blinkpip
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« on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 11:45:47 » |
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Did anyone on here ever know this man? For a chap to leave a few million to us, he should always be remembered.
Was he one of Football Phils (padington) friends?
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ee the trick is only pick on those that can't do you no harm
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Skinny Pete
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« Reply #1 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 11:48:03 » |
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I think once his legacy has been implemented he'll be remembered alright.
Naming the training centre after him would be nice if his money goes that way
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ronnie21
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« Reply #2 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 11:53:57 » |
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Did anyone on here ever know this man? For a chap to leave a few million to us, he should always be remembered.
Was he one of Football Phils (padington) friends?
He was a farmer from the Wroughton area, and the reason it has taken so long, and will take longer, is because the executors have to sell all of his property, and they are trying to do it with planning permission so there is more £'s about! Lifelong Town fan though!! Good for him and I hope he is resting in peace. |
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tans
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« Reply #3 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:04:45 » |
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Wantage area i thought Ron, Hanney i believe
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Peter Venkman
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« Reply #4 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:09:24 » |
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Wantage area i thought Ron, Hanney i believe
Indeed he was from Oxon. |
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Paolo69
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« Reply #5 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:17:15 » |
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Indeed he was from Oxon.
Yep, friends of mine knew him. I never had the pleasure unfortunately. Fair play to the guy. A hell of a lot of money and hope it's spent as wisely as he would have wanted. |
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« Reply #6 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:19:54 » |
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Berniman
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« Reply #7 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:20:40 » |
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How does this work from an ownership standpoint? If the money is used to develop a training ground, that is going to add to the value of the club, so if the club is sold at some point, the training ground will be part of that, and it will mean extra coffers for the selling party, and new owner will claim full ownership of the training ground, even though effectively, the fans/trust/Mr Eady own a portion of it..
I am wondering if the ring fencing put in place will mean that whatever it will be used for will remain (in some portion anyway) the property of the fans/trust/Mr Eady etc... I am not sure if I put that in the right way or if it even makes sense..
As much as I graciously applaud Nigel Eady for what he has done, part of me thinks it would have been better placed in a high interest holding account as an emergency fund as a starter for a trust/fans buyout in the future if it is required (hopefully it won't). Imagine the legacy that would have been left for Mr Eady, if the worst scenario happens and we are left without an owner, and the trust are able to purchase and run the club for a period of time (like Pompey/Exeter) because of what this man has done..
I am sure that somebody will point out this is a nonsensical idea and will provide a reason as to why this wouldn't happen.. but this is what was going around my head this morning..
Either way RIP Nigel, you will always be remembered by current town fans because of this final act of generosity...
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tans
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« Reply #8 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:21:44 » |
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Imagine what Jed and co would have tried to spend it on!
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Simon Pieman
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« Reply #9 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:51:38 » |
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Imagine what Jed and co would have tried to spend it on!
Two million football clubs |
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« Reply #10 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:52:28 » |
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What an incredible act of generosity! RIP Nigel
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:53:06 » |
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Sounds like they tried for sure.
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« Reply #12 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 14:19:00 » |
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I met him a few times, he had a scarf that made it look like Tom Baker was a Town fan
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ronnie21
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« Reply #13 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 14:43:35 » |
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Wantage area i thought Ron, Hanney i believe
Happy to be corrected!! |
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« Reply #14 on: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 15:52:57 » |
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I met him a few times, he had a scarf that made it look like Tom Baker was a Town fan
Yes I remember that as well! I always thought he was in the horsy set but non the less what a gesture for the club. |
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