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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jul 2, 2020 15:31:34 GMT 1
A successful appeal should never be an option. Ive no wish to see Wigan (or any club in financial trouble )go to the wall but rules are rules. You have spent too much, accept the punishment, learn from it and move on. Other clubs just learnt this without it getting this far.
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Post by northwestman on Jul 3, 2020 12:02:04 GMT 1
Rick Parry has been involved in an astonishing conversation with a Wigan Athletic fan during which the chairman of the English Football League said there was a rumour that the club’s administration was linked to “a bet in the Philippines on them being relegated”.
Four weeks ago Wigan were sold from one Hong Kong-based company to another, both of which were until recently majority-owned by the same businessman and a high-stakes professional poker player, Dr Choi Chiu Fai Stanley.
Au Yeung Wai Kay, a Chinese businessman, has since replaced Dr Choi as the majority shareholder of Next Leader Fund, which purchased the club from International Entertainment Corporation (IEC), a Hong Kong-based, Cayman Islands-registered company, on June 2.
But news has emerged this week that the Sky Bet Championship club is now facing a 12-point deduction after being put into administration because the owners are now refusing to invest any more money.
That prompted a supporter, who claims to live in Parry’s road in a village in Cheshire, to seek an explanation from the EFL chairman. The fan, who asked not to be named, told The Times last night that he managed to catch Parry as he returned home in his car.
In a video that was posted last night on Twitter, which shows only his feet, Parry says: “There are all sorts of rumours. There’s rumours that there is a bet in the Philippines on them being relegated because the previous owner has got gambling interests in the Philippines.”
The comments could be a source of serious embarrassment for Parry, 65, a former Premier League and Liverpool chief executive who became chairman of the EFL last year, raising questions about how wise he was to have such a sensitive conversation with a fan on the street. The EFL confirmed last night that Parry had engaged with a fan but was unaware he was being filmed outside his home. A statement from the EFL said: “The EFL is aware of a video of its chairman posted on social media this evening that discusses recent developments at Wigan Athletic.
The Times.
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Post by staffordshrew on Jul 3, 2020 12:08:30 GMT 1
1st rule is there's probably always a recording - remember Gordon Brown and his "stupid women" comment.
For me, it shouldn't take anyone's eyes off the ball that something fishy may be going on at Wigan.
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Post by shrewinjapan on Jul 3, 2020 12:26:41 GMT 1
If only they didnt run up 8 million pounds of debt pipping us to promotion in 17/18 Little Sympathy That's what I've been telling anyone who is hand wringing about it
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Post by pensh on Jul 3, 2020 12:34:33 GMT 1
Rick Parry has been involved in an astonishing conversation with a Wigan Athletic fan during which the chairman of the English Football League said there was a rumour that the club’s administration was linked to “a bet in the Philippines on them being relegated”. Four weeks ago Wigan were sold from one Hong Kong-based company to another, both of which were until recently majority-owned by the same businessman and a high-stakes professional poker player, Dr Choi Chiu Fai Stanley. Au Yeung Wai Kay, a Chinese businessman, has since replaced Dr Choi as the majority shareholder of Next Leader Fund, which purchased the club from International Entertainment Corporation (IEC), a Hong Kong-based, Cayman Islands-registered company, on June 2. But news has emerged this week that the Sky Bet Championship club is now facing a 12-point deduction after being put into administration because the owners are now refusing to invest any more money. That prompted a supporter, who claims to live in Parry’s road in a village in Cheshire, to seek an explanation from the EFL chairman. The fan, who asked not to be named, told The Times last night that he managed to catch Parry as he returned home in his car. In a video that was posted last night on Twitter, which shows only his feet, Parry says: “There are all sorts of rumours. There’s rumours that there is a bet in the Philippines on them being relegated because the previous owner has got gambling interests in the Philippines.” The comments could be a source of serious embarrassment for Parry, 65, a former Premier League and Liverpool chief executive who became chairman of the EFL last year, raising questions about how wise he was to have such a sensitive conversation with a fan on the street. The EFL confirmed last night that Parry had engaged with a fan but was unaware he was being filmed outside his home. A statement from the EFL said: “The EFL is aware of a video of its chairman posted on social media this evening that discusses recent developments at Wigan Athletic. The Times.
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Post by pensh on Jul 3, 2020 12:36:53 GMT 1
Should , hopefully, signify the end of Parry and the EFL in its present form. The fit and proper persons test is not fit for purpose and neither is the EFL. Not holding my breath though.
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Post by neilsalop on Jul 3, 2020 12:51:12 GMT 1
Rick Parry has been involved in an astonishing conversation with a Wigan Athletic fan during which the chairman of the English Football League said there was a rumour that the club’s administration was linked to “a bet in the Philippines on them being relegated”. Four weeks ago Wigan were sold from one Hong Kong-based company to another, both of which were until recently majority-owned by the same businessman and a high-stakes professional poker player, Dr Choi Chiu Fai Stanley. Au Yeung Wai Kay, a Chinese businessman, has since replaced Dr Choi as the majority shareholder of Next Leader Fund, which purchased the club from International Entertainment Corporation (IEC), a Hong Kong-based, Cayman Islands-registered company, on June 2. But news has emerged this week that the Sky Bet Championship club is now facing a 12-point deduction after being put into administration because the owners are now refusing to invest any more money. That prompted a supporter, who claims to live in Parry’s road in a village in Cheshire, to seek an explanation from the EFL chairman. The fan, who asked not to be named, told The Times last night that he managed to catch Parry as he returned home in his car. In a video that was posted last night on Twitter, which shows only his feet, Parry says: “There are all sorts of rumours. There’s rumours that there is a bet in the Philippines on them being relegated because the previous owner has got gambling interests in the Philippines.” The comments could be a source of serious embarrassment for Parry, 65, a former Premier League and Liverpool chief executive who became chairman of the EFL last year, raising questions about how wise he was to have such a sensitive conversation with a fan on the street. The EFL confirmed last night that Parry had engaged with a fan but was unaware he was being filmed outside his home. A statement from the EFL said: “The EFL is aware of a video of its chairman posted on social media this evening that discusses recent developments at Wigan Athletic. The Times. If there is any truth in this there are going to be massive repercussions for the whole sport.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2020 13:57:35 GMT 1
I would love to know what grounds Wigan AFC can find to appeal the FL's decision.
As for Parry's remarks, it would have been best if he hadn't been so honest with said Wigan supporter.
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Post by Minormorris64 on Jul 3, 2020 14:25:10 GMT 1
Should , hopefully, signify the end of Parry and the EFL in its present form. The fit and proper persons test is not fit for purpose and neither is the EFL. Not holding my breath though. In its current guises, Football itself is not fit for purpose.
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Jul 3, 2020 16:34:16 GMT 1
Something stinks about all this. I know we’re all rushing to kick them while they’re down for winning League One in 17/18, but even the administrator has said they are ‘a well run club with money in the bank. This is the oddest situation I’ve ever been brought into’.
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Post by londonshrew75 on Jul 4, 2020 9:02:00 GMT 1
Something stinks about this is an understatement... To sell a club in lock down to another Hongkong based company who's CEO is a poker player . Really! This is not the Town or the fans of Wigan's fault ! The EFL sanctioned this move and for Rick Parry to come out with what he did really needs looking at. They shouldn't get deducted points and the EFL should be looked into by the Police. At best they are totally incompetent.
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Post by LetchworthShrew on Jul 4, 2020 10:12:32 GMT 1
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Post by northwestman on Jul 4, 2020 10:31:40 GMT 1
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Post by LetchworthShrew on Jul 4, 2020 10:55:15 GMT 1
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Post by northwestman on Jul 7, 2020 9:35:58 GMT 1
bylinetimes.com/2020/07/06/a-major-global-scandal-the-collapse-of-wigan-athletic/Even by the murky standards of English football, the dizzying descent into administration of Wigan Athletic, just seven years after a famous FA Cup Final victory against Manchester City, is a disturbing turn of events. It is a story of massive overspending, a company based in a tax haven, ‘disappearing’ owners and what the town’s MP Lisa Nandy suggests may be a “major global scandal”. Not bad for a club sitting just above the relegation zone in the Championship, the division below the Premier League. Wigan, already battling against relegation, now faces a fight for its very existence amid calls by politicians, supporters and administrators for an overhaul of the regulations that have allowed this sorry situation to develop.
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Post by Dancin on Jul 7, 2020 14:01:38 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2020 14:59:29 GMT 1
I'm surprised that anyone would be willing to make a bid for the club at this moment in time. It's one hell of a risk that's for sure in the circumstances.
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jul 7, 2020 15:32:30 GMT 1
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Post by ssshrew on Jul 7, 2020 17:55:08 GMT 1
Perhaps the circumstances of this Wigan situation should spur someone on to investigate not only how this was handled but also how future takeovers are conducted.
I’m not holding my breath though.
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jul 7, 2020 19:52:42 GMT 1
Perhaps the circumstances of this Wigan situation should spur someone on to investigate not only how this was handled but also how future takeovers are conducted. I’m not holding my breath though. Maybe. But i doubt the EFL are likely to investigate about how incompetent they themselves are. Wont it need to be someone else firing the shots at the EFL to get some proper action?
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Post by ssshrew on Jul 7, 2020 19:55:59 GMT 1
Oh definitely the whole thing needs looking at including the EFL.
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Post by South Stand Salopian on Jul 7, 2020 20:18:58 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2020 21:41:25 GMT 1
Interesting
Krasner said the club had received offers for players, including one in the past 24 hours for a young prospect that was “instantly turned down”.
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Post by Mortgagehound on Jul 7, 2020 23:21:25 GMT 1
Can someone pull Mr Northwestman off the rotting carcass of Mr Jenrick and put him on the Wigan case ASAP 😂
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Post by Pilch on Jul 7, 2020 23:45:17 GMT 1
Can someone pull Mr Northwestman off the rotting carcass of Mr Jenrick and put him on the Wigan case ASAP 😂 he's been in the pub since midday Saturday
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Post by sheltonsalopian on Jul 8, 2020 9:05:43 GMT 1
Just did some reading on the Wigan Fan forum and their fans believe Lang is off to Motherwell, read into that what you will
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Post by northwestman on Jul 8, 2020 9:13:12 GMT 1
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Post by wakemanender on Jul 8, 2020 9:29:12 GMT 1
Anyone think its boring supporting little old well run and financially sound Shrewsbury Town FC.
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Post by northwestman on Jul 8, 2020 9:37:52 GMT 1
'As previously stated, the EFL is aware of the public frustrations felt in respect to the current Owners’ and Directors’ Test and acknowledges that there is a requirement for ongoing adaptation and improvement'.
An understatement to be sure!
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Post by Exkeeper on Jul 8, 2020 9:50:24 GMT 1
Anyone think its boring supporting little old well run and financially sound Shrewsbury Town FC. Bored, but happy.
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