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Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Tails on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 08:48:18 According to todays adver, there is a problem with the takeover only Fitton doesn't know what it is..
Why are the board so keen to fuck everything up? I've had enough of this fucking club. Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 08:53:29 :porn:
Thats what i'm gonna do, fuck depressing myself reading this forum again. Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: DMR on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 08:55:09 What's new?
I'm not really interested anymore, it's boring, just bring on matchday innit 8) Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 08:56:10 Only Diamandis has the answers you want, but I don't think he'll be very forthcoming in giving them.
The sooner he [Diamandis] realises he's going to make fuck all money out of this football club the better. Although it seems he's so blinded by his own greed that he'd rather everybody walked away with nothing, us fans included. It makes me wonder how Diamandis ever came to be like he is. If he bought his shares "for a laugh" why is he so dead set on trying to make a personal fortune out of the club? Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 08:56:16 Quote from: "dave_m_russell" What's new? I'm not really interested anymore, it's boring, just bring on matchday innit 8) Won't be a matchday soon. Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: fatbury on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 08:57:33 I cant help but think the board had no intention of ever selling and just wanted to drain the club of all its assets ...
I hope this assumption is incorrect Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 08:59:08 Quote from: "Samdy Gray" Only Diamandis has the answers you want, but I don't think he'll be very forthcoming in giving them. The sooner he [Diamandis] realises he's going to make fuck all money out of this football club the better. Although it seems he's so blinded by his own greed that he'd rather everybody walked away with nothing, us fans included. It makes me wonder how Diamandis ever came to be like he is. If he bought his shares "for a laugh" why is he so dead set on trying to make a personal fortune out of the club? Good points and they seem to be correct. Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:00:05 Who is in charge of the official site?
Those pictures of Sturrock have really wound me up. Are they doing this on purpose to piss us off? Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:02:01 Byrne in temp charge.
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:02:28 Quote from: "jjedmunds" Byrne in temp charge. Of the official site? :D Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: lambourn red on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:02:54 Time to turn up the heat on Saturday, 90 mins of abuse in the Arkells stand if all the main singers moved across to the Arkells and surrounded the Exec area. Lets see where we go from there of course I am not condoning any sort of violence :--
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:02:59 yeppers mate
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: DMR on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:03:28 Surely, surely, surely Diamandis can't think he's sitting on some sort of untapped gold mine??
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:03:32 http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10341~1176869,00.html yer tis
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Mexicano Rojo on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:03:44 some of us arent allowed there.
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:04:03 I've got the adver - main points are:
- Sunday meeting to clear up issues cancelled. Re-arranged meeting cancelled. - Fitton growing frustrated and fatigued at length of time taken to complete deal. Doesn't know how to push it over the line - Adver say the 500K compo from Sturrock + £250k saved wages would help club meet immediate liabilities enabling the current incumbents retain control. --- So this is plan B is it. Screw the club. Me me me me me me. Money money money money money. Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:04:31 jjeedmunds, SITE not SIDE.
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:05:22 ah, I see...all it says is Byrne has been put in temporary charge of the team for Saturday mate.
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: STFC Bart on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:06:05 If this is true Bristol rovers was my last game
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:07:20 Quote from: "Ralphy" jjeedmunds, SITE not SIDE. Sorry Ralphy am I missing something or being thick...what do you mean? Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:07:45 Quote AS Paul Sturrock finally packed his bags for a Plymouth Argyle return, Town fans were landed their second blow in 24 hours with news the latest takeover bid is in jeopardy. Ramsbury businessman and club suitor Andrew Fitton exclusively told the Swindon Advertiser negotiations have stalled to deepen the gloom around the financially stricken and now managerless Robins. Fitton admits Sturrock's resignation as Town boss has "taken the gloss off" any future deal but insists there are more decisive factors putting talks at risk of collapse. advertisement He has re-iterated his desire for a successful conclusion to the latest takeover saga but as it threatens to run well into December, the deal is increasingly in the balance. The club have already revealed they have a plan B' in place, involving the current incumbents staying at the helm, and with Fitton rapidly running out of patience any takeover is far from secured. The Swindon Advertiser understands a healthy compensation package from the Championship outfit for Sturrock, added to the loss of his quarter-of-a-million-pound-a-year wage burden, would help the club meet their immediate financial obligations. Major shareholders the Wills family are also believed to have found the funds to launch another rescue effort, increasing the possibility they will retain their majority share. Fitton though insists all efforts are still being put into completing the deal, but admits he is at a loss to explain why the talks appear to have hit a brick wall. He said: "We are all very disappointed to lose Paul Sturrock because he really was a gem. But at the moment I suppose this takeover has to be the more pressing issue. "It just does not seem to be happening and I don't really know where the problems, which it is obvious there are, lie. "There was meant to have been a meeting on Sunday afternoon to resolve any outstanding issues but that got cancelled. It was rescheduled but got cancelled again." Fitton has tried twice previously to purchase the club and with Portuguese consortium BEST Holdings also failing in their attempt last month, fans have every right to be frustrated. The Football League are watching events at the County Ground with interest with a transfer embargo already in place and a £900,000 bill still outstanding. Debts are believed to be over £4million with the Inland Revenue the biggest creditor. "At the moment I just don't know how to push it over the finish line. We are very frustrated and fatigued over it all at the moment", said Fitton. "They say a good deal is a quick deal and this is anything but that. I am sure I will get the blame for that. "Everyone's intentions are honourable but we just can't get the deal done." Club captain Ady Williams will make his long-awaited return to action today as Town reserves host Cheltenham at the County Ground. Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:08:42 Quote from: "jjedmunds" Quote from: "Ralphy" jjeedmunds, SITE not SIDE. Sorry Ralphy am I missing something or being thick...what do you mean? :groan1: the WEBSITE!!!!!!!!!!!! Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Colin Todd on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:09:18 Quote from: "fatbury" I cant help but think the board had no intention of ever selling and just wanted to drain the club of all its assets ... I hope this assumption is incorrect What assets? Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:09:38 :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: ah now I get it, Ralphy...its early, I am pissed off, I am tired is my excuse :)
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: lambourn red on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:09:48 Quote from: "i was once mexico red" some of us arent allowed there. I am sure with a few hundred friends behind you they are not going to refuse you entry :wink: We need to take this to the next level no more pussy footing around, if all the head burier's dont want to join in then fuck them, it was always going to be left to the internet guys to organise something.Back of the Arkells before and after Saturday, we must force these cunts out of OUR club before it is too late. Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Ardiles on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:10:26 I usually disapprove of this style of rumour-mongering, but I hope I'll be forgiven on this occasion.
I have heard rumours concerning a certain individual connected with the club - who I am told originate from a reliable source close to the club - that the Fitton talks have hit an impasse because this individual has realised he will not profit personally. This is possibly not the most startling revelation to hit these message boards, but thought it would be of interest. As I've posted on MOS, I really do think it's now or never for a concerted show of dissent against the board. And I'm not talking about Mickey Mouse style, internet arranged placard waving behind the Arkells Stand - but a Macari-style mass protest from a wide section of the fans. If the fan base at large continues to ignore what is unfolding in front of their eyes then, frankly, we don't deserve a club in Swindon. Stick you head in the sand if you want to, but in 30 years from now your grandchildren will be supporting Reading. Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:12:48 Quote from: "lambourn red" Quote from: "i was once mexico red" some of us arent allowed there. I am sure with a few hundred friends behind you they are not going to refuse you entry :wink: We need to take this to the next level no more pussy footing around, if all the head burier's dont want to join in then fuck them, it was always going to be left to the internet guys to organise something.Back of the Arkells before and after Saturday, we must force these cunts out of OUR club before it is too late. If we do force them out, then what happens? Who pays the CVA? Talks will collapse for sure and we're fucked. Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: herthab on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:13:00 Quote from: "lambourn red" Quote from: "i was once mexico red" some of us arent allowed there. I am sure with a few hundred friends behind you they are not going to refuse you entry :wink: We need to take this to the next level no more pussy footing around, if all the head burier's dont want to join in then fuck them, it was always going to be left to the internet guys to organise something.Back of the Arkells before and after Saturday, we must force these cunts out of OUR club before it is too late. We should remember that the FL deadline that is supposedly in place is Friday. Saturday is too late........... Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Sippo on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:13:38 If the takeover does collapse then a protest should go ahead. But lets not jump the gun yet. It hasn't officially fallen through yet....
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: pauld on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:15:30 Quote from: "Batch" I've got the adver - main points are: - Sunday meeting to clear up issues cancelled. Re-arranged meeting cancelled. - Fitton growing frustrated and fatigued at length of time taken to complete deal. Doesn't know how to push it over the line - Adver say the 500K compo from Sturrock + £250k saved wages would help club meet immediate liabilities enabling the current incumbents retain control. --- So this is plan B is it. Screw the club. Me me me me me me. Money money money money money. They are having a fucking laugh. If the CVA isn't paid pronto, the whole amount (£5m+) falls due. Plus if they think HMRC are going to wait much longer for their £2m (outside the CVA), they're even more deluded than we thought. Even in the highly unlikely event they manage to persuade some of these to "renegotiate", the "immediate liabilities" amount to about £2-3m at a conservative estimate. They going to cover that from Sturrock's wages? Even the £500k they think they're going to get for Sturrock is deluded Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:16:24 I think we need to reassure Fitton somehow, encourage him and let him know we want him in charge.
At minimum we need to sing our support for him on Saturday I think, if it hasnt collapsed before then. Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: herthab on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:18:07 I think a rousing 'One F in Fitton, there's only one F in Fitton' would sound good :D
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:19:15 Quote from: "herthab" I think a rousing 'One F in Fitton, there's only one F in Fitton' would sound good :D Thats quite good oi likes it oi does as they say down this way :D Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: lambourn red on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:20:22 Quote from: "Ralphy" Quote from: "lambourn red" Quote from: "i was once mexico red" some of us arent allowed there. I am sure with a few hundred friends behind you they are not going to refuse you entry :wink: We need to take this to the next level no more pussy footing around, if all the head burier's dont want to join in then fuck them, it was always going to be left to the internet guys to organise something.Back of the Arkells before and after Saturday, we must force these cunts out of OUR club before it is too late. If we do force them out, then what happens? Who pays the CVA? Talks will collapse for sure and we're fucked. When I say force them out I mean force them to sell to Fitton, he is still trying to broker this deal it is just the current board will not sell, well if we make their life uncomfortable then they might just think again, do nothing and it all beomes academic anyway Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: kevjoycreed on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:28:59 Reading between the lines I think Fitton has banked on the fact the fans will get behind him and show the current board/incompitents that we have had enough.
Saturday has got to deliver a strong message of support to Fitton. Sack the board chants are no good as to be fair this issue does not lie with the board it lies fairly and squarely at Wills and Diamandis's door. "Sell the club, sell the club, sell the club" "One F in Fitton, theres only one F in Fitton" and "Give us our Swindon back, Give us our Swindon back" Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:34:13 Personally, I'd like there to be some personal messages in their too, just to clarify who we blame for this.
"Fuck off Wills" isn't catchy though. Suggestions. Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: kevjoycreed on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:35:40 Ohh Diamandis, he wants to hang around but he should Fuck Off NOW!!!!
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:35:50 I agree Kev, get behind Fitton show him we do back him.
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:38:06 Quote from: "Batch" Personally, I'd like there to be some personal messages in their too, just to clarify who we blame for this. "Fuck off Wills" isn't catchy though. Suggestions. Plain and simple old favourite...Diamandis is a horses arse.. Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: kevjoycreed on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 09:45:49 Ohh Diamandis, he's stolen all our cash and he should Fuck Off NOW!!!
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: BANGKOK RED on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 10:11:47 And still no fucking press, everything else aside, the lack of any statement whatsoever is simply treating us fans with contempt.
CUNTS Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 10:15:49 There is no point in gathering behind the Arkells on Saturday. They don't listen anyway and they won't be there. Plus there won't even be 200 there like usual :-))(
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: magicroundabout on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 10:18:43 i've said i don't like the tune etc so may sound hypacriticle(sp) but how about a rendition of
la la la la.........FUCK OFF and all point at the Board etc Followed then by something directly aimed at Diamandis so they know we're aiming it at them Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: genf_stfc on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 11:33:02 perhaps simple is best in this situation, so these might be a bit complicated, but to the tune of Shirley Bassey's diamonds are forever...
Diamandis wants forever, But we wish the ties would sever, 'Smell the burning leather' And leave in the night, You bent bunch of shites RELEEEASE MEEE ! or also Give us a 'C' U N T S Whats Diamond Mike ? CUNT What's James Will ? CUNT What are the board ? CUNTS What should they do ? FUCK OFF followed by 'whats it like to have no job?' when the stewards try to chuck people out. also I bellieve that 'Eiste scata, xe toc cerete !' is a reasonable Greek translation of 'you're shit and you know you are' (although to the tune of you're so shit its unbelievable) Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 12:04:28 I think i'm gonna cancel going down to Kent for the weekend and come to the match. Could be Swindon Town FC's last one.
Title: Talks have hit a brick wall it seems Post by: DV on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 17:33:42 if the clubs going to die, part of my wishes they fucking get on with it so I can get my saturdays back or something.
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