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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2016 23:07:19 GMT
I can't help it, I'm trying to be positive and I totally want the club to succeed, but I can't shake the feeling this is to be good to be true.
Reading between the lines it seems UWE is not a formality for the new owners, and I worry we've swapped a bunch of incompetents whose heart was in the club for a bunch we know nothing about. What's to stop them selling the ground and buggering off?
I know I'm a miserable sod, but I am desperate to see something impressive from our new owners other than just some well chosen words. An unsuccessful Swansea chairman, Coventry City's accountant, and Watola as CEO isn't quite the stuff I was dreaming of before today's events.
There, I've said it. I'm as worried about the future of the club tonight as I was last night.
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Post by ricardo on Feb 19, 2016 23:11:46 GMT
What's to stop them selling the ground and buggering off? They have paid the debt apparently, so how much profit from selling the ground and buffering off? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2016 23:15:11 GMT
What's to stop them selling the ground and buggering off? They have paid the debt apparently, so how much profit from selling the ground and buffering off? still a few million, I'd guess. But its a fair point! |
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Post by richmace on Feb 19, 2016 23:16:48 GMT
I think we all share the same doubts, it's in our blood unfortunately. That's what a lifetime of letdowns does to you.
The new owners cannot do worse than the previous board. We moved back to Bristol in 1996 under a wave of optimism. Over the following 20 years, that has gradually been eroded to the point where people have lost faith.
The lack of development in our ground in the 20 years is appalling. I am hopeful we will either see the UWE project happen, or a gradual rebuild of the Mem. I would be happy with either option if I am being honest.
I think we would have gone out of business, so anything is better than that...
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Post by faggotygas on Feb 19, 2016 23:20:36 GMT
I think we all share the same doubts, it's in our blood unfortunately. That's what a lifetime of letdowns does to you. The new owners cannot do worse than the previous board. We moved back to Bristol in 1996 under a wave of optimism. Over the following 20 years, that has gradually been eroded to the point where people have lost faith. The lack of development in our ground in the 20 years is appalling. I am hopeful we will either see the UWE project happen, or a gradual rebuild of the Mem. I would be happy with either option if I am being honest. I think we would have gone out of business, so anything is better than that... Of course they could. They could sell the club's assets and wind it up. Not saying they will, but they own it, they have no links to Bristol, so they could do what they want. |
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Post by pirate49 on Feb 19, 2016 23:21:11 GMT
I'm a bit wary.......but I'll sleep on it.
Nagging away are:
Watola still around as CEO
New FD was at Coventry, who have a recent chequered history in financial matters
(coincidentally TW is a Coventry fan)
The new chairman's interesting past.
Dripfeed info that the other consortium involved Gary Mabbutt
I'm sure all will be well....................
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2016 23:27:25 GMT
The fact that he is a well respected man in FIFA (non paid) is making me think that Nick Found a willie wonkas gold ticket. Then bring up the fact of his education and money, well I honestly think as gasheads we have found the man the club has been looking for. Thanks must go to every single person that has supported the club since the day it was founded, be that as a supporter, staff or a director.
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Post by JeffNZ on Feb 20, 2016 0:01:14 GMT
...a well respected man in FIFA... Now there's a novelty!  |
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Post by gashead1979 on Feb 20, 2016 0:15:58 GMT
Yes it may be too good to be true, but when Higgs was taking us down a very expensive garden path is this a risk given the family is of high wealth?
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Post by Cosmic Pasty on Feb 20, 2016 0:43:47 GMT
I'm concerned too (probably an understatement), but we have a big fanbase given our position in the league, and that must have been part of the draw - nobody with any savvy buys a business without considering the existing 'customers', and now it's a done deal I'd like to think they'd be smart enough to realise that pissing the fans off to the point where many of them jumped ship would leave them with a business that was a totally different shape to the one one that they'd originally bought. Having said that, I've got enough beers on board to have forgotten the original question, but I'm not totally concerned. Eighty percent concerned, maybe. As for the original question, are we talking Jordean People's Football now, or Jordean Popular Football? Did Higgs haggle over the price? You've got to haggle. He's not the Messiah - he's been a very naughty boy. 'Always look on the bright side of life...'. Or something  |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Feb 20, 2016 6:11:17 GMT
I can't help it, I'm trying to be positive and I totally want the club to succeed, but I can't shake the feeling this is to be good to be true. Reading between the lines it seems UWE is not a formality for the new owners, and I worry we've swapped a bunch of incompetents whose heart was in the club for a bunch we know nothing about. What's to stop them selling the ground and buggering off? I know I'm a miserable sod, but I am desperate to see something impressive from our new owners other than just some well chosen words. An unsuccessful Swansea chairman, Coventry City's accountant, and Watola as CEO isn't quite the stuff I was dreaming of before today's events. There, I've said it. I'm as worried about the future of the club tonight as I was last night. Understandable, Ast. Especially in the credibility department. I hope when things go wrong the new encumbrance act swiftly, and our dysfunctional turns into function for all. Most of all, I hope there is engagement with fans and supporters. I wonder,are we seeing the first bone fide Gloryhunters in the true meaning of the word? |
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Post by Rex on Feb 20, 2016 6:26:23 GMT
I do have concerns, particularly about Hamer, I would love to know his version of events about what happened on his watch at Swansea. I thought Wael Al-Qadi spoke eloquently, and seemed a decent bloke, but only time will tell. BTW I have a horrible feeling all the hype around yesterday makes Morecambe a very good bet at 9/2 today!
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Post by Peter Parker on Feb 20, 2016 8:08:23 GMT
What's to stop them selling the ground and buggering off? They have paid the debt apparently, so how much profit from selling the ground and buffering off? not quite what was said. They said they will pay of the debt gradually over time. Presumably the 3m to Wonga to start and then the rest is directors |
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Post by Peter Parker on Feb 20, 2016 8:10:52 GMT
I do have concerns, particularly about Hamer, I would love to know his version of events about what happened on his watch at Swansea. I thought Wael Al-Qadi spoke eloquently, and seemed a decent bloke, but only time will tell. BTW I have a horrible feeling all the hype around yesterday makes Morecambe a very good bet at 9/2 today! True.but he did say in his interview he had a business and other concerns before. Now he is full time to Rovers with no distractions which hooefully helps |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 16:33:53 GMT
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Post by PessimistGas on Jun 9, 2016 16:46:19 GMT
Hmmm, yeah, I strongly disagree with him on this. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 17:14:59 GMT
I do have concerns, particularly about Hamer, I would love to know his version of events about what happened on his watch at Swansea. I thought Wael Al-Qadi spoke eloquently, and seemed a decent bloke, but only time will tell. BTW I have a horrible feeling all the hype around yesterday makes Morecambe a very good bet at 9/2 today! True.but he did say in his interview he had a business and other concerns before. Now he is full time to Rovers with no distractions which hooefully helps Wael won't put up with any nonsense, if Hamer isn't doing the job he'll be replaced. I thought Watola had been shown the door? Can't see him on the list of club contacts and personnel. www.bristolrovers.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=440134 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 17:25:50 GMT
True.but he did say in his interview he had a business and other concerns before. Now he is full time to Rovers with no distractions which hooefully helps Wael won't put up with any nonsense, if Hamer isn't doing the job he'll be replaced. I thought Watola had been shown the door? Can't see him on the list of club contacts and personnel. www.bristolrovers.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=440134this is an old thread from febuary |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 17:51:18 GMT
this is an old thread from febuary Ahhh.... OK, well in that case bring Watola back in and sack him again. |
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Post by faggotygas on Jun 9, 2016 18:10:48 GMT
I must be missing the line in that story that says Al Qadi is selling the ground and buggering off |
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