Tombwfc Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 34 minutes ago, Matthew1234 said: The thing that baffles/interests me the most is if Alan Nixon is correct, in that FV lined up far eastern investors, but they have now cut ties - why this would be the case. One would assume that, if as you say, the liabilities arising on the purchase of the club are £8m lower, that this perhaps would lessen their need for such investors. It does make me incredibly nervous however, whether they can actually fund us as a going concern for the period of time the EFL require. Had they had such cash behind them, its hard to see why the deal with KA in the first place did not complete, unless they always felt that administration was a nigh on certainty, and therefore there was no need for them to incur a higher amount of consideration to acquire the club. The source of their finance worries me/lack of finance. On the other hand, they could be genuine people, with creditors on board, and therefore could deliver a period of stability when it is needed most. To their credit, they really have stuck around so I would hope they have the right intentions. Once the full picture becomes clearer on their financing and the key individuals in the deal, it will be easier for most of us to form an opinion. 'Far Eastern investors' sounds more glamorous than 'bankrupt fantasist from East London', but there's nothing to suggest that when it came to it they weren't just tyre kickers/time-wasters also. I'll take something credible and sustainable, with Bolton fans involved, than hail mary shots with shady foreign investors.
Tonge moor green jacket Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Mounts Kipper said: @Howardroark Are there a number of other potential bidders for the club now that we are going into admin? This is serious, even you've got the blue @ disease.
lowcarbon Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 I suspect there will be other bidders trying to acquire us via Admin, only have to look at the Blackpool situation.
MalcolmW Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, burnden said: Plus the 3 play-off clubs not promoted and the L2 play-off club that is, so 3 of Charlton, Portsmouth, Sunderland and Doncaster plus one of Mansfield, FGR, Tranmere and Newport.
Marc505 Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 2 hours ago, radcliffewhite1 said: No Portugal or Spain then Nandos or La Salsa closest we'll get to that
Biggish Dave Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 I don't fancy a promoted side 1st up, let them get some confidence kicked out of them first. Gillingham or Southend if we're having a trek, Shrewsbury for a localish game will do
Eddie Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 45 minutes ago, Spider said: It'll be reet, lads. We're just going to be a bit skint for fair while longer. Who do we want first up? Lincoln away? We don’t want Lincoln whilst they’re still on a full-upper from the last few seasons. Let them lose a few and us find our feet before we take our thousands over there. Somewhere reasonably close and pretty shit so that we can take a load of fans to get behind the new lads / kids but can also start clawing back to 0 points. Blackpool (I know our record there is shite) or Shrewsbury away for me.
radcliffe white Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 A heavy points deduction and followings will be low next time won’t be a patch on last league 1 campaign
MickyD Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, Eddie said: We don’t want Lincoln whilst they’re still on a full-upper from the last few seasons. Let them lose a few and us find our feet before we take our thousands over there. Somewhere reasonably close and pretty shit so that we can take a load of fans to get behind the new lads / kids but can also start clawing back to 0 points. Blackpool (I know our record there is shite) or Shrewsbury away for me. We might have their management team by the start of the season. Anyone but Parky for me.
MickyD Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: A heavy points deduction and followings will be low next time won’t be a patch on last league 1 campaign They'll only be low if we have a bad start. If we're in positive points by October then the crowds will be back.
marcx666 Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mantra said: What do we make of SJ’s comments? If he can't provide proof of funds to the EFL, which he repeatedly hasn't, I can't see them letting him now, even if the club is in Admin.
Pricey Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 Bassini shouldn't be allowed near any football club again nor should KA
frank_spencer Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, MickyD said: They'll only be low if we have a bad start. If we're in positive points by October then the crowds will be back. i'd expect us to be doing the same numbers as this season if things go ok over the summer. with the JCL's joining on if things start looking positive throughout the season
Tonge moor green jacket Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Pricey said: Bassini shouldn't be allowed near any football club again nor should KA True enough. Be interesting to see what the efl do after all this.
Pricey Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: True enough. Be interesting to see what the efl do after all this. Probably fuck all mate, if KA was to go and get a club in a few year, I reckon they would treat him like anyone else
radcliffe white Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, frank_spencer said: i'd expect us to be doing the same numbers as this season if things go ok over the summer. with the JCL's joining on if things start looking positive throughout the season Yes would think, last league 1 was averaging 1800 away won’t be near that regardless of our situation due to bigger distance figures not done for this season but probably looking at around 900-1000
marple whites Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 It's a shame Scunthorpe, Walsall and Bradford went down - 3 reasonable trips and fairly close.
Okocha10 Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 Hope when we play Rochdale we don't play half as bad as we did when we last played them at Spotland (Crown Oil Stadium) & Chris Taylor give the fans the finger
Tombwfc Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 Barring the last time we were in League One, we've probably got one of the worst records in England over the past decade. That's a whole generation of fans who've known little else than disaster, and yet our away support has generally been very good, all things considered. Starting -12 with new owners, manager and players... I think people would be bang up for it.
Eavesy Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 15 minutes ago, Tombwfc said: Barring the last time we were in League One, we've probably got one of the worst records in England over the past decade. That's a whole generation of fans who've known little else than disaster, and yet our away support has generally been very good, all things considered. Starting -12 with new owners, manager and players... I think people would be bang up for it. It would be a dream to go away somewhere and play someone off the park and grab a comfortable win. Like how Preston came to us and absolutely destroyed us.
darrener Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 15 minutes ago, Tombwfc said: Barring the last time we were in League One, we've probably got one of the worst records in England over the past decade. That's a whole generation of fans who've known little else than disaster, and yet our away support has generally been very good, all things considered. Starting -12 with new owners, manager and players... I think people would be bang up for it. I think after this season a lot of fans have now been lost, - 12 or even worse I'd think we'd be lucky to have 5k on for the first home game. Not sure what we are doing yet, I'm going to cancel the DD and see what happens. The youngest lad has completely gave up and I can't blame him. I've been going for over 45 years and atm I really can't be arsed with anymore of this shit. That might change as the season draws near but its going to have to be some positive news to get me back on board.
Tombwfc Posted May 8, 2019 Posted May 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Eavesy said: It would be a dream to go away somewhere and play someone off the park and grab a comfortable win. Like how Preston came to us and absolutely destroyed us. I was just imagining if we had a striker worthy of the name... a proper goalscorer of the ALF/McGinlay/Walker ilk. It shouldn't be beyond us in this league, however things pan out. Tom Eaves got 20+ last season ffs. And even us, one of the least potent attacks in the history of the second tier, put five past the only League One team we played. Of course, we could also end up on -20, Parky in charge, Bassini sitting in the dugout and Donaldson leading the line.
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