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Valerian, Nickelson and others - you were talking about how much debt there might be, and hoping it is close to the £308k plus £60k mentioned in early summer. I think that the numbers are out of date for the following reasons - and would love it if oneil clarified once and for all so that we can plan not only how much is needed now, but how much is needed overall to clear the decks.

- the number above is too low on the £60k simply based on teh fact it does not include the money borrowed from glasson, assf and others. that figure is at least £50k right now

- in addition, the club has had costs from that time onwards

- in addition, the players have not been paid (in latter weeks i think PFA has stepped up)

- the PAYE is outstanding for quite a few months. Not sure exactly how many months, but its a tidy sum that adds up quickly

- we do not know if the seats have been paid for yet. i hope they have, but that is another tidy sum outstanding.

The points above are simply what i am aware of or can deduce from what the club has said. I hope to god its nots more than this.

Also, oneil, when you next make a statement in the programme, please clarify what has happened with the football league cash which the club has recieved. Fans and supporters and donors deserve to know. In this day and age, when we give to a charity, we get a full disclosure of how the money is used, and what the charity's finances are. ASFC should maintain the highest standards in this regard if it is going to ask for help.

I also look forward to oneil coming on this forum to clarify things, and also, i accept dan's invitation to go on a programme with oneil. i think its only fair that we try to work for the club, and being on a radio programme, to discuss the issues that matter at this critical time, would be healthy. I also know that Peter Marsden from the supporter's fund has been on radio, and is easily reached. He, and others at ASSF, are sickened by the current state of affairs, and want to get cash into the coffers and pay off the tax bill, but we have been denied by the club who simply refuses to accept the offer due to a fear of losing control. If, as oneil says, no one is bigger than the club, then he should put up or push off.

Ilyas