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Title: Updated Adver Update - hope restored a bit!...
Post by: Batch on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 22:42:19
Iffy's Onion Bhaji noticed an update to the adver story
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ANDREW Fitton insists "positive talks" are still ongoing into the night as the Town takeover inches closer to completion.

Just when it looked as though talks were to set to stall again, the Wiltshire businessman has revealed he is confident the deal will now go through on Monday morning.

He said both parties'lawyers are now just checking the wording of the contract and, if acceptable, the deal will go ahead on Monday.

advertisementFitton jets off on a family holiday tomorrow morning but revealed as long as the latest contract is agreed, his consortium's purchase will be completed at the start of next week.

The news comes at the end of a stressful day for all Town fans with Fitton not attending today's defeat to Brighton after three late ammendments to the contract.

Fitton seems convinced these issues have now been dealt with, with him hoping to be announced chairman on Monday.

He said: "Providing the lawyers agree the documentation, which they should do, the deal will go ahead.

"Monday morning is now the critical time."


Original Story was......
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TIME is running out for Town's owners to agree a takeover deal to save the debt-ridden club's future.

No deal has yet been agreed between the club's shareholders and Town suitor Andrew Fitton, with a 'sticking point' threatening to destroy negotiations.

With Fitton jetting off on a family holiday tomorrow morning, the fears are there are only hours remaining to clear the remaining obstacles.
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Town are not expecting any further news tonight, leaving them till about 10am tomorrow to complete before Fitton jets out of England.

The Swindon Advertiser understand Fitton will walk away from the deal completely if it is not sealed before he goes on holiday.

A failed takeover could to lead to a number of creditors losing patience and filing a winding up petition against the club.


Title: Updated Adver Update - hope restored a bit!...
Post by: Bogus Dave on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 22:43:07
gay


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Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 22:43:15
Goodnight Vienna i think.


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Post by: wheretherealredsare on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 22:46:54
Bit apt ennit? AF holidaying in Austria and all.


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Post by: will power on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:00:03
mrs Fitton = you're our only hope - buy the old fella what he really wants for christmas - oh and diamantis - you are gonna be looking over your shoulder for the rest of your life, sesons greetings


Title: Updated Adver Update - hope restored a bit!...
Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:06:26
Hey guys no one has noticed the Adver story has changed:

ANDREW Fitton insists "positive talks" are still ongoing into the night as the Town takeover inches closer to completion.

Just when it looked as though talks were to set to stall again, the Wiltshire businessman has revealed he is confident the deal will now go through on Monday morning.

He said both parties'lawyers are now just checking the wording of the contract and, if acceptable, the deal will go ahead on Monday.

advertisementFitton jets off on a family holiday tomorrow morning but revealed as long as the latest contract is agreed, his consortium's purchase will be completed at the start of next week.

The news comes at the end of a stressful day for all Town fans with Fitton not attending today's defeat to Brighton after three late ammendments to the contract.

Fitton seems convinced these issues have now been dealt with, with him hoping to be announced chairman on Monday.

He said: "Providing the lawyers agree the documentation, which they should do, the deal will go ahead.

"Monday morning is now the critical time."


Still hope?


Title: Updated Adver Update - hope restored a bit!...
Post by: STFC4LIFE on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:07:57
Is that a wind up?
Edit: No it's not :D


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Post by: sonic youth on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:07:57
fucks sake, STOP MOVING THE GOALPOSTS AND GET THE FUCKING THING DONE.


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Post by: wheretherealredsare on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:08:22
There is a god .... isn't there?


Title: Updated Adver Update - hope restored a bit!...
Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:09:23
There is still hope. The only reason i say that is because this comes from Fitton himself.


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Post by: Batch on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:10:25
:shock: Good spot sir.


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Post by: magic8ball on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:12:18
If this is true, I'll be going to the first game that Fitton is chairman and shouting loving sentiments towards him throughout the whole game.

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Fitton seems convinced these issues have now been dealt with, with him hoping to be announced chairman on Monday.
 


That makes me want to cry with joy.


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Post by: DV on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:13:12
anyone got any proof fitton actually said those things?

for example

As reported earlier Oevil Red said 'I think you're a cunt'

doesnt make it true!


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Post by: yeo on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:13:56
probable though :D


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Post by: figgis on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:14:03
im close to tears lets hope it happens, enough is enough.


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Post by: yeo on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:15:29
why are you close to tears?

forum full of gays :D


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Post by: magic8ball on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:15:33
AT least I can go to bed and lie awake thinking about it now.


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Post by: sonic youth on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:16:13
i'm listening to the popguns to celebrate


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Post by: DV on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:16:13
Quote from: "Oevil red"
probable though :D


yes it probably is, but a news story with quotes prove nothing....


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Post by: magic8ball on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:16:20
Quote from: "Oevil red"
why are you close to tears?

forum full of gays :D


If Fitton was made Chairman on Monday, I'd lick you senseless you lovely hunky manthing.


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Post by: axs on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:16:47
Quote from: "DV"
Quote from: "Oevil red"
probable though :D


yes it probably is, but a news story with quotes prove nothing....


well it's all we've got to go on isn't it.


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Post by: Moomin on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:17:16
That must have changed in the last few minutes, cos when i last looked  at 11 oclock it was still the original story.
Surely they wouldn't change it at this time on a Saturday night unless there was good reason?


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Post by: yeo on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:17:26
Yum a licking!


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Post by: magic8ball on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:18:46
Fair play for somebody still being awake at the Adver.


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Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:19:06
Quote from: "Moomin"
That must have changed in the last few minutes, cos when i last looked  at 11 oclock it was still the original story.
Surely they wouldn't change it at this time on a Saturday night unless there was good reason?


Indeed. I saw it by chance. The Adver must have spoken to Fitton shortly after they put the initial story out and then changed it afterwards.


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Post by: wheretherealredsare on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:20:34
Do you think will power's plea to Mrs Fitton did the trick?


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Post by: Batch on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:22:58
I'm going to bed now in blissful optimism. Hopefully this will continue until Monday at least.


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Post by: pumbaa on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:23:00
I think I've been riding the worlds longest, highest and fastest roller coaster all day. And I hate roller coasters. My god, how many more twists and turns can this take.....

Talk about going through the fucking wringer.....


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Post by: figgis on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:23:06
will power could be the next uri geller.


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Post by: magic8ball on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:24:02
Okay, so presumably, Fitton will sign on the dotted line when he returns from this holiday.

Does anybody think Diamandis will have a change of heart when he sees his driveway?  :P


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Post by: magic8ball on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:24:57
Quote from: "pumbaa"
I think I've been riding the worlds longest, highest and fastest roller coaster all day. And I hate roller coasters. My god, how many more twists and turns can this take.....

Talk about going through the fucking wringer.....


Don't underestimate this rollercoaster. I've been riding it for a good 6 months.


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Post by: OneAndrewFitton on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:26:21
Quote from: "magic8ball"
Okay, so presumably, Fitton will sign on the dotted line when he returns from this holiday.

Does anybody think Diamandis will have a change of heart when he sees his driveway?  :P


I really hope it finally goes through, is anyone worried that when fitton comes back they will tell him to get lost as they would have got themselves more time.


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Post by: STFC Village on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:26:29
Hate to be negative, but this is just another deadline in a list of seemingly never ending deadlines. I've got everything crossed, but i'm not exactly excited at the prospect of waiting all day Monday for a snippet of news.....


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Post by: wheretherealredsare on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:26:42
Does anybody have Bangkoks mobile number? Seems he's wimped out. Just because he lost the arm wrestling and paper, stone, scissors or tank contest. Anyway he should know the news, in case he has a nightmare.


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Post by: DV on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:27:01
Quote from: "STFC Village"
Hate to be negative, but this is just another deadline in a list of seemingly never ending deadlines. I've got everything crossed, but i'm not exactly excited at the prospect of waiting all day Monday for a snippet of news.....


what he said...


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Post by: suttonred on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:27:05
Okay, so presumably, Fitton will sign on the dotted line when he returns from this holiday.

Does anybody think Diamandis will have a change of heart when he sees his driveway?

First time i've laughed all day cheers


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Post by: wheretherealredsare on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:29:06
Quote from: "OneAndrewFitton"
Quote from: "magic8ball"
Okay, so presumably, Fitton will sign on the dotted line when he returns from this holiday.

Does anybody think Diamandis will have a change of heart when he sees his driveway?  :P


I really hope it finally goes through, is anyone worried that when fitton comes back they will tell him to get lost as they would have got themselves more time.


If the contracts are OK can't Jeremy or another consortium member sign? Don't leave any escape route for a cornered rat.


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Post by: magic8ball on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:29:09
Quote from: "suttonred"
Okay, so presumably, Fitton will sign on the dotted line when he returns from this holiday.

Does anybody think Diamandis will have a change of heart when he sees his driveway?

First time i've laughed all day cheers


My pleasure.

I must admit, this is the first time I've allowed myself to even hope today.


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Post by: OneAndrewFitton on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:31:03
Quote from: "wheretherealredsare"
Quote from: "OneAndrewFitton"
Quote from: "magic8ball"
Okay, so presumably, Fitton will sign on the dotted line when he returns from this holiday.

Does anybody think Diamandis will have a change of heart when he sees his driveway?  :P


I really hope it finally goes through, is anyone worried that when fitton comes back they will tell him to get lost as they would have got themselves more time.


If the contracts are OK can't Jeremy or another consortium member sign? Don't leave any escape route for a cornered rat.


That's what i was thinking, surely a member of his consortium could sign the deal, i wouldn't like to wait a week to sign it and then come back and Diamandis says get lost, i'd rather it be signed now.


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Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:32:36
Quote from: "OneAndrewFitton"
Quote from: "wheretherealredsare"
Quote from: "OneAndrewFitton"
Quote from: "magic8ball"
Okay, so presumably, Fitton will sign on the dotted line when he returns from this holiday.

Does anybody think Diamandis will have a change of heart when he sees his driveway?  :P


I really hope it finally goes through, is anyone worried that when fitton comes back they will tell him to get lost as they would have got themselves more time.


If the contracts are OK can't Jeremy or another consortium member sign? Don't leave any escape route for a cornered rat.


That's what i was thinking, surely a member of his consortium could sign the deal, i wouldn't like to wait a week to sign it and then come back and Diamandis says get lost, i'd rather it be signed now.


Yes i'm sure one of Fitton's reps could sign it. I think Fitton is smart enough to know it can get done on Monday even if he is away. He wouldn't be stupid enough to leave it sat there for a week with this lot surely?


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Post by: figgis on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:32:45
spot on cant they fax it thru for him to sign or can any member of his consortium do it.


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Post by: axs on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:33:20
surely Fitton can just postpone his holiday for a day if it a case of signing on Monday morning. part of me thinks he booked the holiday as a built-in deadline to make sure ssw knew when he had to have everything sorted out by.

A multi-million pound deal going to shit because you're going on holiday? i don't think so.


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Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:33:24
Quote from: "figgis"
spot on cant they fax it thru for him to sign or can any member of his consortium do it.


Yes fax and email as well.


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Post by: glos_robin on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:33:35
Fuck knows whats going on I'll continue to fear the worst though..


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Post by: wheretherealredsare on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:36:52
Quote from: "DV"
Quote from: "STFC Village"
Hate to be negative, but this is just another deadline in a list of seemingly never ending deadlines. I've got everything crossed, but i'm not exactly excited at the prospect of waiting all day Monday for a snippet of news.....


what he said...


As per the report I think it will be Monday a.m., especially as WUP's have to be lodged by 11.30 each working day IIRC. Point being that to stop HMRC (or any other) they would presumably want to know that the deal is completed, not just "will be completed next Monday" ... it says here!


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Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:43:17
Andrew fitton i fucking love oyu , yes been on the beer i needed this news when i got home!


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Post by: The Therapist on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:44:12
this is agony! i cant believe its now going to be monday! monday will roll now and it will be "wait until the end of the week!"

ahhhhhhhhhhhhh i want this to happen soooooooooo badly like everybody else on here! its so close but i keep having this feeling i always get with STFC, that its never over until the fat greek sings. i just pray someone has wripped his voice box out before he opens his gob, thus preventing him entering song! :roll:


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Post by: glos_robin on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:44:29
Quote from: "STFC_Gazzza"
Andrew fitton i fucking love oyu , yes been on the beer i needed this news when i got home!


Ummm its not been completed though  :?


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Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:45:36
Calm down Gazz. It's not over till it's over. You should know that by now  :D


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Post by: sonic youth on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:46:47
gary suffers from premature celebration


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Post by: OneAndrewFitton on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:48:38
Quote from: "sonic youth"
gary suffers from premature ejaculation


 :mrgreen:


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Post by: axs on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:51:38
Quote from: "OneAndrewFitton"
Quote from: "sonic youth"
gary suffers from premature ejaculation


 :mrgreen:


it was already a play on that phrase, it's not funny when you turn it back into the original one.  :roll:


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Post by: wheretherealredsare on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:54:45
Quote from: "axs"
Quote from: "OneAndrewFitton"
Quote from: "sonic youth"
gary suffers from premature ejaculation


 :mrgreen:


it was already a play on that phrase, it's not punny when you turn it back into the original one.  :roll:


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Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Saturday, December 15, 2007, 23:56:01
Fuck you all :D I know it hasn't been done. I only went out tog et away from this crap. Like me you all love this club and I'll be damned if some cunts take it away from us;


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Post by: Stroudred on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 00:03:06
Spot on mate , been out tonight but can't stop thinking about STFC ,this gives renewed hope !


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Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 00:10:56
Quote from: "Stroudred"
Spot on mate , been out tonight but can't stop thinking about STFC ,this gives renewed hope !


ABSOLUTLY. I hate it. I've been out with mates and they all know me and the first thing they say is about STFC. Despite everyones differences we all love this fucking club and I will cry like a baby if it dies. Its the fans that are the club and everyone  I have met on here etc I would do anything for. I hate how some people are trying to divide us. WE WILL NEVER DIE!


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Post by: yeo on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 00:14:52
Go to bed :x


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Post by: sonic youth on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 00:17:21
can i stay up please?


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Post by: yeo on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 00:17:53
You may.


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Post by: Christy on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 00:41:13
Sonic Junior did cry like a baby when given the early evening gloomy outlook.

He asked for any late night updates to be written on his Super Scribbler (In Bed Internet for 8 year olds).

I'm inclined to wake him for some premature celebration but if he's in the middle of a dream about feeding the rabbit or something it might get all too confusing.


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Post by: sonic youth on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 00:46:50
ace  :D

that is much how sonic senior has been feeling tonight, although i doubt i'll be dreaming about feeding rabbits.

sonir junior's christmas present is awesome, i may steal it.


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Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 08:10:06
I do honestly believe it will happen, then again I believe in Father Christmas


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Post by: neville w on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 08:26:56
Quote from: "Dachauer"
I do honestly believe it will happen, then again I believe in Father Christmas


Are you looking to the sky, with excited eyes ?


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Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 08:30:08
Quote from: "neville w"
Quote from: "Dachauer"
I do honestly believe it will happen, then again I believe in Father Christmas


Are you looking to the sky, with excited eyes ?


I think praying to the skies would be a better idea


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Post by: neville w on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 08:32:04
Quote from: "axs"
surely Fitton can just postpone his holiday for a day if it a case of signing on Monday morning. part of me thinks he booked the holiday as a built-in deadline to make sure ssw knew when he had to have everything sorted out by.

A multi-million pound deal going to shit because you're going on holiday? i don't think so.


I'm amazed that people don't seem to have cottoned on to that fact before now. It's not like he's going on the razzle in Ibiza and is out of contact is it ?

The whole thing is brinkmanship. Be prepared (if the rumours are true) for a late amendment requiring a resurfaced driveway to be tabled.


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Post by: figgis on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 08:54:25
if i was fitton i would write the contract out and get it signed now.


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Post by: pauld on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 09:41:41
Quote from: "neville w"
Quote from: "axs"
surely Fitton can just postpone his holiday for a day if it a case of signing on Monday morning. part of me thinks he booked the holiday as a built-in deadline to make sure ssw knew when he had to have everything sorted out by.

A multi-million pound deal going to shit because you're going on holiday? i don't think so.


I'm amazed that people don't seem to have cottoned on to that fact before now. It's not like he's going on the razzle in Ibiza and is out of contact is it ?


Well quite, although apparently both he and a colleague have already delayed departure for their (separate) holidays by a day in the hope the deal could be done by Saturday.

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The whole thing is brinkmanship. Be prepared (if the rumours are true) for a late amendment requiring a resurfaced driveway to be tabled.

If that's the only blocker, we can ring Mike Sullivan at Gillingham and ask if some of his new colleagues can help get it sorted. I hear they have a certain amount of expertise in that area.


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Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Sunday, December 16, 2007, 10:24:51
only if he wants block-paving