Dark Munster Posted 18 July, 2012 Share Posted 18 July, 2012 TB staed this week on Sky that they had money left till end of August. Translation: they can probably get way with racking up enough debt by deferring wages until August, and then the shit really hits the fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 July, 2012 Share Posted 18 July, 2012 From yesterday's Grauniad, see the bits and bobs section ..... http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jul/18/the-fiver-zlatan-psg Good to see a journalist that's as flabergasted as we are... "And having left all their senior players at home in a bid to sell them and raise funds, the Portsmouth work experience scheme has continued apace, with news the club have taken on three more trialists to join the eight they already have at their Spanish training camp. Lord knows the Fiver's no financial wizard: but "Spanish training camp"?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 http://m.mirror.co.uk/article?id=1148497/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 http://m.mirror.co.uk/article?id=1148497/ suppose he will at least be off wages, that is if they were paying them in the first place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Oops.... http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/curanovic-counts-cost-of-video-nasty-1-4069821 It was the video nasty which tragically shattered the dreams of Darjan Curanovic. What’s more, the Slovenian keeper himself was responsible for unleashing it upon an unsuspecting world. Curanovic had been lined-up to attend the training camp in Spain as part of a trial. That was until members of the Pompey backroom staff saw the highlights package the 26-year-old posted on YouTube. It was meant to contain the keeper’s best bits during a number of matches. Instead, it portrayed a player uncomfortably dealing with bouncing balls and some questionable positioning. That was enough to prompt Pompey to swiftly pull the plug on their arrangement with the unfortunate fellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeovil Saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Oops.... http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/curanovic-counts-cost-of-video-nasty-1-4069821 Hang on, that's the youtube highlights that even the pompey forums found within about 10 minutes of the original Pompey News story. I have a low opinion of the clowns running PFC, but can't believe they didn't know _anything_ about Darjan Curanovic before inviting him for a trial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Hang on, that's the youtube highlights that even the pompey forums found within about 10 minutes of the original Pompey News story. I have a low opinion of the clowns running PFC, but can't believe they didn't know _anything_ about Darjan Curanovic before inviting him for a trial? It's actually an improvement on their investigative skills over the last five years. Just think what calibre of owner they might have been able to avoid had they had the Internet at Pompey HQ a few years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 P.s. has someone let them know that Tommy kept a clean sheet yesterday...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 P.s. has someone let them know that Tommy kept a clean sheet yesterday...? Stop it. Tommy has now shown himself to be far too good for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvy Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/588226867?-11209 This is the person funding Pompeys players holiday, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/588226867?-11209 This is the person funding Pompeys players holiday, Do I need to put my coffee down before opening that link...?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvy Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Do I need to put my coffee down before opening that link...?! He is just a local business man Trousers no need to fret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedg Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/588226867?-11209 This is the person funding Pompeys players holiday, I wonder if at the point he was sold on the idea of paying for the trip he was told that it would consist completely of trialists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Do I need to put my coffee down before opening that link...?! I would, just to be safe: 'Appleton is a brick and someone who needs all the help he can get.' I had to read it twice, to be sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Do I need to put my coffee down before opening that link...?! Ellis has been misquoted anyway It says " Appleton is a brick .... " (The "b" is the wrong way up ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony13579 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Brick: solid clay object baked 8" x3"x4" with a frog on the top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 He would not. Chinny keeps the ground. Charges 500k per annum to PST Newco on a 99year lease with increases on promotion(s) (haha) but no reductions on relegation. (He would still build Tesco's if PSTnewcofolds) PSTNewco offer 100k to the CVA fund. Chinny books 49mil value of the lease (that he can then sell or leverage) PST get the club for a peanut and bingo, no debt is loaded onto PSTnewco SimplesSo not toast then? Bloody hell im going to have to go and relaunch 'Pompey will get away with it Newco' If that comes to pass they would have dodged the bullet yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvy Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Leeds are set to sign Luke Varney from Portsmouth but will have to pay the £300,000 fee to Derby, who are still owed money from the striker’s move to Fratton Park last summer. (The Sun) Thought the 300k would have been paid out of the PP, still at least pompey are not going to get hold of it and use the money their selves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Jed Wallace @jedwallace62 As if I've gotta sing infront of the first team staff and players again on saturday!!! #pompeyxfactor song suggestions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 UnAppy - The club is in big trouble, we cannot spend any money and a good pre-season training camp is a vital part of our promotion campaign, would you help fund it? Ellis - I'm a fan and I want to do my bit, of course I'll help. UnAppy - thanks, it's not just a holiday... Ellis - No I appreciate that, it's a chance for the first team squad to get back to peak fitness and gel with the new signings. UnAppy - mmm. Ellis (laughing) It's not like I've been conned in to paying for a holiday for random strangers who will play no part in any pompey future!.... silence. (UnAppy shuffles awkwardly, tumbleweed blows through the room, Ellis waves goodbye to his cash and joins a long list of shafted locals) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durleyfos Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Jed Wallace @jedwallace62 As if I've gotta sing infront of the first team staff and players again on saturday!!! #pompeyxfactor song suggestions?? Suggestions? Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult. Toast - Paul Young Embarrassment - Madness. For starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Lindford Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/588226867?-11209 This is the person funding Pompeys players holiday, ‘I wanted to help the team in the current climate. ‘Appleton is a brick and someone who needs all the help he can get. Surely the 'b' is upside down..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Lindford Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Ooops, just seen someone beat me to it. Can't edit sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Red Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Ooops, just seen someone beat me to it. Can't edit sorry. Don't worry about it. I think the point is sufficiently apt that it's worth making it twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 UnAppy - The club is in big trouble, we cannot spend any money and a good pre-season training camp is a vital part of our promotion campaign, would you help fund it? Ellis - I'm a fan and I want to do my bit, of course I'll help. UnAppy - thanks, it's not just a holiday... Ellis - No I appreciate that, it's a chance for the first team squad to get back to peak fitness and gel with the new signings. UnAppy - mmm. Ellis (laughing) It's not like I've been conned in to paying for a holiday for random strangers who will play no part in any pompey future!.... silence. (UnAppy shuffles awkwardly, tumbleweed blows through the room, Ellis waves goodbye to his cash and joins a long list of shafted locals) Brilliant yet again :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Jordan Cross @pn_jordan_cross Birch: Kanu has no grounds for claim http://tinyurl.com/bmsxhc7 #Pompey Trevor Birch is confident Kanu’s claim against the club does not stack up. The Pompey administrator is still locked in talks with Kanu’s representative to negotiate the striker’s exit from Fratton Park. The FA Cup hero of 2008 has stunned Pompey by handing in a claim against them totalling millions of pounds. Kanu appears to have signalled his departure from the club, with players entitled to rip up their contract and hand in a 14-day notice after not being paid at the end of last season. That follows on from him not returning for pre-season training at the start of last week. The fear is the claim, if accepted, could cripple the club, with the funds coming out of distribution payments earmarked to keep Pompey alive. Kanu’s barrister, Samuel Okoronkwo, last week indicated the issue had been raised with the Football League. That’s on top of the £300,000 he is said to be claiming – through a compromise agreement – to tear up the final 12 months of his contract. Birch explained he is still trying to negotiate with Okoronkwo in an effort to bring an amicable conclusion to the saga. Birch said: ‘Kanu has handed his notice in as such, in as much as the agent has made it clear he is not returning. ‘I’m talking to his agent and trying to resolve the problem and negotiate a settlement. ‘We don’t think that he has any grounds for his claim. ‘We have to systematically go through it. ‘It’s a challenge, but they are all challenges in their own way.’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 ‘I wanted to help the team in the current climate. ‘Appleton is a brick and someone who needs all the help he can get. Surely the 'b' is upside down..... Much more polite than saying he is a thick as a plank who needs professional medical help?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 "‘We don’t think that he has any grounds for his claim. ‘We have to systematically go through it." Well every idiot knows that if you are being sued you don't admit you are in the wrong even though you know you are. IF they thought he was incorrect they should have said "He doesn't have any grounds" - not just "we don't think he has". That sounds very wishey washey to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Jordan Cross @pn_jordan_cross Birch: Kanu has no grounds for claim http://tinyurl.com/bmsxhc7 #Pompey [h=4]Ormondroydwasoffside 10:17 AM on 19/07/2012 Is this the same Mr Birch who told us we wouldn't be deducted any more points?...[/h] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Am I right in thinking that, at the moment, they've got more registered insolvency practitioners than registered players? I make it: 3 from PKF (PFC 2010 Ltd. in administration) 3 from UHY (CSI Ltd. in administration) 3 from David Rubin Ptnrs. (Miland Development 2004 Ltd. in administration) and some from Baker Tilley (PCFC Ltd. in liquidation) THAT is definately the most expensive squad in L1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Jordan Cross @pn_jordan_cross Birch: Kanu has no grounds for claim http://tinyurl.com/bmsxhc7 #Pompey ...[/h] And the same one who said Chinny's secured debt status was not valid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Robert @PFC69 #Pompey lining up a move for Reading goalkeeper, Mikkel Andersen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7913229/Futacs-explains-Foxes-move "I learned a lot in Portsmouth." Like how to survive on a fraction of his wages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 don't like to kick them while they are down, but this is another example of a meek fanbase lapping up spin. Birch sounds VERY uncertain as to his defence of Kanu's claim - it sounds 50:50 from those quotes. But all over Portsea people will be dismissing it, along with the other points raised by my learned nutjob friends. Like the points penalty that was always likely but was met with astonishment by a dim public, if Kanu does manage to claim a few million, there will be shockwaves and a feeling that it is unfair because the spin said otherwise. It'll be like the nasty authorities punishing them twice. Again. It's time for the few to stand up and ask some questions. If they did that and gained some knowledge of the subject it would save me loads of time having to explain every fricking twist to the pompey fans that I know. Idiot's Guide. Kanu could well have a claim, Birch is still investigating. Whatever Chinny did or didn't do, his secured position is pretty sturdy, Birch decided not to challenge it. The Trust will have to do a deal with him if they want to move forward. No new owner will take control with the current wagebill. If they exit without a CVA this time it will be another offence, so there will be another points penalty - it won't be a third punishment for the same offence. Something will come up is not a valid business plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 If they exit without a CVA this time it will be another offence, so there will be another points penalty - it won't be a third punishment for the same offence.. I'm already bracing myself for that one in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Translation: they can probably get way with racking up enough debt by deferring wages until August, and then the shit really hits the fan. Can we choose which fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Waterside.saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 don't like to kick them while they are down, but this is another example of a meek fanbase lapping up spin. Birch sounds VERY uncertain as to his defence of Kanu's claim - it sounds 50:50 from those quotes. But all over Portsea people will be dismissing it, along with the other points raised by my learned nutjob friends. Like the points penalty that was always likely but was met with astonishment by a dim public, if Kanu does manage to claim a few million, there will be shockwaves and a feeling that it is unfair because the spin said otherwise. It'll be like the nasty authorities punishing them twice. Again. It's time for the few to stand up and ask some questions. If they did that and gained some knowledge of the subject it would save me loads of time having to explain every fricking twist to the pompey fans that I know. Idiot's Guide. Kanu could well have a claim, Birch is still investigating. Whatever Chinny did or didn't do, his secured position is pretty sturdy, Birch decided not to challenge it. The Trust will have to do a deal with him if they want to move forward. No new owner will take control with the current wagebill. If they exit without a CVA this time it will be another offence, so there will be another points penalty - it won't be a third punishment for the same offence. Something will come up is not a valid business plan. They are able, of course, to present hard evidence for the vailidity of this approach by quoting the example of Mr Micawber: "I have no doubt I shall, please Heaven, begin to be more beforehand with the world, and to live in a perfectly new manner, if -if, in short, anything turns up. - David Copperfield Ch.11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 (edited) The toaster is still plugged in but the bread is getting stale. I have put the champagne back in the fridge Edited 19 July, 2012 by Waterside.saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Can we choose which fan? natural selection has already made the choice for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/588226867?-11209 This is the person funding Pompeys players holiday, ''Life-long Blues supporter Dave Ellis has dug into his own pockets and stumped up a five-figure sum to enable Michael Appleton’s men to travel to southern Spain.'' Someone should tell the Snoozre that the trialists haven't signed, can't afford to pay them, so aren't Appy's Boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidthesquid Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Am I right in thinking that, at the moment, they've got more registered insolvency practitioners than registered players? I make it: 3 from PKF (PFC 2010 Ltd. in administration) 3 from UHY (CSI Ltd. in administration) 3 from David Rubin Ptnrs. (Miland Development 2004 Ltd. in administration) and some from Baker Tilley (PCFC Ltd. in liquidation) THAT is definately the most expensive squad in L1. Like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Can we choose which fan? like that would be a choice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 natural selection has already made the choice for us Oh bless, his hat's gone floppy. I wonder if his mum ever washes and starches it for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 To be honest I can't imagine it would make him smell any worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeintheslowlane Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 "Pompey Switch is a No-brainer" http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/pompey-switch-is-a-no-brainer-1-4069793 You said it...have a look at the comments...seems they've signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Izla Mac is KEEN to make the move:rolleyes: Izale Mc Leod Coz he has been promised the usual bullllshiiiiite Pompey wages ie The lure of the big wonga compared to the other clubs more realistic wage offer. How many players on Pompey salaries where Pompey have gazumped other honest football clubs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 "Pompey Switch is a No-brainer" http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/pompey-switch-is-a-no-brainer-1-4069793 You said it...have a look at the comments...seems they've signed him. "I am just waiting for the club to sort itself out." Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 "Pompey Switch is a No-brainer" http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/pompey-switch-is-a-no-brainer-1-4069793 You said it...have a look at the comments...seems they've signed him. You don't come on this thread much, do you. 'Seems they've signed him' Bwahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durleyfos Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 "I am just waiting for the club to sort itself out." Hmm. He'd have retired from playing by the time that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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