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I owned a little bit of Ebbsfleet, then got bored. Saw them win at Wembley though! Again look where they are heading.

 

Same here, except I didn't go to Wembley. At least I got to vote on the sale of John Akinde to Bristol City. (That worked out well for him....)

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So what have they got for all the pennies spent - a division four club , 90% of the players on a 4 week contract , a manager who took them on one of longest runs without a win and of course the have the delightful Fatpipes Park - a crumbling decrepit ground and they seem so excited by all of this - it's like me saying "Hey come and see my Ferrari , its not drive able, needs a new engine , a new respray , the chassis needs replacing , new windows , the seats are missing - but hey its mine and I have the log book to prove it ..

 

Quite right, only I'd have put 'Lada' instead of 'Ferrari'

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@GregHalford15: Buzzing that the future of #pompey isn't in doubt now. And the leach that is PFK is out.

 

Show them how it should be done Greg, wave your debt.

 

PFK? Who are they...? That awkward moment when an ex-Pompey footballer tries to use his brain...

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@GregHalford15: Buzzing that the future of #pompey isn't in doubt now. And the leach that is PFK is out.

 

Show them how it should be done Greg, wave your debt.

 

I'm sure he is 'buzzing'. Liquidation would have meant him losing his compromise agreement. Whereas, there is now almost a 20% chance of him eventually seeing a percentage of the salary the club agreed to pay him when he signed.

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I just feel relieved and pleased for the local businesses and economy.

 

The club was bringing £300M a year into the city when they were struggling, so now that the crowds are all back that figure must be closer to £500M - that's £20M for EVERY home game.

Fantastic news.

 

 

And if anyone feels the same as Essruu you can send me the cash and I'll burn it for you.

In fact Lord T can give me his money too and I'll go buy a share.

Honest I will.

 

300 m eh? If a league one club can do that then it would be fair to say that th 92 clubs in the league can generate a collective £27 bn per year. So if we state sponsor another 450 clubs, the deficit is gone and we all live happily ever after (under the sea)

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Just thought I'd quote this conversation I read on Twitter yesterday between a ShaunTheCabbie (Saints Fan) and rowsell94 (P*mpey fan), it is absolutely hilarious so thought I'd share, enjoy:

 

ShaunTheCabbie: “@rowsell94: this could be the start of a new era #pompey #PST” Not really: you’ve spent many years in the 4th Division before.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie so your just a dirty scummer you won't last long in the premiership

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Go tell that to fans of the current PL Champions, European Champions, Liverpool etc since we destroyed them.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie what are you on about you couldn't even beat us 4-1 in your own backyard

 

Saint: @rowsell94 and you’re still creaming over a plucky draw? How very tinpot. That just proves how in our shadow you are.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie you couldn't even beat us and you f'd it up

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie 4-1 in your own backyard 4-1 in you're own backyard

 

Saint: @rowsell94 ****ed it up? There was me thinking it was a point towards Premier League promotion for us and -2pts towards relegation for you!!

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie still you can't beat us only 1 team in hampshire and its not you

 

Saint: @rowsell94 The FA Cup 4-1 with KPB et al who you went bust for and whilst you were two divisions above us, you mean? LOL

#Shalalalalalalala

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie look mate I think that you should f off and shut up before something bad happens

 

Saint: @rowsell94 No, you’re right: The No1 team in Hampshire must be a penniless club in Div4, not the £billionaire team 55 places above them !!

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Like what? You mum calls you in for dinner?

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie you wanna watch what you say

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Is that a threat?

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie it is if you watch what you say

 

Saint: @rowsell94 It is if I watch what I say?

That doesn’t make sense. Were you schooled in Leigh Park?

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie f off c

 

Saint: @rowsell94 i’m sorry, I’m struggling to take a threat from a skinny, balding 18 year old who was schooled in Leigh Park and dresses in Hollister seriously.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie skinny i ain't skinny you ***

 

Saint: @rowsell94 well unless you were going bald as a skinny 12 year old, I’m guessing your pic is of the skinny balding 18 year old you.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie I'm not even bold you c the only bold one here is you slap head

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Sorry if ‘bald’ offends you. ‘Very heavily and prematurely receding’ sound better, skinny lad?

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie I'm not receding either

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Shut Up! Look at your hairline - you’ve got a little Isle Of Wight going on there.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie do not slap head

 

Saint: @rowsell94 I started receding in my early 30s. The way you’re receding, you’ll be a slap head by 25, Isle Of Wight.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie I'm going to put 50 stitches in your f'ing face if you don't shut the f up

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Not with those weedy little arms you won’t. Or did you mean you’ll headbutt me with that high forehead of yours?

 

Funniest, conversation ever. ShaunTheCabbie is an absolute hero, that man deserves a medal

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Just thought I'd quote this conversation I read on Twitter yesterday between a ShaunTheCabbie (Saints Fan) and rowsell94 (P*mpey fan), it is absolutely hilarious so thought I'd share, enjoy:

 

ShaunTheCabbie: “@rowsell94: this could be the start of a new era #pompey #PST” Not really: you’ve spent many years in the 4th Division before.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie so your just a dirty scummer you won't last long in the premiership

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Go tell that to fans of the current PL Champions, European Champions, Liverpool etc since we destroyed them.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie what are you on about you couldn't even beat us 4-1 in your own backyard

 

Saint: @rowsell94 and you’re still creaming over a plucky draw? How very tinpot. That just proves how in our shadow you are.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie you couldn't even beat us and you f'd it up

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie 4-1 in your own backyard 4-1 in you're own backyard

 

Saint: @rowsell94 ****ed it up? There was me thinking it was a point towards Premier League promotion for us and -2pts towards relegation for you!!

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie still you can't beat us only 1 team in hampshire and its not you

 

Saint: @rowsell94 The FA Cup 4-1 with KPB et al who you went bust for and whilst you were two divisions above us, you mean? LOL

#Shalalalalalalala

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie look mate I think that you should f off and shut up before something bad happens

 

Saint: @rowsell94 No, you’re right: The No1 team in Hampshire must be a penniless club in Div4, not the £billionaire team 55 places above them !!

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Like what? You mum calls you in for dinner?

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie you wanna watch what you say

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Is that a threat?

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie it is if you watch what you say

 

Saint: @rowsell94 It is if I watch what I say?

That doesn’t make sense. Were you schooled in Leigh Park?

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie f off c

 

Saint: @rowsell94 i’m sorry, I’m struggling to take a threat from a skinny, balding 18 year old who was schooled in Leigh Park and dresses in Hollister seriously.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie skinny i ain't skinny you ***

 

Saint: @rowsell94 well unless you were going bald as a skinny 12 year old, I’m guessing your pic is of the skinny balding 18 year old you.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie I'm not even bold you c the only bold one here is you slap head

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Sorry if ‘bald’ offends you. ‘Very heavily and prematurely receding’ sound better, skinny lad?

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie I'm not receding either

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Shut Up! Look at your hairline - you’ve got a little Isle Of Wight going on there.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie do not slap head

 

Saint: @rowsell94 I started receding in my early 30s. The way you’re receding, you’ll be a slap head by 25, Isle Of Wight.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie I'm going to put 50 stitches in your f'ing face if you don't shut the f up

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Not with those weedy little arms you won’t. Or did you mean you’ll headbutt me with that high forehead of yours?

 

Funniest, conversation ever. ShaunTheCabbie is an absolute hero, that man deserves a medal

 

Hahaha!

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Just thought I'd quote this conversation I read on Twitter yesterday between a ShaunTheCabbie (Saints Fan) and rowsell94 (P*mpey fan), it is absolutely hilarious so thought I'd share, enjoy:

 

ShaunTheCabbie: “@rowsell94: this could be the start of a new era #pompey #PST” Not really: you’ve spent many years in the 4th Division before.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie so your just a dirty scummer you won't last long in the premiership

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Go tell that to fans of the current PL Champions, European Champions, Liverpool etc since we destroyed them.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie what are you on about you couldn't even beat us 4-1 in your own backyard

 

Saint: @rowsell94 and you’re still creaming over a plucky draw? How very tinpot. That just proves how in our shadow you are.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie you couldn't even beat us and you f'd it up

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie 4-1 in your own backyard 4-1 in you're own backyard

 

Saint: @rowsell94 ****ed it up? There was me thinking it was a point towards Premier League promotion for us and -2pts towards relegation for you!!

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie still you can't beat us only 1 team in hampshire and its not you

 

Saint: @rowsell94 The FA Cup 4-1 with KPB et al who you went bust for and whilst you were two divisions above us, you mean? LOL

#Shalalalalalalala

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie look mate I think that you should f off and shut up before something bad happens

 

Saint: @rowsell94 No, you’re right: The No1 team in Hampshire must be a penniless club in Div4, not the £billionaire team 55 places above them !!

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Like what? You mum calls you in for dinner?

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie you wanna watch what you say

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Is that a threat?

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie it is if you watch what you say

 

Saint: @rowsell94 It is if I watch what I say?

That doesn’t make sense. Were you schooled in Leigh Park?

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie f off c

 

Saint: @rowsell94 i’m sorry, I’m struggling to take a threat from a skinny, balding 18 year old who was schooled in Leigh Park and dresses in Hollister seriously.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie skinny i ain't skinny you ***

 

Saint: @rowsell94 well unless you were going bald as a skinny 12 year old, I’m guessing your pic is of the skinny balding 18 year old you.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie I'm not even bold you c the only bold one here is you slap head

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Sorry if ‘bald’ offends you. ‘Very heavily and prematurely receding’ sound better, skinny lad?

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie I'm not receding either

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Shut Up! Look at your hairline - you’ve got a little Isle Of Wight going on there.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie do not slap head

 

Saint: @rowsell94 I started receding in my early 30s. The way you’re receding, you’ll be a slap head by 25, Isle Of Wight.

 

Skate: @ShaunTheCabbie I'm going to put 50 stitches in your f'ing face if you don't shut the f up

 

Saint: @rowsell94 Not with those weedy little arms you won’t. Or did you mean you’ll headbutt me with that high forehead of yours?

 

Funniest, conversation ever. ShaunTheCabbie is an absolute hero, that man deserves a medal

 

:lol:

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Can someone explain how their claim to be the biggest community club in England works.

 

Is it based on

 

1. It is the community club with the largest turnover in England

2. The percentage that the fans own is the largest of any club owned/part owned by a community of fans

3. It is the community club with the largest average crowd in England

4. It is the largest amount any community of fans has paid for a share of the club

5. It is the largest family ever to part own a club

or

6. None of the above, it's just another myth.

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Can someone explain how their claim to be the biggest community club in England works.

 

Is it based on

 

1. It is the community club with the largest turnover in England

2. The percentage that the fans own is the largest of any club owned/part owned by a community of fans

3. It is the community club with the largest average crowd in England

4. It is the largest amount any community of fans has paid for a share of the club

5. It is the largest family ever to part own a club

or

6. None of the above, it's just another myth.

 

Look, they may be just a bunch of thick, deluded, inbreeds from Fantasy Island but this time they may have a point.

 

When you consider literally 100s of skates have put their money into it, not forgetting the dozens of local business' and their hefty contributions and then there's the local charities that have given up £thousands to get them to where they are today. But what makes them stand out against the rest is the colossal number of people who now rightfully hold a stake in p*rtsmyth football club, the biggest contributors, there must be getting on for 60 million taxpayers in this country.

 

That surely should make them the biggest community-owned club in the country/world.

 

 

 

 

 

#Like# that taxi twitter conversation too

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Just thought I'd quote this conversation I read on Twitter yesterday between a ShaunTheCabbie (Saints Fan) and rowsell94 (P*mpey fan), it is absolutely hilarious so thought I'd share, enjoy:

 

 

That is hilarious. As soon as the facts were pointed out to the skate he just retreated into pathetic threats, what a stinking little turd.

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Exactly! I just emailed him pointing that out - doubt it'll make any difference though.

 

Well, to his credit, Tony Husband DID reply albeit in a very nebulous way:

 

Dear .............

 

Thanks for the note. I suggest there maybe a little bit of semantics in the various arguments. I am of course aware of Barcelona’s shareholder ownership and indeed many similar German models. Portsmouth is a hybrid version of Trust ownership (the words of a leading Sports lawyer- not me) backed as you say by high-net worth individuals and supporter donations, large and small. I’ll be referring to the UK more often than not in future reports though as you do correctly point out that it could be confusing when we do hear about fans owning Barcelona, and indeed, the Green Bay Packers!

Thanks for the note though.

Regards,

Tony

Tony Husband,

Sports Editor and Presenter,

BBC South Today,

 

I wasn't able to watch the evening news bulletin - I guess it was the same as the lunchtime one still with reference to the 'largest fan owned club in Europe'?

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Pretty impressed he took the time to reply like that actually, top bloke

 

Well, to his credit, Tony Husband DID reply albeit in a very nebulous way:

 

Dear .............

 

Thanks for the note. I suggest there maybe a little bit of semantics in the various arguments. I am of course aware of Barcelona’s shareholder ownership and indeed many similar German models. Portsmouth is a hybrid version of Trust ownership (the words of a leading Sports lawyer- not me) backed as you say by high-net worth individuals and supporter donations, large and small. I’ll be referring to the UK more often than not in future reports though as you do correctly point out that it could be confusing when we do hear about fans owning Barcelona, and indeed, the Green Bay Packers!

Thanks for the note though.

Regards,

Tony

Tony Husband,

Sports Editor and Presenter,

BBC South Today,

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I wonder how many dopey skates are reading the last few pages of this thread and wondering why we are not setting fire to our underpants in rage at the latest developments?

 

 

Oh there are lots (Hi Mesmo), they keep coming over here to see what is going on and learning about what is really happening with the totally cloudy PDT. The myths spouted by Factless Allen and others at the snooze ensure they have that warm fuzzy feeling as they plummet down the leagues.

 

Just wait for the 'fantastic support' as they travel to Brentford on Saturday, they are even planning some ticker tape celebration - truely are small time!

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Can someone explain how their claim to be the biggest community club in England works.

 

Is it based on

 

1. It is the community club with the largest turnover in England

2. The percentage that the fans own is the largest of any club owned/part owned by a community of fans

3. It is the community club with the largest average crowd in England

4. It is the largest amount any community of fans has paid for a share of the club

5. It is the largest family ever to part own a club

or

6. None of the above, it's just another myth.

 

I think that one comes the closest to describing that lot.

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We don't get a mention....the ungrateful b*****ds....

 

http://twohundredpercent.net/?p=22623

 

It is worth taking a moment to reflect upon those who have given up so much to make this happen, from our very own SJ Maskell, who has been keeping us up to date with goings on at the club for some time now, to Micah Hall, whose diligence in exposing the convoluted nature of the byzantine politics in play behind the scenes at the club may yet land him in court on a libel charge, and Neil Allen of the Portsmouth News, who has been providing regular updates both through his newspaper and on Twitter that have gone far beyond the call of duty. These are but three people and there are too many to list individually by name, but people such as this may well be the reason why Portsmouth supporters even have a team to support next season.
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We don't get a mention....the ungrateful b*****ds....

 

http://twohundredpercent.net/?p=22623

It is worth taking a moment to reflect upon those who have given up so much to make this happen, from our very own SJ Maskell, who has been keeping us up to date with goings on at the club for some time now, to Micah Hall, whose diligence in exposing the convoluted nature of the byzantine politics in play behind the scenes at the club may yet land him in court on a libel charge, and Neil Allen of the Portsmouth News, who has been providing regular updates both through his newspaper and on Twitter that have gone far beyond the call of duty. These are but three people and there are too many to list individually by name, but people such as this may well be the reason why Portsmouth supporters even have a team to support next season.

 

I thought Micah Hall said he had nothing to fear??

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I thought Micah Hall said he had nothing to fear??

 

Which proves how confident Hall is in his claims - the possible libel charge phrase sounds like the kind of thing Redknapp would fling around, but let's count the number of times he's actually gone to court about these supposedly libellous claims, knowing that his reputation is likely to get dragged into it as part of the evidence...

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12:44

Comment From Darren

Are you able to give any more details about the "add-ons" that were agreed between BDO and Portpin? I'm just worried that it seems odd that Portpin gave in to the Trust's demands with what appears to be a whimper. Thanks

12:44

 

Iain McInnes: Darren, this will be published fairly soon on the PST website

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12:21

Comment From Kent

Good afternoon and CONGRATULATIONS - a job well done. Could you tell us if there is a time limit on obtaining full shares?

12:21

 

Iain McInnes: The important thing is that the share offer remains open and is likely to for a while. But sign up ASAP to make sure you are a part of history

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12:23

Comment From frattonchorus

Could you quickly outline the different roles that yourself, Ashley Brown & Mark Catlin will undertake going forward?

12:24

 

Iain McInnes: Frattonchorus, Ashley and Iain will be Directors of the new board whereas Mark Catlin will be the CEO and in charge of the day to day operations of the club

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12:24

Comment From DanDog

Will it be the trusts intentions to put out contracts for things like merchandising, retail etc out to tender for local businesses in Pompey as well as further afield?

12:25

 

Iain McInnes: DanDog, over time we will put tenders out for certain elements of work and in fact this has already started in key areas such as ticketing and kit

 

Not really answered that one!

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12:47

Comment From Henry

Roughly speaking, do you anticipate us having a competitive budget for players next season (compared to other teams in the same league) or do you see us having to cut our cloth to begin with? Cheers.

12:47

 

Iain McInnes: Henry, Yes

 

 

Err yes to which bit exactly??

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2:28

Comment From Andy-PFC

Have the FL contacted yourselves regarding the 10 point deduction?

12:29

 

Iain McInnes: Andy, we're in constant dialogue with the football League, the ten point situation will become absolutely clear when the physical acquisition actually takes place in the next few days

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12:30

Comment From Tom

Will you be looking to keep the younger players? ie Ash Harris, Dan Butler etc

12:31

 

Iain McInnes: Tom, of course we want to keep hold of the youth, but we also have to listen to offers seriously. I very much hope we will start next season with all the young players who have come through this season

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2:35

Comment From frattonchorus

It's great to see that you guys (and girls) have hit the ground running - are there plans in place to remedy the Training situation?

12:36

 

Iain McInnes: On the training situation the team have already been working at having that resolved for next season

 

Nope! didn't answer that either.

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2:39

Comment From phil

Do you and the property people have a game plan for the whole of the land and when would you expect to let us in on what it contains?

12:39

 

Iain McInnes: Phil, planning is underway and when we have something to announce we'll do so

 

No answer there!

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Comment From Les

Hi Iain many congrats to you and the rest of the team would just like to know being a regular supporter for the past 52 years will you please push this great club on to reach its full potential which we all know could be second to none

12:40

 

Iain McInnes: Les, I am doing my very best.

 

:lol::lol:

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