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Post by droitwichgas on Sept 30, 2015 15:44:47 GMT
Would it be that American delegation staying at that posh hotel near the UWE roundabout next to Abby wood then ? Since when was a Hilton Express a posh hotel, it seems the source of the rumour may have been just an overheard bar conversation according to the OF!! I think Plan C might have just died!! |
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Post by brizzle on Sept 30, 2015 16:21:25 GMT
Would it be that American delegation staying at that posh hotel near the UWE roundabout next to Abby wood then ? , it seems the source of the rumour may have been just an overheard bar conversation according to the OF!! I think Plan C might have just died!! I'm glad that you cleared that one up for us. I've been racking my brains for a ''posh hotel'' on the UWE roundabout, and couldn't think of one. The only possibilities might have been the one that you've mentioned, or the King George. But I believe that even that one has now closed down, only to be re-opened as something else . . . . but not a posh hotel. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2015 16:46:32 GMT
Since when was a Hilton Express a posh hotel, it seems the source of the rumour may have been just an overheard bar conversation according to the OF!! I think Plan C might have just died!! I'm glad that you cleared that one up for us. I've been racking my brains for a ''posh hotel'' on the UWE roundabout, and couldn't think of one. The only possibilities might have been the one that you've mentioned, or the King George. But I believe that even that one has now closed down, only to be re-opened as something else . . . . but not a posh hotel. I think it's a builder's merchant, or something along those lines now. Anyway, this is getting boring, Jon's people didn't materialise last week as promised, Higgs is quoted as saying he knows nothing about it, time for Jon to name names or we'll just have to make up a new story to keep the forum ticking over. Clarke can't even organise his team to lose a game of football, so I can't bang on endlessly about that  |
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Post by lavalamp on Sept 30, 2015 16:48:08 GMT
Would it be that American delegation staying at that posh hotel near the UWE roundabout next to Abby wood then ? Since when was a Hilton Express a posh hotel, it seems the source of the rumour may have been just an overheard bar conversation according to the OF!! I think Plan C might have just died!! I think it's this one. www.hibristolfiltonhotel.co.uk/ |
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Post by brizzle on Sept 30, 2015 16:52:21 GMT
Since when was a Hilton Express a posh hotel, it seems the source of the rumour may have been just an overheard bar conversation according to the OF!! I think Plan C might have just died!! I think it's this one. www.hibristolfiltonhotel.co.uk/I suppose it's how you define the word ''posh.''  |
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Post by Nobbygas on Sept 30, 2015 17:18:24 GMT
Posh......where I come from that means you had one sock!
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Post by brizzle on Sept 30, 2015 17:21:33 GMT
Posh......where I come from that means you had one sock! Cue the Monty Python ''Four Yorkshiremen'' sketch.  |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Sept 30, 2015 17:29:04 GMT
I'm glad that you cleared that one up for us. I've been racking my brains for a ''posh hotel'' on the UWE roundabout, and couldn't think of one. The only possibilities might have been the one that you've mentioned, or the King George. But I believe that even that one has now closed down, only to be re-opened as something else . . . . but not a posh hotel. I think it's a builder's merchant, or something along those lines now. Anyway, this is getting boring, Jon's people didn't materialise last week as promised, Higgs is quoted as saying he knows nothing about it, time for Jon to name names or we'll just have to make up a new story to keep the forum ticking over. Clarke can't even organise his team to lose a game of football, so I can't bang on endlessly about that Bamber. why are you continually pushing for Jon the Stripe to divulge what he knows ? You have pursued this like a Dog wanting a bone and he has stated, quite clearly, that he has said as much as he can. He has been open in what he has said and also has told us that he did it for his own reasons. I know the man and so I know that he has never before been involved in the ITK brigade so give him a break please mate. For clarity he did say that he thought that the people in question "may" make some statement this week, there are a couple of days left on that. You know how people get lambasted in here, for passing information and then not giving out their sources. It's a very brave person who is prepared for the abuse, mistrust and then some really nasty and spiteful comments. You also know that th club are good at putting out disinformation, I was used in that manner but that's another story. I just don't get why you are really going on, to try and get Jons source when he has made it abundantly clear that he has said as much as he is prepared to say. If this came from the usual people then I would probably be having a pop but Jon has no form at all in this area. We will just have to wait & see what develops. For what it's worth, I believe him. I just don't feel a need to ask for any further information is all. |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Sept 30, 2015 17:31:06 GMT
I suppose it's how you define the word ''posh.'' Posh ? For me that's having a loo that doesn't use tracing paper toilet paper and has soap,to wash your hands |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Sept 30, 2015 17:36:09 GMT
I think it's a builder's merchant, or something along those lines now. Anyway, this is getting boring, Jon's people didn't materialise last week as promised, Higgs is quoted as saying he knows nothing about it, time for Jon to name names or we'll just have to make up a new story to keep the forum ticking over. Clarke can't even organise his team to lose a game of football, so I can't bang on endlessly about that Bamber. why are you continually pushing for Jon the Stripe to divulge what he knows ? You have pursued this like a Dog wanting a bone and he has stated, quite clearly, that he has said as much as he can. He has been open in what he has said and also has told us that he did it for his own reasons. I know the man and so I know that he has never before been involved in the ITK brigade so give him a break please mate. For clarity he did say that he thought that the people in question "may" make some statement this week, there are a couple of days left on that. You know how people get lambasted in here, for passing information and then not giving out their sources. It's a very brave person who is prepared for the abuse, mistrust and then some really nasty and spiteful comments. You also know that th club are good at putting out disinformation, I was used in that manner but that's another story. I just don't get why you are really going on, to try and get Jons source when he has made it abundantly clear that he has said as much as he is prepared to say. If this came from the usual people then I would probably be having a pop but Jon has no form at all in this area. We will just have to wait & see what develops. For what it's worth, I believe him. I just don't feel a need to ask for any further information is all. He doesn't like people knowing things that he doesn't. He does like some incredibly dumb people though |
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 30, 2015 17:42:07 GMT
I think it's a builder's merchant, or something along those lines now. Anyway, this is getting boring, Jon's people didn't materialise last week as promised, Higgs is quoted as saying he knows nothing about it, time for Jon to name names or we'll just have to make up a new story to keep the forum ticking over. Clarke can't even organise his team to lose a game of football, so I can't bang on endlessly about that Bamber. why are you continually pushing for Jon the Stripe to divulge what he knows ? You have pursued this like a Dog wanting a bone and he has stated, quite clearly, that he has said as much as he can. He has been open in what he has said and also has told us that he did it for his own reasons. I know the man and so I know that he has never before been involved in the ITK brigade so five him a break please mate. For clarity he did say that he thought that the people in question "may" make some statement this week, there are a couple of days left on that. You know how people get lambasted in here, for passing information and then not giving out their sources. It's a very brave person who is prepared for the abuse, mistrust and then some really nasty and spiteful comments. You also know that th club are good at putting out disinformation, I was used in that manner but that's another story. I just don't get why you are really going on, to try and get Jons source when he has made it abundantly clear that he has said as much as he is prepared to say. If this came from the usual people then I would probably be having a pop but Jon has no form at all in this area. We will just have to wait & see what develops. For what it's worth, I believe him. I just don't feel a need to ask for any further information is all. When posters that saying one story they posted was after overhearing a conversation in the club bar you do have to start questioning their sources for info? If JTS says he was told directly by a Director, or somebody very close to them, I'd accept it was a good source, now it appears it might just be somebody over hearing a conversation |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Sept 30, 2015 17:52:22 GMT
Bamber. why are you continually pushing for Jon the Stripe to divulge what he knows ? You have pursued this like a Dog wanting a bone and he has stated, quite clearly, that he has said as much as he can. He has been open in what he has said and also has told us that he did it for his own reasons. I know the man and so I know that he has never before been involved in the ITK brigade so five him a break please mate. For clarity he did say that he thought that the people in question "may" make some statement this week, there are a couple of days left on that. You know how people get lambasted in here, for passing information and then not giving out their sources. It's a very brave person who is prepared for the abuse, mistrust and then some really nasty and spiteful comments. You also know that th club are good at putting out disinformation, I was used in that manner but that's another story. I just don't get why you are really going on, to try and get Jons source when he has made it abundantly clear that he has said as much as he is prepared to say. If this came from the usual people then I would probably be having a pop but Jon has no form at all in this area. We will just have to wait & see what develops. For what it's worth, I believe him. I just don't feel a need to ask for any further information is all. When posters that saying one story they posted was after overhearing a conversation in the club bar you do have to start questioning their sources for info? If JTS says he was told directly by a Director, or somebody very close to them, I'd accept it was a good source, now it appears it might just be somebody over hearing a conversation It appears. Those words say it all. So many are manipulating Jons post so that they can make it fit to their preferred perception. Jon would never put stuff up that was overheard in a bar. He has put himself in harms way by divulging what he knows. He is in contact with the club due to forming the FFSC so that could be a problem for him after his post. As I say, I know the man & so I know that, if anything, he is very careful and doesn't get involved in gossip. I haven't phoned him to try to get more. I guess it comes down to trust & in the integrity of the man and I have no reason to doubt that, not for one minute |
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Sept 30, 2015 17:56:09 GMT
A week ago we were told we wouldn't be 'dignified with a response' i can't help but have a wry smile that our 'rumour' has escalated to now being an officially 'dignified rumour' |
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 30, 2015 18:05:21 GMT
NH is still not denying it though looking at the ITV tweeter feed:
I keep hearing about this so called consortium from various sources. Would somebody be kind enough to tell us who they are, as we are very curious to find out ourselves!
– NICK HIGGS
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Post by tanksfull on Sept 30, 2015 18:08:17 GMT
I think it's a builder's merchant, or something along those lines now. Anyway, this is getting boring, Jon's people didn't materialise last week as promised, Higgs is quoted as saying he knows nothing about it, time for Jon to name names or we'll just have to make up a new story to keep the forum ticking over. Clarke can't even organise his team to lose a game of football, so I can't bang on endlessly about that Bamber. why are you continually pushing for Jon the Stripe to divulge what he knows ? You have pursued this like a Dog wanting a bone and he has stated, quite clearly, that he has said as much as he can. He has been open in what he has said and also has told us that he did it for his own reasons. I know the man and so I know that he has never before been involved in the ITK brigade so give him a break please mate. For clarity he did say that he thought that the people in question "may" make some statement this week, there are a couple of days left on that. You know how people get lambasted in here, for passing information and then not giving out their sources. It's a very brave person who is prepared for the abuse, mistrust and then some really nasty and spiteful comments. You also know that th club are good at putting out disinformation, I was used in that manner but that's another story. I just don't get why you are really going on, to try and get Jons source when he has made it abundantly clear that he has said as much as he is prepared to say. If this came from the usual people then I would probably be having a pop but Jon has no form at all in this area. We will just have to wait & see what develops. For what it's worth, I believe him. I just don't feel a need to ask for any further information is all. Can we go back a good few years; who was it that "broke" the story regarding UWE? Who was "ITK"? |
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Sept 30, 2015 18:14:21 GMT
Full article :
Bristol Rovers chairman Nick Higgs has told ITV News West Country that there is no truth in the rumours of a company sort-out bid or approach for the club.
I keep hearing about this so called consortium from various sources. Would somebody be kind enough to tell us who they are, as we are very curious to find out ourselves!
– Nick Higgs
Well firstly - i still stand by my original tweet - Will i be proved right/wrong only time will tell! I didn't get things out in the open as i hoped so yes i failed! I still believe in what i said and realise if i'm right that games are now being played and negotiations have stalled or delayed -this article says very little in my opinion and could still be regarded as being a quote that is only part of a conversation and has led to being shall we say 'economical with the truth' - it could take a few months i suppose to find out for sure and as promised i will apologise if wrong/put £50 in the FFS account and if i have been 'duped' will i reveal my source? - you're damn right i will! Until that point i understand those who doubt me and ensure you i had no intention of purposely winding people up or spreading gossip i don't believe has some truth - so ignore all this if you don't believe a word of it and i don't blame you one bit - other than that as usual with Rovers it's watch this space - UTG
Edit: FWIW i didn't overhear it in a bar i have had direct discussions
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2015 18:27:32 GMT
I think it's a builder's merchant, or something along those lines now. Anyway, this is getting boring, Jon's people didn't materialise last week as promised, Higgs is quoted as saying he knows nothing about it, time for Jon to name names or we'll just have to make up a new story to keep the forum ticking over. Clarke can't even organise his team to lose a game of football, so I can't bang on endlessly about that Bamber. why are you continually pushing for Jon the Stripe to divulge what he knows ? You have pursued this like a Dog wanting a bone and he has stated, quite clearly, that he has said as much as he can. He has been open in what he has said and also has told us that he did it for his own reasons. I know the man and so I know that he has never before been involved in the ITK brigade so give him a break please mate. For clarity he did say that he thought that the people in question "may" make some statement this week, there are a couple of days left on that. You know how people get lambasted in here, for passing information and then not giving out their sources. It's a very brave person who is prepared for the abuse, mistrust and then some really nasty and spiteful comments. You also know that th club are good at putting out disinformation, I was used in that manner but that's another story. I just don't get why you are really going on, to try and get Jons source when he has made it abundantly clear that he has said as much as he is prepared to say. If this came from the usual people then I would probably be having a pop but Jon has no form at all in this area. We will just have to wait & see what develops. For what it's worth, I believe him. I just don't feel a need to ask for any further information is all. I don't know him, and all I've done is ask 2 questions. 1. In what way will putting the information in the public domain help what are likely to be difficult negotiations? If the plan was to put pressure on Higgs then that was a p!ss poor plan that was more likely to harm trust between those involved than it was to help push negotiations to a conclusion. 2. Now that Higgs has been quoted as denying the story and given the fact that the timescale last week didn't materialise (I'm pretty sure that he said on Sun 18th that there would be an announcement in the coming week, apologies if I have that wrong) at what point do you name names? For the record, I don't think for one second that he has made this up. |
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Post by Henbury Gas on Sept 30, 2015 18:29:49 GMT
I suppose it's how you define the word ''posh.'' even you lot think the mem is posh LOL |
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Sept 30, 2015 18:38:47 GMT
Bamber. why are you continually pushing for Jon the Stripe to divulge what he knows ? You have pursued this like a Dog wanting a bone and he has stated, quite clearly, that he has said as much as he can. He has been open in what he has said and also has told us that he did it for his own reasons. I know the man and so I know that he has never before been involved in the ITK brigade so give him a break please mate. For clarity he did say that he thought that the people in question "may" make some statement this week, there are a couple of days left on that. You know how people get lambasted in here, for passing information and then not giving out their sources. It's a very brave person who is prepared for the abuse, mistrust and then some really nasty and spiteful comments. You also know that th club are good at putting out disinformation, I was used in that manner but that's another story. I just don't get why you are really going on, to try and get Jons source when he has made it abundantly clear that he has said as much as he is prepared to say. If this came from the usual people then I would probably be having a pop but Jon has no form at all in this area. We will just have to wait & see what develops. For what it's worth, I believe him. I just don't feel a need to ask for any further information is all. I don't know him, and all I've done is ask 2 questions. 1. In what way will putting the information in the public domain help what are likely to be difficult negotiations? If the plan was to put pressure on Higgs then that was a p!ss poor plan that was more likely to harm trust between those involved than it was to help push negotiations to a conclusion. I was obviously being used BG i and you realise that but for what purpose? Not sure - its all above my head i'm afraid!2. Now that Higgs has been quoted as denying the story and given the fact that the timescale last week didn't materialise (I'm pretty sure that he said on Sun 18th that there would be an announcement in the coming week, apologies if I have that wrong) at what point do you name names? I didn't set a timescale but i hoped it would out itself - i was wrong - When do i name names? I will give it ample time before doing that as i still genuinely believe its happening but i totally understand anyone doubting thatFor the record, I don't think for one second that he has made this up. Thank you - UTG |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Sept 30, 2015 18:54:51 GMT
Bamber. why are you continually pushing for Jon the Stripe to divulge what he knows ? You have pursued this like a Dog wanting a bone and he has stated, quite clearly, that he has said as much as he can. He has been open in what he has said and also has told us that he did it for his own reasons. I know the man and so I know that he has never before been involved in the ITK brigade so give him a break please mate. For clarity he did say that he thought that the people in question "may" make some statement this week, there are a couple of days left on that. You know how people get lambasted in here, for passing information and then not giving out their sources. It's a very brave person who is prepared for the abuse, mistrust and then some really nasty and spiteful comments. You also know that th club are good at putting out disinformation, I was used in that manner but that's another story. I just don't get why you are really going on, to try and get Jons source when he has made it abundantly clear that he has said as much as he is prepared to say. If this came from the usual people then I would probably be having a pop but Jon has no form at all in this area. We will just have to wait & see what develops. For what it's worth, I believe him. I just don't feel a need to ask for any further information is all. I don't know him, and all I've done is ask 2 questions. 1. In what way will putting the information in the public domain help what are likely to be difficult negotiations? If the plan was to put pressure on Higgs then that was a p!ss poor plan that was more likely to harm trust between those involved than it was to help push negotiations to a conclusion. 2. Now that Higgs has been quoted as denying the story and given the fact that the timescale last week didn't materialise (I'm pretty sure that he said on Sun 18th that there would be an announcement in the coming week, apologies if I have that wrong) at what point do you name names? For the record, I don't think for one second that he has made this up. Thanks for clarifying BG. I am loyal to my friends but not to the point of stupidity. I give Jon back up simply because I do know the man and he has always been one that is a steadying influence and a man that can be relied upon when you take into account some of the more outrageous stuff, posted by the usual ITK people. As for the poster who suggested his information came from bar room gossip, sheesh. I know many that would actually do that mind you but even though I know Jon needs no defending, I felt I had to say something before it gets silly and this implodes. |
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