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by neilw
Tue Sep 30, 2014 3:31 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Fans forum
Replies: 57
Views: 18316

Re: Fans forum

It was me who asked how he planned to turn around current losses and to what extent is he prepared to support them. I didn't get an answer. The point being, if he's only prepared to chuck, say, £2m in, we are screwed in a year. Unless things change on the pitch, over the next three months, Eales cou...
by neilw
Thu Sep 25, 2014 10:16 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Fans forum
Replies: 57
Views: 18316

Re: Fans forum

All was very positive and encouraging in terms of wanting to do the right things in the right way. However, Eales is a man without a plan. There really has been no consideration as to how the ( or, a) ground will be purchased. It doesn't appear a priority, if on the agenda at all. It's clearly an ex...
by neilw
Fri Sep 12, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Is the club ...
Replies: 10
Views: 3096

Is the club ...

... overly focussed on the medium to longer term, whilst ignoring the immediate priorities? Most of what we hear, including today’s announcement regarding scouting, is all very positive. I don’t disagree with much of what we hear. The vision appears right and upbeat. However, if our inability to win...
by neilw
Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: incoing players rumours
Replies: 96
Views: 30461

Re: incoing players rumours

Don't agree with that scenario, as Barnett will still be paid his wage, from Peterborough, as per contract. The only question is what proportion of that wage is being paid to PUFC for his services. Our agreement is with PUFC not Barnett, whilst on loan, is it not? Somewhat different to the deal that...
by neilw
Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Worst start to the league since...
Replies: 58
Views: 22991

Re: Worst start to the league since...

I think it highly likely that Pal Lundin watched that game, whilst at home, inspiring him to subsequently take a break from his porn star career for a stint at the mighty yellows.
by neilw
Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:42 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Wow
Replies: 86
Views: 27559

Re: Wow

GY, what's your proposed strategy towards being a sustainable business?
by neilw
Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Questions for the board
Replies: 1
Views: 1365

Re: Questions for the board

A little disappointing really. Nothing fundamentally new. No clear answers to our current predicament. Open mind, time will tell.
by neilw
Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Wow
Replies: 86
Views: 27559

Re: Wow

At present, an increase in unsecured debt is of no additional risk to OUFC. Not being able to run the business at break even / profit, on an annual basis, is indeed a threat.
by neilw
Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Tinkerman
Replies: 59
Views: 15101

Re: Tinkerman

Basically, Kassam took £6m out of the club to the benefit of his other business interests, which will have enjoyed a corresponding gain.
by neilw
Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Tinkerman
Replies: 59
Views: 15101

Re: Tinkerman

Value of stadium = Rent from OUFC + Rent from London Welsh + Other income, less operating expenses, divided by market rate of return. London Welsh have significantly increased the value, hence screwing up any chance of obtaining the ground, whilst wrecking the pitch. IL knows he needs an exit strate...
by neilw
Fri May 30, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Tinkerman
Replies: 59
Views: 15101

Re: Tinkerman

With regards to building a team and knowing whom we want, this quote from GW fills me with no confidence at all: “There are a lot of good players out there who are going to be out of contract. We will be able to pick up a couple of them, I’m sure". Since GW arrived there hasn't been a single in...
by neilw
Fri May 23, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: James Constable
Replies: 94
Views: 21941

Re: James Constable

"The stadium lease will be up for renewal in the short to medium term, with zero prospect of Kassam allowing the rent to be reduced and no option for the club to play elsewhere" Is there not a ground in Witney waiting to be developed and utilised? London Welsh appear to have used it, in su...
by neilw
Mon May 12, 2014 2:54 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Asset of Community Value Tribunal Decision - Monday 12 May
Replies: 14
Views: 4020

Re: Asset of Community Value Tribunal Decision - Monday 12 M

Can you think of a realistic scenario for when this might be of value to OUFC?
by neilw
Fri May 09, 2014 9:52 am
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Possible league reform
Replies: 44
Views: 13121

Re: Possible league reform

I can see us developing a real rivalry with Stoke B. With their fiesty fan base and travelling support, it'll be a cracking atmosphere. Just what's required, eh. Joking aside, the proposals are beyond preposterous.Utter contempt for the spirit of the sport in our country. As stated by others, should...
by neilw
Thu May 08, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Incoming!
Replies: 14
Views: 3822

Re: Incoming!

Kids. We give them space to make their own judgement on trivial matters such as religion, people, interests etc. However, we clad them in yellow from day one in an attempt to brainwash and influence, against all odds, whilst being horrified at the thought of them turning to an alternative clan. Chap...