New beginnings - 25% Truth, 80% Bollocks

[Mooneyraker]

Taking Chas's earlier tweet and no walking back by the club by Hall being a total arse, together, along with the "Errol" Flynn contract extension (To stop him picking up another gig with a bigger budget at Ebbsfleet), it appears that the club may in the process of being sold.  Every time Genesini plays, does 10 bob goes to Bournemouth?

What tweet is that?

[Crozzer]

What tweet is that?

Don't have a link, have dumped my (Twitter) X account, but I recall words to the effect of stick with us, good times are around the corner.  I think it was mentioned with another similar Tweet in last Monday's "On the Sofa" during which it was specifically stated by the town CEO that the club was not for sale.  If Taylor Swift's people informed Clem that she had 15 million quid spare to piss off Ryan Reynolds, the club would be sold quicker than you could say "Automatic Promotion".

[Nomoreheroes]

Don't have a link, have dumped my (Twitter) X account, but I recall words to the effect of stick with us, good times are around the corner.  I think it was mentioned with another similar Tweet in last Monday's "On the Sofa" during which it was specifically stated by the town CEO that the club was not for sale.  If Taylor Swift's people informed Clem that she had 15 million quid spare to piss off Ryan Reynolds, the club would be sold quicker than you could say "Automatic Promotion".

Its a shame we don’t hark back to the (not quite as) bad (as now) old days to have a former spy asking Swifty that exact question!

[STFC_Manc]

You're free to give your view mate, others are also free to think its a laughably shit view as well given everything going on.

People aren't being hyperbolic. The situation is fucking dire and will not improve until these cunts fuck off.

Ha

[Legends Lounge Lovechild]

Morning everyone.

Apologies about the rant yesterday.

The point I was trying to make was the clear difference between a professionally run organisation like Bath Rugby offers everything for me within walking distance from home with great food and drink options en route.

Swindon unfortunately offers (at present) the opposite.

There really is no incentive to invest.

Legal team say NO

Financial team say NO

Sorry.

bathford would you (and your advisors) not entertain a consrotium that got rid of the current owners?
say would you be willing to invets if someone like jay wray was willing to get invovled again

[Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG]

Ha

Yeah actually you're right. Clems genuine and will turn this around. Nothing to worry about. January will go swimmingly. We'll get the players in we need and make the play offs minimum. Onwards and upwards   

[bathford]

Unfortunately, people who like me, see an opportunity through different eyes. Yes, my heart says ignore the experts and sod the consequences.

My head says, do as you have all of your business live and take on board the information from people who have put you in this lucky position.

There are a number of people interested in ‘England FC’. They are American, Korean and Middle Eastern. Unfortunately, we all work to the same story book. I’ve had conversations with people from all three regions and whilst they see the potential, they have all paid out decent money to have the club analysed by sports investment advisors.

On the plan used, we all come up with the same results as previously mentioned.

The bottom line matters.  

[4D]

How are Swindon any different from the likes of Wrexham?
I'm not talking about current situation, I'm talking about potential.

[STFC_Manc]

Yeah actually you're right. Clems genuine and will turn this around. Nothing to worry about. January will go swimmingly. We'll get the players in we need and make the play offs minimum. Onwards and upwards    

You obviously didn't read what I put, I don't expect anything else from you though.

[Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG]

bathford would you (and your advisors) not entertain a consrotium that got rid of the current owners?
say would you be willing to invets if someone like jay wray was willing to get invovled again

Was wondering this to. Doesn't need to be all on one wealthy persons shoulders. Obviously need to trust the people you're in business with though. A consortium of wealthy fans would be an absolute dream.

The problem is truly getting rid of all the hangers on. Someone said earlier in the thread some are wanting a cut going forward which is simply unacceptable.

[Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG]

You obviously didn't read what I put, I don't expect anything else from you though.

I did read it. You think people are getting carried away not buying season tickets. I don't and I think they're being reasonable given everything going on. You laughed at that, so I was sarcastic.

Fair enough?

[Legends-Lounge]

Morfuni saw an opportunity for a UK business and has taken it.
For reasons it has probably been performing better than his expectations financially wise and will keep milking it until we the paying supporters have had enough.
Then the club will be carved up or sold off.
Hope i am wrong but don't think so.

Clem had money in Harrow Borough IIRC. Was introduced to Pee Lower by Zav?, I think. Pee Lower spun him a load of shit and he took the bait by investing £1.15m for a % of the club. When that share certificate was not forth coming, well we are where we are as a consequence aided by covid and Pee Lowers greed. Ask your self this. Certainly at our fan bases level of financial clout £1.15m is a shit load of money. So why would you throw that at a club and to an individual you know fuck all about?

Look at it this way. Clem is like Charlie Bucket. He has the golden ticket, he just has to negotiate the obstacles to get his hands on not only the chocolate factory but the money that it could make him. He’s nearly there isn’t he. He either has a buyer lined up and due diligence is being done or he’s working out how he can get his hands on someone else’s money to develop SN1 then flog it. He clearly doesn’t have the money and even if he did you don’t use your money, nah, you use someone else’s.

[Audrey]

How are Swindon any different from the likes of Wrexham?
I'm not talking about current situation, I'm talking about potential.

Yeah, every club up for sale comes with a certain amount of baggage - maybe a bit more as far as we’re concerned.

Wrexham were up shit creek with low crowds and living off the memory of beating Arsenal in the FA Cup. Even York City have been taken over by a family with some serious mullah. I can’t for the life of me see how, once the baggage has been cast off, we aren’t a fantastic opportunity for someone.

[Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG]

How are Swindon any different from the likes of Wrexham?
I'm not talking about current situation, I'm talking about potential.

Wrexham probably has a bit more potential just in the sense of being in Wales and a large catchment area (which we also have but probably not as much).

You look at where the likes of Cardiff and Swansea were 10 to 20 years ago and its easy to see why they were chosen.

Why you would chose the likes of Carlisle or some of the other clubs that have secured buy outs over Swindon though is beyond me unless its simply down to the amount required to secure the club and any silly demands the current board and leeches within are making.

[STFC_Manc]

I did read it. You think people are getting carried away not buying season tickets. I don't and I think they're being reasonable given everything going on. You laughed at that, so I was sarcastic.

Fair enough?

I gave my view, I was laughing at your 'insults'. People express views either way.