Title: Nigel Eady Post by: blinkpip on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 11:45:47 Did anyone on here ever know this man? For a chap to leave a few million to us, he should always be remembered.
Was he one of Football Phils (padington) friends? Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Skinny Pete on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 11:48:03 I think once his legacy has been implemented he'll be remembered alright.
Naming the training centre after him would be nice if his money goes that way Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: ronnie21 on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 11:53:57 Did anyone on here ever know this man? For a chap to leave a few million to us, he should always be remembered. He was a farmer from the Wroughton area, and the reason it has taken so long, and will take longer, is because the executors have to sell all of his property, and they are trying to do it with planning permission so there is more £'s about! Lifelong Town fan though!! Good for him and I hope he is resting in peace.Was he one of Football Phils (padington) friends? Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: tans on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:04:45 Wantage area i thought Ron, Hanney i believe
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:09:24 Wantage area i thought Ron, Hanney i believe Indeed he was from Oxon.Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Paolo69 on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:17:15 Indeed he was from Oxon. Yep, friends of mine knew him. I never had the pleasure unfortunately. Fair play to the guy. A hell of a lot of money and hope it's spent as wisely as he would have wanted. Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:19:54 http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/13492984.It_s_Eady_money_for_Town/?ref=rss&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Berniman on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:20:40 How does this work from an ownership standpoint? If the money is used to develop a training ground, that is going to add to the value of the club, so if the club is sold at some point, the training ground will be part of that, and it will mean extra coffers for the selling party, and new owner will claim full ownership of the training ground, even though effectively, the fans/trust/Mr Eady own a portion of it..
I am wondering if the ring fencing put in place will mean that whatever it will be used for will remain (in some portion anyway) the property of the fans/trust/Mr Eady etc... I am not sure if I put that in the right way or if it even makes sense.. As much as I graciously applaud Nigel Eady for what he has done, part of me thinks it would have been better placed in a high interest holding account as an emergency fund as a starter for a trust/fans buyout in the future if it is required (hopefully it won't). Imagine the legacy that would have been left for Mr Eady, if the worst scenario happens and we are left without an owner, and the trust are able to purchase and run the club for a period of time (like Pompey/Exeter) because of what this man has done.. I am sure that somebody will point out this is a nonsensical idea and will provide a reason as to why this wouldn't happen.. but this is what was going around my head this morning.. Either way RIP Nigel, you will always be remembered by current town fans because of this final act of generosity... Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: tans on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:21:44 Imagine what Jed and co would have tried to spend it on!
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:51:38 Imagine what Jed and co would have tried to spend it on! Two million football clubs Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Gethimout on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:52:28 What an incredible act of generosity! RIP Nigel
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: suttonred on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:53:06 Sounds like they tried for sure.
Title: Re: Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 14:19:00 I met him a few times, he had a scarf that made it look like Tom Baker was a Town fan
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: ronnie21 on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 14:43:35 Wantage area i thought Ron, Hanney i believe Happy to be corrected!!Title: Re: Post by: steveg on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 15:52:57 I met him a few times, he had a scarf that made it look like Tom Baker was a Town fan Yes I remember that as well! I always thought he was in the horsy set but non the less what a gesture for the club. Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Ticker45 on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 16:15:59 I was chatting to an even older st holder than me at the Villa game and he knew Mr Eady and reminded me of the legacy. We were wondering if under this Fanzai malarkey we would ever know what happened to the money and lo and behold I read about in the Adver.!
One hell of a gesture, R.I.P. Mr Eady. Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Red and Proud on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 17:00:01 I was chatting to an even older st holder than me at the Villa game and he knew Mr Eady and reminded me of the legacy. We were wondering if under this Fanzai malarkey we would ever know what happened to the money and lo and behold I read about in the Adver.! One hell of a gesture, R.I.P. Mr Eady. RIP. He's a town fan, how can he ever rest in peace? Wonderful gesture though. Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: FreddySTFC! on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 18:18:55 Fantastic gesture. Just hope the money is spent on what he had earmarked it for. RIP Nigel.
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: leftside on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 18:26:55 Part-fund a new Town End or Bank?
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: FreddySTFC! on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 18:34:02 Part-fund a new Town End or Bank? I'd like to see it invested in the training ground personally but the main thing is that it is spent on whatever Mr Eady intended it for.Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: ronnie21 on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 18:55:53 I'd like to see it invested in the training ground personally but the main thing is that it is spent on whatever Mr Eady intended it for. I understand it was meant to be for developing players, so the new training ground will be the one! I'll bet Swindon Borough Council's ears will prick up when they know the cash is there to buy a training ground - they'll find some land then for that I'll bet!!Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Reg Smeeton on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 19:08:38 I understand it was meant to be for developing players, so the new training ground will be the one! I'll bet Swindon Borough Council's ears will prick up when they know the cash is there to buy a training ground - they'll find some land then for that I'll bet!! There was talk of the old Moredon Golf Course, which the Tories closed, and their corporate chums couldn't be persuaded to take on becasue it's err Moredon. The chums preferring Broome Manor, because they can forget the golf (no profit) but build a hotel (plannig app) now in....doubtless in advance of a large housing estate down the line. Apparently STFC rejected Moredon on the basis that it would need a prohibitively large security fence when we reach the Prem....because it's err Moredon. Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Bogus Dave on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 19:24:59 I live opposite that golf course. loads of land there, with football pitches behind it and possibility to develop stuff with benefit of the school and most importantly I can go down on transfer deadline day and get the scoops 8)
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Batch on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 19:44:31 I'll join you Dave, we can stand behind the sky sports presenter looking mental.
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 20:30:00 If we had some dosh already for a roof on the bank, should add the cash together and just build a new stand.
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: singingiiiffy on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 21:05:08 Knock down the town end and get a stand with corporate and office space. Premier league in 3 years
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Ardiles on Friday, July 24, 2015, 07:02:17 There was talk of the old Moredon Golf Course, which the Tories closed, and their corporate chums couldn't be persuaded to take on becasue it's err Moredon. The chums preferring Broome Manor, because they can forget the golf (no profit) but build a hotel (plannig app) now in....doubtless in advance of a large housing estate down the line. Apparently STFC rejected Moredon on the basis that it would need a prohibitively large security fence when we reach the Prem....because it's err Moredon. As areas/suburbs go, Moredon's not that bad is it? Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, July 24, 2015, 07:59:41 One does not simply walk into Moredon
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Batch on Friday, July 24, 2015, 08:16:10 I run through Moredon regularly and I've hardly ever been mugged.
(its fine really) Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Mother Brown on Friday, July 24, 2015, 08:25:57 If they think Moredon is a tadge "rough"
Why not use the land on Seven fields,next to Penhill ? Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: tans on Friday, July 24, 2015, 08:31:21 Changing subject, new scoreboard almost done
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: horlock07 on Friday, July 24, 2015, 08:33:27 Changing subject, new scoreboard almost done Never really seem the need or point of scoreboards, if you need it written down for you your aren't really following the game are you? Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Ginginho on Friday, July 24, 2015, 08:50:50 I guess you weren't at the home game vs Sheff Utd? Half the time I didn't have a fucking clue what the score was :)
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: horlock07 on Friday, July 24, 2015, 09:06:54 I guess you weren't at the home game vs Sheff Utd? Half the time I didn't have a fucking clue what the score was :) I must confess I have not set foot in the 'Theatre of Nightmares' for in excess of 10 years now. Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: RobertT on Friday, July 24, 2015, 09:09:45 Never really seem the need or point of scoreboards, if you need it written down for you your aren't really following the game are you? Advertising revenue - moving image would cost you more than a fixed board as an advertiser I would imagine. Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: horlock07 on Friday, July 24, 2015, 09:18:23 Advertising revenue - moving image would cost you more than a fixed board as an advertiser I would imagine. They are not going to be able to do much with that, I can understand the big TV things like at Fleetwood which allow adverts but that seems a little limited to saying goal and showing those strange pacman like figures. Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, July 24, 2015, 09:58:22 The game clock is quite handy. The Rolex one being a million years old and second halfs never kicking up on time mean it can be quite difficult knowing how long is left
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: lincolnred on Friday, July 24, 2015, 12:49:33 Perhaps @TownEndDisplays- Jay , could consider putting something together to 'thank' Nigel.
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: FreddySTFC! on Friday, July 24, 2015, 13:04:15 Perhaps @TownEndDisplays- Jay , could consider putting something together to 'thank' Nigel. Haven't seen Jay post on here in quite a while. Is he still alive?Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, July 24, 2015, 13:06:19 Haven't seen Jay post on here in quite a while. Is he still alive? I was just thinking that until he posted on the STFC fans page on FB about 20 mins ago.Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: The Grim Reaper on Friday, July 24, 2015, 18:41:31 Is that new scoreboard just fitted over the top of the old one? Looks tiny! The word tinpot springs to mind!
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 24, 2015, 18:44:30 Is that new scoreboard just fitted over the top of the old one? Looks tiny! The word tinpot springs to mind! Yes it is! But the sponser board should hide the old scoreboard now so shouldn't look so bad. Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: RobertT on Friday, July 24, 2015, 19:18:21 Is that new scoreboard just fitted over the top of the old one? Looks tiny! The word tinpot springs to mind! I think Man Utd have one just like it, as do/did Liverpool. Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Friday, July 24, 2015, 19:28:00 If it shows the score/how many minutes played then thats all it needs to do. And if we get a bit of money from the sponsors around it then even better
Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: leftside on Saturday, July 25, 2015, 08:32:58 Is that new scoreboard just fitted over the top of the old one? Looks tiny! The word tinpot springs to mind! Looks like it obscures the Rolex - the best thing about the Bank.Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, July 25, 2015, 11:44:26 Looks like it obscures the Rolex - the best thing about the Bank. Just the camera angle. Rolex is still perfectly visible.... #RubberKneck Title: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Power to people on Monday, July 27, 2015, 12:34:35 Will the new score board be able to go past 90 minutes I think the old one had a built stop on it :)
Title: Re: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, July 27, 2015, 13:34:37 Will the new score board be able to go past 90 minutes I think the old one had a built stop on it :) It's stopped on 45 and 90 so the ref isn't pressured by itTitle: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: THE FLASH on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 07:15:10 I want it to carry on after 90, so we can see how many Extra minutes have been played, instead of Jutty getting it wrong with his stupid Blake 7 watch.
Title: Re: Re: Nigel Eady Post by: Reg Smeeton on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 08:58:36 It's stopped on 45 and 90 so the ref isn't pressured by it Interesting that a scoreboard can be perceived as having such an effect. Who's supposed to be pressurised by putting up the wrong score? :) Title: Re: Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 13:15:54 The players
Title: Re: Post by: Reg Smeeton on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 13:20:43 The players Cunning...so put up that we're losing, when winning, and our lads, being how shall we say, a bit thick, will try that much harder....whereas the equally cerebrally challenged opponents, will be lured into a sense of complacency. Marginal gains.... |