SweeperKeeper Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: Anyone know how much Bolton went for? I remember £10m being in the press, but there were a lot of other debts to pay off immediately as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 minute ago, SweeperKeeper said: I remember £10m being in the press, but there were a lot of other debts to pay off immediately as well. and who knows what was included... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: and who knows what was included... The family of Eddie Davies their prior owner wrote of something in the region of £170million of Director's Loans I believe. Obviously their was other debts but that was the biggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperKeeper Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: and who knows what was included... Bolton were celebrating paying off their £10m unsecured creditors bill at 35p in the £1 earlier this month. Large amounts of that were owed to HMRC, Bolton Council and St John's Ambulance. Great to know we've all subsidised their promotion pushes. And this from a club that had a £7.5m wage bill two seasons ago and left its workers needing food banks. They still have over £25m debt and made a £3.5m loss last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Just now, SweeperKeeper said: Bolton were celebrating paying off their £10m unsecured creditors bill at 35p in the £1 earlier this month. Large amounts of that were owed to HMRC, Bolton Council and St John's Ambulance. Great to know we've all subsidised their promotion pushes. And this from a club that had a £7.5m wage bill two seasons ago and left its workers needing food banks. They still have over £25m debt and made a £3.5m loss last season. smaller numbers but we've been there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperKeeper Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: smaller numbers but we've been there It's the sheer amount with them, and how many times they've been allowed to do it. Just galling to see clubs like Bury and Macclesfield go to the wall for much less. A bit of humility would go a long way. They should be thanking us for their continued existence rather than celebrating getting a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 When is Mo back from Germany to arrange marquee signings for the next transfer window and launch the new 3 year plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteG Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 2 hours ago, BP1960 said: When is Mo back from Germany to arrange marquee signings for the next transfer window and launch the new 3 year plan? Hes back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 12 minutes ago, PeteG said: Hes back Did he come back last week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, al_bro said: Did he come back last week? We lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Boohoo https://www.theoldhamtimes.co.uk/sport/latics/19630239.boohoo-com-co-founder-not-plotting-oldham-takeover/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1267 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Mike Ashley will be looking to spend his £300 million soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 30 minutes ago, maximus1267 said: Mike Ashley will be looking to spend his £300 million soon Abdallah may want more ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1267 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 28 minutes ago, Bobledgersheart said: Abdallah may want more ?? He might throw in some sports direct gift vouchers too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, maximus1267 said: Mike Ashley will be looking to spend his £300 million soon After all we did used to play at SportsDirect.com Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 Not a chance in hell obviously but if he does perhaps we can all get one of those big fuck off mugs that he sells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longlostfan Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I think one of the best posts I've seen on here was shortly after Ashley bought a lingerie company to add to his sports direct empire, where people were speculating about if the sports direct / club shop would start stocking a wider range of merchandise. It was something like 'nothing says sexy like a giant free mug' It still makes me smile when I'm using my giant free mug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 14 hours ago, GlossopLatic said: Not a chance in hell obviously but if he does perhaps we can all get one of those big fuck off mugs that he sells. 18 hours ago, LaticMark said: After all we did used to play at SportsDirect.com Park If by some strange turn of events Ashley did show an interest (you never know, the idea of rescuing an ex-PL club might appeal ) would we welcome him as an owner? He stuck by Newcastle for several years despite the fans hurling abuse at him for a lack of ambition, but then those fans' ludicrously high expectations never cease to amuse me - every time I see them referred to as a "sleeping giant" it makes me laugh. Now they've hooked up with those nice chaps in Saudi Arabia perhaps they'll be happy, though I hope the Newcastle medics aren't joined by any MbS devotees. Ashley clearly enjoys the challenge of rescuing high street firms which have fallen on hard times, what about a new football club challenge. I suspect we could do a lot worse, PTB and OASF should give him a call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 His "rescuing" of high street shops is with the object of showing a profitable outcome, I'm not sure we'd fall into that category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_R Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Worcester Owl said: If by some strange turn of events Ashley did show an interest (you never know, the idea of rescuing an ex-PL club might appeal ) would we welcome him as an owner? He stuck by Newcastle for several years despite the fans hurling abuse at him for a lack of ambition, but then those fans' ludicrously high expectations never cease to amuse me - every time I see them referred to as a "sleeping giant" it makes me laugh. Now they've hooked up with those nice chaps in Saudi Arabia perhaps they'll be happy, though I hope the Newcastle medics aren't joined by any MbS devotees. Ashley clearly enjoys the challenge of rescuing high street firms which have fallen on hard times, what about a new football club challenge. I suspect we could do a lot worse, PTB and OASF should give him a call! it did make me laugh seeing all those Newcastle fans singing 'we've got our club back'. They're now basically owned by a Saudi prince who makes Abdallah look like Mother Theresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Why would Ashley even consider buying us? Very Bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, League one forever said: Why would Ashley even consider buying us? Very Bizarre. Why does any rich businessman consider buying any football club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Worcester Owl said: If by some strange turn of events Ashley did show an interest (you never know, the idea of rescuing an ex-PL club might appeal ) would we welcome him as an owner? He stuck by Newcastle for several years despite the fans hurling abuse at him for a lack of ambition, but then those fans' ludicrously high expectations never cease to amuse me - every time I see them referred to as a "sleeping giant" it makes me laugh. Now they've hooked up with those nice chaps in Saudi Arabia perhaps they'll be happy, though I hope the Newcastle medics aren't joined by any MbS devotees. Ashley clearly enjoys the challenge of rescuing high street firms which have fallen on hard times, what about a new football club challenge. I suspect we could do a lot worse, PTB and OASF should give him a call! 'Rescue' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Worcester Owl said: Why does any rich businessman consider buying any football club? Ego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Monty Burns said: 'Rescue' Last time I checked, House of Fraser for one was still operating after he took it out of administration. Whether you like him or not, he's rich and would possibly do a better job running Oldham than Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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