OAFC_ULTRA Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2017/august/31082017-club-statement/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Club statement nails colours firmly to the mast of takeover as opposed to investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stott182 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Finally a reserve team again. For too long we've expected youngsters to dive straight into (most likely) relegation dog fits as their debut. Injured players come back in with no match fitness and get set back further. Helps players in bad form get games without the pressure of the fans. Feels like we are moving on the pitch again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisRichard Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 A bit of much needed clarity to settle the neurotic rumours. Better from the club. Now it's time to kick on. I'm happy with the recent signings, hopefully a bit of life injected, with three points on Saturday, will be like we can start the season proper now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Finally! I can stop hiding my phone under the desk and get on with some work safe in the knowledge that A. We will be promoted B. We will be competitive in the championship next year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 1 minute ago, L1onheartNew said: Finally! I can stop hiding my phone under the desk and get on with some work safe in the knowledge that A. We will be promoted B. We will be competitive in the championship next year... Magnificent, sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magister Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I think reading between the lines and squaring that with events is fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OL9erlatic Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 20 minutes ago, stott182 said: Finally a reserve team again. For too long we've expected youngsters to dive straight into (most likely) relegation dog fits as their debut. Injured players come back in with no match fitness and get set back further. Helps players in bad form get games without the pressure of the fans. Feels like we are moving on the pitch again. A major plus from today in my eyes aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 The importance of reinstating the ressies cannot be underestimated...it was ridiculous for Corney to (cost) cut this years ago. Finally the kids will have a proper route from youth to first team again. And the first team won’t be hindered with unfit players when returning from injuries etc. Feels like the first real step to getting back to a professionally run club! Thanks Abdullah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands on Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Might I suggest that you are all falling into the trap of taking what the club says too literally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I find it interesting that the statement says Corney has approached the EFL over it, yet has still not advised the clubs board? his inner circle as some would say (exception being Trust rep). To quote some the "yes men", granted they don't have a stake so to speak. Now off the top of my head I am unsure how many are on the board poss about 5 now. The main one that you would have thought should have been told is your Trust rep who looks after the fans 3% stake and as of last night. We had not been advised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 The reserve team move is clearly to allow for shitloads more trialists to come through but is a good move in other respects, such as giving fringe players and youngsters some more competitive football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands on Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I'm happy about a reserve team. Think we should have kept it going. My only thought is who are these reserves, our players plus trialists we don't own, going to play. Where out there are even half a dozen suitable teams waiting for a game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 33 minutes ago, underdog said: I find it interesting that the statement says Corney has approached the EFL over it, yet has still not advised the clubs board? his inner circle as some would say (exception being Trust rep). To quote some the "yes men", granted they don't have a stake so to speak. Now off the top of my head I am unsure how many are on the board poss about 5 now. The main one that you would have thought should have been told is your Trust rep who looks after the fans 3% stake and as of last night. We had not been advised Don't disagree with the thrust of what you say but has the Trust rep contacted SC asking for an update? Proactively looking for information may be more productive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tGWB Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 1 hour ago, underdog said: I find it interesting that the statement says Corney has approached the EFL over it, yet has still not advised the clubs board? his inner circle as some would say (exception being Trust rep). To quote some the "yes men", granted they don't have a stake so to speak. Now off the top of my head I am unsure how many are on the board poss about 5 now. The main one that you would have thought should have been told is your Trust rep who looks after the fans 3% stake and as of last night. We had not been advised Your recent posts have advised that the relationship between the Chairman and the Trust has broken down so not surprising that any confidential information is not being discussed with the Trust I would also suggest that holding a 3% stake in the Club would only warrant a courtesy advance notification when any significant change to the Club structure is imminent. 3% certainly would not warrant active involvement in any detailed discussions Just being realistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, tGWB said: Your recent posts have advised that the relationship between the Chairman and the Trust has broken down so not surprising that any confidential information is not being discussed with the Trust I would also suggest that holding a 3% stake in the Club would only warrant a courtesy advance notification when any significant change to the Club structure is imminent. 3% certainly would not warrant active involvement in any detailed discussions Just being realistic Unless there was an agreement covering the purchase of that 3% stake which stated otherwise. If not, then you're right; it would be unrealistic to expect Corney to communicate with the Trust if he doesn't have to, especially with a Trust rep who has the gall to question him. That would never happened on Barry's watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 1 hour ago, underdog said: I find it interesting that the statement says Corney has approached the EFL over it, yet has still not advised the clubs board? his inner circle as some would say (exception being Trust rep). To quote some the "yes men", granted they don't have a stake so to speak. Now off the top of my head I am unsure how many are on the board poss about 5 now. The main one that you would have thought should have been told is your Trust rep who looks after the fans 3% stake and as of last night. We had not been advised To be fair, if the Trust will (rightly) want to know the in's and out's of a ducks arse about what's going to happen, maybe Corney doesn't see any point in giving half a story now (which might be time consuming) when what ultimately happens hinges on what the League say and Abdallahs people's (I'm convinced he's fronting this for another party(s)) due diligence...? That said, it seems off not to have given the Trust a brief overview of where we're up to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tGWB Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Just now, Stevie_J said: Unless there was an agreement covering the purchase of that 3% stake which stated otherwise. If not, then you're right; it would be unrealistic to expect Corney to communicate with the Trust if he doesn't have to, especially with a Trust rep who has the gall to question him. That would never happened on Barry's watch. I would suggest that a 3% stake in any business gives you little other than the option to comment about who is buying the remaining 97% shares, certainly not the option to prevent any majority shareholder shares purchase Its easy to think 'cloak and dagger' dealings by the Chairman but realistically, why would anyone discuss Club intimate dealings with a 3% stakeholder especially if the relationship is all but broken down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 1 hour ago, underdog said: I find it interesting that the statement says Corney has approached the EFL over it, yet has still not advised the clubs board? his inner circle as some would say (exception being Trust rep). To quote some the "yes men", granted they don't have a stake so to speak. Now off the top of my head I am unsure how many are on the board poss about 5 now. The main one that you would have thought should have been told is your Trust rep who looks after the fans 3% stake and as of last night. We had not been advised Honestly. I really don't care if the trust knows. If some bloke wants to sell his majority share and the efl deem the buyer fit and proper then nobody else on the board, particularly a body with a tiny 3% is going to stop him and not should they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 1 minute ago, tGWB said: I would suggest that a 3% stake in any business gives you little other than the option to comment about who is buying the remaining 97% shares, certainly not the option to prevent any majority shareholder shares purchase Its easy to think 'cloak and dagger' dealings by the Chairman but realistically, why would anyone discuss Club intimate dealings with a 3% stakeholder especially if the relationship is all but broken down Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Not only that, but given the misinformation, fake news and rumour mongering of some trust representatives over the summer, it's hardly surprising that channel of communication is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 14 minutes ago, kowenicki said: Not only that, but given the misinformation, fake news and rumour mongering of some trust representatives over the summer, it's hardly surprising that channel of communication is over. Here we go,OK Donald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeroyboy Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 We have all been informed Corney is down the track aways with selling the club and a drawnout affair is not expected. If the fans rep had been included in an inner circle he would have been sworn to secrecy anyway. No doubt a few tidbits will materialise over the coming months. With the three loanees on 4 month ccontracts January could be very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 1 hour ago, tGWB said: I would suggest that a 3% stake in any business gives you little other than the option to comment about who is buying the remaining 97% shares, certainly not the option to prevent any majority shareholder shares purchase Its easy to think 'cloak and dagger' dealings by the Chairman but realistically, why would anyone discuss Club intimate dealings with a 3% stakeholder especially if the relationship is all but broken down It's not quite the same as buying 3% of a listed company though, is it? The principle of the Trust's purchase was that it would offer a seat on the board, transparency and allow for better flow of information to fans, following Moore's sudden exit - at least, that's how it was sold to people. Of course I don't expect the Trust to have any sort of veto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Hands on said: I'm happy about a reserve team. Think we should have kept it going. My only thought is who are these reserves, our players plus trialists we don't own, going to play. Where out there are even half a dozen suitable teams waiting for a game? The Central League still exists and has teams from our division playing in it regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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