Traf Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, Casino said: Aye I organised an event there one year I was told it houses the largest casino in Europe, but im not convinced Not even biggest in UK. Estoril, Portugal has Europe's biggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 9 hours ago, Casino said: Aye I organised an event there one year I was told it houses the largest casino in Europe, but im not convinced I'm not having that, the Empire in London is quite a bit bigger I reckon, and I doubt that's the largest in Europe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 26, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 26, 2020 10 hours ago, Traf said: Not even biggest in UK. Estoril, Portugal has Europe's biggest. This does actually say its the biggest in the UK https://www.worldcasinoindex.com/casinos/united-kingdom/ Tbh, ive no idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Sweep said: I'm not having that, the Empire in London is quite a bit bigger I reckon, and I doubt that's the largest in Europe And one in Birmingham, I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, Casino said: This does actually say its the biggest in the UK https://www.worldcasinoindex.com/casinos/united-kingdom/ Tbh, ive no idea Me neither - I suppose there are different definitions of "biggest" Largest Square Footage Maximum Capacity Amount of Tables/Machines I've been in the Empire and the Coventry one, I'd say the Empire seems to be bigger in size and amount of machines, but that may well just be the lay out. Still, back to the original point, the Ricoh Arena is being used on a fairly regular basis, it's not just for sport every other week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny The Ball Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) Not sure where this fits into the general scheme of things Supporters club launching a bid to raise £500k to save the club Supported by Lisa Nandy MP Wigan Council and the club CEO Jonathon Jackson who was rumoured to be organising a bid of his own https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/football/supporters-bid-raise-ps500000-save-wigan-athletic-2953185 Edited August 26, 2020 by Benny The Ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ani Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 10 minutes ago, Benny The Ball said: Not sure where this fits into the general scheme of things Supporters club launching a bid to raise £500k to save the club Supported by Lisa Nandy MP Wigan Council and the club CEO Jonathon Jackson who was rumoured to be organising a bid of his own https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/football/supporters-bid-raise-ps500000-save-wigan-athletic-2953185 Pledges of £250 plus are requested. Think they will struggle unless someone puts in a significant %. Also they want £100k to look at the books but only need £500k to save the club ? £500k at £250 a time means you need 2000 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeye doyle Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Ridiculous. If they scrape £500k and I doubt it but how long will it last? the EFL want proof that new owners have the funds for 2 full seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch-chorley Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 About 2 weeks wages as things stand (£500k) They just need to off load more bodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 26, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 26, 2020 Their idiots says the 500k is to buy a shareholding alongside the yanks Tbf, there's a load more think they're not starting the season Some meeting with the admins tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Poster on Latics Speyk "I think League 1 will be more competitive than ever this season. This year there will be more big clubs than ever before. Us, Pompey, Charlton, Ipswich, Sunderland and Hull" 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 56 minutes ago, Casino said: Their idiots says the 500k is to buy a shareholding alongside the yanks Tbf, there's a load more think they're not starting the season Some meeting with the admins tomorrow? It reminds me of when our ST were demanding a seat at the table. At least this lot are suggesting they will chip in £500k. Investing in a football club is dodgy enough without giving some of your shares away to a group with no business history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 25 minutes ago, Ani said: It reminds me of when our ST were demanding a seat at the table. At least this lot are suggesting they will chip in £500k. Investing in a football club is dodgy enough without giving some of your shares away to a group with no business history. Ours wanted 10% for a 100k donation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 21 minutes ago, Traf said: Ours wanted 10% for a 100k donation Wasn’t that what they offered Ken and off the cuff reply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 35 minutes ago, Traf said: Ours wanted 10% for a 100k donation Do they still exist by the way? - I've not seen or heard anything from them for yonks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 26, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 26, 2020 Aye Begging for cash this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny The Ball Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Ani said: Pledges of £250 plus are requested. Think they will struggle unless someone puts in a significant %. Also they want £100k to look at the books but only need £500k to save the club ? £500k at £250 a time means you need 2000 people. They are accepting any level of donation - seem to be doing alright - early days - but might well do it if they can get some momentum and press interest outside of wigan - quite a few fans from other clubs chipping in as well - over £40k pledged when I looked a few minutes ago That Jonathon Jackson saying monies to enable club to start the season if no buyer found https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/football/we-need-fans-help-save-wigan-athletic-says-jonathan-jackson-2953486 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 49 minutes ago, Casino said: Aye Begging for cash this week really? - what do they need money for, they don't do anything do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, Sweep said: really? - what do they need money for, they don't do anything do they? Holidays to non quarantine destinations don’t come cheap mate. Cost a fortune for them to get their holiday out of the trust this year. Plus one might want an extension on the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 51 minutes ago, Benny The Ball said: They are accepting any level of donation - seem to be doing alright - early days - but might well do it if they can get some momentum and press interest outside of wigan - quite a few fans from other clubs chipping in as well - over £40k pledged when I looked a few minutes ago That Jonathon Jackson saying monies to enable club to start the season if no buyer found https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/football/we-need-fans-help-save-wigan-athletic-says-jonathan-jackson-2953486 Aye, fair play to them. They're guaranteeing the return of the money if it goes belly up and offering incentives to those that pay. I can see them doing it but it's a drop in the ocean and if no buyer comes in, it'll just be a stay of execution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 7 hours ago, Benny The Ball said: They are accepting any level of donation - seem to be doing alright - early days - but might well do it if they can get some momentum and press interest outside of wigan - quite a few fans from other clubs chipping in as well - over £40k pledged when I looked a few minutes ago That Jonathon Jackson saying monies to enable club to start the season if no buyer found https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/football/we-need-fans-help-save-wigan-athletic-says-jonathan-jackson-2953486 They are up to £96k from about 500 people so about £188 each on average. My point really is that the amount they will raise won’t be enough to keep the club going. The club really does not seem to have the massive debts you see reported by others so could be seen as a decent target for investment. But if no one comes in what use is the £500k ? if someone does come in will the £500k be needed ? Similar to the things our ST came up with, might be well intentioned but not sure what help they can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 What happens if no buyer is forthcoming and the £500k gets swallowed up within weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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