[Benno Spire]

Good luck Rob, really hope you can pull this off

[Wooden Spoon]

azul, on 24 December 2019 - 07:26 PM, said:

<br />How do you reckon shares? <br /><br />Dividends? Selling out to some oil rich gulf state sheik? Ummmm<br />

A gift is just that, a loan isn’t likely to be repaid given the financial state of the club. With shares at least you have something tangible to show for it as well as the club still being alive. Just my opinion of course.

[azul]

DEATH, on 24 December 2019 - 07:47 PM, said:

A gift is just that, a loan isn’t likely to be repaid given the financial state of the club. With shares at least you have something tangible to show for it as well as the club still being alive. Just my opinion of course.

Well according to Rob the asking price takes into account paying up the ex-directors loans, so if you do it right?

Meanwhile I’m expecting a big payout for my 500 hundred shares, when the oil magnet takes over

This post has been edited by azul: 24 December 2019 - 09:09 PM

[Wooden Spoon]

azul, on 24 December 2019 - 09:08 PM, said:

Well according to Rob the asking price takes into account paying up the ex-directors loans, so if you do it right?

Meanwhile I’m expecting a big payout for my 500 hundred shares, when the oil magnet takes over

Yep, I’m sure when Roman Abramovic realises he owns the wrong CFC we will both be very wealthy men

[CFC91]

Good luck Rob. 4 or 5 of us willing to chuck in a bit each and hopefully as a group of fans we can do enough. All the best and happy Christmas everyone

[metallilad]

Will I be able to pay for some shares and put them into my son's name?

[Snowflake McBedwetter]

Under the right circumstances i'd be prepared to buy a small amount of shares.

But this is the height of 'Blind Faith' at present. Have the consortium got the funds to buy the club, or is this money to fund a war chest? Are their pockets deep enough to sustain the club? Who are the consortium?

I don't doubt the sincerity... but handing the club to people who are unable to sustain it may be worse than the current shitshow.

[Charliefoxtrotcharlie]

I am happy to and will contribute for mine and my families love of the club.
However, to feel comfortable gifting a larger amount of money I believe more information from the prospective new owners would be needed.
Questions such as....
How much money is needed to be raised ?
We are currently told that DA is funding the club to the tune of approx £200k per month, does this includes payments to A&S leisure? If so, how much per month can be saved from the club per month when a takeover happens?
With existing contracts from players / management, IF / WHEN could the club be in a position to balance the books - income = outgoings? Having a wage bill to match our income!
Asking fans to make donations of £200 or £500 in blind faith is one thing, £5k+ with just the account details is an unrealistic to me.

[moondog]

Rob's not said but I understand he's looking to set up a public meeting early in the New Year

[Charliefoxtrotcharlie]

Thanks moondog, that would be very useful

[smiffy]

moondog, on 25 December 2019 - 09:46 PM, said:

Rob's not said but I understand he's looking to set up a public meeting early in the New Year

Thanks ,hopefully some answers can be obtained from this.

[DIFH]

Charliefoxtrotcharlie, on 25 December 2019 - 09:18 PM, said:

I am happy to and will contribute for mine and my families love of the club.
However, to feel comfortable gifting a larger amount of money I believe more information from the prospective new owners would be needed.
Questions such as....
How much money is needed to be raised ?
We are currently told that DA is funding the club to the tune of approx £200k per month, does this includes payments to A&S leisure? If so, how much per month can be saved from the club per month when a takeover happens?
With existing contracts from players / management, IF / WHEN could the club be in a position to balance the books - income = outgoings? Having a wage bill to match our income!
Asking fans to make donations of £200 or £500 in blind faith is one thing, £5k+ with just the account details is an unrealistic to me.

Folks donated much more to save the club before, there are people able and willing to contribute different amounts currently. A meeting will no doubt give the financial obligation going forward.

[Wooden Spoon]

Are minutes going to be taken/published so people not able to attend can be informed?

[SpireiTed]

I can’t see a supporters takeover having enough to get us out of this mess. We need somebody with some real money to throw at the club.

[dim view]

SpireiTed, on 28 December 2019 - 10:39 AM, said:

I can’t see a supporters takeover having enough to get us out of this mess. We need somebody with some real money to throw at the club.

Rob has promised us sight of a Business Plan, so all we can do at this stage is wish him well and thank him for his efforts.

PLEASE, PLEASE let Carson's absence on Boxing Day be linked to this announcement.

[Westbars Spireite]

Hurry up and make it happen. When is the next home game? I will return and purchase tickets for myself and the kids whether they want to go or not.

[azul]

SpireiTed, on 28 December 2019 - 10:39 AM, said:

I can’t see a supporters takeover having enough to get us out of this mess. We need somebody with some real money to throw at the club.

Someone like DA?

[Westbars Spireite]

I don't think it's unreasonable to conclude that those without tens of millions to plug gaps they've helped create, might have more grasp over the financial control in the first place.

[metallilad]

SpireiTed, on 28 December 2019 - 10:39 AM, said:

I can’t see a supporters takeover having enough to get us out of this mess. We need somebody with some real money to throw at the club.

Maybe not an instant impact but having a team of supporters who the rest of us know have the club's best interests at heart will hopefully bring back enough revenue streams to give the club time to at least tread water until we get to a stage when we can then build upon what we have.
No disrespect meant here but we don't have time for negativity. Rob is trying to save the club and needs everybody who is in a position to help to do just that. Crowds coming back if/when we are rid of Allen, Carson & co will obviously be a big boost regardless of who the manager is aswell (I appreciate that you haven't mentioned this bit, but others have).

[valemadness]

Dim View, I'm told AC was in attendance at Halifax today.