Pulcinella Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Elderly Owl said: I’m pleased we have Mr Chansiri. He may have made mistakes ( we all do!) but once again he’s putting his money where his mouth is and backing the Manager. I’d rather have DC as Chairman than most of the owners and conglomerates that run football in this country. Maybe we should consider our good fortune? I'd rather DC than the clowns that bought Wigan. Need to pray that whoever eventually supersedes DC is not a rip-off merchant. Football has become a playground for the ultra-rich who like a bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Von shabba Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Mate just sent me this from their forum................... New ground ..... how’s about £u&@ off Barnsley have held talks with other EFL clubs about a shock move away from Oakwell amid a furious row over the purchase of the ground - and could even play their home games in Lancashire. The 's owners have failed in an attempt to buy a half share of the stadium and Sportsmail understands that they have now engaged in discussions with other clubs about what would be a highly-controversial switch. A source close to Barnsley, who have played at Oakwell for 132 years, disclosed that a number of other sides have been spoken to about hosting the club's matches, including two in Lancashire. Barnsley have held talks with other EFL clubs about a controversial move away from Oakwell In what may well be a high-stakes move designed to ramp up pressure on the local council, which owns 50 per cent of the ground, Barnsley have taken action. While the club declined to comment, the source said that the blocking of a previous attempt to buy half of stadium from the authority left the majority owners - Chinese businessman Chien Lee and US colleague Paul Conway - 'discouraged and immediately seeking alternative arrangements'. They added that the investment would have improved 'dated infrastructure which is rapidly heading into a state of disrepair' and say the move has been made on the back of limited matchday revenue forecasts thanks to the Covid pandemic and continuing behind-closed-doors football. Click here to resize this module 'The current landowners do not contribute toward maintenance which makes yearly costs very difficult for the club,' they said. Any such move would need permission from the EFL board. Fellow Championship club Coventry City, in dispute with landlords Wasps over the Ricoh Arena, are currently playing their matches at Birmingham City's St Andrew's. Barnsley are also in dispute with former owners the Cryne family, who own the other 50 per cent of Oakwell. They say the family will not part with their share, which was agreed in the initial deal and have rejected 'a variety of proposals'. The Crynes, who still own 20 per cent of the club, deny suggestions they refused to sell and told the Barnsley Chronicle that they are taking legal action for £2.75m they claim they are still owed from the sale of the club against Lee and Conway as 'a last resort'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxtongent Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Why do OT osters always look at the dark side of things, and, when money is concerned, alwaays look for the dark side of things? The issue at Oakwell lies not in the present, but in the past. When the ground was originally built,it was built on what was Council owned land. In order to build a stadium and form a football club, In order to do this, the Council insisted that they CO-OWN the ground .This has remained the cseup to today. The new owners were quite willing to buy the club , knowing that the Council owned 50% of the ground. The Owners then approached the Council, with a view to purchasing the other 50% The council refused, knowig that the land itself wa worth more to them than say using the land as Development, or even a car park.! Despite the usually held idea, for small clubs outside the Premiership, life is not the bed of roses it may seem, A good example of this was the site of the old Wdnesdayite car park. Ideal for Wednesday to buy, maybe, but more lucrative for the Owners to sell for development. As for the sale of Hillsborough, surely that was an in-house sale. Don't forget that Chansiri owns Hillsborough lock stock and barrel The sale of the ground was a matter of putting money from one pocket to the other. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 10 hours ago, StudentOwl said: Interesting that former owners still own 50% shares in the stadium. Still, that's the risk you take when a club doen't own their ground outright. Yep Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Similar to Cov and the Ricoh then? That was owned by the council who then ended up selling it to the rugby team. Think it was Wasps? The fact that Chansiri (or Sheffield 3) owns the ground is a point of concern going forward. Still - given Barnsley and how vocal they were last season about everyone being in the wrong, I and a few others are finding it mildly amusing. If that offends some people then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOOTIE AND THE SHIT TU Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 If it brings in a six finger sum 1 1 6 Just a bloke, who used up all his luck in one go when he met his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Archers Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Jack the Hat said: I’ve got quite a big garden and there’s a shed at the bottom although the the roof is rotting . If they buy the plywood and help me fit it , they can play there next season for nowt. has to be marine grade plywood though! Hope you've got good quality black out curtains so you dont have to watch em play mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I’ve got no sympathy for them after the self-righteous way they carried on towards the end of last season? Why don’t they write a letter to the council? They’re very good at that? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 9 hours ago, Johnny12Inch said: Would be if we actually owned the stadium..... Who is we? Do you mean the fans? If so 'we' didn't own the stadium - Chansiri did And now it is in the control of his family. But keep peddling the slack brained myth..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Inspector Lestrade said: Don't wish Barnsley any ill will, will gloat if I come across a Dingle fan but they should be playing at Oakwell, seems there is a power struggle. Hope they sort it out. TBH, agree with you, don't mind Barnsley fans good value and up themselves l8ke some local clubs. Seems strange though that they have mega wealthy owners but no one seems to be able to sort the ownership of the ground out. With all the money why not build another ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 6 fingered slackjaws. Getting relegated this season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scilly owl Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 9 hours ago, nevthelodgemoorowl said: I’ve never heard that song before.... thank f••k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grandad Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Buxtongent said: Why do OT osters always look at the dark side of things, and, when money is concerned, alwaays look for the dark side of things? The issue at Oakwell lies not in the present, but in the past. When the ground was originally built,it was built on what was Council owned land. In order to build a stadium and form a football club, In order to do this, the Council insisted that they CO-OWN the ground .This has remained the cseup to today. The new owners were quite willing to buy the club , knowing that the Council owned 50% of the ground. The Owners then approached the Council, with a view to purchasing the other 50% The council refused, knowig that the land itself wa worth more to them than say using the land as Development, or even a car park.! Despite the usually held idea, for small clubs outside the Premiership, life is not the bed of roses it may seem, A good example of this was the site of the old Wdnesdayite car park. Ideal for Wednesday to buy, maybe, but more lucrative for the Owners to sell for development. As for the sale of Hillsborough, surely that was an in-house sale. Don't forget that Chansiri owns Hillsborough lock stock and barrel The sale of the ground was a matter of putting money from one pocket to the other. A perfect example of the complete lack of understanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 The ground has been sold to a third party company Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grandad Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: The ground has been sold to a third party company Which are bought and sold all the time A company which has a legal contract in place for a 30 year rent of £3m per annum - with the asset not transferring on completion Makes the value of that company huge (certainly worth a damn sight more than Sheffield Wednesday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daizan10 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, westy365owl said: If we were to offer Hillsborough as a ground share I'm assuming that what ever rent we charge them would count as money in towards FFP or whatever its called these days , if so might be worth looking into especially with the lack of crowds at moment Except we no longer own the ground so all the rent would go to Sheffield2 or whatever company owns it. I don't think we could count that as money going to the club without it counting as the owner (or a company he owns) putting more money into the club. Edited September 15, 2020 by Daizan10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I see the holier than thou derby is taking place at the riverside tonight in the Carabao Cup 2nd Round? Who are the losing side going to blame for their exit tonight? Rants and letters on there way to EFL headquarters tomorrow mefinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborne_rat_of_s6 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 3 hours ago, theowlsman said: Graves Park might be able to do a deal. Have to factor in an extra 20 minutes a game to get the balls back from down the hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 12 hours ago, StudentOwl said: Interesting that former owners still own 50% shares in the stadium. Still, that's the risk you take when a club doen't own their ground outright. ... ... ...... what happened to the dingles wasn't selling it to themselves, that's where it falls down, stop looking for the panic button. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 12 hours ago, westy365owl said: If we were to offer Hillsborough as a ground share I'm assuming that what ever rent we charge them would count as money in towards FFP or whatever its called these days , if so might be worth looking into especially with the lack of crowds at moment they hate wednesday to the core, they'll have approached toytown, the sty, and donny, then gone into lancashire. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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