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Originally Posted by shakermaker
I don't understand why the two can't be merged. I know it's a separate issue but the club needs major sponsorship; it's clear that potential business affiliates are distancing themselves further and further from the club at the moment. It's just my opinion but sponsorship of the ground seems the fairest way of handing over a large sum to the club. I don't understand why there's this fear of donating money to the club without a substantial amount of shares given to the company in return; I'm pretty sure that Mr O'Neill wouldn't rush out and spend the money on sweets. Surely the ASSF realise that a fresh share issue is completely unfair on the club's new chairman and it was only a realistic prospect while Eric Whalley was still the one at the helm (of course the personal agendas of a few so-and-so's were included in the idea of a fresh share issue at that time). There's a quarter of a million pounds that we know about sitting there ready to be pumped into the club by people with brilliant intentions at heart. As has been mentioned earlier in this thread (think it was Doug) compromise must be exercised but it is imperative that it happens quickly. A controlling stake won't be handed over; if that means that less money is pumped in then so be it but please can those involved with the ASSF push for some way of getting a sizeable chunk of the money donated to the company into Accrington Stanley Football Club - as soon as possible.
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Shaker, ASSF Ltd did put money in three weeks ago to the tune of £25k, this was given as a 'short term loan' to help with the tax bill. The club has not paid ANY tax as was agreed,and if ya believe Rob Heys statement then well, sorry but foolish!........this money has NOT been accounted for.
ASSF Ltd had a meeting some time ago now with representatives of the club including Don and Rob, where we were assured that we would recieve a breakdown of all financial details/debts etc..............we are still waiting!
I for one would not blame Ilyas one bit if He wanted 'concrete assurances', backed up with a legal commitment on behalf of BOTH parties before putting anymore monies in.
Upto press, IMHO, the new regime has not moved that far away from the old one (financialy speaking)............and before anyone says the DON has only been in the job for 2 mins, lets not forget that He has been involved with Stanley for the best part of 2 yrs now, you cant tell me He didnt know the state of the club before taking over...............If He didnt, then that is very poor business practice at the very least.
Yes, things have moved on in respect of the 'professionalisim' of the club, and that must be applauded, but that is just one aspect of the business, what the hell is going on in the rest of it?
I dont mean to sound negative, but at this moment in time the club has to make a move and quickly.