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fatbury

« on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 09:56:17 »

So it appears that according to the BBC the new Consortium exists of the same old people .. the Willses and Diamandis alongside a new shady Portugeezer.

With this in mind obviously we will be subjected to the same old shit this season and next from them ...

Should we realistically be looking to set up a new AFC Swindon backed and supported by the Trust and Bill Power? I for one would welcome it even if it meant starting in a lower league and groundsharing with Supermarine to begin with.

(Worth noting that obviously the court case with Power might delay any hope of this and the CVA renegotiation still has to be decided upon by the creditors - unless Portugeezer pays it off.)


NB This assumes that the BBC article is correct in stating that the new consortium consists of the Wills and Diamandis and a new investor and that as it states the Wills will retain a majority shareholding
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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 09:58:00 »

Not for me, but I think we are getting a bit ahead of ourselves in the who, what, wen takeover stakes...
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 09:59:34 »

For fucks sake read the article again you retard

and no, AFC swindon is a shit idea
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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:00:56 »

No Any AFC Swindon would fail. Any disgruntled fans are more likely to go watch Supermarine who are 2 promotions off the conference.
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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:01:09 »

 Is my response.
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fatbury

« Reply #5 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:01:19 »

"The club has previously said a new consortium of investors would include long-time owner the Wills family, their advisor and club general manager Mike Diamandis, and a new investor

The Wills family have two directors on the club's board (Sir Seton and son James), and remain the majority shareholder"

Thats what it says on the BBC article .. I dont know how accurate and up to date they are tho
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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:02:16 »

Quote from: "fatbury"
So it appears that according to the BBC the new Consortium exists of the same old people .. the Willses and Diamandis alongside a new shady Portugeezer.

With this in mind obviously we will be subjected to the same old shit this season and next from them ...

Should we realistically be looking to set up a new AFC Swindon backed and supported by the Trust and Bill Power? I for one would welcome it even if it meant starting in a lower league and groundsharing with Supermarine to begin with.

(Worth noting that obviously the court case with Power might delay any hope of this and the CVA renegotiation still has to be decided upon by the creditors - unless Portugeezer pays it off.)


NB This assumes that the BBC article is correct in stating that the new consortium consists of the Wills and Diamandis and a new investor


The problems we have with the club are all caused by the pond life and their attitude to the supporters.

Whilst I am not wildly optimistic, we have to wait and see what the new lot have planned . It could well be that the old guard will be gone shortly - I think we just have to wait and see for a while.
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fatbury

« Reply #7 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:03:09 »

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 Is my response.


You wont be laughing when you dont have a football club to support ...
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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:04:20 »

someone ban him again please
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« Reply #9 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:04:33 »

Surely you'd just go watch arsenal fatbury?  Wink
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« Reply #10 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:04:45 »

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No Any AFC Swindon would fail. Any disgruntled fans are more likely to go watch Supermarine who are 2 promotions off the conference.


I personally would NEVER watch Supermarine ...
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« Reply #11 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:06:47 »

Bill Power had expressed an interest in taking over a league football club, not founding a new non-league one.

What makes you think he'd be interested, is he actually Santa?
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« Reply #12 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:07:15 »

the BBC are just taking that from the last article they published weeks ago - they don't have any new news on who will be running the club.
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fatbury

« Reply #13 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:10:40 »

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Bill Power had expressed an interest in taking over a league football club, not founding a new non-league one.

What makes you think he'd be interested, is he actually Santa?


Well thats a true statement .. until he was asked we wouldnt know but with a loyal fanbase a new AFC Swindon would be a success in the lower leagues ..
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fatbury

« Reply #14 on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:11:30 »

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the BBC are just taking that from the last article they published weeks ago - they don't have any new news on who will be running the club.


I have a feeling you could be right .. fingers crossed

Whats really annoying is the lack of information from the club and if it is lazy editing by the BBC then that is bloody annoying too ..
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