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Post by bs5 on Nov 14, 2017 23:42:49 GMT
I’ve just read ‘ kicking the habit’ by Jason Marriner but also worth checking out these autobiographies: ‘Congratulations you’ve just met the ICF’ by Cass Pennant ‘ Armed got the match’ by Steven Hickmott and Colin Ward ‘Scally’ By Andy Nicholls ‘Muscle’ by Carlton Leach ‘Good afternoon gentlemen the names Bill Gardner’ by Bill Gardner and Cass Pennant Bovver’ by one of our own Chris Brown
Tottenham massive ‘ by Trevor Tanner ‘Annis’ by Annis Abraham ‘Sex, drugs and football thugs’ - Mark Chester And the original terrace favourite ‘ Steaming in’ by Colin Ward
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Post by bs5 on Nov 14, 2017 23:31:32 GMT
Soul crew by Tony Rivers and David Jones is a decent read if fiction is your thing 😂
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Post by bs5 on Nov 11, 2017 17:53:31 GMT
Maybe Glos Rd barista hipsters then? PR of Stokes Croft rejects maybe😀? dont start me on those prsc cretins f*** these left wing vermin scum, hypocrites the lot of ‘em
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Post by bs5 on Nov 10, 2017 18:10:14 GMT
all of the following posted by gashead1981, who us an admin on Gaschat..... The club will get the going rate card for the mem site so the club won't lose out in any way financially, it will enable us to move to UWE as per the original plans. At that point it will become another capitalist venture and not solely built by EWH. There is also up to a £6m grant available from the FA for all clubs building new stadia outside the championship which we qualify for. BRFC will own the stadium. I do not know any other commercial details presently. I don't know either whether the approach has been made to the ALQ family yet or whether this is actually a viable alternative or whether the ALQs will actually want to sell up. I do know that there have been 2 other consortiums interested. One has now completely cooled its interested. The other is American backed and the consortium have attended 3 games this season. Whether that's to invest or to take over I don't know. I doubt EW has the finiancial clout himself to run rovers and build the stadium. There will be partners and other parties and I don't believe all this information has come from one source, namely EW, I know for a fact it hasn't. According to another ex director I spoke to, it was believed very much at the time the ALQs were going to build the stadium without the need for them to do it themselves. That was the clincher for them to takeover. All things were in place. The ALQs, for all their reasons have not decided to build UWE and go a different path. Whatever Wael or Hamer says only depends on whether Hani and the old man want to open the cheque book so to speak. And quite clearly for whatever reason they aren't now prepared to do it. UWE still want to do the project and maybe EW feels that it was the wrong decision to sell the club to the ALQs and if he can take over he can get the job done. NH was also the majority shareholder of the club with BB. EW had a minority stake so unless he had the people alongside him 3 years ago he could have never have taken over himself. I believe this was the plan b the club also talked about. These aren't new plans. I saw the blueprints for redevelopment for housing around 4-5 years ago when Sainsbury's fell through and the JR appeal was in process. We don't know who the partners are. BRFC will own the stadium. No suggestion DS will give the mem away. there is more profit on building apartments on the Mem land and other commercial ventures than just houses. I think due diligence was done to the best they could have done it. It wasn't as if the ALQs came in and shut it all down once they got ownership of the club. I don't think there is much more they could have done. Its the ALQs that have changed the terms of the stadium build. No matter how you try and keep things close, someone always has loose lips. I know Ed is on holiday at the moment and returns just before the Wimbledon game so don't expect to hear anything just yet. well let’s hope all this leads to some positive news moving forward,others may well have thought that I have been negative with the reports I’ve posted of all not being well at the club but there is cause for concern and I thought that others should know the score , although most seemed to pour scorn over it . UTG
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Post by bs5 on Nov 9, 2017 22:15:35 GMT
Either that or incorporate the arena within the Mem or the UWE , killing two birds with one stone and much needed revenue streams Stadium and arena at The Mem? Sure. Very tongue in cheek
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Post by bs5 on Nov 9, 2017 21:01:19 GMT
Swap the Mem for the proposed arena site. We build our top of the range new stadium in a central location and the arena gets built on the Mem. Perfect, what's not to like with that? Plenty no doubt but we can dream Either that or incorporate the arena within the Mem or the UWE , killing two birds with one stone and much needed revenue streams
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Post by bs5 on Nov 9, 2017 19:56:40 GMT
One positive suggestion. We all badly want a new or now a re-developed Stadium. We wish to have answers on progress, given past let-downs. We are missing a Fans Director as BSS has not been replaced. Why don't we appoint Peter, the son of Geoff Dunford as our Fans Director to ensure that progress is made to fulfil his father's legacy? He seemed passionate enough to me and at 35 is not wet behind the business ears. This would be a fitting tribute to Geoff but also ensure that we have a person of gravitas at Board level to drive this "project" forward. I am sure that Ken Masters would even stand aside to make this a reality, appreciating the bigger picture. All I ask of any new Director is that he is taken seriously by Dwayne Sports or it won't work, he concentrates on essentials and communicates honestly on progress or challenges on the Stadium project. Hopefully a suggestion combining the appropriate ratios of sentimentality and reason. Would anyone object, ignoring perhaps clause 12.1.2 of the SC constitution (Angas to investigate and advise)? Kind Regards Naive rose-tinter.😅 Great idea but don’t hold your breath
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Post by bs5 on Nov 9, 2017 7:40:17 GMT
The thing is Bamber they’ve said a lot of things but actions speak louder than words and I personally don’t see it ever happening. Is there any confirmation that planning for the UWE has been extended? The reason I ask is because the original planning was administered by the club so I’d of thought that if there was a extended planning application that also would more that likely be by the club iwhich poses the question why? Could it be that it makes us more attractive to a would be consortium? Didn't we go down this rabbit hole with Sainsbury's? Maybe watching our defenders impersonate The Keystone Cops against L2 players in the freezing cold has affected my ability to think straight, but I seem to remember that Rovers extended Sainsbury's PP? As for new owners / investors being lined up / sought, I have no idea, but it would certainly make sense of a lot of things. My sentiments exactly. There does seem to be a pattern of events that are occurring since the collapse of the UWE deal in regards to the reports of things not being paid etc etc . In my opinion It all seems to pointing to the fact that our owners want out and are trying to part with the least amount of money they need to , It would be like spending thousands on a new roof of your house that you are selling when you could get away with just a bit of leadwork and pointing in the chimney stack . Just a thought, I can’t help but think that if we were to have a new takeover then Dwayne sports would just shut down shop and all these debtors would be found wanting .
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Post by bs5 on Nov 8, 2017 22:09:28 GMT
Definitely naive if you think the Mem will be rebuilt Didn't they say something about building the thing in stages? That made me think they were just making it up because, as I recall, every previous plan has concluded that it's a heck of a lot more difficult and more expensive to build it one bit at a time. The thing is Bamber they’ve said a lot of things but actions speak louder than words and I personally don’t see it ever happening. Is there any confirmation that planning for the UWE has been extended? The reason I ask is because the original planning was administered by the club so I’d of thought that if there was a extended planning application that also would more that likely be by the club iwhich poses the question why? Could it be that it makes us more attractive to a would be consortium?
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Post by bs5 on Nov 8, 2017 21:04:34 GMT
Certainly not naive. I will be talking directly to Steve Hamer about when the plans for the re-developed stadium will be available for public scrutiny. I want to see some EVIDENCE that things are moving forward. Although people castigate him on here, I have always found him approachable and answers any questions raised. Some people demand a daily insight into commercially sensitive matters. This is not how the new regime works and bleating on Social Media isn't going to change this. Definitely naive if you think the Mem will be rebuilt
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Post by bs5 on Nov 8, 2017 13:50:32 GMT
With some of these myth peddlers, the phrase 'if he had anything sensible to say, he'd have said it by now' springs to mind. Everything's always third or fourth hand and 'apparently' or 'I read on Facebook, and it might be rubbish, but I believe it'. Then we get the likes of 'maybe HMRC hasn't been paid' thrown in, and on it goes. Like's been said, if I'd been owed 40 or 50 grand for 8 or 9 months, I'd progress it - in 'going legal' there would be a court submission to reference and prove it. I don't love the club (or anyone or anything) that much or in that way to let them shaft me like that. I might also kick up a fuss on a forum, first hand. Maybe that's me, but apparently there are now multiple instances of this - and they all just grumble in private about it, slightly hurt by the club they all adore. Including 'hostesses' now. Keep upping the game in the hope of hitting the spot. Oh, plus A&S Plod, of course, who wouldn't announce it, so that one's perfect. If anything substantive emerges, I might give it some thought. Even then, though, to what end? What's the point, apart from doom-mongering? All this speculation to a conclusion of woe is just a misery-spreading waste of time. That's not rose-tinted, it's just rational. No mate it’s just naive
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Post by bs5 on Nov 8, 2017 13:47:18 GMT
The whole thing is degenerating into a farce. There is clearly a concerted campaign from disgruntled individuals to spread rumours that undermine the good name of the club and current Board. People in charge know the score and keep a dignified silence. A case of giving people enough rope. Love A Rose-tinter Don’t be naive mate, the owners are tarnishing their own name and that of the club not those of us who are hearing and reporting the facts , whether you believe or not is your lookout and to be honest I couldn’t care less because when it goes sausage shaped you can sit back take in the club you deserve , which by the way gives me no satisfaction whatsoever as it’ll affect me to 😉
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Post by bs5 on Nov 8, 2017 9:47:46 GMT
Bs5 What gasincider does in drip feed potentially massive stories before backing away from them when people demand proof. He stated that he understands players and staff were not paid and then when pushed on it to go public or clarify he then stated he was just guessing. He does this a lot and it causes rumours and instability. He did the same about chinese consortiums and corridors of power etc. Its out of order imo. If he knows the clubs in the s*** then he should do something more then stir the s*** The thing is Dinsdale I read that yesterday about players not being paid but it was a flippant reply by Gasincider to comments Marcus Stewart made about things that were going on behind the scenes , most of the replies were from people who chose not to read his comment properly and realise it was a flippant question rather than a statement of fact and it seems you all had a nibble .
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Post by bs5 on Nov 8, 2017 7:06:42 GMT
Just to say that there is no hidden agenda whatsoever with myself and I also know for a fact that Gasincider hasn’t and generally he has grave concerns regarding the state of the club .The abuse that this bloke takes from the other forum from fellow Gasheads is damnright disgraceful , Gasincider shows more dignity and decorum than myself but for me being called a “bellend” or “thick” is one thing but to be labelled a sh1thead is taking the piss but I suppose to their credit 2 out of 3 ain’t bad 😂
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Post by bs5 on Nov 7, 2017 23:06:04 GMT
I mean, I'm after a bit more than forum user bs5 starting a thread. knowing bs5 hes not your average forum bulls***ter Thank you Bulbous.
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Post by bs5 on Nov 7, 2017 19:59:36 GMT
This is pretty much the gist of it Dr F, Posted on Facebook, could be a wind up but I reckon might be some truth in it: Here's what I've been told by names I won't give. that the UWE have come to an 'in principle' agreement to build the stadium with a chinese consortium, former director Ed Ware is part of it with a plan to build additional homes at uwe site and on the Mem ground, interesting news which could go either way depending on whether a chinese consortium sees the opportunity to improve a club or build stadium for various revenue streams of which we would be tenants, time will tell i suppose. Thank you mate. Don't fancy being tenants again, if true. way things are going we’ll end up tenants of Bath City once again 🙄
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Post by bs5 on Nov 7, 2017 9:06:37 GMT
While foolishly reading the Facebook group page yesterday, I saw a post from someone saying Ed Ware was involved somewhere. Anyone have more information please? This is pretty much the gist of it Dr F, Posted on Facebook, could be a wind up but I reckon might be some truth in it: Here's what I've been told by names I won't give. that the UWE have come to an 'in principle' agreement to build the stadium with a chinese consortium, former director Ed Ware is part of it with a plan to build additional homes at uwe site and on the Mem ground, interesting news which could go either way depending on whether a chinese consortium sees the opportunity to improve a club or build stadium for various revenue streams of which we would be tenants, time will tell i suppose.
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Post by bs5 on Nov 6, 2017 21:14:34 GMT
To be honest the main reason for putting this post across was to provide evidence of non payment of bills which this clearly illustrates and it is only one incident of what seems to be a similar pattern of what’s happening within the club elsewhere .thanks for not dismissing it out of hand. I know of one other supplier to the club, and have heard of others that haven't been paid for months. We're not talking about global empires here, we're talking businesses in and around our community, some of which provide sponsorship to the club. I think it's a bad way to conduct business, but for all I know <in that trade> it's perfectly acceptable. Biting the hand that feeds so to speak.
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Post by bs5 on Nov 6, 2017 20:18:46 GMT
You’ll have to ask the club as to why it wasn’t/ isn’t being paid but somehow don’t think you get a response , perhaps ask Hamer at the next Agm lol But surely the club would have said something to the contractors during the passage of time that has elapsed since the job was completed? Can’t believe they haven’t said anything. That I can’t answer
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Post by bs5 on Nov 6, 2017 20:04:32 GMT
Well it seems the club aren’t very quick to pay their debts as if you read between the lines on the OP you will see that J&G have gone legal and others that have worked the site are also yet to be paid , which either means all the contractors have not done their job correctly or the club have instructed various companies to carry out the work without having any intention of paying them or at the very least hang it out for time to pay as they haven’t got the money . My money is on the latter as other debts have come to light such as Avon and Somerset constabulary had to threaten action for last seasons Old bill bill and I’ve also heard that the hosts(ess’s) have been given their p45’s even though they haven’t been paid for 3 months. People need to start pulling their heads out of the sand pretty sharpish . I am not going to argue whether any of that is true or not
BUT how can I pull my head out of the sand when I am just a bloke on the terrace that hasn't heard any of these new allegations. What exactly am I and many others ignoring if we don't know about it?
maybe not you but others are just totally rubbishing these allegations from others and myself as lies or just negative stories but what possible agenda would I have for doing this ?
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