Ska Junkie Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 9 hours ago, slartibartfast said: T he fat twerp that reports on the sags in the BP has nailed his colours to the mast of HMS Piss the league when asked on their q&a ,did he regret his choice of job, he replied Certainly not. I love my job and I am very lucky to cover such a huge club and fanbase. It would make me very happy to see Rovers do well. If anything, I'm sorry, because my time covering Rovers – so far – has been cursed! I hope that changes fast. How can he spout that garbage with a straight face ? Do they have some kind of 'delusion' jab on their way into the swamp or something? As one of their own said on their own forum yesterday, they've spent most of the last 10 years in League 2 so are an average league 2 club. 'Huge club and fan base'? Where? 6,000 is NOT huge. Huge clubs take that number across Europe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 All these people are confused between "fanbase" and "catchment area", the latter would be huge if it wasn't for the fact that another team has got most of it tied up already. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 10 hours ago, slartibartfast said: T he fat twerp that reports on the sags in the BP has nailed his colours to the mast of HMS Piss the league when asked on their q&a ,did he regret his choice of job, he replied Certainly not. I love my job and I am very lucky to cover such a huge club and fanbase. It would make me very happy to see Rovers do well. If anything, I'm sorry, because my time covering Rovers – so far – has been cursed! I hope that changes fast. How can he spout that garbage with a straight face ? "Fat twerp"! Love it Slarti... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 14 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: A couple of interesting events from Companies House. Dwane Developments UK - the one Hani stepped down from leaving Wael as sole director has been dissolved by compulsory strike off which takes effect tomorrow. The reason isn't stated but it looks like failure to file a Confirmation statement. This was a dormant company which looked like it would br used to develop The Colony's additional land; it only had £1 sitting on it so no big deal. https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11253528 Far more interestingly however: Rovers have the same corporate structure as most football clubs, including us, with a holidng company (BRFC 1883 in their case) owning separately the football club (BRFC) and the ground (the Memorial Stadium co.). Plus they had three tiny companies - Filton something - that were there for the sale of the ground and move to UWE which didn't happen. Now amazingly there is a first notice of compulsory strike off against the Memorial Stadium Company: For failing to file accounts: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03536554/filing-history And this is no dormant company. It owns the ground, fully depreciated so showing as zero in the accounts, and £900k of assets. If it's dissolved then all of that goes to the Crown though the charge upon the Ground may affect that. There was ten weeks between first notice and compulsory sign-off for Dwane Developments so this should be similar. All they need to do to stop that is file the accounts. How hard can it be? Though the clock is now ticking and the shambolic nature of the Rovers' back office team continues to astound me as they have been repeatedly fined for late filing of accounts. Maybe they will be sufficiently incompetent that the ground does to the Crown. Maybe the Crown will then sell it to Sainsbury's. Bunch of clowns. “So much fuss over absolutely nothing. This company is a dormant subsidiary of Bristol Rovers (1883) Ltd (where the trading activities are found). It looks like the strike off notice is due to a failure to file 2019 accounts yet. It's not the first time they've had a strike off notice. Probably down to their auditors, who appear to be a bunch of non-entities in in Yeovil with the hipster name of The M*ll. They used to be audited by the much larger Grant Thornton; funnily enough, these notices didn't happen on their watch. To be honest, the sensible thing for them to do would be to write off the intergroup balances and dissolve the company themselves.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, Marcus Aurelius said: “So much fuss over absolutely nothing. This company is a dormant subsidiary of Bristol Rovers (1883) Ltd (where the trading activities are found). It looks like the strike off notice is due to a failure to file 2019 accounts yet. It's not the first time they've had a strike off notice. Probably down to their auditors, who appear to be a bunch of non-entities in in Yeovil with the hipster name of The M*ll. They used to be audited by the much larger Grant Thornton; funnily enough, these notices didn't happen on their watch. To be honest, the sensible thing for them to do would be to write off the intergroup balances and dissolve the company themselves.” Yes I've seen the postings on the gas threads where they seem wholly unable to differentiate between a dormant company being allowed to be struck off and a first notice of same for the company that owns their ground. I think I temporarily lost about ten IQ points reading through it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 12 hours ago, slartibartfast said: T he fat twerp that reports on the sags in the BP has nailed his colours to the mast of HMS Piss the league when asked on their q&a ,did he regret his choice of job, he replied Certainly not. I love my job and I am very lucky to cover such a huge club and fanbase. It would make me very happy to see Rovers do well. If anything, I'm sorry, because my time covering Rovers – so far – has been cursed! I hope that changes fast. How can he spout that garbage with a straight face ? HMS Piss the league !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Eddie Hitler said: Yes I've seen the postings on the gas threads where they seem wholly unable to differentiate between a dormant company being allowed to be struck off and a first notice of same for the company that owns their ground. I think I temporarily lost about ten IQ points reading through it. “It no longer owns the ground. Look at the balance sheer you linked. Is there a figure in there for land of buildings? No. It did when it was formed in 1998, but ownership of the ground was transferred to Bristol Rovers (1883) Ltd in 2004. Maybe if you learned how to read a set of accounts it might help.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 12 minutes ago, Marcus Aurelius said: “It no longer owns the ground. Look at the balance sheer you linked. Is there a figure in there for land of buildings? No. It did when it was formed in 1998, but ownership of the ground was transferred to Bristol Rovers (1883) Ltd in 2004. Maybe if you learned how to read a set of accounts it might help.” See Note 5, tangible fixed assets, of the 1883 accounts 2020. Carrying values: Company (1883) fixed assets: nil Group fixed assets: £3.4m. Where and what is that £3.4m then? As it doesn't sit within 1883. And if the ground does sit within the 1883 company, as you claim, then why has it no value; given that nobody depreciates freehold land? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 All this high finance business speak goes right over my head.................just tell me when they go bust ! 5 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: All this high finance business speak goes right over my head.................just tell me when they go bust ! The answer is "about 5 years ago", it's just that no one has noticed yet 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 27 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: See Note 5, tangible fixed assets, of the 1883 accounts 2020. Carrying values: Company (1883) fixed assets: nil Group fixed assets: £3.4m. Where and what is that £3.4m then? As it doesn't sit within 1883. And if the ground does sit within the 1883 company, as you claim, then why has it no value; given that nobody depreciates freehold land? Doesn't everything belong to Dwayne sports ? The training ground was purchased in DS's name and the Ground is as far as I know. It is listed in a meeting with Friends of the Memorial Ground Group , as owners. This was when they (DS) were going to build a 20,000 all seater stadium. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Eddie Hitler said: See Note 5, tangible fixed assets, of the 1883 accounts 2020. Carrying values: Company (1883) fixed assets: nil Group fixed assets: £3.4m. Where and what is that £3.4m then? As it doesn't sit within 1883. And if the ground does sit within the 1883 company, as you claim, then why has it no value; given that nobody depreciates freehold land? “You may have stumbled on a rather more fundamental problem, in that if I go back to 2019, I can't get the consolidated fixed asset land and buildings figure from the three separate balance sheets of the companies making up the 1883 group. Taking the land and buildings cost figures, the 1883 company balance sheet shows £3,224,562, Memorial nil, and BRFC (the third company in the group) £1,142,473, which comes to £4,367, 035, a difference of £2,192,029. I have no idea how or why that difference arises. The carrying value is a bit of a red herring - it just means the related assets are fully depreciated. What's also unclear is if they actually own the freehold on the ground. On further inspection, there's a £20,000 figure in the BRFC accounts for "shares in group undertakings". Sadly, the identity of that company is not disclosed. I need to do some more digging It's pretty clear (to me anyway) that the company with the strike off order is dormant, and someone has simply forgotten to file the accounts. “ Edited September 14, 2021 by Marcus Aurelius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 14 hours ago, slartibartfast said: T he fat twerp that reports on the sags in the BP has nailed his colours to the mast of HMS Piss the league when asked on their q&a ,did he regret his choice of job, he replied Certainly not. I love my job and I am very lucky to cover such a huge club and fanbase. It would make me very happy to see Rovers do well. If anything, I'm sorry, because my time covering Rovers – so far – has been cursed! I hope that changes fast. How can he spout that garbage with a straight face ? Explains why he writes such embarrassing rubbish though. Another one who has drunk the “massive club” “best fans” “35000 locked out” Kool Aid. Absolute state of it, do enjoy your trips to Sutton & Harrogate. They’re slowly dying, their aged fan base is dwindling & they are becoming less relevant in this city every year. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: Doesn't everything belong to Dwayne sports ? The training ground was purchased in DS's name and the Ground is as far as I know. It is listed in a meeting with Friends of the Memorial Ground Group , as owners. This was when they (DS) were going to build a 20,000 all seater stadium. 22 minutes ago, Marcus Aurelius said: “You may have stumbled on a rather more fundamental problem, in that if I go back to 2019, I can't get the consolidated fixed asset land and buildings figure from the three separate balance sheets of the companies making up the 1883 group. Taking the land and buildings cost figures, the 1883 company balance sheet shows £3,224,562, Memorial nil, and BRFC (the third company in the group) £1,142,473, which comes to £4,367, 035, a difference of £2,192,029. I have no idea how or why that difference arises. The carrying value is a bit of a red herring - it just means the related assets are fully depreciated. What's also unclear is if they actually own the freehold on the ground. On further inspection, there's a £20,000 figure in the BRFC accounts for "shares in group undertakings". Sadly, the identity of that company is not disclosed. I need to do some more digging It's pretty clear (to me anyway) that the company with the strike off order is dormant, and someone has simply forgotten to file the accounts. “ That's all very interesting; forensic accounting required. I will also do some digging when on a proper computer this evening. The position of minority shareholders would be compromised if the ground had been simply hoiked out as opposed to sold at fair value (not carrying value) for starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: Doesn't everything belong to Dwayne sports ? The training ground was purchased in DS's name and the Ground is as far as I know. It is listed in a meeting with Friends of the Memorial Ground Group , as owners. This was when they (DS) were going to build a 20,000 all seater stadium. That's what I thought. What happens to the £10M charge Dwayne sports (Dormant) hold over the mem then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 The charge against the Mem is still there unless Wally lifts it or the Mem is sold and the Wally family haven't had their loans paid off so the balance is taken out of the charge. That's how I see it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Spotted this beauty elsewhere. Anyone know who…..and why? 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Davey Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: Spotted this beauty elsewhere. Anyone know who…..and why? is he wearing a nappy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: Spotted this beauty elsewhere. Anyone know who…..and why? Possibly the old Highbury. Possibly Pat Jennings. Pretty sure the Gas have been able to afford lace on their kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 40 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: Spotted this beauty elsewhere. Anyone know who…..and why? It's Irene. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Jim Davey said: is he wearing a nappy Thats what I thought? Looks like a touch of Raynauds in the fingers as well. Edited September 14, 2021 by Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 33 minutes ago, miser said: Possibly the old Highbury. Possibly Pat Jennings. Pretty sure the Gas have been able to afford lace on their kit. Nah, that's the Muller road end isn't it plus Pat J had massive hands and wouldn't be seen dead wearing that crap, far too much taste! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Looks like Alan Warboys to me 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said: Looks like Alan Warboys to me Could be; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sir Geoff said: Looks like Alan Warboys to me That was my first thought, but deffo not Eastvile, they never had a roof that style ,or as big as that . I would say it was the North Bank Highbury . Edited September 14, 2021 by slartibartfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: That was my first thought, but deffo not Eastvile, they never had a roof that style ,or as big as that . Deffo not the Mem which, of course, has no roofs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, RedLionLad said: Spotted this beauty elsewhere. Anyone know who…..and why? He’s wearing Hummel he’s a sheed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, RedLionLad said: Spotted this beauty elsewhere. Anyone know who…..and why? It's the Green Cross Code man, wearing some ill fitting Y-fronts, shitting out a very straight white dogs-egg. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, RedLionLad said: Spotted this beauty elsewhere. Anyone know who…..and why? One for my generation - my strange initial thought (don't ask me why) was Adam & the Ants and looking at the lyrics it seems particularly apt. Just a pity that nappies are not included Don't you ever, don't you ever Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome Don't you ever, don't you ever Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome Prince Charming Prince Charming Ridicule is nothing to be scared of Don't you ever, don't you ever Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome Don't you ever, don't you ever Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards Don't you ever, don't you ever Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, RedLionLad said: Spotted this beauty elsewhere. Anyone know who…..and why? The original model for the homosexual buccaneer that currently adorns their crest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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