In the Net

5 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said:

The accounts have been filed for the football club; though are still outstanding and overdue for the Memorial Stadium and BRFC 1883 which is the holding company of both.

This is to June 2020 so the year before last missing most of Covid's financial effects.

The loss is down year on year from £3.3m to £2.4m.

More importantly WAQ has followed the Lansdowns in capitalising debt to the order of about £15m in teh football club meaning that the net liabilities have massively fallen from £15.9m to £1.8m which looks a lot healthier.

I have no idea what his personal wealth is but Rovers no longer look the time-limited financial basket case they did when they were being funded by a rapidly exhausing credit facility secured by a charge on the ground.

This last season - the season of the three managers and no spectators through Covid - will be much worse as it will be for all football clubs.

 

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00051828/filing-history

Cheers for that.  Is it the BRFC 1883 ones which are the crux, as they will include the debt to Dwane Sports?

On 06/07/2021 at 07:54, Mattredrobin said:

Hey hard post for me to write but i've only just seen this page, nice to know that i can reach out to the city community, i'm suffering with depression at the moment lots of different things going on one day im fine then i'm struggling for weeks, hoping once we get back to a routine of city matches this will help me lots, sending love and thoughts to anyone going through similar, and as im sure many of you have said before if anyone needs to talk about anything no matter how trivial or silly it may seem to them please drop me a message it may even help me to know there a fellow reds out there that understand

Sorry to hear that you're struggling at the moment.  I know where you're coming from, I have occasional days when I think "I'm cured", then the next day I'm back at the bottom of the dark pit.  Mental health transcends football colours, and I've been lucky enough to receive good advice and support on here.  Keep going mate, one day at a time, and try not to dwell on the bad ones too much.  Take care. 

12 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

I can`t believe the bloke`s come back after being there earlier in his `career`. You`d think once you`d escaped the clutches of the loyal and true once you`d make bloody sure you kept well away in future.

Occasionally, something is so bad, that you can't stop yourself going back for a second look - he'll learn eventually. 

12 hours ago, alexukhc said:

I was thinking back to 1982, we go out of business, they take over Ashton Gate, would our supporters started supporting them? what would’ve become of our ground, would they of made the improvements we have? what league would they be in? 
 

anyway who cares, screw rag ass Roverz

Ashton Gate would now be an Ikea Store (or maybe a Sainsbury's) - 'tis the way we do things. 

27 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said:

That is the usual excuse by CH.

There is working from home and then there is working from home when in the civil service.

Though Dwane Developments' Confirmation Statement is more than two months' overdue.

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11253528

 

Ah, I see the first Compulsory Strike Off Notice was issued yesterday.  Surely it's no big hassle for them to file a simple form on time?  A bit odd - although I'm no expert in this field. 

41 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said:

If they were sent in the post, yes but that would have its own reflections on Rovers' professionalism

Takes approximately 24 hours for electronic filing to appear, so would expect it to appear today at the earliest. 

Personally I'd chose the electronic filing option, but, If sending paper copies is an accepted format, why would using this method show a lack of professionalism?  

1 hour ago, Eddie Hitler said:

They are late in filing accounts again though the penalties are minor.

This is simply slack.

There's going to be nothing exciting in them when they are published - big Covid losses but Wael is covering them so no issue - so why not file them on time?

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04501223

 

Doesn't it sometimes take a few days for documents filed to appear on the website?  Particularly since COVID I believe.

54 minutes ago, supercidered said:

I was going to put Minibus Headbutters but on reflection either description would be adequeate!

I'd go with that - there's video evidence to back it up! 

25 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

Think Barton has brought in 6 new players now, many of them are Scousers & a fair few from Fleetwood or elsewhere in the North.

I consider myself a bit of a football anorak at times but I have never heard of any of them.

Ask Bert Tann to tell you about the Liverpool Mafia takeover. 

23 hours ago, supercidered said:

I saw that a player (Ogogo) that the window lickers released turned down a chance for a pre-season 'trial' to earn a contract in favour of..... wait for it.......... a contract at Non League Southend United.

#comingforus

Really, "window lickers"  in these enlightened times - I thought we were supposed to be the neanderthals. 

7 hours ago, The Batman said:

Sorry for the delayed response, I've only just seen this. People keep tagging the wrong batman

Since my last post, she has signed the necessary documentation and sent it back to the solicitor dealing with the order. She didn't show a solicitor in the end. Probably because, as you say, they'd tell her she'd be entitled to xyz. So that's something at least. 

I've not taken any sleeping medication for a few nights now and bar waking up at 3 this morning, I did get back to sleep pretty quickly so I am hoping I won't be needing them any longer. 

I am sorry to have read of your situation too. Its so worrying how we can trust someone like that and then they be so deceitful. And well done for all that you have achieved since. Your son is very proud I am sure. 

Great to hear positive news on the signing of the papers and an improvement in sleeping  - onwards and upwards, even if it may be small steps at a time. 

Wycombe being trodden on because they're not one of the big boys.  Standard EFL behaviour -  disgraceful. 

@Batman - hopefully the sleeping tablets will gradually regulate your body into normal sleeping habits again.  Don't add to your stress at the moment by worrying about how long you will need them for.

It's amazing how a much loved spouse/partner can change in such a short space of time.  I experienced the same with my ex, I've since found out that he lied on the financial declaration when we divorced, as he was actually buying the property he lived in, which he said was rented.  We'd lost our marital home when his business failed - I was stupid enough to sign it over to guarantee a business loan.  When he left we were living in a privately rented house, and I moved in with my parents, so that I could save a deposit to get back on the property ladder.  I never wanted my son to be homeless again - the ex tried to have his child support payments reduced, as my outgoings were reduced due to living with parents!  At the point of divorce, he'd built a considerable amount of equity in his new property, as he'd been in a position financially to buy when the property market bottomed out.

I would never have believed it possible that he could behave like this after 18 happy years together.  I try to get solace from the fact that everything I've achieved since has been done off my own back, and I have a fantastic relationship with my son, who appreciates the fact that I went without things in order to get us where we are today.

I hope that your wife sticks to what she has said, and the divorce can come to an amiable conclusion.  If she is using a solicitor, I fear that they may push her to get what she can - hope that I'm wrong on that one.

9 hours ago, 1960maaan said:

That is probably the most pathetic thing I've seen. Guy does a podcast with an ex player and is threatened with a ban for mentioning it FFS.

They are a sad , worried, inbred group of deluded losers 

The poster hates Chris Lines, and wanted a thread about a podcast featuring Lines removed from the Rovers section of the forum.  Being childish, he created two posts stating that he was doing podcasts with Matty Taylor and Tyrone Mings.  He doesn't do podcasts, and was just miffed and acting like an idiot because the Chris Lines thread wasn't removed.  He's done disruptive stuff before when Chris Lines is mentioned - no idea why he's got such a downer on him.

On 20/04/2021 at 23:21, TheCulturalBomb said:

I wanted to make some sort of post on here, as today I lost my father.

 

Without him, I wouldn't be a robin.

The excitement you got when he got you the newest top ready for the new season.

Shielding me on those cold and rainy days at the gate.

Celebrating and cheering on the way home on the radio at the results of the other teams.

Simply chatting about and watching football on the telly.

And all the other things in between.

 

Thank you, and I'll love you always.

Sincere condolences on your loss.  My late Father introduced me to football, and it creates a very special bond, sharing the excitement, disappointment, ups and downs.  Glad that you have so many happy memories to look back on and treasure in the future. 

16 hours ago, BigTone said:

Wife had her op yesterday. Surgeon says she is a lucky girl so hopefully managed to get all the cancer. Get final biopsy results tomorrow.

Holding positive thoughts for Mrs BT. x 

4 hours ago, Calculus said:

You must be very jealous about what's happening in BS3 these days. All wonderful here. Absolutely ****ing peachy. Not a cloud in the bleedin' sky.

Both clubs would be good subject matter for an Amazon documentary next season.

All or Nothing - A Tale of Two Bristols (aka A Tale of Two Titties)

13 hours ago, Super said:

He was a complete tool. We have had some good posters from the other side in the past and @In the Netis always welcome (especially these days!)

Thanks for the hospitality!  At least we've finally been put out of our misery - this season seems to have gone on forever.  I've suffered every game, and will watch the final 3 - it's what we do, isn't it?

16 hours ago, The Batman said:

Good morning all. 

Why am I on a football forum at just after 5am? Well I've not been able to sleep. 

Yesterday i found out by accident that my (ex) wife has actually been in a relationship with her colleague since we separated. Despite me saying how much I wanted to work at things. She was certain that she wanted to be in her own, be independent and had no interest in anyone. Well that was a load of BS. The entire time she was lying to me. On top of my existing ptsd. It's just knocked me royally. I spent all our years together sacrificing and doing everything she ever dreamed of. And yet here we are. 

My mother in law said that she thought I knew ages ago because its been going on for a while. Yet her sister didn't even know. 

I'm not one of those guys that can just turn feelings off for someone at the flick of a switch. Probably just need some reassurance that I'm better off long out of there. 

But here's a spanner in the works. Back in January, I noticed a large bruise on her leg and she said that mummy's friend hit her (same guy). I raised it with mummy and she just brushed it off that they were playing with a few of her other coworkers who went round for dinner. 

If my daughter wasn't in the frame it would be a damn site easier, but how do I manage my concerns without just coming across as a jealous ex? 

That's a horrible situation.  Unfortunately, by the time someone decides to leave a relationship, they've already checked out emotionally - often because they've got somebody else lined up, but very rarely admit it. (I've got the t-shirt).  Very tough for the one left behind, you've had all this come as a shock, plus the worry about your daughter.  Do you think your wife would lie about how the bruise came about?  I don't know your daughter's age, or if she could be coerced into covering up how it happened.  

It's early days, you must allow yourself to grieve for the relationship - you'll go through similar emotions as people do when adjusting to the passing of a loved one.  I didn't really go through the "anger" phase, which made it hard to let go.  Good advice from Nogbad re. talking to the mother-in-law, maybe sound out what she thinks.

Please don't let you mental health deteriorate, contact your GP if necessary.  You may well have already done talking therapies for the PTSD - it's something which I've found helpful in the past.

Good luck - each day is a tiny step forward to a new beginning. 

8 hours ago, Ska Junkie said:

Thank you Rovers, I knew I  could rely on you.

I was given my notice today after working through lockdown so needed cheering up.

Sorry to hear that, puts some things in perspective - hope you get sorted soon.

I watched the Roman Kemp documentary, "Our Silent Emergency", on BBC One last night, focusing on the high number of young men who commit suicide.  Heartbreaking to hear from those who had lost a dear friend or loved one.  I thought that it was a brave choice of topic, as suicide is still very much a taboo subject in ordinary conversation.

It's available on i-Player if anybody is interested.

13 hours ago, reddoh said:

are you able to tell us more?

Somebody upstairs started to stick their nose in a bit too much (not Wael)

14 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said:

Yes, that was a ludicrous appointment.

He was a back office boy who tried to manage like you play Championship Manager: buy young players who, fingers crossed, will increase in value, set the team formation and style of play and then simply sit back and watch.

Great in theory on the whiteboard. 

Doesn't work in the real world.

I think they will take another couple of seasons to undo the damage he did to their squad with his acquisitions.

The mighty Tisdale's biggest career mistake was accepting that job without properly assessing the squad first:

"Why don't you have any strikers?" would have been a very sensible question to ask at interview and would have saved him from taking on an impossible job.

The mighty Tisdale's mistake was not checking that he'd be allowed to pick the team without any interference.

Barton has been more savvy. 

10 hours ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said:

Come on....you know how they ended up in the position. Clearly in the heat of the moment it annoyed Pearson but nothing actually happened did it?

 

True - I was just having a bit of fun with the picture.

21 minutes ago, BanburyRed said:

All the little 6 fingered S*gs are busy crying into their out of date Fanta, now Nige has hit town....#OTIB

I see you've also gone for somebody who is a perfect role model for the youngsters.

56 minutes ago, Sweeneys Penalties said:

 

it does appear a wimpy excuse Swindon Town explain reason for declining rearranged Bristol Rovers date | Swindon Advertiser

To be fair, I would imagine that a lot of clubs in their position would probably do the same.  It's not their fault that the referee made a strange decision, the pitch inspection was at 12 o'clock so it's not like either of the managers would have been there getting in his ear.