New beginnings - 25% Truth, 80% Bollocks

[Legends-Lounge]

If Clem isn’t making any sort of financial gain or cannot see a way forward to make anything then he’ll sell. Until he does assume he’s doing alright in one way or another. We’re luck to have a club and he’s lucky to have our club.

[RobertT]

And to repeat myself, that is why I think the better approach (than protesting) is to go after the shares themselves.  The Trust should always have been about getting representation, and being a partial or full owner is a good way of doing so.  Clem has said, in public, he is all for it, so lets see him put his mouth where the money isn't.  If he gets nasty over such an approach, then you can move towards protests - right now, far too many people will either be ignoring everything, or happy that it isn't Power in charge.

[TailBetweenLegs]

I don't know why i just have a feeling the share issue is bigger than we think. I think there are people behind the scenes who are making Clems life a misery if i am honest and things like buying shares and selling the club are not as easy as we think.

Just my opinion obviously but it would not suprise me at all

[RobertT]

I don't know why i just have a feeling the share issue is bigger than we think. I think there are people behind the scenes who are making Clems life a misery if i am honest and things like buying shares and selling the club are not as easy as we think.

Just my opinion obviously but it would not suprise me at all

Nobody said it would be easy.  I'd fully expect any approach by the Trust to meet resistance, even if Clem gave some positive initial soundings in public.  That's not even counting the reaction of the Data/Recruitment & Lawyers wives.

[bathford]

Ok, let’s just take a minute.

You all know my position on this. At present and that’s important, at present the advice is that it’s a no go.

In his defence, let’s look at what Clem has done.

Change was needed. He did it,Gav is clearly in tune with the players. I’ve not seen them play as well as they did on Saturday for months. Did you catch Charlie’s reaction when second went in. He’s clearly on board if his improved performance was anything to go by.

A change in players was demanded. He did it, those players who have come in looked ok on Saturday. This latest signing is a bit of a punt, but nothing to be lost in trying.

If it works, good luck to him. I can put my calculator away.

This isn’t from a happy clapper, a sun always shines supporter. Just a pragmatic approach.

[ChalkyWhiteIsGod]

Still think its a poor window, personally. Bradford are just also a poor team. We'd need at least a 10 point deduction to be dragged in to any sort of relegation scrap though so it probably falls in to the 'that'll do' category for this season.

[tans]

Club statement


In Autumn 2023, the EFL issued Swindon Town with a financial penalty of £2,000 alongside a three-transfer window fee restriction as a result of the Club accumulating 30 days or more of late payments in the current 12-month period (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024).  

As permitted by EFL Regulations, the Club opted to appeal the both the fine and fee restriction on the basis that the sanction was disproportionate to the offence committed by the Club. The matter was referred to an independent Disciplinary Commission.  

On review of the case, the Commission has determined that the three-transfer window fee restriction should be reduced to two with the second window (August 2024) suspended and triggered upon a further breach. The Club is still required to pay the £2,000 fine.  

[Nemo]

That's erm... potentially big news? Again a win for a transparent club.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

What’s a ‘fee restriction’ window?

[Hyabb17]

Club statement


In Autumn 2023, the EFL issued Swindon Town with a financial penalty of £2,000 alongside a three-transfer window fee restriction as a result of the Club accumulating 30 days or more of late payments in the current 12-month period (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024).  

As permitted by EFL Regulations, the Club opted to appeal the both the fine and fee restriction on the basis that the sanction was disproportionate to the offence committed by the Club. The matter was referred to an independent Disciplinary Commission.  

On review of the case, the Commission has determined that the three-transfer window fee restriction should be reduced to two with the second window (August 2024) suspended and triggered upon a further breach. The Club is still required to pay the £2,000 fine.  

I assume these are normall bills rather than wages as I thought that was a points deduction....

[tans]

Propper shitty behaviour that

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

We made 39 late payments since June 2023. THIRTY NINE.

What constitutes late, though for general creditors. When I had my business virtually every client I had paid late I.e. outside the usual 30 days. What business is it of the EFL if we’re late paying Joe Bloggs.

[Costanza]

It must be getting really hard defending Clem, Kiely and friends now for those who choose to.

Didn't that charm offensive press day come at a great time? Wonder what will be the defence will be...

Lee Power?
Another honest mistake?
STH and the 9 free games?
It's not easy running a football club?

[tans]

Reading the judgement, it was signed off on the 19th January.
So they have sat on this until the day of the fans forum?

[Trashbat?]

"Clem has assured us he didn't know these bills were paid late, we will not be making further comment" - That will be that on the subject tonight