[Looker-on]

It will obviously be very difficult for Matlock if they vote down Hilton's "offer," but not half as difficult as picking up the pieces when his involvement goes tits-up.

[Looker-on]

I think this is probably the most alarming bit of that interview, if true:

“He has passed the FA’s Owners and Directors test..."

[Blue5]

 Exharboroughspireite, on 25 April 2025 - 12:29 PM, said:

the email that was sent to the members clearly shows which way the board wants them to vote. seems like a rubberstamping exercise.

It reads that way and I thought the same. Someone needs to tell their Treasurer's son though!

[JonB]

Unsurprisingly it appears the vote went in favour of Hilton taking full control.

[Mr Mercury]

 JonB, on 25 April 2025 - 07:47 PM, said:

Unsurprisingly it appears the vote went in favour of Hilton taking full control.

Love the Matlock games and sort of follow their results from afar, and I’ve read this thread and subsequent links with interest, but is this Hilton thing really the final step to oblivion, or a last roll of the dice they had to make?
All in all really sad they seemingly have slumped so low.

[Looker-on]

I'm not sure it was a dice they had to roll. Yes, relegation, but they'll be one of the best supported clubs in the division below. For 100+ years before this season, they seemed to me to be a club that lived within its means, even if that meant progress was slow. whatever Hilton turns out to be like, and you might guess my view on that, the previous chairman seems to have a lot to answer for, for dropping them in the plop to begin with.

[Osborne again]

 Looker-on, on 25 April 2025 - 08:20 PM, said:

I'm not sure it was a dice they had to roll. Yes, relegation, but they'll be one of the best supported clubs in the division below. For 100+ years before this season, they seemed to me to be a club that lived within its means, even if that meant progress was slow. whatever Hilton turns out to be like, and you might guess my view on that, the previous chairman seems to have a lot to answer for, for dropping them in the plop to begin with.

I like Matlock as a club, and have watched them on and off since 1980 or there abouts when we haven't had a game. Friendly staff, a decent standard of football for the price and not far to go for a game.
I hope they get promoted next season and the new chairman doesn't turn into a con man.

[born in 1866]

 Osborne again, on 26 April 2025 - 09:45 AM, said:

I like Matlock as a club, and have watched them on and off since 1980 or there abouts when we haven't had a game. Friendly staff, a decent standard of football for the price and not far to go for a game.
I hope they get promoted next season and the new chairman doesn't turn into a con man.

Unfortunately he's a convicted con man.
Leopards, spots etc.

[Westbars Spireite]

 Looker-on, on 25 April 2025 - 12:35 PM, said:

I think this is probably the most alarming bit of that interview, if true:

“He has passed the FA’s Owners and Directors test..."

Q1. Are you human?
Q2. Do you breathe?

Yes to both, you’re in!

[Osborne again]

 born in 1866, on 26 April 2025 - 12:46 PM, said:

Unfortunately he's a convicted con man.
Leopards, spots etc.

Then it doesn't sound too good for The Gladiators then. We've had our own demons to contend with so I do feel for them in the long run.

[moondog]

Osborne again, on 26 April 2025 - 09:00 PM, said:

Then it doesn't sound too good for The Gladiators then. We've had our own demons to contend with so I do feel for them in the long run.

Serious concerns discussed on the latest price of football podcast, about 46 minutes in


The Price of Football podcast - The Price of Football

Includes the removal of facebook posts (I can now post again, noticed all comments about the takeover have been removed)

[Siberian Spireite]

 moondog, on 02 May 2025 - 07:49 AM, said:

Serious concerns discussed on the latest price of football podcast, about 46 minutes in


The Price of Football podcast - The Price of Football

Includes the removal of facebook posts (I can now post again, noticed all comments about the takeover have been removed)

Well, one Matlock fan kept saying how Ilkeston fans love David Hilton/White/Anderson/Whicheveralias and that Scunny fans are simply trolls.
I’m sure this will end well.

[Blue5]

 moondog, on 02 May 2025 - 07:49 AM, said:

Serious concerns discussed on the latest price of football podcast, about 46 minutes in


The Price of Football podcast - The Price of Football

Includes the removal of facebook posts (I can now post again, noticed all comments about the takeover have been removed)

Once again, Kieran Maguire raises questions about the £250K bad debt write off in Scunny's latest accounts. Worth a listen, Azul.

This post has been edited by Blue5: Yesterday, 07:06 PM

[Paul Fisher]

Interview with David Thingymebob

https://northderbysh...re-radio-sport/

[Westbars Spireite]

I find it hard to dislike the guy I have to say.

[moondog]

Westbars Spireite, on 03 May 2025 - 07:02 AM, said:

I find it hard to dislike the guy I have to say.

So was Darren Brown to start with...

He should have done the interview before the vote and provide the evidence he says he has in response to the issues raised with him.

[Westbars Spireite]

We were ripe to be pillaged. Matlock own nothing? I'd be interested to know where his funding comes from on an ongoing basis.

This post has been edited by Westbars Spireite: Today, 07:54 AM

[moondog]

Westbars Spireite, on 03 May 2025 - 07:53 AM, said:

We were ripe to be pillaged. Matlock own nothing? I'd be interested to know where his funding comes from on an ongoing basis.

Me too, maybe telling he says he wants to keep a low profile

[dim view]

moondog, on 03 May 2025 - 08:45 AM, said:

Me too, maybe telling he says he wants to keep a low profile

Yep.
And he won't be wanting any speculative comment like what I'm about to give but ........ imo it's all about shifting the cricket club off that land. Speaking as a batsman who has actually hit a six onto (or maybe even over) the main road I've long thought that it's a substantial H and S problem that wasn't around in Victorian times. One accident and the outlook changes. It's a good bet for him if he's a major shareholder.

[Benno Spire]

dim view, on 03 May 2025 - 09:11 AM, said:

Yep.
And he won't be wanting any speculative comment like what I'm about to give but ........ imo it's all about shifting the cricket club off that land. Speaking as a batsman who has actually hit a six onto (or maybe even over) the main road I've long thought that it's a substantial H and S problem that wasn't around in Victorian times. One accident and the outlook changes. It's a good bet for him if he's a major shareholder.

clarevoyant must have been bowling for you to hit a six as most batsmen did