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Hadn't seen that Steve, lets hope its sorted asap then

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Certainly hope so, Jase. Think Ilyas could bring a lot to the club and I don't just mean financially, either. Reckon he could make a big difference with his upbeat, optimistic attitude...just like us lot on here, really! ;)

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Once again, I ask...

Why are the club, as far as we are aware, still not in meaningful discussions with Ilyas?

In fact, what's happening with the ownership issue in general? It was supposed to have been sorted out weeks ago.

Not criticizing...just asking. :)

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Its worrying when something that was supposed to have been sorted weeks ago is still meandering on...me thinks there's troube down mine..

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Weeks are going by, and still there seems to be little or no movement :confused:

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He's not likely to be available for talks at the moment.
Ilyas Khan

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Probably decided he wanted something to pass the time while he was waiting for Stanley to respond. :rolleyes:

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Got to say "Hats Off" to that man :thumbsup:

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Yes, nice one WH :) Though I bet he could walk the course and still not have any messages on his answerphone :rolleyes: :)

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If he's fit enough for that sort of stuff, and doesn't want too much as a salary, we could probably do with him in the squad as well as the boardroom .......

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If your fed up of protracted take overs already I can tell you that Sheffield Wednesday fans have been putting up with them for most of the last 3 years. Whenever anyone starts a thread on it on Owlszone I only have one response:

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/image...tasleep270.jpg

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Bumpety bump...

When is the takeover, that was supposed to be happening weeks ago, going to take place?

When are the club going to start talking to Ilyas?

When are the club going to tell us anything?

Answers on a postcard please. :)

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Another day is gone
still no news from the D'on.
Is it in the bag
or has it hit a snag?

And if it goes to plan,
will they talk to Mr Khan?
There are problems to be solved
and he wants to get involved.

We've waited weeks and weeks
for the answers we all seek.
So, Stanley, please, come on,
let us know what's going on!

...yeah, I know, I know, don't give up the day job. :D ;)

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wasn't it on telly yesterday that laureatte had just resigned - I'll vote for you Wynonie !
Go on my son, get in there. (ain't got no smilies on this 'puter so regard this as a verbal one.)

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Thanks, LLS, but sadly I am to poetry what EW is to diplomacy! Wish they'd hurry up and tell us something though. It's getting ridiculous now. :rolleyes:

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Nah! Nobody's that bad!

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Hello Everyone. I am sorry for the radio silence, but I have been away in Namibia on the race that some of you are aware of. 250km over 6 days. Fabulous event, and even though the course was brutal at times, I am happy to report that I am back in one piece (or largely !), and even happier to report that I managed to raise a very decent amount of money for charity. Thank you for the various people on this forum who supported me through the Observer article or directly.

On the question of Stanley, I have nothing new to report. Neither the club or its officials have contacted me in any formal capacity, and my two letters remain unanswered. I do not know what is happening on the takeover and I have no update or insight into the state of the club's finances.

I remain therefore of the view that the club requires a cash injection, and, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, the only way to push forward with a sensible plan is to issue new equity that will strengthen the balance sheet and will ensure that future sponsorship revenues are not mortgaged and thereby cause more problems.

This view, oft repeated, will be repeated in a letter I will send, and which will ensure that the club and its directors are made aware that I will have no option but to resort to legal action to call a shareholder meeting in order to vote for a new share issue to safeguard our future.

As always, I promise to keep you informed through this forum of any changes or updates.

with my warmest regards to you all
Ilyas

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Congratulations on the "Fun Run" and thanks for keeping us up to date with events....

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:)Welcome back and congratulations Ilyas..Its sad that this whole affair is dragging on for everyone connected with the club ,we as fans can only wait and hope its sorted sooner rarther than latter:confused:

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Thanks for your update, Ilyas. I would hope that your third letter would finally concentrate their minds and make them appreciate the wisdom of sitting down and talking to you...we shall see! ;)

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I've no idea what legalities are involved in the transfer of power and maybe the previous forecast that it would happen soon was unwise. What bothers me is that the club are non-communicative on the matter. Strikes me that things aren't at all straight forward and wheels could fall off. Otherwise why hasn't an official given an update or assurance. Lets face it, the club don't get enough through the turnstiles that they can afford to snub the faithful who are clearly worried about the future. Come on Management, wake up to the need for Google Page Ranking with the lifeblood of the club. I've been fiercely loyal to Stanley for the last 58 of my 65 years, but at times you really make it difficult.
Thank you Ilyas for your openness.

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"On the question of Stanley, I have nothing new to report. Neither the club or its officials have contacted me in any formal capacity, and my two letters remain unanswered. I do not know what is happening on the takeover and I have no update or insight into the state of the club's finances."

This state of affairs is a shocking indictment of the club's owner and officials and their way of conducting business. It is to Mr Khan's enormous credit that he is still banging on the door instead of walking away. Sickening.

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Is anyone else seriously worried about the seemingly fragile existence of our club?

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And whilst our illustrious neighbours make their plans for next season's premier league, the takeover of the club we all love, is taking longer than a politician's accountants efforts to justify the politician's expenses on the balance sheet.:confused:

And a genuine man, with the best interests of the club at heart, remains unanswered.:mad:

It's high time the supposedly outgoing Chairman and the supposedly incoming chairman wake up and smell the caffeine.....

How exactly does the club we all love,move forward, when the two main protagonists in this shambles, can't even get this sorted in a reasonable timescale???

And to ignore Mr. Khan???

The longer this all drags on, the longer Mr. Khan seems to be ignored is damaging this club.

It needs sorting.....and FAST.:enough::mad:

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Firstly, Congrats Ilyas on the 'fun run'............tho I do question the 'fun' part!

Secondly,I still cant believe that the Club is STILL not responding to your letters, it is nothing short of scadalous (SP).

Thirdly, shaker I am thinking along the same lines as you bud :(

Lastly,we all know that the club DO read this message board, so to Messer's Whalley,O'Neil, and the rest of the board isnt it time you all took your heads out of the sand and TALK to the Man who is offering to help? Also, if the much reported takeover is dead then have the bollocks to say so, if its not then for gods sake get it bloody sorted ASAP!.....................yeah ok I know Im dreaming!

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This thread is two months old now, and nothing from the club, how many people have passed caring in that time?

Like the club, words fail me. :(

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At this moment........:confused:

Lets wait and see - for a reply or update :(

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in a word shaker YES.:(

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It's time for the local media, or at least the Accy Ob, to be a lot more proactive in airing the fan's worries on this shambles, not just repeating the club's worthless platitudes on the subject. I heard Rob on radio Lancashire yesterday welcoming the Claret's promotion and insisting it would be good for Stanley. Not a word from him or the interviewer about the state of limbo which exists or the fact that no new contracts have been signed. Why the conspiracy of silence on all fronts?

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Yes and the longer this takeover saga goes on I'm begining to think it was all a sham and O'Neill was never in a position to become the new chairman, maybe it was one of Erics ideas to generate interest from someone else we know into making an offer, it would be in Erics interests to do that.

Sue me:mad:

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Wage cuts….the manager not being able to buy in the men he wants…selling off player assets….alleged debts, **** me 1962 all over again.

Accrington Stanley can not be allowed to sink into the ****e again Eric, if you want out go….don’t **** about any more. People need to know what’s happening, people need to know if the pride and soul of the football in Accrington is destine to die all over again or raise the standard and move forward.

Talk to us now, either of you.

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All you have to do is ask you might be surprised but if I were you I'd try the Telegraph first, remember the recent end of season "double booking"?:rolleyes:

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I think Baggy means that the Telegraph would probably follow up a request to look into the real goings on at the club as they did re the supporters club double booking I believe.

Baggy will no doubt put me right if not.................please :)

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Latest from club at end of this article Accrington Stanley keen on striker Carlton (From Lancashire Telegraph)

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Thanks Oggy............... now should we all hold our collective breaths?...................Err no! :rolleyes:

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That's it, cheers:)

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"It should be a couple of weeks!" :D

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Yes,that's what I thought! :)

Now it's looking like June 10th!

High Court threat to Accrington Stanley over £300k debt (From Lancashire Telegraph)

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This thread is very interesting to read again.:(

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What an unmitigated disaster. I am embarrassed and sick to the pit of my stomach after reading the statement. Bagpuss, you are absolutely correct in your surmise (about Mr W concocting a story about there being interested "parties" for his shares only in trying to generate money into his pocket. How sickening). That sham, and more has now come to light, as has the fact that the club has been negligent (putting it mildly) with its obligations. I am also really quite shocked at the tone of the statement. Someone somewhere has to wake up and smell the coffee. Sorry guys, but I just dont know how to react other than to share the deep regret of all true fans.

One thing, however, is for sure. This club will not go down. Not whilst we are around. The club is bigger than any one individual, and its time for the board to act in the interests of the club, and not the interests of a Chairman who has been found out like the emperor with no clothes on. How on earth can we owe the taxman £300,000 and be taken to court. What other debts are there ? Lets have a full disclosure and lets then get people to subscribe to a new share issue and save the situation. I am ready to lead the way with at least £250,000. And you can quote me on that.

A very sad and sorry Ilyas Khan

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Thanks for being the first person from the club to speak up Ilyas - even though there have been some on this messageboard already :rolleyes: (If somebody from the club has posted then I am sorry for not knowing your identity :o) - And we must thank you once again for your generosity. I just hope that the club finally sits up and listens :eek:

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Top man! I'll subscribe (although it will be a little under £250,000!).

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I'm on my knees as it is, my business is just getting by. But I'll buy £500 worth when and if the club bites, followed by more when times get easier....

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Put me down for a few quid :) I'll work out how much nearer the time, when the club decides to ask the fans for some assistance :rolleyes: :)

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I must admit,that although I am out of work untill September (bloody leg!),if a share issue were to materialise,I would be open to buying some...........maybe not as many as Doug,but certainly as many as I could reasonably afford. Now is the time for the board to stand up to Eric and tell Him 'no more,we have to talk now'............Its gonna take some bollocks,but surely someone there has a pair?

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I think we could all think of somebody who is up to the job.....

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To be brutally honest,I cant think of anyone,with the exception of Ilyas,in the current regime who would be prepared to stand up and put thier head on the preverbial chopping board! Who are you thinking of Valarian?

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Maybe he's thinking of Coley!

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wish Ilyas would comment now.

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ditto...