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Mr Power took the opportunity provided to invest in one of Willie Carson's horses, he also is part of a syndicate that owns a horse also co-owned by the Diamandis family. This is my favourite bit. Can anyone confirm whether Bill got shares for his investment in the nag though? Could turn nasty this! I believe that it is full-time milking horse and no longer competes in races. |
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« Reply #46 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 19:29:39 » |
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Mark Devlin is the best asset we have at our club.
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« Reply #47 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 19:31:25 » |
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he was certainly the best signing we made last season...
If it ends up Devlin, Wise & Poyet all walk/leave/get sacked I would have to seriously consider if it was all worth it....
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« Reply #48 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 19:32:12 » |
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This club hasn't been well run for years (even pre-Sandy Gray etc.). That is fact because accounts have been missing, and well documented deficiencies have occurred with regards to the books/accounts. The situation in that regard has not improved. The current board minus Mark Devlin have been particularly bad at PR as well, I think we'd all agree there. To me (and only to me as I don't have inside information like some people) these are the only things known as fact.
What I've found interesting from the statement is that the club admits there is a dispute over the investment from Power. Somehow it seems a little less rosey than before we knew it could be loan. I remember a certain debenture hanging over our heads not so long ago...
I think the fact that Power is a footballing man and took an interest in the fans (but now leaving) is a shame, but that's all there is to give him this 'god-like' status he has. For all we know he might have been trying to get some profit from a new stadium too (as some have suggested about other parties). To me this would even be quite fair, because it's called an investment for a reason. Now I'm not suggesting this is the case, but I'm trying to play devil's advocate here instead of falsley jumping to one conclusion or another.
Ultimately Power came across as a decent, honest bloke and so does Devlin. In that light I would probably believe the pair of them over the board if a statement on the contarary was released. Since it isn't forthcoming I will keep an open (but quietly suspicious) mind.
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Simon Pieman.
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« Reply #49 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 19:32:41 » |
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No, Ash, the best assets we have is Wise & Gus. This debacle could us those assets.
IF, and thats a huge if, what's been said about Devlin/Ince is true then however much respect I have for him, his position is untenable. The whole thing smacks of the backroom staff- and that includes Devlin- failing to communicate and act transparantly. Too many of them looking out for number one.
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« Reply #50 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 19:59:19 » |
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Mark Devlin is the best asset we have at our club. Sadly Ash, he was the best asset. There's as much chance of him coming back as there is of me playing up front for us against Boston. I urge everyone to turn up on Wednesday, especially those who are still willing to believe the club's statement. |
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« Reply #51 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 20:01:29 » |
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Mark Devlin is the best asset we have at our club. Sadly Ash, he was the best asset. There's as much chance of him coming back as there is of me playing up front for us against Boston. I urge everyone to turn up on Wednesday, especially those who are still willing to believe the club's statement. Some people are still willing to admit you're Irish  |
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« Reply #52 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 20:58:13 » |
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FWIW, I'd echo sonic's sentiments (whether he's Irish or not) - we genuinely want to get everyone's point of view on Wednesday, it's a Fans' Forum, not a rally. So, Si Pie for example, I really hope you're going - I'll buy you a pint in the gay bar after!
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« Reply #53 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 21:02:55 » |
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I ain't been to the gluepot for a while, although apperently the brewery has started restricting the range of guest beers to one other brewery at a time which must kill the range they used to have off a bit. Wait the point I was gonna make is that i'm not sure that a few hundred swindon fans will fit in there.
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« Reply #54 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 21:03:11 » |
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Can you reveal anything about tonight’s meeting Paul?
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« Reply #55 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 21:11:17 » |
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Afraid not dazza - I was unable to attend due to family/work commitments so I'm waiting to hear myself.
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« Reply #56 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 21:15:33 » |
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Can you reveal anything about tonight’s meeting Paul? was that the supporters club one? i've lost track of all these meetings |
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« Reply #57 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 21:19:07 » |
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Can you reveal anything about tonight’s meeting Paul? was that the supporters club one? i've lost track of all these meetings The Uber fans were summoned to the club I think. |
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« Reply #58 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 21:23:07 » |
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who are they?
how do you become one?
do we have any on here?
did mike diamandis sacrifice them to the devil?
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« Reply #59 on: Monday, September 25, 2006, 21:24:14 » |
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who are they?
how do you become one?
do we have any on here?
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