ADVER: Fitton Back In Uk to Finish Takeover

[sean1970]

Oh well, still nothing solid then from the adver

http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/display.var.1873434.0.the_wait_goes_on.php

[sean1970]

TALKS to break the deadlock over Andrew Fitton's proposed Swindon Town takeover continued late into last night - as two more names were linked with the vacant manager's role at the County Ground.

Ramsbury-based Fitton headed straight into meetings with club owner Sir Seton Wills' team, after jetting back from the United States in an attempt to end the impasse over his offer.

Fitton told the Swindon Advertiser yesterday that several problems surrounding the deal still needed to be "hammered out'' - taking them past the original November 30 deadline he had set for the process to be completed by.

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It is understood that the sticking points are last-minute amendments requested to the original offer.

Fitton, who has expressed disappointment at the length of time the deal was dragging out, was expected to be in the stands for this afternoon's FA Cup second round clash with Forest Green Rovers (3pm), as supporters planned protests over the ongoing crisis.

Town director Bob Holt, who was not present at yesterday's meeting, said he was "waiting by the phone for news'' from the major shareholder Wills.

Meanwhile, two further candidates emerged as possible replacements for the departed Paul Sturrock, as Swindon Advertiser readers voted in their hundreds in our Next Town Manager' poll.

The Advertiser understands that Bury boss Chris Casper and ex-Preston chief Paul Simpson could also be interested in the post vacated by Sturrock.

Casper has emerged as a new candidate, having done well on a limited budget at Gigg Lane and could be ready to make the step up to League One.

Former Carlisle and Rochdale chief Simpson is available, having only recently parted company with Championship Preston North End.

Nearly 1000 votes were cast in the first few hours of our poll to choose Town's next manager, with four names clearly out in front.

Supporters can continue to vote at today's game between 1-3pm, via our special booth on the corner of the Arkells Stand next to the Town End at the County Ground, or via our website http://www.thisisswindontownfc.co.uk/poll (See panel below).

The results will be announced in Tuesday's Swindon Advertiser.

7:00am today

[reeves4england]

Chris Casper?!

Still nothing - atleast they've not tried to quash our protests this time

[Matchworn Shirts]

I am a twit but protesting is a waste of time, as is inteding to chant the name of a person who is 'set to complete' a 'takeover'

[herthab]

I am a twit but protesting is a waste of time, as is inteding to chant the name of a person who is 'set to complete' a 'takeover'

Protesting is never a waste of time. If the only thing protesting achieves is getting our voices heard that at least is something.

Do you wants us to go down without a fight?

It may end up as a futile gesture, but at least those that protest can say they tried (And I'm a person that doesn't usually protest)

[sonic youth]

I am a twit but protesting is a waste of time, as is inteding to chant the name of a person who is 'set to complete' a 'takeover'

change the record you clueless prick

[Matchworn Shirts]

I am a twit but protesting is a waste of time, as is inteding to chant the name of a person who is 'set to complete' a 'takeover'

change the record you clueless prick

Oh and you know it all don't you, and of course you are the final word in this matter?
Whos to say this bloke isn't another time waster like Best? They talk a good talk but when push comes to shove nothing

[herthab]

I am a twit but protesting is a waste of time, as is inteding to chant the name of a person who is 'set to complete' a 'takeover'

change the record you clueless prick

Oh and you know it all don't you, and of course you are the final word in this matter?
Whos to say this bloke isn't another time waster like Best? They talk a good talk but when push comes to shove nothing

Why don't you reply to my post?

[Matchworn Shirts]

I am a twit but protesting is a waste of time, as is inteding to chant the name of a person who is 'set to complete' a 'takeover'

Protesting is never a waste of time. If the only thing protesting achieves is getting our voices heard that at least is something.

Do you wants us to go down without a fight?

It may end up as a futile gesture, but at least those that protest can say they tried (And I'm a person that doesn't usually protest)

I've never really though protesting in football was worthwhile, the voices may get heard but it doesn't come off very good on the club involved and invariably we could always have something to complain about (like how there are too many Germans in this country ) - I just don't anybody knows the full story and that protesting may get vocies heard but achieves very little.

[sonic youth]

I am a twit but protesting is a waste of time, as is inteding to chant the name of a person who is 'set to complete' a 'takeover'

change the record you clueless prick

Oh and you know it all don't you, and of course you are the final word in this matter?

it's generally accepted common practice that you have some knowledge of something before passing comment on it.

and you don't.

[herthab]

Protesting seemed to work for Lou Macari........

The story is that we're skint (The club admits this)

The owners want to offload (The club admits this)

We've had a number of takeover offers, but they always seem to stall. For a club in debt, with no real assets, ie ground, how much do you think we're worth?

Fitton may not be a knight in shining armour, but he wants to invest in the club, which is more than the current incumbents do.

What would it take for you to do something?

Protesting may achieve very little, but doing fuck all (Which you appear to advocate) does exactly that............................FUCK ALL

[Matchworn Shirts]

I am a twit but protesting is a waste of time, as is inteding to chant the name of a person who is 'set to complete' a 'takeover'

change the record you clueless prick

Oh and you know it all don't you, and of course you are the final word in this matter?

it's generally accepted common practice that you have some knowledge of something before passing comment on it.

and you don't.

the way I see it is that we have had many false dawns with regards takeovers, with people like Best being, effectively time-wasters for what reason I don't know - publicity? So I am sceptical about any takeover talk until the people invloved have it signed, sealed and delivered.
I know the board get a huge amount of stick and I think that sometimes they are used as a scape-goat for the problems - and I dare say that they have contributed to it. But in general I don't think they have done badly after all we are still in business thanks to SSW money and we will conunite to be regardless of if Mr Fitton takes over or not - I firmly believe this. All football clubs at have huge financial problems it comes with the territory.

However this is just my view on it.

[sean1970]

And besides (fingers crossed) it may be the last time we ever get the chance to give them hell!!!

[Tails]

Well your view is a crock of shit.

[Matchworn Shirts]

We've had a number of takeover offers, but they always seem to stall. For a club in debt, with no real assets, ie ground, how much do you think we're worth?

Protesting may achieve very little, but doing fuck all (Which you appear to advocate) does exactly that............................FUCK ALL

we are have negative equity and therefore are worth whatever minus figure the debts equate to. I don't think as supporters short of not turning up every game - which people just will not do en mass (and anyway this would hit the club in the pocket so is not a great idea to hurt the finances even more) there is much that can be done