Eric Whalley
 

Heard a few rumblings around the ground tonight that Eric is going before the end of the season - A.S.A.P.??? Anybody else out there hear anything ??

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heard summat similar on sat, its Que Sera init?

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This is, as K-P said in another thread the worst kept secret at ASFC at the moment.

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Whichever way it goes he has been a shrewd custodian for stanley without a doubt ! I could name many chairman who have wrecked clubs. litigation laws being what they are I would not name them , nor could I give you any leads.He should always be thought of as having done a great job, okay one or two on here would like european football but I think a little patience might be required on that one !

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it seems many people have known about this for a while, but I don't think it's fair to comment on summat that may or not be happening. We should wait until an announcement is made one or t'other. Revisit the thread in about six months then?

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Well as an outsider I don't think Stanley wouldn't have made the progress they have but for Eric, there are lots of people get into football to make something out of it and when it goes belly up they leave the club high and dry, Eric has been very prudent in the way he runs the club, they could certainly have done a lot worse. I just hope any one coming in has the same ethos as Eric or the ship could become very rocky without much effort. Just think what would happen if the Rusky pulled out of Chelski, with their overheads

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Only brought it up as I was told that Eric wanted to stay until end of season, whilst ?? whomever wants to take over A.S.A.P. That is my real reason for the post/enquiry.:) Sorry if it has come over in the wrong manner. :oI feel that as has been stated many times Eric has done wonders and deserves to bow out with grace :angel::thumbsup:

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Blimey ! We are all agreed then ! That's a FIRST ! I'd better go for a lie down !

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:)mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm:)mmmmmmmmmmm:D coded :rolleyes:

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Eric accepts bid in principle - see fishy


Details to follow !

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WOW this is huge for you all.I feel sure that whoever he's floogged the club too will have the clubs interests at heart and won't fleece it and kick it into touch.
ERIC WHALLEY -RESURECTION GENIUS

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I also hope that the new owner. Just remembers what a great job Coley and Jimmy do and just because we go on abit of a losing streak he does not sack them!

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Come on chaps, I'm a long time Accy Stanley boy now living in Massachusetts. The only info I get is reading this board. Need more info on this story.....please!

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Let's hope we can finally move forward, I bet one or two might have sweeky bums depending on who takes over, this is the news I've been waiting for to buy my season ticket.

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Really hope the new guy has the clubs interests before their own.

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Is the new guy already at Stanley in some capacity ?

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Richard Branson has been out of the spotlight lately , perhaps an audacious bid for Stanley has kept him occupied !

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There was lots of arabs in and around Accrington today :rolleyes:

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Exactly

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Im liking it, he is litterally the DO'N ! :rolleyes:

although it mentions his buisnesses on the fishy site it doesnt mention who ? anyone know .....

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Ilyas?

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More at:
Whalley accepts offer for Accrington Stanley shares (From Lancashire Telegraph)
WHALLEY SET TO MAKE STANLEY SALE | Coca Cola League 2 Football Transfer News, Football News, Fixtures, Results, Match Reports, Stats
Football | News | League 2 | General news | Whalley set for Stanley sale - ITV Sport

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C'mon MACCA, confession time...the reason you've been not attending the FES on a regular basis is so as to save up the $$ and now you have put a bid in for the club.. yea??

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D'on !!!!.......

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Who 's D'on?.. that bloke Oniell, the GM?

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Just got th'Observer which says,

'Current Stanley commercial manager Dave O'Neill is believed to head the takeover bid.'

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Wow took timeeee that....

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Nice post MCR, I am in total agreement with you over the positions of Coley and Jimmy, what we need is somebody with the outlook of Steve Gibson (Boro) not like Spurs/Newcastle/Leicester City Etc. 3 defeats and you are out of the door !!!!!!


KEEP THE FAITH

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whats the link for the fishy site?

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Quite like that name Macca, :D its got a good ring to it for the "Head Honcho" :)

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Accrington Stanley


Go for it ..... I think there is a link from this forum ????


At the top of the home page there are 2 links, it is not the Kipax one!!!!!!!!!

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cheers hopefully the new guy will be able to bring some funds which Eric couldnt give, but he's done the club a job some chairmens couldn't dream of doing

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Funds or not to start with,it is at the very least a long overdue move by Eric. A fresh outlook is just what the Dr ordered (sp). Thats one more season ticket the club will sell when the deal is done.

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you got me John! I saved up my £13's and am now the proud owner of the Stanley (subbuteo team :p)

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:(OooooooooooooooooooooooooooH YOU'VE CRACKET MY CODE:D Was told this on tuesday but was asked not to say anything or post anything :osorry:o

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Please be Khan... :smoky:

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Yes, I was hoping it'd be him too, fc. A completely new pair of hands to come in and introduce some original thinking on how to make the club more appealing to the local public. Doesn't look like it's going to be, though.

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Hi guys,
Bury fan here, just seen that your club has been taken over. It's been discussed on our message board and we all wish you well and genuinely hope it works out for the fans and the club.
Despite the 'Greed is God' league and the likes of Chelsea and Manure, football would be a poorer place without clubs like ours.
All the best.

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Thanks for that Vinny :)

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phew, at last it's common knowledge.. I can breathe again now :D

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well that makes 3 of us.

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just to say EW is a legend in my book - without his solid stewardship I doubt there would be an Accrington Stanley. As it appears we're about to head into the unknown, I think it only right we record our respect and gratitude to Mr ASFC.

- - - and yeah, I sure hope the JC/JB remains in situ - despite the frustrated comment that gets voiced on here, we all know they have done an incredible job on a shoestring.

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Eric was on BBC Northwest last night and he seemed to say nothing had been sealed yet, in fact he told Gordon Burns he had had a text message from some one who told him not to sell until he'd seen him, but he wouldn't disclose any names even when pushed by Burns

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Anyone read the two page spread in the back of the L.E.T its a question and answer with Eric Whally. It's a very interesting read Eric talks about how he thinks he has took the club as far as he can and how he would not sell it unless he knew the new investers could continue to take the club forward, about how losing the investment of Faser and Hollands pies effect the club and about the tunrover of the club. It's a very good read also thier is abit at the side about him putting Accrington back on the map which is also very good.

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I got told Marton O'Neil as the name behind the take over, assuming he is some relation to David

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:lol:

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Why is it so tough for Accrington Stanley at this level

The Article about the post i posted earlier.

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Yeh, it's a good piece and gives us a little glimpse into the running and financial constraints that the club has to operate under. On the buyout , I'm glad the guy who is heading the takeover (we're now told Dave O'Neill) is already involved with the club, which suggests there will be some continuity.

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Posted by K-P and myself on 15th March but I don't think anybody really noticed or took the hint.

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:) think their brothers:)

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Looks like Sky have taken the story on board there's been an interview on Sky Sports News with Eric and the cameras have been about in Accy Centre too, button holing people

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Most of the people interview proberly arnt bothered about the tak-over because they do not go Stanley so have no point of view on it! Proberly just want their 30 seconds of fame :eek:

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agreed, but Infamy lasts a little longer.:D;) a great example of this - everyone remembers "Guy Fawkes" who remembers the king/queen at that time? i sure as hell dont.

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Oh no, that will look great wont it. Probably ask non accrington fans or fans that have watched one game this season and probably say " Dont care about Eric, just hope we get lots of money now" i can see it now in my mind , the poundshop beind :(

Haha

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