It's happening. 

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/17405193.bolton-wanderers-close-to-takeover-from-uk-based-consortium/

Thank fuck

21 minutes ago, Dr Faustus said:

Dwight McNeill who joined the academy from Man Utd at 14, scholar of the year last season... they have invested in the right places

 

sure barnfield will be able to cope with construction of a stadium too

No guarantee these academy lads come through. 

15 minutes ago, leigh white said:

Lord Bob of Burnley made a quick buck out of it. Must admit, for a tinpot town in Lancs, they had a great pool of talent in those days.

Lots of geordies, I Think?

8 minutes ago, Casino said:

Lots of geordies, I Think?

There was, Stan Ternent was one. 

Edited April 28, 20197 yr by Mounts Kipper

Just now, Casino said:

Lots of geordies, I Think?

 Loose wimmin in the clubs attracted the NE players down.

Just now, leigh white said:

 Loose wimmin in the clubs attracted the NE players down.

Like there was no loose women in Geordie land, I’ve found them game lasses. 

43 minutes ago, MalcolmW said:

I recall Steve Kindon going to Jimmy Adamson and telling him he wanted to buy a house and settle down with his girlfriend, and asking how he stood with Burnley.

Adamson put an arm round his shoulder and said "Son, we are going to build the team of the Seventies around you."

So Steve got engaged and bought a house. Three weeks later he was sold to Wolves.

Steve Kindon used o do some compere-ing (is that a word?) at t'RROverrs and he used to tell this tale. 

I saw him there one Bolton match when Nathan Blake got sent off I think.

Just now, Mounts Kipper said:

Like there was no loose women in Geordie land, I’ve found them game lasses. 

Newcastle was a backward land in the 70s, anywhere south for a player was a result.

6 minutes ago, Francis Fogarty said:

Steve Kindon used o do some compere-ing (is that a word?) at t'RROverrs and he used to tell this tale. 

I saw him there one Bolton match when Nathan Blake got sent off I think.

I have also seen him on the after dinner circuit - he is quite good.

7 minutes ago, leigh white said:

Newcastle was a backward land in the 70s, anywhere south for a player was a result.

Fucking hell and that’s from a leyther. 😂

Edited April 28, 20197 yr by Mounts Kipper

1 minute ago, Mounts Kipper said:

Fucking hell and that’s from a leyther. 😂

Ha ha, only you could twist that from the time you lived in L/H

4 hours ago, bwfcfan5 said:

But when Dyche goes they might struggle and a new manager will want backing. That’s when the test comes. So far they’ve not done anything different to us at a similar stage. 

When will dyche go? Where to? 

Same with Howe at Bournemouth 

You have no clue when it will happen, or who they will replace them with 

1 hour ago, Mr Grey said:

Yeah but they had Vince Hilaire and what a name, and that brilliant sash second strip 😀 

Palace had some ace away kits in the 70s - I had this one:

..and I think this is the diagonal one you are referring to:

2 hours ago, Mounts Kipper said:

What I’m trying to say is they have to keep being shrewd and also lucky in the market, that won’t last forever they will go down sooner rather than later, luckily for them at the moment they continue to be shrewd and operate profitably, something we failed to do. 

Going down or not isn't the issue. It's being financially prudent so that you're in a position to cope with it.

The longer they stay there, and build up reserves and a reputation for being astute the more they are likely to be able to attract good players and be able to afford them.

Looking at Malcolm's comments re Swansea; I reckon more and more clubs are going to end up following this model. Ultimately, it may benefit the game through less boom and bust. If it pulls wages down a little, so be it.

1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Going down or not isn't the issue. It's being financially prudent so that you're in a position to cope with it.

The longer they stay there, and build up reserves and a reputation for being astute the more they are likely to be able to attract good players and be able to afford them.

Looking at Malcolm's comments re Swansea; I reckon more and more clubs are going to end up following this model. Ultimately, it may benefit the game through less boom and bust. If it pulls wages down a little, so be it.

We had 12 years and only 200 million debt to show for it, what a fuck up that was.

I'm pretty sure most clubs were making a loss then

Prem clubs are now largely profitable, I think?

13 minutes ago, Casino said:

I'm pretty sure most clubs were making a loss then

Prem clubs are now largely profitable, I think?

18/20 made a profit last period

#thepromisedland

As I thought

Just had to hang on a couple more season's, or at least not get relegated with the biggest wage bill we have ever had, being paid to a whole load of shite

Right then, Nixon saying this new group sniffing is all about timing.

I reckon this group have used Bassini as a decoy. Done a deal with S.K, got him to sign the share release form. He’s now shitting his pants the shares revert to moon shift on Wednesday if Bassini or someone else doesn’t stump up.

This new group get the club for a lower price than Sweaty wanted, Sweaty still gets a few quid but will be out the door by Wednesday.

Nothing to back up my theory mind and it will probably be bollocks anyway

I have never believed a word Howard has put on here but could they be the group? She has often said its about timing? For me I think it will be the group of North West business men who care for the club, but I think this will mean administration first as no way will they pay all the debts? At least by the end of today we will know if Bassini is true to his word or a complete balloon???? 

Think the -12points in admin (and two year embargo) would put plenty off, your effectively looking at at least two years down in League 1 at least, that’s even more money required for propping us up financially rather than just the one (potentially) 

Besides, most of the debt is secured against assets and would get paid in full. Let’s say for arguments sake we have £8m debt unsecured, under EFL rules I think we would need to pay 25% of the unsecured debt off in admin. So that's a minimum of £2m In this example, that means your looking at taking a -12points deduction + embargo for the sake of writing off a meagre £6m 

If it is a ‘local group’ we would be better off using the funds raised to clear unsecured debt and avoid administration rather than paying the likes of James and Warburton off with their softer loans. As per the Basran deal they could be offered shares in exchange for the debt or to just carry over the secured debt. 

If there is a local group of course!

Edited April 29, 20197 yr by birch-chorley

Personally I expect us to end up in League 2 for 20/21.

Any buyers need to be realistic and expect the same.

Be a good day out at Salford City.

41 minutes ago, birch-chorley said:

Think the -12points in admin would put plenty off, your effectively looking at at least two years down in League 1, that’s two further years that need propping up financially rather than just the one (potentially) 

Besides, most of the debt is secured against assets and would get paid in full. Let’s say for arguments sake we have £8m debt unsecured, under EFL rules I think we would need to pay 25% of the unsecured debt off in admin. So that's a minimum of £2m In this example, that means your looking at taking a -12points deduction for the sake of writing off a meagre £6m 

If it is a ‘local group’ we would be better off using the funds raised to clear unsecured debt and avoid administration rather than paying the likes of James and Warburton off with their softer loans. As per the Basran deal they could be offered shares in exchange for the debt or to just carry over the secured debt. 

If there is a local group of course!

James and Warburton could be part of consortium and take shares for the loans. 

According to the BEN Bassini is going to provide a new plan to the EFL this afternoon. So guess the pooped his last one

7 minutes ago, Tommy Banks said:

According to the BEN Bassini is going to provide a new plan to the EFL this afternoon. So guess the pooped his last one

in crayon with "illustrations". I'd love to see it.

5 minutes ago, wakey said:

in crayon with "illustrations". I'd love to see it.

with him scoring the winner at 'Wembly'