SA consortium

[apieandpint]

Finally broken their silence. Confirmed a bid was made for the club on Friday and hope to complete swiftly.

[SwalePie]

Finally broken their silence. Confirmed a bid was made for the club on Friday and hope to complete swiftly.

Cheers apieandpint. Where did they make the statement?

[countygump]

May I ask where you heard this? Any names revealed?

[BanjoPie]

???

[LilCrazyKim]

Statement has come through Radio Nottingham. https://twitter.com/BBCRNS/status/1131247150913007617

[countygump]

Here:

https://mobile.twitter.com/BBCRNS/status/1131247150913007617

[Old_pie]

So Hardy is stalling and the SA consortium are resorting to the media to put pressure on?

"There is a genuine desire by the consortium to conclude matters ASAP, to attract players to the club in time for pre-season."

Surely we don't expect AH to not fluck something else up as well!

[BanjoPie]

If they only put in a formal offer last Friday it could still takes weeks to finalise

[countygump]

If they only put in a formal offer last Friday it could still takes weeks to finalise

7-10 days.

[Chinola]

Big Alan is hopefully not hanging on to stay on as chairman. We need him gone for a fresh start.

[apieandpint]

If they only put in a formal offer last Friday it could still takes weeks to finalise

Why? Surely all the leg work has already been done. Just a case now of AH accepting the offer and taking the money.

[SwalePie]

12737

[slack_pie]

So Hardy is stalling and the SA consortium are resorting to the media to put pressure on?

"There is a genuine desire by the consortium to conclude matters ASAP, to attract players to the club in time for pre-season."

Surely we don't expect AH to not fluck something else up as well!

There is an undertone of impatience in that statement. What the hell is Hardy playing at?

[nw6pie]

I wouldn’t put anything past Alan Hardy, so let’s hope he’s not doing anything silly at this (hopefully) late stage that might jeopardise things.

Interesting to hear Shaun Derry slamming AH on the Totally Football League podcast this week. Choice quotes: Hardy has been an utter embarrassment on and off the pitch; made selfish decisions that were only about Alan Hardy; Notts’ relegation was the fault of just one man (guess who); and Hardy “deserves everything he gets”. He also eviscerated him for sacking Nolan so soon after the playoffs.

[ernies_tripe_bar]

Link to the podcast for those interested...43 minutes in https://audioboom.com/posts/7267320-bouncing-along-to-wembley


I wouldn’t put anything past Alan Hardy, so let’s hope he’s not doing anything silly at this (hopefully) late stage that might jeopardise things.

Interesting to hear Shaun Derry slamming AH on the Totally Football League podcast this week. Choice quotes: Hardy has been an utter embarrassment on and off the pitch; made selfish decisions that were only about Alan Hardy; Notts’ relegation was the fault of just one man (guess who); and Hardy “deserves everything he gets”. He also eviscerated him for sacking Nolan so soon after the playoffs.

[KeepTheMagpieFlyingH]

There is an undertone of impatience in that statement. What the hell is Hardy playing at?

He needs to stay on as chairman..his sons place in the academy depends on it. That may seem a bit far fetched..but I promise you all that’s his only motivation.

[BigFatPie]

Not a big fan of people conducting negotiations in public. We have no idea about the credibility or finances of the SA consortium and I’d rather get some news when the sale has actually been concluded.

[cher1]

There is an undertone of impatience in that statement. What the hell is Hardy playing at?

Mmm, there'll be a reason for going public and saying they are ready to complete the deal - presumably to put pressure on Hardy to sign on the dotted line.

[countygump]

Mmm, there'll be a reason for going public and saying they are ready to complete the deal - presumably to put pressure on Hardy to sign on the dotted line.

Just like Alan did when he took over from Ray. Al peddled some line about '24 hrs from ceasing to exist', or summat similar, so no complaints there.

[LilCrazyKim]

Other bits that have emerged in the last 24 hours to suggest they're upping the pressure on Hardy too. Who gave the NEP the snippet about the SA consortium wanting Bircham? Feeding supporters information to suggest they actually have some plans for next season is dangling the carrot and and likely to win them some backing.

[Chinola]

I just don’t know why the May consortium would want him to stay on. Surely his name is muck in the football world and would scupper countless signings.

Really worried he’ll go with those lot, who if it is true they do want to keep him I don’t trust they have our best intentions at heart at all.

[LaxtonLad]

Mmm, there'll be a reason for going public and saying they are ready to complete the deal - presumably to put pressure on Hardy to sign on the dotted line.

Or they're titsed off with reading the same old rubbish about their non-existence, or perhaps they're actually wanting to let us know the latest developements - could they really be doing THAT?? If so, there'll be a few disappointed posters with nothing to point the finger of conspiricy at, it won't stop them speculating though, but I suppose that's what NM's all about.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

I just don’t know why the May consortium would want him to stay on. Surely his name is muck in the football world and would scupper countless signings.

Really worried he’ll go with those lot, who if it is true they do want to keep him I don’t trust they have our best intentions at heart at all.

The names behind that consortium don't bear thinking about anyway, add Hardy to the mix and we may as well start AFC Notts now

[HopefulPie]

Well Mr Hardy sounds like you just need to sign the contract...
Get on with it then.

[Bridg4d_Pie_]

Well Mr Hardy sounds like you just need to sign the contract...
Get on with it then.

We have a pen.

[Elite_Pie]

Mmm, there'll be a reason for going public and saying they are ready to complete the deal - presumably to put pressure on Hardy to sign on the dotted line.

That's the way I see it, and it's a bit of a test for Alan Hardy. Is he a true fan of the club or isn't he?

I've always said you can only judge the merits of an owner when they leave, and the decision he makes will decide how most of us (MiG excluded) view his ownership with the benefit of hindsight. I'm still marginally in the 'tried hard but failed due to his desire for centre stage', but if he does find a good replacement that's all most of us are asking for.

[cher1]

Or they're titsed off with reading the same old rubbish about their non-existence, or perhaps they're actually wanting to let us know the latest developements - could they really be doing THAT?? If so, there'll be a few disappointed posters with nothing to point the finger of conspiricy at, it won't stop them speculating though, but I suppose that's what NM's all about.

Tbh I don't think they would be aware of/care about conspiracy theories, or informing supporters at this stage. Think they are more likely to be briefing to push Hardy into making a rapid decision in their favour.

Who knows which consortium would be in Notts' best interests really, don't think we have enough info on any motives yet. That'll probably take years to uncover. Who knows what Reg Brealey, Bhatia and Strang etc had in mind for Notts...?

[Chinola]

Who knows which consortium would be in Notts' best interests really, don't think we have enough info on any motives

The one that doesn’t want to keep Hardy!

[legs77]

Correct Cher I think most myself are hoping its the SA group as the Alex May / Kenworthy group seems tin pot.

Gone quiet on the chicken front but we'll have to wait & see ☺

[Woodsetts_Pie]

We have a pen.

But Stead's missed it....

[Bridg4d_Pie_]

But Stead's missed it....

😛😋😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂⚽️🥅

[Russ_OTF]

We could all just ask Hardy on twitter. He is posting under @sportnottm

He's pretty much posting inane drivel about how good he is in the 3rd person and nothing was his fault. Media crazed lunatic.

[countygump]

We could all just ask Hardy on twitter. He is posting under @sportnottm

He's pretty much posting inane drivel about how good he is in the 3rd person and nothing was his fault. Media crazed lunatic.



https://twitter.com/search?q=%40sportnottm&src=typd

[Chinola]

We could all just ask Hardy on twitter. He is posting under @sportnottm

He's pretty much posting inane drivel about how good he is in the 3rd person and nothing was his fault. Media crazed lunatic.

Grim stuff he’s posting tonight, he’s in the bunker and Berlin is burning..

[Chicken Balti Pie]

Oh that's painful to read, he's no longer really trying to hide it's him. He's saying Hardy yet the wording and the eye roll emojis are pretty much his standard pattern. He need mental help, he really does

[Chinola]

Oh that's painful to read, he's no longer really trying to hide it's him. He's saying Hardy yet the wording and the eye roll emojis are pretty much his standard pattern. He need mental help, he really does

He isn’t going anywhere either, I’m am more nervous tonight than after Munto. Don’t trust Hardy and his ego at all.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

Grim stuff he’s posting tonight, he’s in the bunker and Berlin is burning..

The account had now been deactivated

[legs77]

I think it is best people don’t keep goading him as he could do what we don’t want him to do after all he is still the owner.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

He isn’t going anywhere either, I’m am more nervous tonight than after Munto. Don’t trust Hardy and his ego at all.

I worry if that is his account, he'll decide to take it out on the fans and sell to the wrong group.

[Chinola]

And he’s gone from Twitter. Will be going to bed worried tonight.

One thing I don’t get is if he messes this up he must understand he’ll have no future as businessman in the area. Won’t be trusted at all.

[countygump]

Oh that's painful to read, he's no longer really trying to hide it's him. He's saying Hardy yet the wording and the eye roll emojis are pretty much his standard pattern. He need mental help, he really does

Looks like that tw@tter acccount has been deleted now.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

Looks like that tw@tter acccount has been deleted now.

It is but keeps popping back on. Someone has done a password reset and the phone number ends in 41 and the email address is al********@p*******.*** Unless someone is doing a cracking job of mimicking him with out being him, they are doing a wonderful job

[Bohinen]

I worry if that is his account, he'll decide to take it out on the fans and sell to the wrong group.

His decision will be based on personal self interest and money. That's what worries me, the other clowns may have offered him more or a job as chairman. He seems to imagine he's entitled to the 10 million he 'invested' back. The trouble with that is it wasn't invested, it was pissed up a wall and there is nothing to show for it.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

His decision will be based on personal self interest and money. That's what worries me, the other clowns may have offered him more or a job as chairman. He seems to imagine he's entitled to the 10 million he 'invested' back. The trouble with that is it wasn't invested, it was pissed up a wall and there is nothing to show for it.

If their bid for Chesterfield is anything to go by, whey asked Chesterfield's owner for a loan to buy Chesterfield apparently so I don't think they have that much cash. Also looking at Cygnet properties, it doesn't make much profit, less than paragon did aand that didn't sustain Notts

[Bohinen]

If their bid for Chesterfield is anything to go by, whey asked Chesterfield's owner for a loan to buy Chesterfield apparently so I don't think they have that much cash. Also looking at Cygnet properties, it doesn't make much profit, less than paragon did aand that didn't sustain Notts

Then maybe they aren't realistic bidders, Hardy is just using their existence as a threat. For sure the clown is looking for more money.

SportNottm @SportNottm
1h1 hour ago
Replying to @atommo66 @LeighCurtis_NP

He should sell it as quickly and cheaply as he can! ��! It’s not like he’s invested much is it? ������

https://twitter.com/search?q=%40sportnottm&src=typd

Thise emojis are the 'face with rolling eyes' one he's so fond of using, btw. They don't copy onto here properly. Even Aileen Trew is sticking the boot into him on there.

[TSANHO]

It is concerning that a man in charge of businesses, and Notts County of course, keeps creating new twitter accounts pretending he is someone else....surely not the signs of someone with all his marbles in tact.

It is also concerning to see how many fans are ‘poking’ him....I think that’s a very dangerous thing to do when he has the clubs future in his hands.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

It is concerning that a man in charge of businesses, and Notts County of course, keeps creating new twitter accounts pretending he is someone else....surely not the signs of someone with all his marbles in tact.

It is also concerning to see how many fans are ‘poking’ him....I think that’s a very dangerous thing to do when he has the clubs future in his hands.

I actually agree, he's obviously in a fragile mental state. The only thing I can think that placates my worries is that he might want to try and take credit for any success the new owners have " built on my foundations" "I chose them" sort of thing. The man needs help, it's very sad to see and I truly hope.he seeks the help is truly needs

[countygump]

It is concerning that a man in charge of businesses, and Notts County of course, keeps creating new twitter accounts pretending he is someone else....surely not the signs of someone with all his marbles in tact.

It is also concerning to see how many fans are ‘poking’ him....I think that’s a very dangerous thing to do when he has the clubs future in his hands.

Agreed, never poke a mad dog with a stick. What's a mad dog doing with a stick you might ask? That's not important right now. Suck up to the tw4t, massage his massively, over inflated ego. Once he's signed, do and say what you like.

[legs77]

It is concerning that a man in charge of businesses, and Notts County of course, keeps creating new twitter accounts pretending he is someone else....surely not the signs of someone with all his marbles in tact.

It is also concerning to see how many fans are ‘poking’ him....I think that’s a very dangerous thing to do when he has the clubs future in his hands.

Exactly what I said above pal if he sells to May/Kenworthy and keeps himself on board doesn’t sound great does it ?

[Old_pie]

I actually agree, he's obviously in a fragile mental state. The only thing I can think that placates my worries is that he might want to try and take credit for any success the new owners have " built on my foundations" "I chose them" sort of thing. The man needs help, it's very sad to see and I truly hope.he seeks the help is truly needs

Didn't he mention some time back (a year or so maybe) that he was getting counselling.

A lot of folk in the business are really giving him a hammering or at least not defending him:

Shaun Derry
Ian McParland
Ralph Shepherd
Some guy whose company is owed money from Paragon and who knows AH and says he has some emails about some media deal.
Poundpie (not a clever move there dear, but karma maybe)

AH really needs to get a deal signed, get out and keep down. But then, whenever has he listened to good advice? Even the day before the LittleAl tweet he was being told to get off Twitter and stop arguing with Mansfield supporters.

[Elite_Pie]

A lot of folk in the business are really giving him a hammering or at least not defending him.

A lot of people will be hammering him everywhere - I just noticed this post on Stagsnet:

"According to Notts County Mad, Big and Little Alan are back on twitter using the address @sportnottm.

Belly - go get him. :lol:"

It's presumably a post encouraging one of their trolls to join in with the social media bashing. If Mansfield have them, you can be sure Forest will have ten times as many. It only needs a tiny minority of a dozen or so trolls who post repeatedly to sound like the majority to a thin-skinned tw@t with a big ego. Sadly, Hardy ticks all the boxes on that one.

[Poundpie]

Then maybe they aren't realistic bidders, Hardy is just using their existence as a threat. For sure the clown is looking for more money.

SportNottm @SportNottm
1h1 hour ago
Replying to @atommo66 @LeighCurtis_NP

He should sell it as quickly and cheaply as he can! ��! It’s not like he’s invested much is it? ������

https://twitter.com/search?q=%40sportnottm&src=typd

Thise emojis are the 'face with rolling eyes' one he's so fond of using, btw. They don't copy onto here properly. Even Aileen Trew is sticking the boot into him on there.

Evening. I haven't stuck the boot in at all? I haven't defended him either. I do find it all a bit odd, though - who wouldn't?

[Chinola]

Evening. I haven't stuck the boot in at all? I haven't defended him either. I do find it all a bit odd, though - who wouldn't?

Proper weird. I really do wonder how these negotiations are going and how he conducts himself.

Makes you think what player negotiations were like.

[queenslandpie]

I think the term "stick the boot in" is probably tongue in cheek, but he deserves all he gets if he's even going to attempt going back on there at the moment. it was only a few months ago he publicly announced ( again) he had closed his accounts after exposuregate. Just really really odd behaviour. How do you reckon a potential buyer would view that when negotiating with him? If he is given any part in the running of this football club after the sale then I would have zero confidence in whoever bought us. He needs to see a specialist and get the help he needs to rebuild his life. He has had a horrid time although most of it of his own creation I am afraid to say.

[PedroTheFisherman66]

He needs to stay on as chairman..his sons place in the academy depends on it. That may seem a bit far fetched..but I promise you all that’s his only motivation.

come on MIG , no need for an alias !

[McCullochisGod]

That's the way I see it, and it's a bit of a test for Alan Hardy. Is he a true fan of the club or isn't he?

I've always said you can only judge the merits of an owner when they leave, and the decision he makes will decide how most of us (MiG excluded) view his ownership with the benefit of hindsight. I'm still marginally in the 'tried hard but failed due to his desire for centre stage', but if he does find a good replacement that's all most of us are asking for.

You are fascinated by me Elite aren't you? You bring my name up at every chance you get. My view on Hardy won't change and he has delivered everything I said he would. Try judging an owner by what they achieved during their tenure which in his case is total failure. As you well know fools and football don't mix too well.

[slack_pie]

It is concerning that a man in charge of businesses, and Notts County of course, keeps creating new twitter accounts pretending he is someone else....surely not the signs of someone with all his marbles in tact.

It is also concerning to see how many fans are ‘poking’ him....I think that’s a very dangerous thing to do when he has the clubs future in his hands.

It just goes to show the state he's in mentally. He's totally lost it, and yet our future is entirely in his hands. How did it come to this? He needs help, honestly. If he stuck around as chairman the entire fan base would be up in arms, and he'd lose any last shred of dignity he has. Bet he's considering it though.

[slack_pie]

A lot of people will be hammering him everywhere - I just noticed this post on Stagsnet:

"According to Notts County Mad, Big and Little Alan are back on twitter using the address @sportnottm.

Belly - go get him. :lol:"

It's presumably a post encouraging one of their trolls to join in with the social media bashing. If Mansfield have them, you can be sure Forest will have ten times as many. It only needs a tiny minority of a dozen or so trolls who post repeatedly to sound like the majority to a thin-skinned tw@t with a big ego. Sadly, Hardy ticks all the boxes on that one.

Sad *******s.

[McCullochisGod]

His decision will be based on personal self interest and money. That's what worries me, the other clowns may have offered him more or a job as chairman. He seems to imagine he's entitled to the 10 million he 'invested' back. The trouble with that is it wasn't invested, it was pissed up a wall and there is nothing to show for it.

Exactly Bohinen. If he expects someone else to pay back the £10 he allegedly spent or wasted he does need his head looking at.

[HAPPYMAGPIEHAPPY]

It just goes to show the state he's in mentally. He's totally lost it, and yet our future is entirely in his hands. How did it come to this? He needs help, honestly. If he stuck around as chairman the entire fan base would be up in arms, and he'd lose any last shred of dignity he has. Bet he's considering it though.

Agreed, the bloke cannot live without being in the limelight !

[Gubbie]

The thing is although AH tenure is the worst (probably) ever, it could turn out to be the best thing that could of happened to notts. If the SA consortium have got serious money and actual plans we could actually progress.

[BigFatPie]

The thing is although AH tenure is the worst (probably) ever, it could turn out to be the best thing that could of happened to notts. If the SA consortium have got serious money and actual plans we could actually progress.

Is the best thing about the SA consortium the fact that they’re not Alan Hardy? Does anyone know anything more?

[slack_pie]

Is the best thing about the SA consortium the fact that they’re not Alan Hardy? Does anyone know anything more?

We don't know anything concrete, but several people have hinted at the fact that they have big funds and big ideas - Charlie Slater being one.

The May group seem the opposite - a bunch of chancers with no real interest in progressing the club on or off the field.

[BigFatPie]

We don't know anything concrete, but several people have hinted at the fact that they have big funds and big ideas - Charlie Slater being one.

The May group seem the opposite - a bunch of chancers with no real interest in progressing the club on or off the field.

Not much then is there? Whatever the case, I would think slinging abuse at a man who appears at best to be mentally fragile is probably not the greatest idea when he’s got the future of the club in his hands.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

Not much then is there? Whatever the case, I would think slinging abuse at a man who appears at best to be mentally fragile is probably not the greatest idea when he’s got the future of the club in his hands.

He was pretending to not be Hardy, it's was a complete and utter embarrassment he's bought upon himself on social media. He should know the people he engaged with despise him with a passion, to the point they are also embarrassing themselves. He needs to get his head down, sell the club to the group that has the best way out of the mess he's got us into. The last three seasons a large club has been relegated into the national league because of owner issues. Leyton Orient, Chesterfield and now us.

Leyton Orient having decent and stable ownership has now got back into the league, we need to follow that model and Hardy needs to expedite himself from the situation as quickly as possible. If not, his pride and joy will be gone in the golf course. Hardy doesn't own us, Paragon Leisure owns us, and the owe Paragon Interiors £7m and their only assets are Notts and the Golf Club. If Notts go into Admin, he'll lose his golf club

[LaxtonLad]

Not much then is there? Whatever the case, I would think slinging abuse at a man who appears at best to be mentally fragile is probably not the greatest idea when he’s got the future of the club in his hands.

I agree, BFP. To antagonise a man who still has the power to affect our future is not really the wisest thing to do. To keep sniping at the man who rescued us from the Trew era is unneccessary, pointless and spiteful. We all know of his mistakes and Nolan's incompetence and that their combined "reign" has led directly to our present situation, but the constant flow of insults achieves nothing and is contributing to a general atmosphere of gloom.

Why not assume Alan Hardy is still a Notts fan and is trying to leave us with responsible owners?

[Old_pie]

I agree, BFP. To antagonise a man who still has the power to affect our future is not really the wisest thing to do. To keep sniping at the man who rescued us from the Trew era is unneccessary, pointless and spiteful. We all know of his mistakes and Nolan's incompetence and that their combined "reign" has led directly to our present situation, but the constant flow of insults achieves nothing and is contributing to a general atmosphere of gloom.

Why not assume Alan Hardy is still a Notts fan and is trying to leave us with responsible owners?

Have the identities of all the people he's engaging with been checked? Does he know if they are all Notts supporters? Surely there are some out there who are revelling in our plight and will take every opportunity to kick us when we are down - but the nature of Social Media, as even here, is that few people know who anybody is. That idiot thinks he's engaging with like-minded friends. He's been told - he doesn't listen, or listens for 5 minutes, and does it again - he gets told again, he doesn't listen - rinse and repeat.

I wonder if his friends are simply in despair now and abandoning him because you'd need to be thick skinned to keep supporting him.

[McCullochisGod]

I agree, BFP. To antagonise a man who still has the power to affect our future is not really the wisest thing to do. To keep sniping at the man who rescued us from the Trew era is unneccessary, pointless and spiteful. We all know of his mistakes and Nolan's incompetence and that their combined "reign" has led directly to our present situation, but the constant flow of insults achieves nothing and is contributing to a general atmosphere of gloom.

Why not assume Alan Hardy is still a Notts fan and is trying to leave us with responsible owners?

Ah yes one thing he did do, rescue us from the slime that owned the club before. They started the ball rolling to oblivion and Hardy volleyed it into the hole.

[SwalePie]

... I would think slinging abuse at a man who appears at best to be mentally fragile is probably not the greatest idea when he’s got the future of the club in his hands.

Too bloody right. One imagines they're not the sharpest fans we've got.

[BanjoPie]

Ah yes one thing he did do, rescue us from the slime that owned the club before. They started the ball rolling to oblivion and Hardy volleyed it into the hole.


MIG you are sick - you need serious help

[theory_extinct]

MIG you are sick - you need serious help

Notice the rhetoric gets worse when a member of the previous regime posts in a thread?

[countygump]

Seems Dezza has it about right:

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/former-notts-county-boss-shaun-2899633

[upthemaggies]

Ah yes one thing he did do, rescue us from the slime that owned the club before. They started the ball rolling to oblivion and Hardy volleyed it into the hole.

I don't think I'd use the word "Volleyed", more like his shorts fell down which caused him to trip over and accidentally nudge it into the hole OG style. Laughable if the consequences weren't so serious.

Ultimately though, he will be judged to a large extent on who he passes the baton on to. Let's hope he does the right thing on this occasion.

[TSANHO]

Notice the rhetoric gets worse when a member of the previous regime posts in a thread?

I can’t speak for Ray but I have all the time in the world for Aileen. She won’t know who I am but I know as fact there are things she will be too gracious to shout or make a fuss about that would certainly change blinkered opinions.... but she doesn’t need to do that.

She has more compassion and love in her little finger than animal scum like MIG will ever be able to comprehend.

[Old_pie]

Too bloody right. One imagines they're not the sharpest fans we've got.

We'll leave it to you to have a word with Mr Derry then.

[BigFatPie]

Seems Dezza has it about right:

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/former-notts-county-boss-shaun-2899633

It’s a bit rich for Derry to sling it around when he was manager for the vast majority of the season which saw us relegated to League 2 in the first place. A serial failure.

Football folk are terrible at taking personal responsibility for anything and this is another example. They are also great at sticking up for each other, which explains his comments about Nolan.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

We'll leave it to you to have a word with Mr Derry then.

Derry didn't do it on Twitter, and to be honest, he'd also probably be willing to say what he said face to face, he doesn't seem to me to be the type who hides away, he's just not very good tactically

[SwalePie]

We'll leave it to you to have a word with Mr Derry then.

I was referring to the supposed 'fans' who seem hell bent on pushing AH over the edge at this critical point in our history when they could keep their powder dry for a day or two and then let rip.

[1955pie]

Leyton Orient having decent and stable ownership has now got back into the league, we need to follow that model and Hardy needs to expedite himself from the situation as quickly as possible. If not, his pride and joy will be gone in the golf course. Hardy doesn't own us, Paragon Leisure owns us, and the owe Paragon Interiors £7m and their only assets are Notts and the Golf Club. If Notts go into Admin, he'll lose his golf club

How right you are Mr Chicken Balti Pie
This is all very complicated. Interested parties - Alan Hardy - Haydn Green Estate - Prospective buyers - Nottingham City Council - Paragon Administrators - plus all their advisors and lawyers. No wonder it is taking a long time. But at the end of the day I think it will be the Paragon Interiors administrators who will decide who we sell to, because it is their legal duty to achieve the best deal possible for the Paragon creditors. And they obviously have the power to send us into liquidation at some point by calling in the loan.

[Old_pie]

I was referring to the supposed 'fans' who seem hell bent on pushing AH over the edge at this critical point in our history when they could keep their powder dry for a day or two and then let rip.

1) How does anyone know which are NCFC fans and which are others?

2) Which is more damaging, a horde of unknown people or recognisable people from within the sport?

[feeb]

Finally broken their silence. Confirmed a bid was made for the club on Friday and hope to complete swiftly.

Message for Mr Hardy
at this delicate point in negotiations remember
You did'nt have to go and blow the bloody Boers off!

[snipe_pie]

MIG you are sick - you need serious help

Completely agree. The only reason he has come out with such bile is because PP has been on this forum recently & in the hope she might see it.

[feeb]

Bitch Fight!

[LilCrazyKim]

Gosh I hope once this is all over AH seeks some help and gets himself sorted out. It's not funny and actually quite concerning seeing him behave like he has on Twitter this week.

[Big Bob]

Message for Mr Hardy
at this delicate point in negotiations remember
You did'nt have to go and blow the bloody Boers off!

I don't get it O:)

[apieandpint]

It's all conjecture. No-one can say for certain that it was actually AH that briefly appeared on Twitter again, under a different username.

He's said enough in the past, for any kind of troll to mimick his postings in such a way, that someone could believe it was actually him.

#faith #trust #believe and all those garbage emojis that go along with it.

[SwalePie]

1) How does anyone know which are NCFC fans and which are others?

2) Which is more damaging, a horde of unknown people or recognisable people from within the sport?

1. They can't but AH will probably assume they are all Notts fans.

2. Good question but the 'fans' have an interest going forward whereas Derry et all probably don't. We know for certain that many of the more unpleasant posters ARE Notts fans and them adding to the pressure doesn't help.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

It's all conjecture. No-one can say for certain that it was actually AH that briefly appeared on Twitter again, under a different username.

He's said enough in the past, for any kind of troll to mimick his postings in such a way, that someone could believe it was actually him.

#faith #trust #believe and all those garbage emojis that go along with it.

I felt similar except someone did a password reset on the account. It doesn't give the full phone number and email address but what was shown was identical to his BigAlanH5 account

[downunderpie]

I don't get it O:)

I,am really Michael Caine,not many people know that.

[Old_pie]

I,am really Michael Caine,not many people know that.

But it was Winston that performed the Great Escape, Caine was involved in a different battle.

[SwalePie]

I,am really Michael Caine,not many people know that.

Time for a new Kop?

[downunderpie]

But it was Winston that performed the Great Escape, Caine was involved in a different battle.

The Ilalian job and Zulu,know what i mean

[countygump]

Time for a new Kop?

Rename 'the Kop', the 'Keystone Kop', in memory of Hardy's reign.

[HAPPYMAGPIEHAPPY]

Seems Dezza has it about right:

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/former-notts-county-boss-shaun-2899633

Any idea where I can listen to this please ?

[Old_pie]

Any idea where I can listen to this please ?

Try here https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-j75p6-62e8a6b

"Caroline Barker, Adrian Clarke, and debutant Shaun Derry are in studio for this week's look ahead to the Play-Off finals. Plus we've got the views of former Ram, current Guyana coach, and weird "

or google "Totally Football League show podcast" for yourself.

Can I have my spoon back when you've finished with it :)

[Pie1862]

Also available on Spotify (if you have it) - just search for 'Totally Football League show podcast'

[Simon the Pieman]

There's been a lot of emphasis on mental health recently. Rightly so and Hardy does appear to need help if his recent out pourings are to be believed. Derry is right though. I also hope the South Africans do the deal and Hardy disappears without fuss.

[SwalePie]

Anyone got any blotting paper?

[leeh769]

Have to admire Hardy’s bravado, holding out until he sees if Bolton go under so he gets more for Notts.

[SwalePie]

Have to admire Hardy’s bravado, holding out until he sees if Bolton go under so he gets more for Notts.

Nope.

[countygump]

Nope.

Ermmm, does Swale know summatt and he's a very naughty boy? Or is he the messiah?

[viper68]

Ermmm, does Swale know summatt and he's a very naughty boy? Or is he the messiah?
Swales being a s cu nt horpe

[TSANHO]

Anyone got any blotting paper?

Is it on for tomorrow...10am!?

[ivansneck]

I can’t speak for Ray but I have all the time in the world for Aileen. She won’t know who I am but I know as fact there are things she will be too gracious to shout or make a fuss about that would certainly change blinkered opinions.... but she doesn’t need to do that.

She has more compassion and love in her little finger than animal scum like MIG will ever be able to comprehend.

Well said

[Riverleeno]

Time for a new Kop?

Planning permission being sought to move the Director's box to the top of the Spion Kop?

[SwalePie]

Swales being a s cu nt horpe

:D

[mark45]

Friday afternoon announcment 2pm

[SwalePie]

Friday afternoon announcment 2pm

Don't you just love tradition :)

[slack_pie]

Friday afternoon announcment 2pm

For real?

[downunderpie]

DOUBT IT,The trouble is there are that many jokers and bull**** artists on here like me its hard to know.

[ncfcog]

Friday afternoon announcment 2pm

I believe this to be true.

[PedroTheFisherman66]

I believe this to be true.

This is true , the delay has now been sorted.
The problem was with the Mono Rail , they want to start it and extend it over to South Africa but there has been a planning objection.
This has now been rectified and the ground standing in the way will now be bulldozed ! its a big red stadium that's gone all rusty !

[ncfcog]

I’m imagining AH giving one last heart felt press conference confirming how hard he has worked to get the best deal for the club, the sacrifices he has made by not taking a better offer from other bidders and suggesting he is once again the clubs saviour.

[Dunce]

Friday afternoon announcment 2pm

Wouldnt it be great? The perfect start to a bank holiday weekend. 😁👍

[Dunce]

I’m imagining AH giving one last heart felt press conference confirming how hard he has worked to get the best deal for the club, the sacrifices he has made by not taking a better offer from other bidders and suggesting he is once again the clubs saviour.

Just before he falls on his pork sword.

[bugsy]

🙏🤞

[Chinola]

Today our new owner will be revealed - Falan Fardy

[Dunce]

Today our new owner will be revealed - Falan Fardy

Al Hadi.

[HopefulPie]

Wouldnt it be great? The perfect start to a bank holiday weekend. 😁👍

Crossed fingers to hearing some good news today. And indeed it will make the Newark Beer festival an even more enjoyable event if we have some positive news. :) 🤞

[countygump]

Today our new owner will be revealed - Falan Fardy

Alan de Cock.

[downunderpie]

This is true , the delay has now been sorted.
The problem was with the Mono Rail , they want to start it and extend it over to South Africa but there has been a planning objection.
This has now been rectified and the ground standing in the way will now be bulldozed ! its a big red stadium that's gone all rusty !

See what i mean.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

See what i mean.

I have a funny feeling we'll hear something today. No idea of the time but certainly something today. The following is all conjecture but maybe a statement this morning and a press conference this afternoon? I wonder if Hardy will try and be part of the press conference? From the statement the south African group sent out, I don't think the two parties are very chummy

[jonnyt1]

One May resigning and another being our Chairman today?

[mark45]

One May resigning and another being our Chairman today?

No.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

No.

Yeah, May won't resign today

[BigFatPie]

No.

Are we definitely getting news today then?

[HopefulPie]

Are we definitely getting news today then?

Just turn on the TV may giving notice this morning

[mark45]

Are we definitely getting news today then?

I would say 90% certain we are. The deal is done and dusted so it's all about when to announce to fans and media. It is with the South Africa consortium.

[Bohinen]

Yeah, May won't resign today

That post hasn't aged well.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

That post hasn't aged well.

She hasn't resigned today, she's resigning on the 7th June 😉 devil is in the detail

[navypie]

Are we definitely getting news today then?

Let's hope so Nige.

[upthemaggies]

TalkSport doing a feature on Macc Town right now, Sol and the players have still not been paid, work needs doing on their ground to satisfy league regulations and they don't know how that will get done. Said the players were a whisker away from boycotting the final game.

[BanjoPie]

TalkSport doing a feature on Macc Town right now, Sol and the players have still not been paid, work needs doing on their ground to satisfy league regulations and they don't know how that will get done. Said the players were a whisker away from boycotting the final game.

Even if they boycotted the final game we would still have been relegated !

[DelroyFacey22]

TalkSport doing a feature on Macc Town right now, Sol and the players have still not been paid, work needs doing on their ground to satisfy league regulations and they don't know how that will get done. Said the players were a whisker away from boycotting the final game.

Think i read that they had decided they weren't going to play it right up until the last minute pretty much and then changed their minds. I'm glad they played and won, if they'd lost by forfeit and we still didn't get a result and were relegated it would have been even worse.

[SmiffyPie]

Ah yes one thing he did do, rescue us from the slime that owned the club before.Ridiculous vengeful statement. Two sides to every story and I know the other side of your story! In the early days both gave all they could to Notts, **** happened and Aileen got saddled with all the responsibility. There is no doubt she tried her best for us and if it didn't work out it wasn't through her lack of trying. She was, and still is, Notts through and through.

[BanjoPie]

Ridiculous vengeful statement. Two sides to every story and I know the other side of your story! In the early days both gave all they could to Notts, **** happened and Aileen got saddled with all the responsibility. There is no doubt she tried her best for us and if it didn't work out it wasn't through her lack of trying. She was, and still is, Notts through and through.

Don’t be too harsh on MIG, it is Mental health Awareness week after all

[legs77]

Even if they boycotted the final game we would still have been relegated !

On paper yes we would but I think the league might have taken further action against them.

The only reason they haven't against Bolton is because they were already relegated.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

Looks like things are moving we have a friendly at Alfreton confirmed

[caj85]

Think i read that they had decided they weren't going to play it right up until the last minute pretty much and then changed their minds. I'm glad they played and won, if they'd lost by forfeit and we still didn't get a result and were relegated it would have been even worse.

They were depending on gate receipts of the final match to get their wages paid so that would have persuaded them to play.

I listened to a bit of the Sol interview and he came across very well. I am impressed with him

[legs77]

Are we to expect Risdale is part of the SA group ?

[BigFatPie]

Let's hope so Nige.

I bet those long sea voyages were an absolute hoot with you on board Pugwash.

[navypie]

I bet those long sea voyages were an absolute hoot with you on board Pugwash.

Do you prefer Big Nige?

[DAZH]

Looks like things are moving we have a friendly at Alfreton confirmed

Confirmed where ?

[Chicken Balti Pie]

Bringing the thread back, Alfreton have announced that we're playing a friendly against them, we have announced nothing... Maybe busy with other things to announce?

[Chicken Balti Pie]

Confirmed where ?

Confirmed by Alfreton on Twitter and retweeted by Radio Nottingham sport. Nothing from us, maybe too busy with something else?

[countygump]

Confirmed by Alfreton on Twitter and retweeted by Radio Nottingham sport. Nothing from us, maybe too busy with something else?




https://twitter.com/AlfretonTownFC

[McCullochisGod]

Ridiculous vengeful statement. Two sides to every story and I know the other side of your story! In the early days both gave all they could to Notts, **** happened and Aileen got saddled with all the responsibility. There is no doubt she tried her best for us and if it didn't work out it wasn't through her lack of trying. She was, and still is, Notts through and through.

Please enlighten me. What is the other side?

[McCullochisGod]

Please enlighten me. What is the other side?

Playing at CEO's and football managers have ruined this club. Do you honestly think she had the credentials to run a football club?

[slack_pie]

Give me an announcement! I demand an announcement!

[Chicken Balti Pie]

Give me an announcement! I demand an announcement!

Would love one myself. The whole lack of communication is disgusting and something the new owners will need to address. We know we have a friendly against Alfreton yet nothing from the club? What are the media team being paid to do right now because they aren't doing anything media wise that we can see

[SwalePie]

Would love one myself. The whole lack of communication is disgusting and something the new owners will need to address. We know we have a friendly against Alfreton yet nothing from the club? What are the media team being paid to do right now because they aren't doing anything media wise that we can see

I'm pretty sure the whole club is simply on a media lockdown right now until there's an ownership announcement. The only news being the Bank Holiday opening hours, which is uncontroversial.

[LEPiePie]

It's 2!

[Chicken Balti Pie]

I'm pretty sure the whole club is simply on a media lockdown right now until there's an ownership announcement. The only news being the Bank Holiday opening hours, which is uncontroversial.

It shouldn't be a media blackout, you should at least announce a friendly? If it was so tentative, why have they allowed Alfreton to announce it? It's Hardy being in his Bunker again. It wouldn't surprise me if it was up to him that he sees it as bad news he's leaving so does it at the end of the day in a low key way

[SmiffyPie]

Playing at CEO's and football managers have ruined this club. Do you honestly think she had the credentials to run a football club?I did say quite clearly that she was dropped in it by RT. Credentials in a ***iest business? Probably not but she tried her best to look after Notts and her family.

[downunderpie]

It's 2!

Been and gone.

[McCullochisGod]

Would love one myself. The whole lack of communication is disgusting and something the new owners will need to address. We know we have a friendly against Alfreton yet nothing from the club? What are the media team being paid to do right now because they aren't doing anything media wise that we can see

Why would they need to address this? Maybe they don't want to discuss where we will be in 5 years on social media with supporters making false promises and telling porkies? Or just maybe there are no new owners...

[ArabianNotts]

Would love one myself. The whole lack of communication is disgusting and something the new owners will need to address. We know we have a friendly against Alfreton yet nothing from the club? What are the media team being paid to do right now because they aren't doing anything media wise that we can see

After the last two regimes, maybe owners who tell us sfa might be worth trying!

[McCullochisGod]

I did say quite clearly that she was dropped in it by RT. Credentials in a ***iest business? Probably not but she tried her best to look after Notts and her family.

Maybe she should have stuck to a ***iest business!!!.... Maybe she had the credentials for that......On second thoughts ..........No

[slack_pie]

I'm pretty sure the whole club is simply on a media lockdown right now until there's an ownership announcement. The only news being the Bank Holiday opening hours, which is uncontroversial.

Yeah, that's what I reckon. If anything, the silence is a sign that we're nearly there, where there is.

It would be great to have some info before the weekend though - even if it's about an announcement next week.

[SwalePie]

It shouldn't be a media blackout, you should at least announce a friendly? If it was so tentative, why have they allowed Alfreton to announce it? It's Hardy being in his Bunker again. It wouldn't surprise me if it was up to him that he sees it as bad news he's leaving so does it at the end of the day in a low key way

Based on what I have learned, our former owner is not responsible for this.

[McCullochisGod]

After the last two regimes, maybe owners who tell us sfa might be worth trying!

Exactly. Don't promise what you can't deliver. And the last 2 delivered SFA as you put it.

[slack_pie]

Why would they need to address this? Maybe they don't want to discuss where we will be in 5 years on social media with supporters making false promises and telling porkies? Or just maybe there are no new owners...

Do you still honestly believe that are no new owners waiting in the wing? Despite all the evidence to the contrary?

[BigFatPie]

After the last two regimes, maybe owners who tell us sfa might be worth trying!

Definitely this. Just want some owners who charge reasonable prices and can assemble a team who does their talking on the pitch.

None of this should be very difficult, we’re in non league FFS.

[Frigiliana Pie 1]

Based on what I have learned, our former owner is not responsible for this.
Former owner?

[Chicken Balti Pie]

Former owner?

Rumour is it was signed last night but I'm not entirely convinced to be honest. Why the wait when they know the fans are frustrated?

[cher1]

I'm pretty sure the whole club is simply on a media lockdown right now until there's an ownership announcement. The only news being the Bank Holiday opening hours, which is uncontroversial.

That makes perfect sense to me Swale. Only say something if/when there's something to say. Am currently in forrin climes, so 2 o'clock went bleddy ages ago here. Drums fingers on table...

[Killerkline]

Former owner?

Yes, former owner?

Is the delay due new owners deciding when/how?

[LEPiePie]

This convo does raise an interesting point. One which the, let's say, more experienced may be able to answer.

As a Notts supporter, who would you say has been our best chairman.

[Killerkline]

Prior to public announcement, maybe wish to communicate to all staff first. So there not reading about it in the press first.

[since41]

This convo does raise an interesting point. One which the, let's say, more experienced may be able to answer.

As a Notts supporter, who would you say has been our best chairman.

J Dunnett and D Pavis for me in any order.

[BigFatPie]

This convo does raise an interesting point. One which the, let's say, more experienced may be able to answer.

As a Notts supporter, who would you say has been our best chairman.

Have we ever had a chairman who hasn’t left us completely in the sh!t?

[mattpie]

Prior to public announcement, maybe wish to communicate to all staff first. So there not reading about it in the press first.

True – but that's also where you would expect leaks...

Just bloody hope it's sorted before the bank hols!

[Chicken Balti Pie]

Is it just me or are BBC Nottingham Sport leading to something on Twitter? They gave Forest News, then Ice Hockey, Mansfield news I wonder if next will be Notts news?

[upthemaggies]

Have we ever had a chairman who hasn’t left us completely in the sh!t?


Dunnett and Pavis.

Dunnett introduced Lifeline to stabilize finances a year before Pavis arrived.
Both left the club at the end of a season having just missed out on the 3rd tier play-offs.

[cher1]

Difficult to assess chairmen really as there isn't a level playing field to compare them. Pavis had the advantage of very different times, and could flog players for a lot of money if needed. He was the last owner who had an opportunity to make money out of football. We did of course have incredible success back then (great times to be a Notts supporter), but again, with the advent of the premiership, parachute payments etc, the chance of flying up the divisions as we did then are very remote nowadays. The sale to Scardino was very odd , then ITV Digital and the Bosman ruling changed things again. It's been pretty chaotic since really, for various reasons.

[Bridg4d_Pie_]

J Dunnett and D Pavis for me in any order.

Without a doubt.

[LilCrazyKim]

I wasn't a big fan of Pavis at the time nor for a long time afterwards, and I'm still not completely sure about him now, but I suppose he oversaw one of our great eras and rebuilt our ground.

[SwalePie]

I wasn't a big fan of Pavis at the time nor for a long time afterwards, and I'm still not completely sure about him now, but I suppose he oversaw one of our great eras and rebuilt our ground.

Likewise. It's infinitely more likely that a chairman will be remembered through rose tinted glasses if he oversaw a period when things went right on the pitch. It covers up a multitude of sins in the collective memory.

[BigFatPie]

Dunnett and Pavis.

Dunnett introduced Lifeline to stabilize finances a year before Pavis arrived.
Both left the club at the end of a season having just missed out on the 3rd tier play-offs.

The fact that Lifeline and that meeting in the Astoria was even necessary backs up the point I made, even though we enjoyed a lot of success under Dunnett. Pavis was really good at appointing managers, an art something no chairman since has perfected. The chapter in David Conn’s book is pretty damning though and he left us in a state of chaos financially. I walked into that Luton game fully expecting it to be our last.

Playing wise, those two improved us, financially, not so much.

[LilCrazyKim]

Likewise. It's infinitely more likely that a chairman will be remembered through rose tinted glasses if he oversaw a period when things went right on the pitch. It covers up a multitude of sins in the collective memory.

I agree. My views on Pavis have mellowed somewhat because of the (nearly two decades!) of chronic instability that's followed him, but I think that says more about the club's owners since than Pavis himself.

[cher1]

True. The whole West stand saga and selling the club to someone who didn't seen to have any money for example are easily forgotten when you've seen Notts win at Wembley and play in the old first Division.

[SwalePie]

True. The whole West stand saga and selling the club to someone who didn't seen to have any money for example are easily forgotten when you've seen Notts win at Wembley and play in the old first Division.

Yep. I refused to set foot in the ground from the summer of 1991 until he'd gone. Painful as a Notts fan but with good reason I assure you.

[countygump]

Rumour is it was signed last night but I'm not entirely convinced to be honest. Why the wait when they know the fans are frustrated?


I heard last night that Alan no longer owns the club, buttttt????

[SwalePie]

I heard last night that Alan no longer owns the club, buttttt????

Likewise. What have you heard since to change that?

[McCullochisGod]

I wasn't a big fan of Pavis at the time nor for a long time afterwards, and I'm still not completely sure about him now, but I suppose he oversaw one of our great eras and rebuilt our ground.

Pickering's money for Johnson rebuilt the ground. Dunnett IMO was miles ahead, got us to the the top and stayed there 3 years. Pavis didn't do that.

[MagpieMike]

Pickering's money for Johnson rebuilt the ground. Dunnett IMO was miles ahead, got us to the the top and stayed there 3 years. Pavis didn't do that.

rarer than rocking horse sh1t, a mig post I actually agree with!

[SwalePie]

rarer than rocking horse sh1t, a mig post I actually agree with!

Me too.

[MagpieMike]

Preseason fixtures announced on the OS https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2019/may/pre-season-2019/

[countygump]

Likewise. What have you heard since to change that?

Nothing. the 'butttt' was because NOTHING HAS BLOODY BEEN ANNOUNCED!!!

Yours, Impatient of Norringham.

[SwalePie]

Nothing. the 'butttt' was because NOTHING HAS BLOODY BEEN ANNOUNCED!!!

Yours, Impatient of Norringham.

Phew! :D

[Chicken Balti Pie]

Nothing. the 'butttt' was because NOTHING HAS BLOODY BEEN ANNOUNCED!!!

Yours, Impatient of Norringham.

3pm was the friendlies, maybe 4pm will be the takeover?

[BigFatPie]

F00k me, it’s like waiting for the final whistle when you’re 1-0 up away at Accrington.

[countygump]

F00k me, it’s like waiting for the final whistle when you’re 1-0 up away at Accrington.

It's like waiting in a queue at the Post Office, when the old gel in front of you has decided to pay for her TV license in pennies she's been saving since the King died.

[60YearsAPie]

F00k me, it’s like waiting for the final whistle when you’re 1-0 up away at Accrington.

I reckon the last time we were 1-0 up at Accrington and waiting for the final whistle, was in September 2008.

They equalised in the 90th minute!!

[BigFatPie]

I reckon the last time we were 1-0 up at Accrington and waiting for the final whistle, was in September 2008.

They equalised in the 90th minute!!

Hahaha poetic.

[downunderpie]

3pm was the friendlies, maybe 4pm will be the takeover?

Been and gone.

[Oldstripy]

No changes on companies house web site yet.

https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/04789632

[slack_pie]

WHERE'S MY ANNOUNCEMENT?

I'm going to start booing if I don't get an announcement soon.

[LaughingMagpie]

This convo does raise an interesting point. One which the, let's say, more experienced may be able to answer.

As a Notts supporter, who would you say has been our best chairman.

Mr Munto

What a great season that was!

[SwalePie]

Mr Munto

What a great season that was!

As a fan that's a fair shout to be honest!

[bridpie78]

As a fan that's a fair shout to be honest!

with rose tinted spectacles i was going to say the same thing one season,one title lee hughes, winning 5-0 every other week great season, shame it was all a scam we were supposed to be competing as a top european champions league team by now :P

Mr T hated Pavis does anyone remember footstoolgate?

i feel the same way as a lot of others have posted about pavis, i remember moaning about him at the time but looking back he presided over one of the better periods in our recent history so he'll be remembered fondly

[downunderpie]

As a fan that's a fair shout to be honest!

Honest Russell King,never thought of it like that.;D

[SwalePie]

Honest Russell King,never thought of it like that.;D

I meant purely for the footie of course :D

[MagpieMike]

with rose tinted spectacles i was going to say the same thing one season,one title lee hughes, winning 5-0 every other week great season, shame it was all a scam we were supposed to be competing as a top european champions league team by now :P

Mr T hated Pavis does anyone remember footstoolgate?

i feel the same way as a lot of others have posted about pavis, i remember moaning about him at the time but looking back he presided over one of the better periods in our recent history so he'll be remembered fondly

What did Pavis and Ray Trew have in common? They both got lucky with one choice of manager. Pavis success was down to Warnock, the best manager by a country mile in all the time I've been a Notts fan. Ray initially recruited a great manager in Cotterill, we wouldn't have got promoted without him - and a spectacular Rochdale collapse allowing us to storm through as champions, after Cotters it was downhill all the way.

[BigFatPie]

If Dunnett and Pavis were like wives, Munto were like the 9 month bit on the side who were great fun, fantastic in bed, but ultimately cleared off leaving you with a broken marriage and a lot of bills.

[LilCrazyKim]

It has to be said that Notts are probably the only club that could be taken over as part some elaborate fraud scheme and actually come out it of in better health than we entered (although again that says more about JAH and his cronies than Munto).

[downunderpie]

If Dunnett and Pavis were like wives, Munto were like the 9 month bit on the side who were great fun, fantastic in bed, but ultimately cleared off leaving you with a broken marriage and a lot of bills.

Like that, pretty spot on,but alas another wasted day. Goodnight..

[slack_pie]

where's my announcement?

I'm going to start booing if i don't get an announcement soon.

booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[countygump]

It has to be said that Notts are probably the only club that could be taken over as part some elaborate fraud scheme and actually come out it of in better health than we entered (although again that says more about JAH and his cronies than Munto).


Can't agree. The debt they left us with has been a problem for this club since their departure and I doubt we've manage to clear it in full to this day.

[MagpieMike]

It has to be said that Notts are probably the only club that could be taken over as part some elaborate fraud scheme and actually come out it of in better health than we entered (although again that says more about JAH and his cronies than Munto).

Only we didn't, we came out of it with crippling debt. Still the problem today.

[bridpie78]

If Dunnett and Pavis were like wives, Munto were like the 9 month bit on the side who were great fun, fantastic in bed, but ultimately cleared off leaving you with a broken marriage and a lot of bills.

the bit on the side also got pregnant,had a horrible son who grew up hating you and came back to beat you when he was big enough

[Oldstripy]

Can't agree. The debt they left us with has been a problem for this club since their departure and I doubt we've manage to clear it in full to this day.
.
The debt does not show up in the filings in Companies house

https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/04789632

[SwalePie]

This may be a useful addition to your tech collection...

https://geecr.com/product/big-f5-refresh-key

[TSANHO]

This may be a useful addition to your tech collection...

https://geecr.com/product/big-f5-refresh-key

Incoming?? ��

[countygump]

[QUOTE=SwalePie;39230727]This may be a useful addition to your tech collection...

https://geecr.com/product/big-f5-refresh-key[/QUO

Incoming?? ��

5pm it is then ????

[Elite_Pie]

the bit on the side also got pregnant,had a horrible son who grew up hating you and came back to beat you when he was big enough

Leave MiG out of this.

Sorry, it's my obsession getting the better of me again!

[SwalePie]

Incoming?? 🙏

Not heard anything new

[bridpie78]

Leave MiG out of this.

Sorry, it's my obsession getting the better of me again!

;D

[TSANHO]

Not heard anything new

I thought the F5 link was a heads up!

[SwalePie]

I thought the F5 link was a heads up!

No not specifically...it was just that I'm wearing the one on my keyboard out :)

[LilCrazyKim]

Can't agree. The debt they left us with has been a problem for this club since their departure and I doubt we've manage to clear it in full to this day.


Only we didn't, we came out of it with crippling debt. Still the problem today.

You're right of course, 'better health' probably wasn't the best way of phrasing it. But the club did come out of it with a substantial boost in crowd numbers - we've been better supported in the past decade than we had been for a long time, even during low points, and that all stems from Munto. That obviously could have been achieved in a far more sensible way, hence why I said it was more a reflection on JAH's tenure in charge than to Munto's credit.

[TSANHO]

I’m guessing we won’t be hearing anything today now....don’t think they’d have press conferences this late?

5pm was my big hope! On to Tuesday, with a handy F5 key replacement on order!

[LilCrazyKim]

I don't think a press conference today was ever likely. Usually they're held a few days after the takeover is announced. So we still might get a statement tonight (no idea whether that will happen or not though).

[SwalePie]

I don't think a press conference today was ever likely. Usually they're held a few days after the takeover is announced. So we still might get a statement tonight (no idea whether that will happen or not though).

Agreed. Bit late in the day even for the statement now though... we shall see.

[slack_pie]

Booooooooooooooooo!

[TSANHO]

I don't think a press conference today was ever likely. Usually they're held a few days after the takeover is announced. So we still might get a statement tonight (no idea whether that will happen or not though).

Ahh I see...I was under the impression they were one and the same?

Surely for the breaking news and the ‘wow’ factor it would be better to announce it and have the full press conference in one go. I’m not savvy in such things though, clearly!

[SwalePie]

Ahh I see...I was under the impression they were one and the same?

Surely for the breaking news and the ‘wow’ factor it would be better to announce it and have the full press conference in one go. I’m not savvy in such things though, clearly!

Maybe that is the plan. Tuesday perhaps?

[jackal2]

My money's on Ivor the engine and Bob the builder.

[Dunce]

Boooooooooooooòooo

The crowds revolting.

[Chinola]

Update from Scoop - Lots of people asked about takeover of SA deal on web chat yesterday so just a quick update to say that hard negotiations continued until the late hours last night. Told it’s very, very, close.

[navypie]

Update from Scoop - Lots of people asked about takeover of SA deal on web chat yesterday so just a quick update to say that hard negotiations continued until the late hours last night. Told it’s very, very, close.

I'm finding it all a little boer-ing now.

[countygump]

I'm finding it all a little boer-ing now.

Agreed, my mind's beginning to Rorke's drift



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[McCullochisGod]

Update from Scoop - Lots of people asked about takeover of SA deal on web chat yesterday so just a quick update to say that hard negotiations continued until the late hours last night. Told it’s very, very, close.

What like 'We are not paying off your debt and you foot the Tax Bill Al', yes very very close, sure it is!

[navypie]

Agreed, my mind's beginning to Rorke's drift



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Maybe the SA consortium wanted to 'hold them ' talks somewhere else.

[upthemaggies]

Somebody who describes themselves as a former football agent has tweeted that the takeover has been completed.

https://twitter.com/ExAgentDave/status/1132282708779065346

[navypie]

What like 'We are not paying off your debt and you foot the Tax Bill Al', yes very very close, sure it is!

Talking of Boers.

[Bohinen]

Somebody who describes themselves as a former football agent has tweeted that the takeover has been completed.

https://twitter.com/ExAgentDave/status/1132282708779065346

He could have posted that based on what he read on here. However, there are several other interesting titbits on there, if we choose to believe them.

https://twitter.com/ExAgentDave

Like this ...

Barnsley have shown interest in Notts County defender Pierce Bird and are willing to pay a fee to bring him to Oakwell.

and that ...

Lincoln City & Motherwell are both keeping an eye on Enzio Boldewijn’s situation at Notts County. The winger wants out of the club after a disastrous debut season.

[Oldstripy]

What like 'We are not paying off your debt and you foot the Tax Bill Al', yes very very close, sure it is!


Talking of Boers.

He's going to be mortified when the official announcement is made next week and Hardy has nothing to do with the club. >:)

[Oldstripy]

He could have posted that based on what he read on here. However, there are several other interesting titbits on there, if we choose to believe them.

https://twitter.com/ExAgentDave

Like this ...

Barnsley have shown interest in Notts County defender Pierce Bird and are willing to pay a fee to bring him to Oakwell.

and that ...

Lincoln City & Motherwell are both keeping an eye on Enzio Boldewijn’s situation at Notts County. The winger wants out of the club after a disastrous debut season.

It should be no surprise to Notts fans that Bolewijn wants away he's not up for the fight to get us back into the league after his lack luster play last season.

[McCullochisGod]

He's going to be mortified when the official announcement is made next week and Hardy has nothing to do with the club. >:)

Not at all. I will be ecstatic that he has gone, the club will be a better place for it, hope that keeps all the Boers on here happy.

[navypie]

It should be no surprise to Notts fans that Bolewijn wants away he's not up for the fight to get us back into the league after his lack luster play last season.

Lack luster, fcuking lack luster!

[navypie]

Not at all. I will be ecstatic that he has gone, the club will be a better place for it, hope that keeps all the Boers on here happy.

"that" I thought it was still 'if ' with you.

[Oldstripy]

Lack luster, fcuking lack luster!

I didn't want to swear. O:)

[SwalePie]

Lack luster, fcuking lack luster!

I know! Bloody Americans eh?

[navypie]

I didn't want to swear. O:)

I would have understood.

[Oldstripy]

English through & through and can swear like a trooper. :o

[durhampie]

He has been useless and at times has not looked interested. Get rid of him we don't need arsxholes like him....

[BanjoPie]

Not at all. I will be ecstatic that he has gone, the club will be a better place for it, hope that keeps all the Boers on here happy.

How long before you start castigating the SA lot MIG?

[SwalePie]

English through & through and can swear like a trooper. :o
I know, I know... just the Yankee spelling I couldn't resist ;)

[navypie]

He has been useless and at times has not looked interested. Get rid of him we don't need arsxholes like him....

You need to careful calling him useless durham. Delroy****tyfacey might accuse you have being racist. Don't worry. I will do it for you. Enzio makes look Ricky Green good.