andy4oafc Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Barry can you tell us anything about this Stephen Vaughan take over does it have any truth ? Is there any interest in the club from another party? Or is it nothing to worry about ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_Ryan Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I would also like to hear from Barry on this situation, bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Yep, come on Bazza….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 *Waits with eagerness* ... 2 weeks later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I, too, would love to know your thoughts Barry. I have one simple question, which involves a response of no more than a yes or a no. In your view, does Stephen Vaughan fit the bill as someone with the club's best interests at heart and the financial clout to take the club forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggaZaggaAthletic Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 And the Poll addressing those who are concered/not concerned - I live in hope our democratic voices tempt you and the board to make an official announcement - http://www.owtb.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42766 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 And whilst you're at it Barry, there's questions on your own recent thread that remain unanswered and I am not the only one who would be grateful for a response. It's only been a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Last week he wasn't fit for purpose, this week we're demanding to hear from him as if his words will carry great weight. Only on OWTB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Last week he wasn't fit for purpose, this week we're demanding to hear from him as if his words will carry great weight. Only on OWTB. Not really. I think Barry gets some unfair stick at times, but this is when he must be making a statement - no arguements. If he doesn't there is no point in him being there. This is what his job as spokesman is. I appreciate he is a busy man, instantaneous statements are not possible, but we need one reletively quickly. Edited June 3, 2013 by pukka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_Ryan Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Last week he wasn't fit for purpose, this week we're demanding to hear from him as if his words will carry great weight. Only on OWTB. I believe he gets a lot of undeserved grief but it's all part of the roll when you're a fans representative, not everyone's going to like you. It's also in his job to make statements and interact with the fans in these sort of situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Has anybody emailed Barry or are we hoping he posts on the unofficial site about a rumour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I wouldn't expect the club to comment on this, it's just a rehashed rumour. I think an announcement is only required if and when any negotiations with any party get to an advanced stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I first heard about this "rumour" in mid-February. I had 2 different people confirm (both who would have no idea the other person knew) that there was a real interest in a Vaughan led consortium acquiring us. I subsequently passed the info onto 2 Trust members who made Barry Owen aware of the interest in us. When I asked at a later date what happened, I was told that Barry was unaware of the links and that this could not be happening without his knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 It's been in the public domain for a while, I asked Corney himself about the rumours. He didn't go as far as denying them or completely dispelling them just repeated the 'would leave the club in good hands line…' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I wouldn't expect the club to comment on this, it's just a rehashed rumour. I think an announcement is only required if and when any negotiations with any party get to an advanced stage. So? Barry should be commenting on it. He is supposed to be a liason between the club and fans. If he isn't prepared to comment on it then we need to get someone in who will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukers1 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 So? Barry should be commenting on it. He is supposed to be a liason between the club and fans. If he isn't prepared to comment on it then we need to get someone in who will. I have no doubt Barry will post a message/statement he may just be waiting to get relevant updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 There's a Trust meeting tonight 7-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy4oafc Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 I didn't start the topic to have ago at Barry. I respect him and what he does there is no doubt that he try's his best so sorry to anyone who thinks I'm just having a pop at barry. All I want to know is are the club considering any offers from Vaughan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Putting Barry on the spot here, like us he's probably in the dark himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryowen Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 In my role as the Chairman of the Trust I feel obliged to clarify a number of issues brought about by prevous rumours and a release apparently by Greater Manchester Radio. I am aware , like many other fans that the Chairman has never hidden the fact that the club has always been for sale If it is in the interests of the club for him to do so. He has always remained adamant that any buyer (or buyers) would have to show that the long term interest of the club were safeguarded. As touched on a few weeks ago by a poster the trust would also have similiar interests. I am unaware as to why the Vaughan consortium would wish any interest they may have to be public knowledge and why they would think that might be helpful in their quest. I am not aware of any formal offer that has been made for the club and I am sure that if such accasion did arise the Chairman would bring that to the notice of the Directors. Whilst I do not wish to discuss the Trusts 3% of shares of course that may or may not be of interest to any buyers. Thatr would be the case whether it was the Vaughan's or any other bidder. It is also the case that any buyers or those connected to a consortium are subject to scrutiny by the Authorities and a test applies asa to whther they are fit and proper people. You can be assured that I have full confidence in the Chairman in looking after the cluibs interests and in all circumstances I would continue to act in the interests of the fans with vigour. I cannot add anything further on the matter but if anyone is concerned please pop down to our meeting tonight. Regards Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Nvm Edited June 3, 2013 by PlayItLivo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Thanks for clearing that up Barry. I don't think there's anything to worry about Edited June 3, 2013 by PlayItLivo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Heck C-Beck Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hmmm I'm not convinced by that answer, the question was is there any interest in the club from Vaughan? and he answers everything but that simple question, after a career in politics Barry?;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 To be fair, I was hoping for something a bit stronger. It's true that the authorities have their fit-and-proper person test, but everyone in football (surely including you) knows the test is absolute bull:censored:. The line I was hoping for was something like: Whilst it's all speculation and gossip, there is no way I would ever condone or support the sale of OAFC to people with such obviously terrible reputations. I'll fight this tooth and nail, even if it turns out to be nothing. The Vaughans will take over Oldham Athletic over my dead body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Whilst the trust only have 3% shares. I hope that they are not sold, it is vital that someone from outside of the club is kept on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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