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I would like to take this opportunity to apologise not only to the members of this forum, but also the board of STFC for the post that I made earlier today, with regards to the categorical denial that any communications had been recieved by Messrs Davis & Co.

I was wrong in stating that, and whilst unable to retract a statement so open in the public domain, I wish to apologise to all parties concerned.

It appears that a complete internal communication breakdown has occurred and that indeed communications were received from STFC, by the Consortiums solicitors Messrs Davis & Co.

Obviously this changes the dynamics of the whole situation, and I hope beyond hope that both parties can now enter a period of calm whilst negotiations are taking place, and we as fans can enjoy the remainder of the season, giving our 100% backing to Paul and the lads.

Thankyou

Its ok Fred, Most will forgive you  :soapy tit wank:

I dont blame those who dont

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You didn't do anything wrong mate. Fucking lawyers eh? Overpaid wankers.  :wink:

Sam......the 'numpties' on thisis are going to be after you with that post you put on there  :wink:

My forgiveness will cost you £50.

But I take it to heart a little mate.

Maybe I shouldn't and maybe I shouldn't be so passionate and forthright about things and learn to keep my gob shut and let others do the talking

But that just me I am afraid

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Stop being such a nonce  :wink:

I'm gonna give Fred a kicking if he doesn't shut up  :wink:

Easier said than done. If I'd kept my mouth shut on Saturday I would have seen the game. Still, I went home thinking "I'm a big mouthed cunt" yet come Monday I was hurling abuse at that bloke who walked past us at the protest.

Some of us never learn!

You were my role model Andy  :(

Then again, I'm not well known for my ability to keep my mouth shut....

If only this was all done through the old fashioned method of postage - we could have blamed Ralphy. The lawyers have missed a trick  :D

The main thing to take from all this is we have made a huge positive step forward. Well done all  :clap:

Exactly the NDA has been received and that can only be a good thing.

To be honest yes today's statement was an error but fuck me we all make them!!

I think Fred should consider his position and put it to a vote of Trust members.

Fred you know you already had my forgiveness as I believe you were just following what was fact for you at the time. That half a pack of fags you gave me sweetened the deal though.

mistakes happen, but i doesn't look good.

Fred - if it makes you feel better, you can buy me a beer or two later next month  :wink:

Don't feel bad, not your fault -you are only human after all (aren't you???)

Fred's nearly human, he's half midget giraffe.

Fred you find yourself in an unenviable position of being in a position of responsibility as well as being a fan and with the 2 comes many conflicts, its quite easy to step over the line.

Personally I find it not a weakness to want to keep us all updated, I think alot of people relate to you because you are like the rest of us, very passionate for the club, love your drink and hate to see us being screwed over by the present board.

Mistakes were made yesterday and more will be made in the future but instead of dwelling on the mistakes I think it should be applauded that the statement was retracted and an immediate apology issued which is something our present board have never done.

There is a silver lining to this all, the NDA has been returned and we have moved forward steadily again so onwards and upwards from here  :beers:

The galling thing is the demand for an apology from the club.

When the hell have the idiots that run this club EVER apologised for any one of their many gaffes.

Exactly. Pot...kettle...black springs to mind.

Take your pick, from the non payment of VAT, to the CVA payment (or non-payment) and the ground redevelopment, in which the plans were an advanced stage at the Fans Forum...only to be eventually told that they were in Bowden's head.

Do you know what?  They asked for an apology.  In this instance they deserved an apology.  They got an apology.  Yes - it may have been galling, given what has gone on before.  But we all know it was the right thing to do.  I would also like to highlight (lest we forget this) that the board has produced the NDA we have been asking for.  OK, they were slow - but they got there.  Credit (at last) to them for that.

It was a cock up, and I wish it hadn't happened.  But it did.  And the no nonsense, transparent and unequivocal apology - I think - speaks volumes for the way we can expect things to be run if/when the Consortium takes over.

A lot said on here and mostly all correct.  Fred knows the way that the huge majority of members feel about him (especially when he starts buying the beers!) but as said by others a lot of good has come out of this.  Firstly the rapid apology by the Trust, shows that they are a lot more transparent than certain other organisations and secondly, the Board now know (if they didn't already) that they will certainly have problems is this all goes tits-up!

Apology accepted by the board.

http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Home/0,,10341,00.html

How nice.

im guessing now that the NDA is going to be agreed (hopefully) we can all talk about football for a few weeks at least

At least they acknowledged it...

How very gentile of everyone concerned.

Cream tea & scones served on the pitch at 4.

I think that does the board credit, to be fair. There would be those who would be tempted to rub our noses in it (and they'd have every excuse to do so), instead they have responded in a decent spirit.

Agreed

Fair play to them for being grown up about it, as you say they could have rubbed our noses in it but chose not to.

Let's hope any ammendments to the NDA that may be required are done hastilly and everyone can sit down round the table sooner rather than later and thrash this out - then we can be at the front door waving bye bye to certain people for the last time.

What would you buy them as a leaving present ?

You calling me a fucking Gentile?

Who asked you big boy.......Go Get back on the naughty step ya fecker!! :P  

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You feeling better about it all now Fred?  Hope that shiner wasn't Jeffrey taking revenge! :-))(  :-))(

Yes Im cool mate

Good, these things happen, don't beat yourself up about it!  Have a beer on me!  Oh, I drink at the Cricketers!

Woofta
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