Quote Originally Posted by Young_Nudger View Post
Everyone at the club and Barnsley Council seem to be happy.
My one concern is only this.
Local authorities are not renowned for their business acumen.
If there’s any future development of Oakwell then the council would do well to follow the lead of the directors at the football club.
I can see conflicts occurring on this.

But - and it’s a big but - we have seen and heard the press conference and everyone is happy.
We haven’t seen all the details within the contract itself.
So one can only assume with all the smiling faces that this sort of thing has been thrashed out in the contract - hence the length of time it’s taken to put together.

Also.
I again feel so sorry for Jean being put in the spotlight.
As can clearly be seen - she finds it very uncomfortable.
As much as I admire James contribution to the club - for the sake of 5 minutes infront of a microphone then you would think he could step forward and help his mother out.

One can only assume he’s beyond shy.
Which I’ve come across numerous times before - brilliant brain - very awkward in social situations.
Barnsley Council have a duty to spend the taxpayers money of Barnsley in projects that benefit the vast majority of people who reside in this borough , they are expected to attain value for money whilst providing first class services and projects .The

They are accountable and I do mean accountable , they are accountable to the electorate of this borough and to Central Government irrespective of which party is in power .

I think you should digest the words in the above paragraphs and start to navigate your head around the fact that Barnsley Council are now the club's landlord 100% and as a result they will maintain the stadium to a decent enough standard , it won't fall in to disrepair and become unsafe for instance .

You'd be well advised to forget any vanity projects such as new stands , more corporate facilities , improved media facilities or any other non essential expenditure .

You might also want to reflect on your accusation that Local authorities don't have any business acumen , most have had 50% of their budget removed under the Tories since 2010 .

The council is a capable landlord and this particular council have a solid record of first class maintenance of their properties that are rented by their tenants .

That's about the gist of this agreement announced yesterday .

It would be an extremely naive person who thought the club have just found the goose who laid the golden eggs .

Barnsley Council won't do the club over but neither will they be spending taxpayers money on something that three quarters of the town won't ever use or have any desire to .