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Post by Pilch on Jan 19, 2024 21:17:36 GMT 1
Why would Roland initially think Swedish consortium were good for our FC in the first place, I suspect he is playing a game with no intention of selling. Seem he has strung them along …… I just don’t think he can be trusted anymore its funny you should say that and you couldn't be further wrong if you tried I made some enquiries earlier on and discovered the Swedes were the ones playing the game, actually pulled out of buying the club, not once, not twice but three times ( in fact the last time they showed up most were from other countries and not just Sweden ), they messed us around that much we sent them flat packing
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Post by northwestman on Jan 19, 2024 21:48:28 GMT 1
1971-72 Shrewsbury Town a Football Club who own their own ground in the 3rd tier of English Football 2023-24 Shrewsbury Town a Football Club who own their own ground in the 3rd tier of English Football Yes, but in 1971-72 Shrewsbury Town had a forward line of Roberts, Andrews, Wood and Groves who provided entertainment. 73 goals were scored. In 2023-24 we have a dire standard of football served up week after week, with just 17 goals in 27 games. Progression? I think not.
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Post by floreatsalopia1 on Jan 19, 2024 22:36:06 GMT 1
Why would Roland initially think Swedish consortium were good for our FC in the first place, I suspect he is playing a game with no intention of selling. Seem he has strung them along …… I just don’t think he can be trusted anymore its funny you should say that and you couldn't be further wrong if you tried I made some enquiries earlier on and discovered the Swedes were the ones playing the game, actually pulled out of buying the club, not once, not twice but three times ( in fact the last time they showed up most were from other countries and not just Sweden ), they messed us around that much we sent them flat packing So the story about swedes trying to buy the club is now true according to your post... You are nearly right. They came to the table three times and on the last occasion Roland failed to meet their deadline for an answer which was the final straw for the consortium is my understanding. Roland has shown in his dealings with them that he puts his own interests above the future of the club.. Over the last few days some parties seem to be realising the truth..... It's only a few days since you said "the guy is desperate to sell the club, but he certainly isn't going to sell it to someone who clearly cant afford it, or was just messing him around, or it that what you want ? a new guy who has to haggle about the asking price for years ? "
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Post by Pilch on Jan 19, 2024 23:07:41 GMT 1
its funny you should say that and you couldn't be further wrong if you tried I made some enquiries earlier on and discovered the Swedes were the ones playing the game, actually pulled out of buying the club, not once, not twice but three times ( in fact the last time they showed up most were from other countries and not just Sweden ), they messed us around that much we sent them flat packing So the story about swedes trying to buy the club is now true according to your post... You are nearly right. They came to the table three times and on the last occasion Roland failed to meet their deadline for an answer which was the final straw for the consortium is my understanding. Roland has shown in his dealings with them that he puts his own interests above the future of the club.. Over the last few days some parties seem to be realising the truth..... It's only a few days since you said "the guy is desperate to sell the club, but he certainly isn't going to sell it to someone who clearly cant afford it, or was just messing him around, or it that what you want ? a new guy who has to haggle about the asking price for years ? " that is correct but there is a genuine reason he's not speaking to them for a fourth time, the fact they pulled out 3 times, and then reappeared again interested asking for exclusivity , the chairman already has 2 interested parties on the go, what would you do, kick the 2 new ones into touch and bring back the timewasters for the 4th time ? or concentrate on the fresh interest ?
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Post by dibblydobbly on Jan 19, 2024 23:14:47 GMT 1
So the story about swedes trying to buy the club is now true according to your post... You are nearly right. They came to the table three times and on the last occasion Roland failed to meet their deadline for an answer which was the final straw for the consortium is my understanding. Roland has shown in his dealings with them that he puts his own interests above the future of the club.. Over the last few days some parties seem to be realising the truth..... It's only a few days since you said "the guy is desperate to sell the club, but he certainly isn't going to sell it to someone who clearly cant afford it, or was just messing him around, or it that what you want ? a new guy who has to haggle about the asking price for years ? " that is correct but there is a genuine reason he's not speaking to them for a fourth time, the fact they pulled out 3 times, and then reappeared again interested asking for exclusivity , the chairman already has 2 interested parties on the go, what would you do, kick the 2 new ones into touch and bring back the timewasters for the 4th time ? or concentrate on the fresh interest ? Fair point And while we are there, if they are setting deadlines that the seller has to meet given their chequered history, then they are doing so for their purposes, it does not matter in deal terms if exclusivity goes in December Jan or Feb, its still the same deal, so the reason for deadlines can only be because they have decisions to make to appease their backers and are not working collaboratively to get a mutual deal with the vendor, which makes them not a great owner if they are already acting with a deaf ear.
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Post by Chief Inspector Swan on Jan 20, 2024 1:03:21 GMT 1
Absolutely mental the sort of cock measuring contests that go on when people try to pretend they’re ITK.
As you were.
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Post by martinshrew on Jan 20, 2024 2:36:59 GMT 1
Absolutely mental the sort of cock measuring contests that go on when people try to pretend they’re ITK. As you were. I know more about the in and outs of the town than you can pretend to forget.
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Post by martinshrew on Jan 20, 2024 2:38:43 GMT 1
So the story about swedes trying to buy the club is now true according to your post... You are nearly right. They came to the table three times and on the last occasion Roland failed to meet their deadline for an answer which was the final straw for the consortium is my understanding. Roland has shown in his dealings with them that he puts his own interests above the future of the club.. Over the last few days some parties seem to be realising the truth..... It's only a few days since you said "the guy is desperate to sell the club, but he certainly isn't going to sell it to someone who clearly cant afford it, or was just messing him around, or it that what you want ? a new guy who has to haggle about the asking price for years ? " that is correct but there is a genuine reason he's not speaking to them for a fourth time, the fact they pulled out 3 times, and then reappeared again interested asking for exclusivity , the chairman already has 2 interested parties on the go, what would you do, kick the 2 new ones into touch and bring back the timewasters for the 4th time ? or concentrate on the fresh interest ? Some of that is right, but part is wrong. The third time they came back they thought RW finally had the sense to accept £11m+ without involvement, he didn't, hence a fourth and failed approach.
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Post by Pilch on Jan 20, 2024 8:14:52 GMT 1
Absolutely mental the sort of cock measuring contests that go on when people try to pretend they’re ITK. As you were. I know more about the in and outs of the town than you can pretend to forget. self declared biggest cock winner 👍
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Post by ProudSalopian on Jan 20, 2024 9:10:10 GMT 1
It appears there's some substance in the Swedish consortium rumours. As to why it has fallen through, it depends if your rumours originate from 'Team Roland' or 'Team Swedes'.
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Post by ssshrew on Jan 20, 2024 9:14:25 GMT 1
Well since no one ever names their ‘sources’ we will never know what could be true or could be rumour.
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Post by FloreatShrew on Jan 20, 2024 9:22:27 GMT 1
Theres team Delves as well.
I've even asked my mate to try and persuade them to have another go at buying 🤣
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Post by Chief Inspector Swan on Jan 20, 2024 9:33:50 GMT 1
I know more about the in and outs of the town than you can pretend to forget. self declared biggest cock winner 👍 Hopefully we have a trophy of some kind to share with our self-declared huge-phallused comrade. If the response was made with or without irony isn’t totally clear. Either way it’s a thing of beauty, albeit for different reasons under each scenario.
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Post by Chief Inspector Swan on Jan 20, 2024 9:37:59 GMT 1
It appears there's some substance in the Swedish consortium rumours. As to why it has fallen through, it depends if your rumours originate from 'Team Roland' or 'Team Swedes'. As always, as astute observation which hits the nail on the head. As someone proudly without a first-hand source in either camp, pretend or otherwise, ‘Team Swedes’ language of choice is the more unintentionally amusing.
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Post by floreatsalopia1 on Jan 20, 2024 9:44:37 GMT 1
So the story about swedes trying to buy the club is now true according to your post... You are nearly right. They came to the table three times and on the last occasion Roland failed to meet their deadline for an answer which was the final straw for the consortium is my understanding. Roland has shown in his dealings with them that he puts his own interests above the future of the club.. Over the last few days, some parties seem to be realising the truth..... It's only a few days since you said "the guy is desperate to sell the club, but he certainly isn't going to sell it to someone who clearly cant afford it, or was just messing him around, or it that what you want ? a new guy who has to haggle about the asking price for years ? " that is correct but there is a genuine reason he's not speaking to them for a fourth time, the fact they pulled out 3 times, and then reappeared again interested asking for exclusivity , the chairman already has 2 interested parties on the go, what would you do, kick the 2 new ones into touch and bring back the timewasters for the 4th time ? or concentrate on the fresh interest ? Exclusivity was part of the deal on all occasions and is standard practice when agreed between all parties. As fans we will wait and see what happens with the 2 interested parties..if it is two to put a little bit in and back Roland...no thanks its time for him to go. If it is a new consortium, we will see what happens when they get a good look at the accounts and see what a mess has been made.
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Post by davycrockett on Jan 20, 2024 9:45:21 GMT 1
Absolutely mental the sort of cock measuring contests that go on when people try to pretend they’re ITK. As you were. I know more about the in and outs of the town than you can pretend to forget. We have a winner😂
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Post by davycrockett on Jan 20, 2024 9:48:02 GMT 1
that is correct but there is a genuine reason he's not speaking to them for a fourth time, the fact they pulled out 3 times, and then reappeared again interested asking for exclusivity , the chairman already has 2 interested parties on the go, what would you do, kick the 2 new ones into touch and bring back the timewasters for the 4th time ? or concentrate on the fresh interest ? Some of that is right, but part is wrong. The third time they came back they thought RW finally had the sense to accept £11m+ without involvement, he didn't, hence a fourth and failed approach. As I’ve said you’ve only heard one side of the story…. Anyway now they’ve gone how about some names?
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Post by floreatsalopia1 on Jan 20, 2024 9:56:49 GMT 1
Theres team Delves as well. I've even asked my mate to try and persuade them to have another go at buying 🤣 Delves/swedes are one and the same. Sadly won't be seeing a return 😕
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Post by neilsalop on Jan 20, 2024 10:56:08 GMT 1
self declared biggest cock winner 👍 You said it
I would never call you a cock, because name calling is against the rules
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Post by neilsalop on Jan 20, 2024 11:00:46 GMT 1
surely that relates to ex legend manager Graham turner if you are comparing to fergie I didn't see Martin Edwards ever being an issue sat at United watching them win everything year in year out Arguing for the sake of it. Turner is an infrequent visitor to our stadium and only offers opinions on STFC when asked and they are positive. I cannot imagine RW staying away or melting into the background without comment on the daily workings of the club. I don't think anyone is planning to ban Roland from the ground when he does eventually sell up. If he still wishes to come along as a supporter I'm sure the new owners would be more than willing to welcome him. If he starts causing discontent that would be a different story, but I'm sure Fergie and Edwards weren't doing that at Old Trafford, at least openly.
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Post by Exkeeper on Jan 20, 2024 11:03:49 GMT 1
Some of that is right, but part is wrong. The third time they came back they thought RW finally had the sense to accept £11m+ without involvement, he didn't, hence a fourth and failed approach. As I’ve said you’ve only heard one side of the story…. Anyway now they’ve gone how about some names? Whilst this is undoubtedly true, the same can be said of both sides of the argument. The club’s side is obviously being deliberately leaked by person or persons unknown., armed with an agenda. We will never get the full picture from either camp so we will have to sit on our hands until we are deemed worthy of some kind of announcement. At least with the new CEO we are now getting snippets, which is more than we got before.
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Post by FloreatShrew on Jan 20, 2024 11:13:32 GMT 1
Theres team Delves as well. I've even asked my mate to try and persuade them to have another go at buying 🤣 Delves/swedes are one and the same. Sadly won't be seeing a return 😕 I'm not 100% sure about that.
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Post by Pilch on Jan 20, 2024 11:20:10 GMT 1
self declared biggest cock winner 👍 You said it
I would never call you a cock, because name calling is against the rules when you have to repeat someone's joke and then explain it it's time to quit your stand up act 😝
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Post by Bob Rickerton on Jan 20, 2024 11:54:52 GMT 1
Happy to meet anyone off the board at the Palmerston Arms this afternoon for a cock-measuring contest, either literally or metaphorically. Dachshund is bringing the tape-measurer for the former, I'm bringing the gossip for the latter.
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Post by Pilch on Jan 20, 2024 12:23:03 GMT 1
Happy to meet anyone off the board at the Palmerston Arms this afternoon for a cock-measuring contest, either literally or metaphorically. Dachshund is bringing the tape-measurer for the former, I'm bringing the gossip for the latter. it's a bit cold today 🥶
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Post by Bob Rickerton on Jan 20, 2024 12:55:57 GMT 1
Happy to meet anyone off the board at the Palmerston Arms this afternoon for a cock-measuring contest, either literally or metaphorically. Dachshund is bringing the tape-measurer for the former, I'm bringing the gossip for the latter. it's a bit cold today 🥶 A fair point. shrewsshrewssupporter is drawing up a handicap system as we speak.
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Post by Worthingshrew on Jan 20, 2024 13:43:36 GMT 1
Back on topic, from someone with absolutely no inside knowledge, the Swedes are NOT one of the two interested parties - is that correct?
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Post by Pilch on Jan 20, 2024 13:57:21 GMT 1
Back on topic, from someone with absolutely no inside knowledge, the Swedes are NOT one of the two interested parties - is that correct? Yes , they pulled out 3 times and I guess when they found out 2 others are interested they returned again and wanted town to ditch the new ones and negotiate with just them again , on a tiny scale I've had one or two pester me on Facebook market place , they clearly want something but don't want to pay the asking price , but keep coming back with reasons why it should be cheaper , and then I get fed up and block them despite the fact I want to sell the item and usually do to someone else
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Post by ProudSalopian on Jan 20, 2024 14:08:48 GMT 1
Back on topic, from someone with absolutely no inside knowledge, the Swedes are NOT one of the two interested parties - is that correct? Yes , they pulled out 3 times and I guess when they found out 2 others are interested they returned again and wanted town to ditch the new ones and negotiate with just them again , on a tiny scale I've had one or two pester me on Facebook market place , they clearly want something but don't want to pay the asking price , but keep coming back with reasons why it should be cheaper , and then I get fed up and block them despite the fact I want to sell the item and usually do to someone else Funnily enough I had some issues with FB market place too. I was buying something and agreed a price with the seller, I thought we were all good to go but they insisted they would like access to this item in the future, despite me owning it. I told them that this wasn't acceptable so they told me they weren't willing to sell to me. I'm now looking to purchase the item from someone else.
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Post by Pilch on Jan 20, 2024 14:36:01 GMT 1
Yes , they pulled out 3 times and I guess when they found out 2 others are interested they returned again and wanted town to ditch the new ones and negotiate with just them again , on a tiny scale I've had one or two pester me on Facebook market place , they clearly want something but don't want to pay the asking price , but keep coming back with reasons why it should be cheaper , and then I get fed up and block them despite the fact I want to sell the item and usually do to someone else Funnily enough I had some issues with FB market place too. I was buying something and agreed a price with the seller, I thought we were all good to go but they insisted they would like access to this item in the future, despite me owning it. I told them that this wasn't acceptable so they told me they weren't willing to sell to me. I'm now looking to purchase the item from someone else. my little story was true , is yours ? Here's a myth busted ( re new owners want the chairman out of the way ) it's totally incorrect here's the truth every potential new owner that has ever tried to buy the club have all asked if the chairman can remain for x amount of time for continuity and to pass on his experience to help the new owners learn the ropes
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