sibon 1,218 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 This is horrible news. The first of many, I suspect. I can’t see how football survives this without losing at least some professional clubs. Quite possibly some big clubs. I genuinely hope that Derby sort themselves out... and that we don’t end up in the same state 4 Link to post Share on other sites
crookesowl 3,163 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 19 minutes ago, Inspector Lestrade said: Sad news, we shouldn't gloat Absolutely. EVERY club is lucky to be still alive during this shambles, not least us. It’s amazing none have gone under yet although I could be wrong about that. Link to post Share on other sites
nethertonowl 1,216 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 12 minutes ago, Dunkstar said: It's going to be carnage across the EFL before this season is out. Maybe some good can come out of this like, fewer overseas owners, lower salaries for players, cheaper ticket prices, and the fans getting the game back 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Von shabba 1,759 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 3 minutes ago, sibon said: This is horrible news. The first of many, I suspect. I can’t see how football survives this without losing at least some professional clubs. Quite possibly some big clubs. I genuinely hope that Derby sort themselves out... and that we don’t end up in the same state We may be thankful for DCs money............... 7 Link to post Share on other sites
unkastav 1,973 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Gerrem down. Loads of clubs been down there and done it... derbys turn hopefully 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Inspector Lestrade 22,495 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 2 minutes ago, crookesowl said: Absolutely. EVERY club is lucky to be still alive during this shambles, not least us. It’s amazing none have gone under yet although I could be wrong about that. Yeah at end of the day we all love football and we can't exist without each other. Football clubs give their communities so much. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
unkastav 1,973 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 3 minutes ago, nethertonowl said: Maybe some good can come out of this like, fewer overseas owners, lower salaries for players, cheaper ticket prices, and the fans getting the game back Doubt it sadly. Remember back in march... papers reporting the end of big time business... then chelsea blew £80m on someone nobody had ever heard of 1 Link to post Share on other sites
WalthamOwl 19,187 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Won’t be the last. Can’t imagine we are far behind to be honest. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bobness 11,332 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 19 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: The Derby situation is very similar to ours. Really went for it and pushed FFP to the limits. Both gambles failed. Now both clubs don’t own the stadium and both are struggling to pay players on time. Derby’s saving grace is they’ve apparently got this takeover on the horizon. Perhaps DC might have to start thinking about new ways to get cash into the club ASAP? "Club 1991" 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites
sibon 1,218 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 4 minutes ago, WalthamOwl said: Won’t be the last. Can’t imagine we are far behind to be honest. Can’t go bust if you don’t have any accounts 2 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites
S36 OWL 54,378 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 40 minutes ago, Hookowl said: I think there could well be a few more clubs in this position before this pandemics over. . It may well be us 1 Link to post Share on other sites
airborne_rat_of_s6 5,606 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 37 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: Derby were banking on this takeover hugely. I hope for their sake it goes through. Fizz em! Honestly think any of them cared when we got our points deductions or previous relegations? 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SiJ 49,041 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I'd rather teams didn't go to the wall, but then I'm not going to be too fussed if they do. Let's be honest, there were loads of fans wishing us to go kaput when our points deductions was announced last season. Sympathy is in short supply in the football "family". 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
beswetherick 4,593 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Weren’t the people taking over Derby minted? Do they fancy buying us instead? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
fredowl 39 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 45 minutes ago, Salmonbones said: Gloating? Absolutely not. Knowing they are paying Rooney a kings ransome and he won't even play himself now - that's a different matter. im sure a betting firm has paid for rooneys wages 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wellbeaten-the-owl 1,047 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Heard a few podcasts this season where football owners have said the dangerous months for clubs will be January / February when money will run out and we might start to see a few going into administration Link to post Share on other sites
wellbeaten-the-owl 1,047 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 5 minutes ago, beswetherick said: Weren’t the people taking over Derby minted? Do they fancy buying us instead? Sounds bit dodgy think same sheik had previously sniffed around notts forest and Newcastle (not the big one than fell through in 2020) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SallyCinnamon 24,612 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 11 minutes ago, SiJ said: I'd rather teams didn't go to the wall, but then I'm not going to be too fussed if they do. Let's be honest, there were loads of fans wishing us to go kaput when our points deductions was announced last season. Sympathy is in short supply in the football "family". I don’t think fans should ever suffer for financial issues out of their control. I hope Derby get out of it. I have no affiliation to Bury but it was horrible seeing them go through what they did and subsequently sad that they’re no more. Link to post Share on other sites
Shetland Owl 1,448 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Hope they get a 12 point deduction asap 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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