New beginnings - 25% Truth, 80% Bollocks

[ChalkyWhiteIsGod]

I admire people’s confidence that there are interested parties out there who would not only want to buy the club but also buy it to run it as a successful business & football club.

I didn't say that, but anyone outside of this circle of chancers would be an improvement at the moment.

Its like voting Labour in the hope they won't end up being as big of cunts as tories. Like they're politicians and they probably will end up being cunts as well, but you probably want to take your chances with anyone but the current mob.

[ChalkyWhiteIsGod]

Swindon attendances are an oddity really. Our highest league finish in my time was 89/90. I've just had a look at the attendances and we only got over 10k at home when there was massive away support - Wolves, Oxford, Portsmouth, Sheffield Utd & Newcastle. Even if we got a team to those heady heights again, what level of support could we get?

Technically bottom of the premier league would be our highest finish.

[ChalkyWhiteIsGod]

For any Sopranos fans, I feel like we're like Terminator 2 in his sports shop at the moment. Just trying to rinse us until there is nothing left.

[DiV]

I didn't say that, but anyone outside of this circle of chancers would be an improvement at the moment.

Its like voting Labour in the hope they won't end up being as big of cunts as tories. Like they're politicians and they probably will end up being cunts as well, but you probably want to take your chances with anyone but the current mob.

No, I know you didn’t say that nor was I attributing what I said in response to anyone in particular.

The Politics analogy is a good one …but… that’s kinda my worry. From my limited view STFC hasn’t been a viable business in 30 odd years so why would anyone legit be interested?

The worry is - we get so focused on getting the current lot out that we completely forget to even consider who we are actually selling too.

It was the right shout to get McROOOARY and co out but it went to Lee Power. It was the right shout to get Lee Power out but it went to Clem (…and all the people who were here with Power anyway)

Whose next?

[ChalkyWhiteIsGod]

Well if its the same circle of chancers its probably going to be Michael Standing or Chris Kiely.

Adam Hart or Zav Austin wouldn't get approved (although have probably in part been running the show from the start)

[JoeMezz]

I really don’t understand the hype around the Wrexham match.

I’m not going, I’ve not been for a couple of months because I’ve had enough of everything, you read on here and social media that many are the same. Yet everyone seems to want to see us play Wrexham?  

Boxing Day for me has always been a family football day. Would’ve gone if it was Wrexham or Harrogate, I’m sure many would be in the same shoes as me, but some would go for the Wrexham factor too.

[ChalkyWhiteIsGod]

Boxing Day for me has always been a family football day. Would’ve gone if it was Wrexham or Harrogate, I’m sure many would be in the same shoes as me, but some would go for the Wrexham factor too.

Yeah same. I'm sure we've sold a fair few to tourists and the like, but I go on Boxing Day every year we're at home and quite a few away.

[Family at War]

Christ we are becoming tin pot the next thing will be a half time meat raffle!

[sir windon]

Basically, there are still so many people the really love the Town. It’s their team and it’s in their blood.

[DiV]

Some go just to get out of visiting the in-laws I expect.

[RobertT]

Christ we are becoming tin pot the next thing will be a half time meat raffle!

Have you not seen the STFC Lotto?

To Audrey - the 2.5m in Admin costs was 21/22 when we spent under 7m in total.  They now claim we are spending over 8m, so expect that bucket of shit to increase.

[Wobbly Bob]

Does anyone know what happens to the money if the stadium reverts to SBC if no building work takes place?

In theory, could the Trust block Morfuni and his goons from doing any work in order to force that outcome?

If the money went back to the Eady Trust would that be a preferable to the current arrangement?

Not sure that it would revert as such?
Tried to check back but couldn't find it but it might be more a case of an option / first refusal to buy back, which would be unlikely given the state of local government budgets.

Current climate of cynicism aside, strangely the some form of development within 3 years proviso is something that I don't think will be an issue.

[singingiiiffy]

3 routes to success/money

1. Get lucky with a manager and have players that react to adversity. How often does a point deduction etc galvanise a team. Everton, Luton. Leeds. Clems first season had that- we had no chance preseason. In terms of manager- a Steve Evans scenario where you get promoted on shit.

2. Invest in the squad, heavily. Chase promotion and success in the hope for further success. Bournemouth blueprint.

3. Invest in the ground and diversify income. Why has this most important factor get overlooked for the past 25 years. Its beyond me. Every lower league club says they can't survive on income from 24 home games.

Our sole focus should be on number 3 imo. Raise capital. Invest. Build a hotel/conference centre, hospitality, performance venue, gym, casino, flats. Anything. We have been left behind for so many years.

[ChalkyWhiteIsGod]

At present if Clem proves he is more useful than a chocolate teapot and actually manages to increase revenue and put boxes in the DRS, commercial units in a new town end, etc. I just expect it'll go towards Zavs laundry bill and the class A drug industry.

We won't benefit from it. We'll still have next home game signs written in permanent marker.

[DiV]

Said for years they need a night club at the CG.
Some players down the years would have put the majority of their wages straight back into the club.
Not mentioning Heywood, Nicholas, O’’Hanlon & Pook by name…