New beginnings - 25% Truth, 80% Bollocks

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

I don’t know but shouldn’t we be applauding things like this. A small gesture but a big opportunity for someone to take advantage of.

[Mooneyraker]

I don’t know but shouldn’t we be applauding things like this. A small gesture but a big opportunity for someone to take advantage of.

Weren't we just told that this was nothing to do with the club...? I can't keep up TBH.

And if we are losing X amount per year on a skeleton staff, doesn't charity begin at home?

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

Well, Rob Angus’ replacement is doing OK

[Mooneyraker]

Well, Rob Angus’ replacement is doing OK

Very good!

 

[Bogus Dave]

So assume Zav will take fees on the Pakistan side, and the club will pay the costs of paying for the university place?

[Bob's Orange]

I don’t know but shouldn’t we be applauding things like this. A small gesture but a big opportunity for someone to take advantage of.

I'm not sure either, but surely if it's a positive thing - and on the face of it, it very well might be - then Clem/the club should be announcing it (he may have said on his interview but I don't think he did?) rather than people finding out in this way?

Clem has already had his wings clipped about doing things secretly, he probably wants to be careful to make sure stuff like this is announced first, with proper explanations, otherwise he's never going to be able to ride along Trust avenue again with fans.

Personally I think it could have been very positive PR for the club, had it been handled properly.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

He does seem unique in finding ways to contradict himself. I’m hoping he’s just inept . . .

[Bogus Dave]

Zavs passion project isn’t it? Nothing to do with the club

[Nemo]

So genuinely I'm losing track rather than just being a sarky prick (I am that, but not only that), is the Pakistan academy thing officially part of the club or not at the moment? I'm aware it's been both ours and nothing to do with us, but where are we currently?

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

Fuck knows.

After a Q&A session we still really are none the wiser

[Mooneyraker]

Who do the British Government (!) think they are dealing with at the club...!?

[Quagmire]

He’s a compulsive liar, unfortunately.

[horlock07]

I'm not sure either, but surely if it's a positive thing - and on the face of it, it very well might be - then Clem/the club should be announcing it (he may have said on his interview but I don't think he did?) rather than people finding out in this way?

Clem has already had his wings clipped about doing things secretly, he probably wants to be careful to make sure stuff like this is announced first, with proper explanations, otherwise he's never going to be able to ride along Trust avenue again with fans.

Personally I think it could have been very positive PR for the club, had it been handled properly.

What do you actually get through an 'award' anyway, is it just a 'sponsor' and some work experience to make you eligible for a visa or does the sponsor actually pay for the course/accommodation or whatever? Looking on the website for awards from Pakistan nothing seems to show up like this anyway (admittedly it was a very cursory look and I know feck all about Visas etc).

Likewise the thing quoted suggests STFC are offering 'one award'? Is that just for one person?

I imagine their website bods are scratching their heads why there is suddenly so much interest in these scholarships from the Swindon area?

[Bob's Orange]

I hope these questions are rhetoric Horlock!!

[Leggett]

Forgive if a duplicate post, but just confirmation of what's been talked about - https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/23791190.companies-house-issued-strike-off-deadline-swindon-town-company/?ref=socialflow

oversight wheeled out as the excuse again. Maybe employ more than two people to do important jobs, and put football people in key positions, to stop this dumb shit biting us at every turn. Clem can say we're on his back and always moaning about stuff but when they fuck up the simple stuff repeatedly, how can it be a surprise?