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« Reply #60 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 10:17:43 » |
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For an asset stripper Power is rather poor, why does he keep investing in players! He spends money on players both with fees and the likes of Thomas a decent wage I imagine! What a mug.
The Thomas signing surely proves that Power's intentions can't be all bad. 28 years old, most expensive wages at the club. No resale value if we were to sign him. If Power was only it for the money GL5 Red, then why would he ever bring in someone like that? |
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« Reply #61 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 10:45:25 » |
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Can't find much to argue with there, so I'll have to focus on this bit.
So which one isn't trying?
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You're my incurable malady. I miss the pleasure of your company.
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« Reply #62 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 10:49:40 » |
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The Thomas signing surely proves that Power's intentions can't be all bad. 28 years old, most expensive wages at the club. No resale value if we were to sign him. If Power was only it for the money GL5 Red, then why would he ever bring in someone like that?
I bet Ajose didn't come cheap either. |
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« Reply #63 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 12:22:45 » |
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"Don't make assumptions" "you're probably a happy clapper".
That'll do me.
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« Reply #64 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 14:39:39 » |
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Is it Crewe?
Riddel ....  Power has been reasonably honest in his dealings so far, and it should be law for any STFC fan not to trust the owner/chairman, but there's nothing about this season that can't be explained by the fact that it was always going to be difficult. Throw in factors like numerous injuries, players getting sulky or homesick and it's hardly a surprise that it's turned to shit. We managed to get relegated out of this league, with model owners, a massive wage bill and some decent players, just a few years ago. |
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« Reply #65 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 15:23:17 » |
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Riddel .... Not me, but was the influence behind that statement I was more of a lurker on that site from memory, or I may have been Edinburgh Red actually. |
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
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« Reply #66 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 19:10:46 » |
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Flasheart, quick question for you. If you were at your place of work and say a new owner turned up, for this example we will call him Mr Power. Mr Power turns up, sells the main assets of the business and pockets money from a bumper pay day. He then decides to replace the staff that helped yield these results with new recruits who were not deemed good enough for poorer performing businesses. Now Mr Flasheart, concentrate for a minute, my question to you: would it ever cross your mind where has all the profit gone??? Or would you think no this is great, the business is performing poorly but this Mr Power, he is looking after the business not his own bank balance.
Has this hypothetical company in question been mismanaged for God knows how many years? Did the company have debts to pay when Mr. Power took over? Did Mr. Power then pay off those debts with his own money? So, is this company in debt to Mr. Power? If it is.....are they going to begrude him taking out a percentage of any profit he makes with said company? |
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DV
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« Reply #67 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 19:11:42 » |
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DV is making far too much sense recently
I've always made sense! |
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« Reply #68 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 19:37:05 » |
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Has this hypothetical company in question been mismanaged for God knows how many years? Did the company have debts to pay when Mr. Power took over? Did Mr. Power then pay off those debts with his own money?
So, is this company in debt to Mr. Power? If it is.....are they going to begrude him taking out a percentage of any profit he makes with said company? as long as it's transparent and proportional |
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« Reply #69 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 19:40:46 » |
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Has this hypothetical company in question been mismanaged for God knows how many years? Did the company have debts to pay when Mr. Power took over? Did Mr. Power then pay off those debts with his own money?
So, is this company in debt to Mr. Power? If it is.....are they going to begrude him taking out a percentage of any profit he makes with said company?
I am outraged by the way Mr Power is treating this hypothetical company. |
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« Reply #70 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 19:42:53 » |
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to be fair, it's not clear how much money is still owed to who is it?
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« Reply #71 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 20:20:14 » |
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to be fair, it's not clear how much money is still owed to who is it?
Are we back in the real world or still dealing with the hypothetical company  |
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« Reply #72 on: Monday, October 5, 2015, 21:13:56 » |
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3, 2, 1 you're back in the room
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« Reply #73 on: Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 22:19:32 » |
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I do find myself every time I listen to lee powers thinking he ain't that bad. I've certainly found myself questioning his motives. However when I hear his answers rather than the rumours. It all stacks up that he his doing a reasonable job. Training ground sounds positive, he makes it quite clear he owns the club and thus has the right to do it his way, he buys the players, cooper manages the team, William's coaches. Seems straight forward to me. Yes it does seem he profits from it but why shouldn't he if he got nothing out of it he would not be here and swindon would not benefit from his experience as a player, an agent and his contacts that he has in the game. He admits the play is too slow and that is something they are going to work on. Injuries are massive for us and would be for any team. I think when the players are back things will calm down. He mentioned one thing that is important and should strike a cord with all fans. It's our club too and if attendance do fall so will our budget. The team needs us more than ever. Lets not stay away and lets have that town end belting out the songs. It will make a huge difference.
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« Reply #74 on: Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 22:23:29 » |
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I do find myself every time I listen to lee powers thinking he ain't that bad. I've certainly found myself questioning his motives. However when I hear his answers rather than the rumours. It all stacks up that he his doing a reasonable job. Training ground sounds positive, he makes it quite clear he owns the club and thus has the right to do it his way, he buys the players, cooper manages the team, William's coaches. Seems straight forward to me. Yes it does seem he profits from it but why shouldn't he if he got nothing out of it he would not be here and swindon would not benefit from his experience as a player, an agent and his contacts that he has in the game. He admits the play is too slow and that is something they are going to work on. Injuries are massive for us and would be for any team. I think when the players are back things will calm down. He mentioned one thing that is important and should strike a cord with all fans. It's our club too and if attendance do fall so will our budget. The team needs us more than ever. Lets not stay away and lets have that town end belting out the songs. It will make a huge difference.
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