Robins number two praises MacDonald's man-management skills (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

Since 1950 wrote:
Embargo?? Funny how a major issue is tucked away at the end of a nothing column. Unpaid bills then.

Lambourn Red wrote:
Sam tweeted a couple of days ago that no signings this week because of embargo from takeover still in place. The situation should be resolved this week , I suspect it is Shrewsbury kicking off about one of the appearance based payments from Collins transfer being missed due to the takeover. There should be money from the Ritchie sale to pay that

old town robin wrote:
Good job Andy Warren mentioned it or those of us that don't tweet would still be in the dark. Shoddy journalism on Sams part if he doesn't report news worthy information as and when he learns of it.

Cookie43 wrote:
As long as its sorted soon as the window shuts end of month. Shame about Nick Watkins as well

LeGod wrote:
if its only 20k as moaner Turner mentioned then why dont we sort it. We are short on the ground player wise and we do need addiitional players in to boost the squad. Too slow to get this sorted.

London Red wrote:
Always the same few complaining! . Give them a chance - they have only been in charge for a week! . Last week it was moan moan moan over not having a manager - then bang one was hired within 24 hours . Have you thopught KM is not worried as he has clearly said he wants to access the current squad (first team and youths) to see what he has and where he thinks extra cover might be needed . He then has to identify those players - that takes time and as he said Monday was his first real day . If we get a player or two in between Brentford and Yeovil I will be happy with that - especially as Rooney and Devera returning are like new signings and the return of Macca to midfield is like another signing! . As for the "issues" ask the board directly - they are doing a Q&A in the Legends on sat at noon - get yourself down there see what is going on

Oi Den! wrote:
Sorry Oldham. Disagree on this one. I think we were entitled to believe that any such problem would have been resolved when the takeover was done. The fact that it is still hanging over us is a major concern and certainly not something that should have been relegated to the foot of a largely uninformative piece.

Med Red wrote:

Cookie43 wrote:
As long as its sorted soon as the window shuts end of month. Shame about Nick Watkins as well

What's happened to Nick Watkins?

oncearedalwaysared wrote:
On a brighter note, good to see both Doncaster and Brentford lost last night!!

Med Red wrote:

Oi Den! wrote: Sorry Oldham. Disagree on this one. I think we were entitled to believe that any such problem would have been resolved when the takeover was done. The fact that it is still hanging over us is a major concern and certainly not something that should have been relegated to the foot of a largely uninformative piece.

Agreed. Most of us thought the embargo issue had been resolved with the completion of the take over.

Oi Den! wrote:
Sorry Oldham. Disagree on this one. I think we were entitled to believe that any such problem would have been resolved when the takeover was done. The fact that it is still hanging over us is a major concern and certainly not something that should have been relegated to the foot of a largely uninformative piece.

Steve. Brentford wrote:
Right, to all you lot who feel the need to call our players by female names,grow up and show some respect FFS the thing is most of this is being done by men over 40 and many over 50yrs old,come on its not clever.

SISTER STEVE.
(and don't think i missed that one Don)

London Red wrote:
Always the same few complaining!
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Give them a chance - they have only been in charge for a week!
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Last week it was moan moan moan over not having a manager - then bang one was hired within 24 hours
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Have you thopught KM is not worried as he has clearly said he wants to access the current squad (first team and youths) to see what he has and where he thinks extra cover might be needed
.
He then has to identify those players - that takes time and as he said Monday was his first real day
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If we get a player or two in between Brentford and Yeovil I will be happy with that - especially as Rooney and Devera returning are like new signings and the return of Macca to midfield is like another signing!
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As for the "issues" ask the board directly - they are doing a Q&A in the Legends on sat at noon - get yourself down there see what is going on

London Red wrote:
Always the same few complaining!
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Give them a chance - they have only been in charge for a week!
.
Last week it was moan moan moan over not having a manager - then bang one was hired within 24 hours
.
Have you thopught KM is not worried as he has clearly said he wants to access the current squad (first team and youths) to see what he has and where he thinks extra cover might be needed
.
He then has to identify those players - that takes time and as he said Monday was his first real day
.
If we get a player or two in between Brentford and Yeovil I will be happy with that - especially as Rooney and Devera returning are like new signings and the return of Macca to midfield is like another signing!
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As for the "issues" ask the board directly - they are doing a Q&A in the Legends on sat at noon - get yourself down there see what is going on

Steve. Brentford wrote:
Right, to all you lot who feel the need to call our players by female names,grow up and show some respect FFS the thing is most of this is being done by men over 40 and many over 50yrs old,come on its not clever. SISTER STEVE. (and don't think i missed that one Don)

Stilloyal wrote:

Steve. Brentford wrote:
Right, to all you lot who feel the need to call our players by female names,grow up and show some respect FFS the thing is most of this is being done by men over 40 and many over 50yrs old,come on its not clever. SISTER STEVE. (and don't think i missed that one Don)

Good shout Steve. Far too much abuse of our own players.
How are ya buddy ?

Lambourn Red wrote:
We saw how long it took the FL to ratify the takeover have any of you thought that it might not actually be the new owners fault ? Unless we know what the technicalities are that are preventing the FL from removing the embargo placed on us a few weeks ago then we cannot point the finger at the new guys.

London Red wrote:
If all opinions count then why is mine regrettable and appatrently the only one which is disrespectful? (when truthfully its far from that as I don't personally inuslt others like lots on here fall into!)
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Surely if you don't agree you simply say so BUT add in why!
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Unfortuntely too often on here people get into a hissy-fit when others disagree with them and claim people don't respoect others
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Thats nonsence - its called debate - its simply differing view points discussing a topic
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Why not come back with an actual arguement rather than personal insults?
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What I said is true - look back over the comments and 1950 and Med are always complaining - thats not an insult its the truth!
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I simply don't agree with bashing the new board and manager who have only been here for a week
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If you think that is fine thats your choice - but back it up with actual reasons

London Red wrote:
If all opinions count then why is mine regrettable and appatrently the only one which is disrespectful? (when truthfully its far from that as I don't personally inuslt others like lots on here fall into!)
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Surely if you don't agree you simply say so BUT add in why!
.
Unfortuntely too often on here people get into a hissy-fit when others disagree with them and claim people don't respoect others
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Thats nonsence - its called debate - its simply differing view points discussing a topic
.
Why not come back with an actual arguement rather than personal insults?
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What I said is true - look back over the comments and 1950 and Med are always complaining - thats not an insult its the truth!
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I simply don't agree with bashing the new board and manager who have only been here for a week
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If you think that is fine thats your choice - but back it up with actual reasons

Steve. Brentford wrote:
Right, to all you lot who feel the need to call our players by female names,grow up and show some respect FFS the thing is most of this is being done by men over 40 and many over 50yrs old,come on its not clever.

SISTER STEVE.
(and don't think i missed that one Don)

Oi Den! wrote:
Wilesy, Martin is at Derby (unless there's another striker of the same name).

Oi Den! wrote:
Wilesy, Martin is at Derby (unless there's another striker of the same name).

Oi Den! wrote:

Steve. Brentford wrote:
Right, to all you lot who feel the need to call our players by female names,grow up and show some respect FFS the thing is most of this is being done by men over 40 and many over 50yrs old,come on its not clever.

SISTER STEVE.
(and don't think i missed that one Don)

Steve, I think there's only one - and he'll change his tune when he coughs up at the end of the season on the wager I'm going to have with him on his two favourite strikers!

Where's the best place to park in your neck of the woods nowadays? I vaguely remember parking near a newish development of flats and houses once - but that was about 20 years ago!

Steve. Brentford wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:

Steve. Brentford wrote:
Right, to all you lot who feel the need to call our players by female names,grow up and show some respect FFS the thing is most of this is being done by men over 40 and many over 50yrs old,come on its not clever.

SISTER STEVE.
(and don't think i missed that one Don)

Steve, I think there's only one - and he'll change his tune when he coughs up at the end of the season on the wager I'm going to have with him on his two favourite strikers!

Where's the best place to park in your neck of the woods nowadays? I vaguely remember parking near a newish development of flats and houses once - but that was about 20 years ago!

Strangely enough Den there is still plenty off free parking around Brentford unlike most other places in London,you can still park anywhere along Green Dragon Lane, that's the road where the Tower blocks are just avoid the curbs and you will be fine.

Steve. Brentford wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:

Steve. Brentford wrote:
Right, to all you lot who feel the need to call our players by female names,grow up and show some respect FFS the thing is most of this is being done by men over 40 and many over 50yrs old,come on its not clever.

SISTER STEVE.
(and don't think i missed that one Don)

Steve, I think there's only one - and he'll change his tune when he coughs up at the end of the season on the wager I'm going to have with him on his two favourite strikers!

Where's the best place to park in your neck of the woods nowadays? I vaguely remember parking near a newish development of flats and houses once - but that was about 20 years ago!

Strangely enough Den there is still plenty off free parking around Brentford unlike most other places in London,you can still park anywhere along Green Dragon Lane, that's the road where the Tower blocks are just avoid the curbs and you will be fine.

Steve. Brentford wrote:
Don,as you are probably aware Griffin park as a pub on all four corners of the ground and the Griffin pub is closest to the away end,to be honest none of the 4 pubs are out of bounds to away fans but they all get packed, well they did the last time we played there hope this helps and maybe i will see you in the garden of the Griffin,cheers.

avo wrote:
Does anyone have information on when it might have been made public that we were out of embargo?
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I still don't remember anything along those lines being said in any statements but I might have missed it?
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I can only assume lol, that some of our fans that were upset this morning to find we were still under embargo, did indeed themselves assume, that all in the garden was rosey at the point of the takeover completion?
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Like I said earlier, have I missed something? If so, when was it?

oncearedalwaysared wrote:
On a brighter note, good to see both Doncaster and Brentford lost last night!!

the don69 wrote:

avo wrote:
Does anyone have information on when it might have been made public that we were out of embargo?
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I still don't remember anything along those lines being said in any statements but I might have missed it?
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I can only assume lol, that some of our fans that were upset this morning to find we were still under embargo, did indeed themselves assume, that all in the garden was rosey at the point of the takeover completion?
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Like I said earlier, have I missed something? If so, when was it?

Sam has said on twitter,it should be sorted very soon and KM is already looking at targets,hope he's right!!!!!!!!!!

London Red wrote:
Always the same few complaining!
.
Give them a chance - they have only been in charge for a week!
.
Last week it was moan moan moan over not having a manager - then bang one was hired within 24 hours
.
Have you thopught KM is not worried as he has clearly said he wants to access the current squad (first team and youths) to see what he has and where he thinks extra cover might be needed
.
He then has to identify those players - that takes time and as he said Monday was his first real day
.
If we get a player or two in between Brentford and Yeovil I will be happy with that - especially as Rooney and Devera returning are like new signings and the return of Macca to midfield is like another signing!
.
As for the "issues" ask the board directly - they are doing a Q&A in the Legends on sat at noon - get yourself down there see what is going on

Oi Den! wrote:

Steve. Brentford wrote:
Right, to all you lot who feel the need to call our players by female names,grow up and show some respect FFS the thing is most of this is being done by men over 40 and many over 50yrs old,come on its not clever.

SISTER STEVE.
(and don't think i missed that one Don)

Steve, I think there's only one - and he'll change his tune when he coughs up at the end of the season on the wager I'm going to have with him on his two favourite strikers!

Where's the best place to park in your neck of the woods nowadays? I vaguely remember parking near a newish development of flats and houses once - but that was about 20 years ago!

avo wrote:
Does anyone have information on when it might have been made public that we were out of embargo? . I still don't remember anything along those lines being said in any statements but I might have missed it? . I can only assume lol, that some of our fans that were upset this morning to find we were still under embargo, did indeed themselves assume, that all in the garden was rosey at the point of the takeover completion? . Like I said earlier, have I missed something? If so, when was it?

Oldhamred wrote:

the don69 wrote:

avo wrote:
Does anyone have information on when it might have been made public that we were out of embargo?
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I still don't remember anything along those lines being said in any statements but I might have missed it?
.
I can only assume lol, that some of our fans that were upset this morning to find we were still under embargo, did indeed themselves assume, that all in the garden was rosey at the point of the takeover completion?
.
Like I said earlier, have I missed something? If so, when was it?

Sam has said on twitter,it should be sorted very soon and KM is already looking at targets,hope he's right!!!!!!!!!!

With respect Don, he didn't ask when Sam said we were IN embargo, he asked where it had been stated that we were OUT of embargo since the takeover had been ratified.

The answer is: It has NOT been stated that we have had the embargo lifted since the takeover.

the don69 wrote:

Oldhamred wrote:

the don69 wrote:

avo wrote:
Does anyone have information on when it might have been made public that we were out of embargo?
.
I still don't remember anything along those lines being said in any statements but I might have missed it?
.
I can only assume lol, that some of our fans that were upset this morning to find we were still under embargo, did indeed themselves assume, that all in the garden was rosey at the point of the takeover completion?
.
Like I said earlier, have I missed something? If so, when was it?

Sam has said on twitter,it should be sorted very soon and KM is already looking at targets,hope he's right!!!!!!!!!!

With respect Don, he didn't ask when Sam said we were IN embargo, he asked where it had been stated that we were OUT of embargo since the takeover had been ratified.

The answer is: It has NOT been stated that we have had the embargo lifted since the takeover.

I think most of us assumed(wrongly) that when the takeover went through we came out of the embargo,so questions must be asked?what is holding up the embargo lifting???????

smirg kcab wrote:
Swindon are expected to be able to register new players once again following the sale of the club, but the Advertiser understands that moves for Marlon Pack, Danny Green and Bradley Wright-Phillips are close to breaking down altogether.

In the adver by slippery Sam.
Onwards and upwards

Oldhamred wrote:

smirg kcab wrote: Swindon are expected to be able to register new players once again following the sale of the club, but the Advertiser understands that moves for Marlon Pack, Danny Green and Bradley Wright-Phillips are close to breaking down altogether. In the adver by slippery Sam. Onwards and upwards

I remember this article, but it does NOT state that we out of embargo. It says Swindon are "expected" to be able to register new players etc etc etc. I play the national lottery every Saturday and I "expect" to buy a porsche 911 every Monday morning. Sadly, I'm very disappointed on Mondays.

smirg kcab wrote:

Oldhamred wrote:

smirg kcab wrote: Swindon are expected to be able to register new players once again following the sale of the club, but the Advertiser understands that moves for Marlon Pack, Danny Green and Bradley Wright-Phillips are close to breaking down altogether. In the adver by slippery Sam. Onwards and upwards

I remember this article, but it does NOT state that we out of embargo. It says Swindon are "expected" to be able to register new players etc etc etc. I play the national lottery every Saturday and I "expect" to buy a porsche 911 every Monday morning. Sadly, I'm very disappointed on Mondays.

Swindon fans need not worry about that now, however, and the transfer embargo placed on Town during the takeover saga while an issue revolving around unpaid loan fees was resolved is now understood to have been lifted

Oldhamred wrote:

smirg kcab wrote:
Swindon are expected to be able to register new players once again following the sale of the club, but the Advertiser understands that moves for Marlon Pack, Danny Green and Bradley Wright-Phillips are close to breaking down altogether.

In the adver by slippery Sam.
Onwards and upwards

I remember this article, but it does NOT state that we out of embargo.

It says Swindon are "expected" to be able to register new players etc etc etc.

I play the national lottery every Saturday and I "expect" to buy a porsche 911 every Monday morning.

Sadly, I'm very disappointed on Mondays.

smirg kcab wrote:

smirg kcab wrote:

Oldhamred wrote:

smirg kcab wrote: Swindon are expected to be able to register new players once again following the sale of the club, but the Advertiser understands that moves for Marlon Pack, Danny Green and Bradley Wright-Phillips are close to breaking down altogether. In the adver by slippery Sam. Onwards and upwards

I remember this article, but it does NOT state that we out of embargo. It says Swindon are "expected" to be able to register new players etc etc etc. I play the national lottery every Saturday and I "expect" to buy a porsche 911 every Monday morning. Sadly, I'm very disappointed on Mondays.

Swindon fans need not worry about that now, however, and the transfer embargo placed on Town during the takeover saga while an issue revolving around unpaid loan fees was resolved is now understood to have been lifted

Slippery sans words not mine cocky

smirg kcab wrote:

smirg kcab wrote:

Oldhamred wrote:

smirg kcab wrote: Swindon are expected to be able to register new players once again following the sale of the club, but the Advertiser understands that moves for Marlon Pack, Danny Green and Bradley Wright-Phillips are close to breaking down altogether. In the adver by slippery Sam. Onwards and upwards

I remember this article, but it does NOT state that we out of embargo. It says Swindon are "expected" to be able to register new players etc etc etc. I play the national lottery every Saturday and I "expect" to buy a porsche 911 every Monday morning. Sadly, I'm very disappointed on Mondays.

Swindon fans need not worry about that now, however, and the transfer embargo placed on Town during the takeover saga while an issue revolving around unpaid loan fees was resolved is now understood to have been lifted

Slippery sans words not mine cocky

Oldhamred wrote:

smirg kcab wrote:

smirg kcab wrote:

Oldhamred wrote:

smirg kcab wrote: Swindon are expected to be able to register new players once again following the sale of the club, but the Advertiser understands that moves for Marlon Pack, Danny Green and Bradley Wright-Phillips are close to breaking down altogether. In the adver by slippery Sam. Onwards and upwards

I remember this article, but it does NOT state that we out of embargo. It says Swindon are "expected" to be able to register new players etc etc etc. I play the national lottery every Saturday and I "expect" to buy a porsche 911 every Monday morning. Sadly, I'm very disappointed on Mondays.

Swindon fans need not worry about that now, however, and the transfer embargo placed on Town during the takeover saga while an issue revolving around unpaid loan fees was resolved is now understood to have been lifted

Slippery sans words not mine cocky

What's with the "cocky" comment? Very brave words behind a username. You post half of the article you are quoting and expect people to take you seriously? Furthermore, his name is Sam...D1ckhead.

London Red wrote:
If all opinions count then why is mine regrettable and appatrently the only one which is disrespectful? (when truthfully its far from that as I don't personally inuslt others like lots on here fall into!) . Surely if you don't agree you simply say so BUT add in why! . Unfortuntely too often on here people get into a hissy-fit when others disagree with them and claim people don't respoect others . Thats nonsence - its called debate - its simply differing view points discussing a topic . Why not come back with an actual arguement rather than personal insults? . What I said is true - look back over the comments and 1950 and Med are always complaining - thats not an insult its the truth! . I simply don't agree with bashing the new board and manager who have only been here for a week . If you think that is fine thats your choice - but back it up with actual reasons

Oxon-Red wrote:

Oldhamred wrote:

smirg kcab wrote:

smirg kcab wrote:

Oldhamred wrote:

smirg kcab wrote: Swindon are expected to be able to register new players once again following the sale of the club, but the Advertiser understands that moves for Marlon Pack, Danny Green and Bradley Wright-Phillips are close to breaking down altogether. In the adver by slippery Sam. Onwards and upwards

I remember this article, but it does NOT state that we out of embargo. It says Swindon are "expected" to be able to register new players etc etc etc. I play the national lottery every Saturday and I "expect" to buy a porsche 911 every Monday morning. Sadly, I'm very disappointed on Mondays.

Swindon fans need not worry about that now, however, and the transfer embargo placed on Town during the takeover saga while an issue revolving around unpaid loan fees was resolved is now understood to have been lifted

Slippery sans words not mine cocky

What's with the "cocky" comment? Very brave words behind a username. You post half of the article you are quoting and expect people to take you seriously? Furthermore, his name is Sam...D1ckhead.

I thought it was Sam MORShead :-)

COYMR

smirg kcab wrote:
“I think it’s got to be Kevin’s decision as a manager, he may have a different view on how we play,” he said. “Let’s let him get the players if he wants Marlon and Danny then I’ll get on the phone now. I’ll do what he requires to get this team up.”

Sorry jed we are in embargo
No can dooooooooo

swindon1969 wrote:
Oh dear oh deary me, is this sight not for debate on things that are Swindon Town related? Is it not the right for Town fans to have their say on what THEY believe is happening with this club? Its getting to the point where my say is better than yours, why? just got new owners, they KNOW what the score is give them time.
As for investers time will tell, there might be, or they might not be, but this new board have the clearence of the FL, so somthing must be in place for the next couple of years, it might be that they will cut costs, we dont Blo*dy know, give it time please.
Everyone on this site have the opportunity(sp) to express themselves, its open to debate, lets use this as tool to get things in prespective.

Oi Den! wrote:

swindon1969 wrote:
Oh dear oh deary me, is this sight not for debate on things that are Swindon Town related? Is it not the right for Town fans to have their say on what THEY believe is happening with this club? Its getting to the point where my say is better than yours, why? just got new owners, they KNOW what the score is give them time.
As for investers time will tell, there might be, or they might not be, but this new board have the clearence of the FL, so somthing must be in place for the next couple of years, it might be that they will cut costs, we dont Blo*dy know, give it time please.
Everyone on this site have the opportunity(sp) to express themselves, its open to debate, lets use this as tool to get things in prespective.

Yep - all true. So what's the problem? (apart from people like me boring everyone senseless of course).

London Red wrote:
Den he either was persuaded or had a gun to his head - you decide which you think it was!
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It has only been said the debt was written off - that's still leaves the equity!
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Now what that totals - who knows as we have not seen the accounts since the last few rights issues but in the last set of accounts it was over £2m
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We were led to believe AB put another £2m in so that could be as high as £4m - but did the split to A and B shares drastically reduce that value????
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So what Jed and Co paid to secure the equity????!!
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Jed clearly said he put his money in - so its clear to me he wasn't given he club as some seem to think he has been
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Guess that is another question to be posed - was equity transferred at face value? And what is the current share capital?

Mikey107 wrote:
Embargo?? I'm sorry but this was not made clear to the public, Jed himself said last week we are looking for new players and if k mac wanted pack or green then he'd get on the phone...

If it was common knowledge surely it would have been one of the main questions in last weeks q&a?

Another day in the life of a town fan

joey butler wrote:

Mikey107 wrote:
Embargo?? I'm sorry but this was not made clear to the public, Jed himself said last week we are looking for new players and if k mac wanted pack or green then he'd get on the phone...

If it was common knowledge surely it would have been one of the main questions in last weeks q&a?

Another day in the life of a town fan

So we cannot, even now, sign new players, or on loan?

This makes the new Owners look very silly, if not a bunch of chancers.

''Ride a **** horse to Banbury Cross
To see a fine lady upon a white horse
With rings on her fingers and bells on her toes,
She shall have music wherever she goes''

Or no music!!.

Oi Den! wrote:
LR, I'm not sure equity has a face value, does it? The shares in the company are only worth whatever value is in the company - and that can't be much as we don't own the ground.

Oi Den! wrote:
Joey, I think you've hit the nail on the head. The new owners may be doing everything right for all we know, but if so they are not getting their message across, and so they do run the risk of looking silly.

Oi Den! wrote:
The Adver should hang its head in shame.
The club is at the dawn of a new era and a matter of huge importance is mentioned in a footnote as if it's merely incidental.

Tell us what these "issues" are. And why not do some investigation into who is supposed to be funding the club - and how?

Meanwhile, let's see if we can find a scapegoat... Ah yes, it's that nasty Football League again, or perhaps that nasty Shrewsbury Town...

eastmidsred wrote:
For God's sake stop all the moaning and criticising. These guys have just taken over, there are bound to be glitches and a few unknowns that come out of the woodwork at this early stage. Give them a chance to sort it. I'm sure the transfer embargo will be short term. Having gone through all this upheaval in the last few weeks, I'd rather be in our shoes now than Portsmouth, Leicester and a whole bunch of other clubs. Jed and Kev have started extremely well.

sp1dersw3b wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:
LR, I'm not sure equity has a face value, does it? The shares in the company are only worth whatever value is in the company - and that can't be much as we don't own the ground.

You both have been debating, squabbling, arguing, seething, posturing, crowing, digging, etc etc etc all day on this thread!

If I didn't know better you two must be married - reminds me of a bickering, bored, flameless marriage to me, always trying to have the last and final say!

I normally agree with most of LR's posts as it happens and the personal attacks are unsavoury and unnecessary, to say the least- and Den's are not so bad either but please guys or ladies, your tiffs in public are becoming quite embarrassing - LOL.

IMO only, of course - COYR's