Silvio Dante Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 It’s a long time ago when we were punching it out with them at the top of league one and they had Keogh/Sharp up top. However, what’s coming out of Scunnie currently is wild. We’ll all be aware of their charitable status of playing the youth team against Rovers in their last league game - they then went straight through the national league and are in NLN. Multiple signings made, generally players too good for that level. But then, things started to take a turn. A chap called David Hilton took charge earlier this year. The Athletic, earlier this month, published an investigation into Hilton and uncovered he had served time for fraud. Hilton then issued via the club a long and fairly ranty statement. So far, so dodgy owner. Earlier this week, Scunthorpe began banning fans who had criticised the club/Hilton on social media. This didn’t go down well and Hilton’s response when it was pointed out was..interesting… Scunnie deleted their Social media shortly after. Anyway, today it’s back. And Scunnie have released a statement saying they’re departing Glanford Park and playing games at Gainsborough Trinity. One problem with this though… SL grinds my gears sometimes, but things could definitely be worse….! 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Wow, I'd seen bits and bobs on Twitter but this post filled in a lot of the gaps. What a bloody mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Appears that there genuinely a “c u next Tuesday” in Scun-thorpe! 2 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Another victory for the "Fit & Proper Person" test.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) I'm sorry for Scunthorpe but am I surprised, not really. Any dodgy dealer can buy a football club now. The football authorities have no adequate safeguards to prevent such transactions and even less heart or authority to do something about it. The thing is this is no joke. Football is the national sport, and more than that football clubs are a vital amenity to the local community. I would have the National Audit Office undertake a root and branch review of football finances, the rules that govern them and how they are administered and applied. I would have no truck with cries of government interference from FIFA or UEFA on the grounds that it is not purely a football matter but a community matter and that we will not take notice of organisations that handle more brown envelopes than the Post Office. Edited September 28, 2023 by RoystonFoote'snephew Added content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Gotta be honest I despised them when they handed promotion to the Blue Few. But no fans deserve such treatment... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Appears that there genuinely a “c u next Tuesday” in Scun-thorpe! Otherwise known as Firewall FC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: It’s a long time ago when we were punching it out with them at the top of league one and they had Keogh/Sharp up top. However, what’s coming out of Scunnie currently is wild. We’ll all be aware of their charitable status of playing the youth team against Rovers in their last league game - they then went straight through the national league and are in NLN. Multiple signings made, generally players too good for that level. But then, things started to take a turn. A chap called David Hilton took charge earlier this year. The Athletic, earlier this month, published an investigation into Hilton and uncovered he had served time for fraud. Hilton then issued via the club a long and fairly ranty statement. So far, so dodgy owner. Earlier this week, Scunthorpe began banning fans who had criticised the club/Hilton on social media. This didn’t go down well and Hilton’s response when it was pointed out was..interesting… Scunnie deleted their Social media shortly after. Anyway, today it’s back. And Scunnie have released a statement saying they’re departing Glanford Park and playing games at Gainsborough Trinity. One problem with this though… SL grinds my gears sometimes, but things could definitely be worse….! Could be better as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Red-Robbo said: Another victory for the "Fit & Proper Person" test.... I was just going to ask if this is even looked at at that level, certainly doesn't look like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I was just going to ask if this is even looked at at that level, certainly doesn't look like it. It's supposed to apply in the National League, which is where they did when this chancer took them over. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: It’s a long time ago when we were punching it out with them at the top of league one and they had Keogh/Sharp up top. However, what’s coming out of Scunnie currently is wild. We’ll all be aware of their charitable status of playing the youth team against Rovers in their last league game - they then went straight through the national league and are in NLN. Multiple signings made, generally players too good for that level. But then, things started to take a turn. A chap called David Hilton took charge earlier this year. The Athletic, earlier this month, published an investigation into Hilton and uncovered he had served time for fraud. Hilton then issued via the club a long and fairly ranty statement. So far, so dodgy owner. Earlier this week, Scunthorpe began banning fans who had criticised the club/Hilton on social media. This didn’t go down well and Hilton’s response when it was pointed out was..interesting… Scunnie deleted their Social media shortly after. Anyway, today it’s back. And Scunnie have released a statement saying they’re departing Glanford Park and playing games at Gainsborough Trinity. One problem with this though… SL grinds my gears sometimes, but things could definitely be worse….! That should read , in English, ‘ they’re too stupid … ‘ oh the irony ! Edited September 28, 2023 by Major Isewater 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgrsimon Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Surely basic English Language competency should be part of the Fit and Proper ownership test. When you launch abusive rants online and misspell the first two words of said rant, it doesn't reflect well on the club for a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 From stuff I’ve read in the past the “fit and proper person” test is little more than a) have they got the money and b) do they have any convictions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 I live in Gainsborough and would be amazed if they move their games here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 Announced on SSN this morning the owner has withdrawn funding from the club and they will play home games at Gainsborough's ground. Gainsborough have now stated they were not asked about this and have not consented to ground sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin101 Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 All the more sad considering Scunthorpe has to be one of the most deprived areas of the country. I’m sure the football club means an awful lot to a lot of people up there - as, of course, most football clubs do. Hope they’re rescued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2023/september/dejphon-chansiri-club-statement_/ and now this. I am really concerned for the future of our club post SL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 13 hours ago, Davefevs said: From stuff I’ve read in the past the “fit and proper person” test is little more than a) have they got the money and b) do they have any convictions. Seems to have changed quite a bit now in PL and EFL- unsure about the National League level however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Seems to have changed quite a bit now in PL and EFL- unsure about the National League level however. In what way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: In what way? Well the future Financial and monitoring thing. Having to gain stronger clearance, having to accept as part of takeover conditions the EFL having such monitoring powers as they see fit for the first 2 years. They made some significant updates in Autumn 2020 and clubs seem to have been tweaking it since. No idea about the National League though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDarwall Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 On 28/09/2023 at 15:04, Davefevs said: Appears that there genuinely a “c u next Tuesday” in Scun-thorpe! Many years ago, I was working for Sun Alliance & we dealt with the Lloyd's bank mortgage centre in Scunthorpe. We had this issue that none of their emails would ever get to us. When we investigated, their Scunny address was in their email footer & our swear/spam filter wouldn't let it through! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve Watts Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 On 28/09/2023 at 14:53, Silvio Dante said: It’s a long time ago when we were punching it out with them at the top of league one and they had Keogh/Sharp up top. However, what’s coming out of Scunnie currently is wild. We’ll all be aware of their charitable status of playing the youth team against Rovers in their last league game - they then went straight through the national league and are in NLN. Multiple signings made, generally players too good for that level. But then, things started to take a turn. A chap called David Hilton took charge earlier this year. The Athletic, earlier this month, published an investigation into Hilton and uncovered he had served time for fraud. Hilton then issued via the club a long and fairly ranty statement. So far, so dodgy owner. Earlier this week, Scunthorpe began banning fans who had criticised the club/Hilton on social media. This didn’t go down well and Hilton’s response when it was pointed out was..interesting… Can we just take a moment to appreciate the "There to stupid" bit of that message! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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