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expatriate · 28-04-2009, 12:53

Hello there chaps. My attention was drawn to the comments made in the past hour or so, and having read the posts (thank you again for all the comments), I think its easier to respond so that you can all see the same message at the same time.

So, first of all, here is a run down of communication:

Its now been a week since I sent my second letter. I have not had a reply from the club to either my first or my second letter.

You should be aware that Mr O Neil sent me an email on April 3rd, but that did not cover any ground that is relevant to my offer to invest in the club. He asked and implied that the contents of his message remain private, so I will respect that request, but I can assure you that the email did not shed any light on things that actually matter - ie the financing of the club's day to day activities or its position with creditors. I replied to Mr O'Neil, who said he would "get back to me", but that has not yet happened.

Separate to that I have spoken to Rob (he is correct in this regard), on two occasions on the phone, but these conversations have all been about my confirming that I have written to the club, and asking for a formal reply. Rob has, on two separate occasions, confirmed that "they" will "get back to me", but as we all know, Rob is not a decision maker, and can only follow orders. So it is true that Rob has spoken to me, but I must be very honest and say that it (the conversation) was entirely administrative in the first occasion, and somewhat repetitive on the second occasion.

If the Club refuses to reply, then I do have the option of asking for a shareholder's meeting. This alternative, which is quite formal and legalistic, is a last resort. At this point I have assumed that Mr Whalley will, at some point, complete the sale of his shares to Mr O'Neil, and that might be the trigger for a more meaningful development.

I am very conscious that in sending this reply I am answering the questions rather mechanically, and probably not addressing the real issue of "what is going on ?"

If I knew, for sure, and could confirm or corroborate facts, then I would post a longer detailed reply that might address that question. At this point I have quite a few opinions, some of them probably close to the truth, but if I were to post them or comment on them, I would be doing you all a dis-service by being speculative.

If I have missed anything in this post, then please say so, either on the forum, or by contacting me directly.

Ilyas
(currently in London)

28-04-2009, 12:53	#180
expatriate Full Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 213 Liked: 31 times Rep Power: 311	Re: Ilyas speaks ..... Hello there chaps. My attention was drawn to the comments made in the past hour or so, and having read the posts (thank you again for all the comments), I think its easier to respond so that you can all see the same message at the same time. So, first of all, here is a run down of communication: Its now been a week since I sent my second letter. I have not had a reply from the club to either my first or my second letter. You should be aware that Mr O Neil sent me an email on April 3rd, but that did not cover any ground that is relevant to my offer to invest in the club. He asked and implied that the contents of his message remain private, so I will respect that request, but I can assure you that the email did not shed any light on things that actually matter - ie the financing of the club's day to day activities or its position with creditors. I replied to Mr O'Neil, who said he would "get back to me", but that has not yet happened. Separate to that I have spoken to Rob (he is correct in this regard), on two occasions on the phone, but these conversations have all been about my confirming that I have written to the club, and asking for a formal reply. Rob has, on two separate occasions, confirmed that "they" will "get back to me", but as we all know, Rob is not a decision maker, and can only follow orders. So it is true that Rob has spoken to me, but I must be very honest and say that it (the conversation) was entirely administrative in the first occasion, and somewhat repetitive on the second occasion. If the Club refuses to reply, then I do have the option of asking for a shareholder's meeting. This alternative, which is quite formal and legalistic, is a last resort. At this point I have assumed that Mr Whalley will, at some point, complete the sale of his shares to Mr O'Neil, and that might be the trigger for a more meaningful development. I am very conscious that in sending this reply I am answering the questions rather mechanically, and probably not addressing the real issue of "what is going on ?" If I knew, for sure, and could confirm or corroborate facts, then I would post a longer detailed reply that might address that question. At this point I have quite a few opinions, some of them probably close to the truth, but if I were to post them or comment on them, I would be doing you all a dis-service by being speculative. If I have missed anything in this post, then please say so, either on the forum, or by contacting me directly. Ilyas (currently in London)