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« on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:12:52 » |
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Could Fitton be the man to save Town?
Exclusive By Nick Mashiter
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Andrew Fitton (right) could take over at SN1
RAMSBURY-based businessman Andrew Fitton is believed to be heading up the new takeover of Swindon Town.
As confirmed by the club this week the consortium are those who were interested six months ago before BEST Holdings launched their doomed bid.
The Robins, who travel to Port Vale in League One on Saturday, are in desperate need of new investment and are losing £100,000 a month.
The players threatened strike action earlier this month after a delay in receiving their September wages, which were eventually paid for by club owner Sir Seton Wills, who also looks set to cover the wages this month.
Fitton is believed to be a friend of current Town owner Sir Seton, who also lives in Ramsbury.
Property developer Fitton is chairman of Hellenic League Premier Division side Hungerford Town and, with due diligence under way, could take over at the County Ground by November 16 at the latest.
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Any takeover would ease the financial pressure on manager Paul Sturrock, who this week revealed he will have to get rid of up to eight players to balance the books.
"I have been left in a position where this football club at this minute has no money. So due to the circumstances that have arose lately we have gone dramatically over budget," said Sturrock.
He watched a 2-0 friendly win over Cardiff City on Tuesday designed to showcase his players to scouts.
"Before I was even asked by the owners I realised I have to do something so I have taken steps to try and find homes for some.
I also reiterated I would do nothing detrimental to this squad and the situation we find ourselves in."
BEST Holdings trio Ibon Arrieta, Mauro Almeida and Franklin Anzite all look set to leave while Michael Pook and Kaid Mohamed could be sent out on loan.
Hull City loanee Sam Collins is expected to return to the KC Stadium when his loan deal ends after Saturday's game at Vale Park.
Meanwhile, board member Mike Bowden has resigned from his position, the club confirmed yesterday.
Bowden was brought in with special responsibilities for stadium development in December 2006. Anyone know owt about this chap? A quick look on google hasn't yielded anything but I'll look deeper. |
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Kinky Tom
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« Reply #1 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:25:51 » |
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janaage
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« Reply #2 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:27:27 » |
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And that was the last we ever hear of Kinky Tom. The authorities deleted him soon after that post was made.
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« Reply #3 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:28:59 » |
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It's all in the public domain, haven't printed anything anywhere directly, think I'm fine with what I've written so far... aren't I? :?
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« Reply #4 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:37:12 » |
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I would imagine it'd be fair to say that this guy ain't exactly loaded.
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janaage
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« Reply #5 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:38:17 » |
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Tom, Tom, Tom, come on, you know better than that my boy. You've really gone and set the cat amongst the pigeons now.
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« Reply #6 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:40:18 » |
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Hmmmm, does anyone know if he has any real financial clout?!
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janaage
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« Reply #7 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:41:36 » |
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I'm led to believe he's from the second richest family in Ramsbury. :|
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bashful01
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« Reply #8 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:49:32 » |
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ANDREW CHARLES FITTON
Lives In Ramsbury Marlborough
Has been a director of 35 companies
20 of which he has now resigned from or parted company
15 of which are active
19 of which are dissolved or not trading
1 of which is in receivership
Current directorships
GRACCHI CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP - Co number OC303804 - Status Active
SUETONIUS TRADING LIMITED – Co Number 05402930 - Status Active
CLEAR GLASS CONSULTING LIMITED Co Number 05156765 - Status Active
MOBITEX HOLDINGS LIMITED Co Number 05081799 - Status Active
PLAUTIUS (OPTIONS TRADING) LIMITED Co Number 04367033 - Status Dissolved
GRACCHI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED Co Number 04341401 - Status Active
COMPANY 3756449 LIMITED Co Number 03756449 - Status Dissolved
ORCA SPORT LIMITED Co Number 03070962 - Status not trading
TARDIS TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED Co Number 03057470 - Status Dissolved
MARCH RACING ORGANISATION LIMITED Co Number 02877592 - Status not trading
EXCOM PLC Co Number 02642905 - Status In Receivership / Administration
COMPANY 2436758 LIMITED Co Number 02436758 - Status Dissolved
A C FITTON & CO LIMITED Co Number 02068730 - Status Active
INTERNATIONAL CAR IMPORTS LIMITED Co Number 01812814 - Status Dissolved
OPEN BOOK NETWORK LIMITED Co Number 01331140 - Status Dissolved
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« Reply #9 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:49:57 » |
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He's an IFA - Gracchi Capital Partners LLC, based in Ramsbury. Website still under construction.
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« Reply #10 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:51:50 » |
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Hmmmm, does anyone know if he has any real financial clout?! Isn't our new man allegedly so minted that a mill here or there makes no difference? Of more importance is the involvement with Hungerford....suggests a love of the game.perhaps rather than seing it is a money making venture... |
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:52:43 » |
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He's an IFA - Gracchi Capital Partners LLC, based in Ramsbury. Website still under construction. And AND HIS CO DIRECTOR THERE IS JEREMY PHILIP WRAY |
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« Reply #12 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:58:02 » |
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Is it this Andrew Fitton by any chance? Comments about a company called Tardis as described above.... http://www.growthcompany.co.uk/company/articles/ASY/4475/andrew-fitton.thtml |
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Well, we know where we're goin'
But we don't know where we've been
And we know what we're knowin'
But we can't say what we've seen
And we're not little children
And we know what we want
And the future is certain
Give us time to work it out
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pauld
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« Reply #13 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 08:58:06 » |
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He's an IFA - Gracchi Capital Partners LLC, based in Ramsbury. Website still under construction. And AND HIS CO DIRECTOR THERE IS JEREMY PHILIP WRAY Indeed, although it's partner as it's an LLP. Elder brother of Edward of Betfair fame. Who one would hope is behind this as Gracchi do not appear to be a large concern, although on the upside they file their accounts correctly, without nasty notes from the auditors and (whisper it quietly) make a profit. So at least Messrs Fitton and Wray know how to run a small business (which is what STFC is in the grand scheme of things) which would make a nice change. |
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« Reply #14 on: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 09:00:06 » |
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http://www.growthcompany.co.uk/company/articles/ASY/4475/andrew-fitton.thtmlarticle from a while back now about Transcomm, later to become Mobitex. Presumably they lost their competitive advantage with GPRS and then 3G but he may have made a bit from this type of company at somepoint. The Wray connection is interesting, is that a confirmed relationship? edit: fuck it you quick bastards.
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