CyderInACan Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) More money for the nest-egg. Edited December 28, 2023 by CyderInACan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Looks bloody awful, but at least it’s consistent with the watches of bath sponsorship 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hertsexile Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 The only skippy I remember was a kids programme in my youth Skippy the bush kangaroo ! Maybe it will help with bounce around the ground 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/06334001/officers 2+2= Edited December 28, 2023 by Davefevs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Arch Capital Group from a really quick search seem to be the top co. https://www.archgroup.com/about/corporate-leadership/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 What’s that Skippy…..Jon’s got stuck down a well and he only has 3 crayons left…… 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 GoSkippy used to have ties to Arron Banks..no clue if still the case. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, Davefevs said: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/06334001/officers 2+2= It’s worse than that Dave. Go Skippy is ultimately owned, I believe, by that bastion of integrity and not making up shit at all Arron Banks 3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: GoSkippy used to have ties to Arron Banks..no clue if still the case. Snap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: It’s worse than that Dave. Go Skippy is ultimately owned, I believe, by that bastion of integrity and not making up shit at all Arron Banks Snap! He’s a complete c u next Tuesday. 5 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 28, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: GoSkippy used to have ties to Arron Banks..no clue if still the case. Fortunately long left the company 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Just now, phantom said: Fortunately long left the company I Googled, he may or may not still have a stake or be an ultimate shareholder? Or totally out of it now? 2 minutes ago, Davefevs said: He’s a complete c u next Tuesday. Confirmed too by someone I used to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Not our new invester then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, phantom said: Fortunately long left the company I worked for the overall insurance group about 6 years ago, and stayed in Arron Banks pent house apartment in Gibraltar a few times whilst working there (not bad work if you can get it!). I wasn't aware he had sold up, although they have changed names from Eldon to Somerset Bridge (of which Go Skippy is a product). Arron set the company up after leaving Brightside Insurance who he also set up who are based in the old Aust service station. Edited December 28, 2023 by Tinmans Love Child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 35 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: It’s worse than that Dave. Go Skippy is ultimately owned, I believe, by that bastion of integrity and not making up shit at all Arron Banks Snap! Relative of yours....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 32 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: GoSkippy used to have ties to Arron Banks..no clue if still the case. Parent company Somerset Bridge formerly Eldon, sold in 2021 I think - but had a fairly chequered past, FT reported on a very complex structure where GoSkippy was turning over huge sums but never making any money, which was paid out to other companies in Gibraltar and elsewhere as part of complex accounting. Insurance business was fined £120k by Information Commissioners Office for using the Leave.EU database to market GoSkippy, and it was referenced in the investigation into Russian interference in Brexit as part of Banks finances and £9m of unaccounted donations despite reporting no real income in his own companies. Banks while owning GoSkippy used to tweet that he was sick to death of hearing about Hillsborough so he has much affection for football fans. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 FWIW why have I come across William Soares name before - (no, not the Brazilian player!) - I googled him, and even his photo rang a bell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, Steve Watts said: Relative of yours....? I believe you know I have a number of embarrassing relatives but even I draw the line at admitting any kinship to that **** thankfully! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Awkward for Robins Foundation and Community Trust work 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Olé said: Awkward for Robins Foundation and Community Trust work Still, pints of wine eh? Edited December 28, 2023 by Silvio Dante 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Olé said: Awkward for Robins Foundation and Community Trust work Bloke is total scum of the highest order. As Carole Cadwalladr proved, dodgy as **** as well; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61782578 Edited December 28, 2023 by GrahamC 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 52 minutes ago, Davefevs said: FWIW why have I come across William Soares name before - (no, not the Brazilian player!) - I googled him, and even his photo rang a bell? Based in Bermuda… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 I don't know much about this Arron Banks or GoSkippy but judging by your comments it sounds like it would be more appropriate if it was our new Back of Shorts Sponsor instead. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 NoSkippy for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 28, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 30 minutes ago, Olé said: Awkward for Robins Foundation and Community Trust work How does someone find a tweet from six years ago? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, phantom said: How does someone find a tweet from six years ago? Go on someone’s Twitter profile Search for keyword Will bring up any tweet by said individual with that word in. i.e. 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) 45 minutes ago, phantom said: How does someone find a tweet from six years ago? Apologies - misread the post. Edited December 28, 2023 by Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) Saw the tweet earlier, with my car insurance due for renewal on the 25th of January, I got a quote from them of £1050! Suffice to say they won’t be getting my business! Edited December 28, 2023 by BS15_RED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Club has just confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that Banks is no longer involved with the company. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 37 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Club has just confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that Banks is no longer involved with the company. Which is good - but again, I’d question why they didn’t know that questions like this would be coming. Several people on here made the link between Banks and GoSkippy (understandable as local), and although you and I will see that disclaimer those not on social media won’t. I can’t see it will be a big deal. But it won’t sell any more shirts and also puts the club in a negative light. It just looks horribly naive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: GoSkippy used to have ties to Arron Banks..no clue if still the case. They do indeed. Those wanting the Lansdowns out should be careful what they wish for. We could end up in worse hands, seriously worse hands! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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