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expatriate · 28-09-2009, 17:32

Willie. Thank you for your question. I have had this conversation on a number of occasions with Mr O Neil. As noted below, when i first met O Neil i told him he should NOT get involved with the club unless he has the cash to get on with teh job. Clearly he not only has not got the cash, but since he knew about the £300k debt when he took over, he has put us all in danger. That is worse than simply being prepared to "hire and fire".

At this point the ASSF, which has a broad array of people woudl get involved. Also, as you may recall, Bumble has kindly offered to take up the Chair if i put up the cash. He could act as interim (and much respected) chair whilst a professional CEO is hired.He is currently in South Africa, so I do not know if his past offer is still valid, but I do not think getting a professional will be a problem. the problem is CASH.

I respect your forthright views, and I am sure you will tell me if i have missed something.

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expatriate Full Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 213 Liked: 31 times Rep Power: 311	Re: ASSF response to The Dons programme notes ... Willie. Thank you for your question. I have had this conversation on a number of occasions with Mr O Neil. As noted below, when i first met O Neil i told him he should NOT get involved with the club unless he has the cash to get on with teh job. Clearly he not only has not got the cash, but since he knew about the £300k debt when he took over, he has put us all in danger. That is worse than simply being prepared to "hire and fire". At this point the ASSF, which has a broad array of people woudl get involved. Also, as you may recall, Bumble has kindly offered to take up the Chair if i put up the cash. He could act as interim (and much respected) chair whilst a professional CEO is hired.He is currently in South Africa, so I do not know if his past offer is still valid, but I do not think getting a professional will be a problem. the problem is CASH. I respect your forthright views, and I am sure you will tell me if i have missed something.