Elruliri Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Shaun Taylor said: First and foremost most of all I'm a football supporter who doesn't want to see any club fold and have supported them since the mid 70's so they've been a large part of my life. I've been to numerous Swindon v Bristol City games both home and away and love the rivalry, banter and Derby experience and have had many good days at Ashton Gate when you were in the old league one 76-80. I get why many would want us out of the football league but I'm sure many older BCFC fans have their own memories and stories to tell after games against us as there's always been an edge without the hostility of say a Cardiff City. One of my earliest memories was of Glynn Riley scoring a equaliser at the County ground. I was stood at the front when he jumped onto the fencing, I joked with him many years later that he nearly killed me. I also recall a 1-0 win with Junior " can't hit a cows arse with a banjo" Bent scoring. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Elruliri said: One of my earliest memories was of Glynn Riley scoring a equaliser at the County ground. I was stood at the front when he jumped onto the fencing, I joked with him many years later that he nearly killed me. I also recall a 1-0 win with Junior " can't hit a cows arse with a banjo" Bent scoring. Junior Bent now that's an old name I haven't heard for years super quick but like a lot of small pacey wingers often fail to deliver a decent cross into the box Edited July 3, 2021 by Shaun Taylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 34 minutes ago, Elruliri said: One of my earliest memories was of Glynn Riley scoring a equaliser at the County ground. I was stood at the front when he jumped onto the fencing, I joked with him many years later that he nearly killed me. Where there's blame, there's a claim. Try for at least £1M. Possibly more to compensate for all those years of PTSD. If you succeed, you can buy me a Glynn & tonic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TETBURY MASSIVE Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Shaun Taylor said: First and foremost most of all I'm a football supporter who doesn't want to see any club fold and have supported them since the mid 70's so they've been a large part of my life. I've been to numerous Swindon v Bristol City games both home and away and love the rivalry, banter and Derby experience and have had many good days at Ashton Gate when you were in the old league one 76-80. I get why many would want us out of the football league but I'm sure many older BCFC fans have their own memories and stories to tell after games against us as there's always been an edge without the hostility of say a Cardiff City. I hate you C**** with a passion! But..... I wouldn't wanna see you or any club go out of business, Its just not right! Some of my best mates are Swindle fans and I wouldn't wanna see them with a void in their lives. I enjoy it too much to see you gone..... so do us all a favour, get relegated about 3 leagues but don't disappear anytime soon! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 FWIW, unless it was the sags, I wouldn't want to see any club go pop but I do fear fro Swindon, it's not like it's the first time they've sailed this close to the wind either, even going back to Lou Macari et Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Bazooka Joe said: Where there's blame, there's a claim. Try for at least £1M. Possibly more to compensate for all those years of PTSD. If you succeed, you can buy me a Glynn & tonic. I like your thinking lols, I should still get a million for watching City for 40 odd years, like many others. Coyrs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, TETBURY MASSIVE said: I hate you C**** with a passion! But..... I wouldn't wanna see you or any club go out of business, Its just not right! Some of my best mates are Swindle fans and I wouldn't wanna see them with a void in their lives. I enjoy it too much to see you gone..... so do us all a favour, get relegated about 3 leagues but don't disappear anytime soon! 3 leagues we're be lower than Swindon Supermarine! I know you hate us but you can't deny you enjoy the fun when you play us so surely you wouldn't want that experience gone forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/2021/july/club-statement-regarding-club-ownership/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Banned User said: https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/2021/july/club-statement-regarding-club-ownership/ The problem with Powers statement it dosen't say what's caused the delay and why the money hasn't been transferred and what potential skeletons Clems Lawyers may have found during their due diligence. Edited July 3, 2021 by Shaun Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 In that statement it does say SWINTON is that correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 43 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: In that statement it does say SWINTON is that correct? Yes. https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08462753 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Rollason Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 As a newbie to this could someone do me an ELI5 ( explain like I'm five)? Which doesn't literally mean like I'm a five year old but give me a brief precis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: In that statement it does say SWINTON is that correct? It's another one of Powers companies where he stores money! Don't forget this guy is very evasive and knows how to move things around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: In that statement it does say SWINTON is that correct? And it's not a typo. This from Companies House.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Will Rollason said: As a newbie to this could someone do me an ELI5 ( explain like I'm five)? Which doesn't literally mean like I'm a five year old but give me a brief precis... This looks to be the stereotypical game that happens when a cash-strapped seller of a club wants to receive top dollar but the buyer wants to pay the absolute minimum and it is therefore in their interest to hold back until the club is placed into administration. The current owner looks to be running out of funds, players and staff were not paid last month, so all the buyer has to do is wait and they will be able to buy the club at a rock bottom price and put the money saved into the club rather than the pocket of the seller. These games always run the same way with fans fearing that their club may fold - you may remember the "don't let Torquay die!" fundraising efforts - when all that is really happening is the jockeying between a motivated seller apparently running out of funds and a canny buyer wanting to buy at fire sale prices. Usually when the buyer is in the position of strength that this buyer appears to be they will simply sit back and let the club go into administration before taking over as, with no other buyers in the frame, this is going to be their cheapest option. It doesn't matter if half the squad and staff have gone because the buyer has the money set aside to re-employ them. One interesting factor will be the approach taken by Swindon council who are owed IIRC £1.5m of back rent on the County Ground. The buyer will be looking to negotiate with them to have this reduced or waived because without this, they will claim, the takeover "cannot" take place. Which would effectively mean that Swindon council tax payers will be part-funding the takeover to the tune of £1.5m. Tell me the old old story..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: This looks to be the stereotypical game that happens when a cash-strapped seller of a club wants to receive top dollar but the buyer wants to pay the absolute minimum and it is therefore in their interest to hold back until the club is placed into administration. The current owner looks to be running out of funds, players and staff were not paid last month, so all the buyer has to do is wait and they will be able to buy the club at a rock bottom price and put the money saved into the club rather than the pocket of the seller. These games always run the same way with fans fearing that their club may fold - you may remember the "don't let Torquay die!" fundraising efforts - when all that is really happening is the jockeying between a motivated seller apparently running out of funds and a canny buyer wanting to buy at fire sale prices. Usually when the buyer is in the position of strength that this buyer appears to be they will simply sit back and let the club go into administration before taking over as, with no other buyers in the frame, this is going to be their cheapest option. It doesn't matter if half the squad and staff have gone because the buyer has the money set aside to re-employ them. One interesting factor will be the approach taken by Swindon council who are owed IIRC £1.5m of back rent on the County Ground. The buyer will be looking to negotiate with them to have this reduced or waived because without this, they will claim, the takeover "cannot" take place. Which would effectively mean that Swindon council tax payers will be part-funding the takeover to the tune of £1.5m. Tell me the old old story..... I think you're pretty spot on with your assessment Edited July 4, 2021 by Shaun Taylor Change spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Promises promises but here's hoping! https://truststfc.tv/truststfc-press-release-stfc-ownership-situation-and-purchase-of-shares-from-lee-power-on-behalf-of-axis-group-and-clem-morfuni/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 I am completely indifferent to Swindon Town. I Really really don’t care if they survive, get relegated to non league or have to play all their games in Oxford. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Merger with Rovers on the cards! They could develop the Supermarine "stadium". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, Bat Fastard said: Merger with Rovers on the cards! They could develop the Supermarine "stadium". I'd rather merge with Chippenham! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Shaun Taylor said: I'd rather merge with Chippenham! Nobody wants to merge with Rovers. I don't understand why, they're loved the whole world over by everyone that doesn't support City, have the 6th richest owner in England, and own their own plot of land*. Merge with them, and you'd have Championship ready sprinklers, new tarmac, a nice new TV (just remember to take the bracket for it because that caused months of headscratching for them), and a Santa's toilet grotto. They'd be getting 4 permanent stands if they move in with you, and granted they're not much to shout about these days, but it will be like playing at Wembley for them! *It's a bit of land with temporary structures on it. I refuse to refer to it as a stadium/ground, or anything else that hints at it being anything other than a piece of land. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 11 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: This looks to be the stereotypical game that happens when a cash-strapped seller of a club wants to receive top dollar but the buyer wants to pay the absolute minimum and it is therefore in their interest to hold back until the club is placed into administration. The current owner looks to be running out of funds, players and staff were not paid last month, so all the buyer has to do is wait and they will be able to buy the club at a rock bottom price and put the money saved into the club rather than the pocket of the seller. These games always run the same way with fans fearing that their club may fold - you may remember the "don't let Torquay die!" fundraising efforts - when all that is really happening is the jockeying between a motivated seller apparently running out of funds and a canny buyer wanting to buy at fire sale prices. Usually when the buyer is in the position of strength that this buyer appears to be they will simply sit back and let the club go into administration before taking over as, with no other buyers in the frame, this is going to be their cheapest option. It doesn't matter if half the squad and staff have gone because the buyer has the money set aside to re-employ them. One interesting factor will be the approach taken by Swindon council who are owed IIRC £1.5m of back rent on the County Ground. The buyer will be looking to negotiate with them to have this reduced or waived because without this, they will claim, the takeover "cannot" take place. Which would effectively mean that Swindon council tax payers will be part-funding the takeover to the tune of £1.5m. Tell me the old old story..... As long as a stadium is available for them to play at there is little chance of a club folding because an Administrator will usually be able to find a new investor to take over. However a problem would arise if, for example, the land on which the stadium stood was commercially valuable and it’s owner held a legal charge so could sell it for development leaving the Administrator trying to offer the club as a going concern with an impossible task. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 6 hours ago, bert tann said: As long as a stadium is available for them to play at there is little chance of a club folding because an Administrator will usually be able to find a new investor to take over. However a problem would arise if, for example, the land on which the stadium stood was commercially valuable and it’s owner held a legal charge so could sell it for development leaving the Administrator trying to offer the club as a going concern with an impossible task. It is fortunate that no clubs in Bristol might find themselves in such an invidious position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NcnsBcfc Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 https://www.efl.com/-more/governance/embargoes A fairly lengthy list for Swindon & for Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 49 minutes ago, NcnsBcfc said: https://www.efl.com/-more/governance/embargoes A fairly lengthy list for Swindon & for Derby. That's a shame, I was expecting to see the fewers' name there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 On 03/07/2021 at 13:40, Elruliri said: One of my earliest memories was of Glynn Riley scoring a equaliser at the County ground. I was stood at the front when he jumped onto the fencing, I joked with him many years later that he nearly killed me. I also recall a 1-0 win with Junior " can't hit a cows arse with a banjo" Bent scoring. One of my earliest Ashton Gate memories is Don Rogers running us ragged! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Even the BBC are interested! https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-57739113 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Shaun Taylor said: Even the BBC are interested! https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-57739113 Funny that it mentions Bury because I was going to suggest emulating their fans. Set up a fans' consortium owned Swindon Town 2021 in non-league and work your way back up; rent the ground off the council as did the previous company. The current legal entity doesn't even own the ground so if the fans depart to another club then it may as well be wound up at nil value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 I know it's only pre season, but OMG Swindon Town lose 3-2 to Hungerford Town in pre-season friendly | Swindon Advertiser Conceding THREE to Hungerford.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: I know it's only pre season, but OMG Swindon Town lose 3-2 to Hungerford Town in pre-season friendly | Swindon Advertiser Conceding THREE to Hungerford.... We have no players so fielded mainly youth and a couple of trialist. Also a couple of pros refuse to train as they haven't been paid Edited July 14, 2021 by Shaun Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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