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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2024 10:32:46 GMT 1
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Post by Pilch on May 21, 2024 10:47:13 GMT 1
I remember a 20 year old trying to buy them, couldn't show anyone any money, and looked to me like nothing but a potential money launderer seeing an opportunity to wash dirty money , the is a thread on it but unfortunately it quickly depended into the usual discussion about our own chairman instead
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Post by dibblydobbly on May 21, 2024 11:39:20 GMT 1
Sad Times, they must be in a big hole to make that public |
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on May 21, 2024 11:50:06 GMT 1
Sadly this is going to happen more and more often. I go on regularly about clubs who are just not big enough to in reality become FL clubs, Morecambe were just one like that only about 10/12 (??) years ago. They get up into the FL and cannot sustain it. They have done well to be there for as long as they have. They have lasted longer than the likes of Sutton and FGR, and will probably be followed back down eventually by the likes of Harrogate, Bromley, Fleetwood.
These clubs dont bring enough into the FL for me.
There are loads of clubs throwing money at getting into the FL but no real support to be able to sustain it long term once the initial enthusiasm wears off. I give you Rushden as a prime example.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2024 12:00:10 GMT 1
Sad Times, they must be in a big hole to make that public That was my thought too. |
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Post by ssshrew on May 21, 2024 12:21:06 GMT 1
At least they are keeping their fans in the picture. I presume if it all goes wrong they are preparing the fans so that it won’t come as a shock.
I find it all very worrying for lower league football.
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Post by wakemanender on May 21, 2024 12:54:54 GMT 1
Very sad for genuine football supporters especially when you see the amount of money that there is in the premiership and money wasted on supposed improvements to the game like VAR. Having said that some of the people now buying football clubs at lower league level with little or no football knowledge are responsible and shouldnt be bailed out.
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Post by northwestman on May 21, 2024 13:36:46 GMT 1
Morecambe's owner, Jason Whittingham, has already been responsible for Worcester Warriors Rugby Club having to close down.
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Post by belfastshrew on May 21, 2024 13:40:10 GMT 1
Donald Love released by them. He's 29. Get him back
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Post by staffordshrew on May 21, 2024 13:40:22 GMT 1
I remember a 20 year old trying to buy them, couldn't show anyone any money, and looked to me like nothing but a potential money launderer seeing an opportunity to wash dirty money , the is a thread on it but unfortunately it quickly depended into the usual discussion about our own chairman instead Perhaps they should have took his money and turned a blind eye to allegations of money laundering? Let the authorities decide.
There could do with being some sort of impetus in the leagues just below the efl. In the same way that TNS finds they don't want to leave the benefits associated with their league. Surprised one of the lesser TV stations (BBC sports dept.these days) doesn't telivise non league matches like S4C do.
Rather than, but I suppose as well as the Prem B teams because of the authorities, I'd like to see non league teams having a way to access playing in the Johnsons paint/Papa Johns, whatever it is next season trophy rounds.
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Post by Exkeeper on May 21, 2024 14:11:38 GMT 1
Donald Love released by them. He's 29. Get him back Please God NO. |
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Post by Pilch on May 21, 2024 14:35:52 GMT 1
I remember a 20 year old trying to buy them, couldn't show anyone any money, and looked to me like nothing but a potential money launderer seeing an opportunity to wash dirty money , the is a thread on it but unfortunately it quickly depended into the usual discussion about our own chairman instead Perhaps they should have took his money and turned a blind eye to allegations of money laundering? Let the authorities decide.
There could do with being some sort of impetus in the leagues just below the efl. In the same way that TNS finds they don't want to leave the benefits associated with their league. Surprised one of the lesser TV stations (BBC sports dept.these days) doesn't telivise non league matches like S4C do.
Rather than, but I suppose as well as the Prem B teams because of the authorities, I'd like to see non league teams having a way to access playing in the Johnsons paint/Papa Johns, whatever it is next season trophy rounds.
I think was the problem, he couldn't show anyone any money |
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Post by staffordshrew on May 21, 2024 14:44:17 GMT 1
Perhaps they should have took his money and turned a blind eye to allegations of money laundering? Let the authorities decide.
There could do with being some sort of impetus in the leagues just below the efl. In the same way that TNS finds they don't want to leave the benefits associated with their league. Surprised one of the lesser TV stations (BBC sports dept.these days) doesn't telivise non league matches like S4C do.
Rather than, but I suppose as well as the Prem B teams because of the authorities, I'd like to see non league teams having a way to access playing in the Johnsons paint/Papa Johns, whatever it is next season trophy rounds.
I think was the problem, he couldn't show anyone any money One of these days there's going to be an owner who has made their fortune in Bitcoin... |
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Post by belfastshrew on May 21, 2024 15:13:34 GMT 1
I recall reading something about Tyson Fury buying Morecambe FC years ago. Be a good retirement present to himself. I think he lives around there or thereabouts.
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Post by venceremos on May 21, 2024 15:31:45 GMT 1
I think was the problem, he couldn't show anyone any money One of these days there's going to be an owner who has made their fortune in Bitcoin... Say hello to Crawley Town. |
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Post by Dale on May 21, 2024 21:16:13 GMT 1
I recall reading something about Tyson Fury buying Morecambe FC years ago. Be a good retirement present to himself. I think he lives around there or thereabouts. Tyson Fury’s gym is literally at the stadium there. |
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Post by chirkshrew on May 21, 2024 21:51:33 GMT 1
Have they got any decent players!!! Where's that Mellon lad gone???🤔🤔
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Post by MartinB on May 21, 2024 22:06:00 GMT 1
Have they got any decent players!!! Where's that Mellon lad gone???🤔🤔 on loan at Dundee from Burnley |
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Post by davycrockett on May 22, 2024 8:56:17 GMT 1
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Post by Pilch on May 22, 2024 10:59:20 GMT 1
Too quiet on here this week for your liking ? He's not my 20 year old |
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Post by davycrockett on May 22, 2024 11:02:51 GMT 1
Too quiet on here this week for your liking ? He's not my 20 year old You referred to him initially so what harm in referencing that referral rather than going through it again? |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2024 11:09:49 GMT 1
I guess a crucial difference between Morecambe and us is that they actually have a board of directors.
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Post by Pilch on May 22, 2024 11:53:46 GMT 1
Too quiet on here this week for your liking ? He's not my 20 year old You referred to him initially so what harm in referencing that referral rather than going through it again? That's a first , could be fun that on other threads |
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Post by davycrockett on May 22, 2024 12:18:36 GMT 1
You referred to him initially so what harm in referencing that referral rather than going through it again? That's a first , could be fun that on other threads Not sure what you trying to say? Just what did you find wrong with my innocent post, I’m confused? |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2024 12:29:35 GMT 1
I guess a crucial difference between Morecambe and us is that they actually have a board of directors. But even their board of Directors seem to have little to no influence on the owner when push comes to shove. |
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Post by ProudSalopian on May 22, 2024 12:38:19 GMT 1
Interesting that a club in a league below us, averaging less than us, making losses, have debt and in complete turmoil, can still attract a serious offer from a credible buyer.
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Post by Exkeeper on May 22, 2024 13:09:05 GMT 1
Interesting that a club in a league below us, averaging less than us, making losses, have debt and in complete turmoil, can still attract a serious offer from a credible buyer. What they class as “credible” may not be remotely attractive to our current owner. For starters, do they own their stadium? Apparently, the fenced off 3G pitches adjacent to the stadium are wholly owned by Tyson Fury. |
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