Traf Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 1. Were WW asked to be a part of it? 2. Does it actually say/suggest anything of substance, other than "we're not happy" or "Boo, down with this sort of thing?" The name of Bolton Wanderers has been dragged into the mud continuously in recent times. This once proud football club has been subject to humiliation with winding up orders and failure to pay the wages of the players & staff. The lives of non-footballing staff, as well as those who have moved to Bolton on the pretence of a long term career, have been messed about due the mismanagement of the club by Ken Anderson. Considering all of this, we feel as if there is no other option than to organise a protest before, during & after the game against West Bromwich Albion on Monday 21st January. In front of the Sky cameras, we need to voice our discontent. This is our football club & we shouldn't stand idly bye and watch it disappear. We have a long and proud 145 year history that needs to be preserved. This is a call to arms. We need to take action to ensure that Bolton Wanderers football club is here to stay. Enough is enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted January 7, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted January 7, 2019 Ewood was hostile towards the owners when we played there before Christmas a few years ago, Charlton have protested for a while as have Blackpool. Doesn't do any good other than getting your feelings heard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbrown Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 In front of the sky cameras we need to make a twat of ourselves? No ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted January 7, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted January 7, 2019 They certainly haven't asked me. Whilst I understand the frustrations, they are basing a protest on a tweet from the chairman of Forest Green fucking Rovers. I'm as worried as any fan should be about the situation, but acting like Charlton & Blackpool fans isn't the answer. Plus, I don't play tennis because it's shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter barryk32 Posted January 7, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted January 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, Traf said: 1. Were WW asked to be a part of it? 2. Does it actually say/suggest anything of substance, other than "we're not happy" or "Boo, down with this sort of thing?" I wouldn't have thought so. No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted January 7, 2019 Moderators Share Posted January 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, Traf said: 1. Were WW asked to be a part of it? not so far as i know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famouswanderer Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 They also put "Details on where we go from here will be announced in due course." Its actually making me more interested about going on the 21st which is a fucking sad state of affairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take Hunt Off Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 In my youth I would have been well up for a protest .Being older & wiser now no good will ensue & we will look a bigger basket case than we already are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfcfan5 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 What are they asking for? Ken - please sell up? Is that the protest? I don't really get what the aim would be. You cannot force an owner out. They leave when they want to - and how they want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Might boost the crowd numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Just now, bwfcfan5 said: What are they asking for? Ken - please sell up? Is that the protest? I don't really get what the aim would be. You cannot force an owner out. They leave when they want to - and how they want to. I think they actually want him to just walk away from the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfcfan5 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Traf said: I think they actually want him to just walk away from the club. Which is completely idiotic. That would mean unfunded administration with a high chance of liquidation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famouswanderer Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 The question is - Is he asking too much for the club? Or is there just no fucker interested at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane57 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, famouswanderer said: The question is - Is he asking too much for the club? Or is there just no fucker interested at all? The answer is probably somewhere in between the two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfcfan5 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, famouswanderer said: The question is - Is he asking too much for the club? Or is there just no fucker interested at all? It is reported the cost is £25M. £20M to cover the debt and £5M for KA. Even if Ken asked for nowt its still £20M to buy a business losing money. With no immediate prospect of break even. (You don't buy a business for £20M to cut costs drastically and hope you scrape by - Ken has already tried that but he spent nowt). It doesn't take much to see why it isn't selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 It isn't reported anywhere that the cost is £25m, as far as I'm aware, although I'm happy to see evidence to the contrary. When they produced a brochure a good while ago to attract an investor, they said they valued the club at £25m. There's a massive difference between self-valuation and actual sale price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breightmet Boy Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I remember a protest at Swindon away, they wanted the board to resign about the lack of funding and as i was walking past the mob i noticed one in a DMB top. I told him, in a very loud voice, he was a hypocrite and partly to blame for his clubs demise. Bedsheet brigade is just gonna put off any potential buyers, theyll be doing more damage than good and actually probably prolong tbe stay of the Andersons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfcfan5 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Traf said: It isn't reported anywhere that the cost is £25m, as far as I'm aware, although I'm happy to see evidence to the contrary. When they produced a brochure a good while ago to attract an investor, they said they valued the club at £25m. There's a massive difference between self-valuation and actual sale price. Believe the "sales brochure" that leaked had that price. Also think Ken broadly confirmed it (the debt part) at least in his Q&A. He said the debt was £20M and that any buyer would have to prove they could finance that debt under EFL rules they'd need to prove they had that £20M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten3 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Agreed with the view that it is harder to sell if protests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famouswanderer Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Anyway my guess is there will be about 6 teenagers from crazy corner throw beach balls on followed by a "fuck ken anderson" chant - and that will be your lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfc2003 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Some moonman on twitter is urging season ticket holders to take up there free ticket offer from WBA game and sell them on to lapsed supporters at a small price Not really sure what that will achieve as a means of protest - if they want more people in to protest why not give them the tickets?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted January 7, 2019 Moderators Share Posted January 7, 2019 should make this game a touch more interesting, reckon I can convince some mates to come along for free now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, ZicoKelly said: should make this game a touch more interesting, reckon I can convince some mates to come along for free now Make sure you all stay downstairs for a pint for the 1st 10 minutes. Protest by filling the tills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 15 minutes ago, bwfc2003 said: Some moonman on twitter is urging season ticket holders to take up there free ticket offer from WBA game and sell them on to lapsed supporters at a small price Not really sure what that will achieve as a means of protest - if they want more people in to protest why not give them the tickets?? Aside from that being an illegal practice, anyone managing to sell on tickets at a profit for this game (or indeed any game this season) should instantly get a job with the club’s commercial department! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted January 7, 2019 Moderators Share Posted January 7, 2019 WW weren't asked, as far as I know. It appears to just be a load of people on Twitter. A joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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