derry Posted 3 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Mark Fry has phoned me and discussed the situation. Whilst there may be interest there is no guarantee of any acceptable bid. For that reason he supports what we are doing and asked that we develop this initiative and I keep in contact as to what is happening from his side of things. As his Administrator responsibilities are to the shareholders he couldn't directly assist so he asked me to talk to Paris Smith and Randall who are prepared to give free assistance in these circumstances. This I did and spoke to one of the partners, not surprisingly they had been contacted by another party with a similar idea. The partner dealing with it wasn't there but will ring me back. In the meantime Mark Fry had given my number to the Save our Saints group who phoned me as they have a similar idea and considerable media contacts. I am going to meet one of them in about half an hour to see what common ground we have. They haven't been in contact with P.S&R so there is at least one more group. It seems to me that we should set up and coordinate the various initiatives into one, as it's no good diluting the appeal with a number of similar appeals. In the end saving the club is the project When I get back I will post again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 3 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Any amount helps but you need a figure of say £100 being the minimum if you had 200 people who gave £100 that would be £20k. £500 is not the minimum £100 is, but the above pledge guide is just that, When this is properly set up you will get the chance to contribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northam Girls Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Even though I'm gonna cry when my 1,000 shares are worthless I would still invest again in a fan based consortium. Say 5 to 10K. Is it not time someone took up the reins of this and set up a realistic proposal. I'm sure there of enough of us to make this work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I would be willing to invest both time and money in this. Derry i can offer you my own expertise and may have access to other fields as they become necessary in getting this moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombletomble Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I have started back at Uni this year os have no spare cash but am willing to donate my time in anyway that might help. I can't bare the thought of our club disapearing. If this proposal gets off the ground I am willing to get involved in anyway I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven on the wing Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 £500 minimum from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armitage Shanks Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Derry - as I said yesterday evening, I'm willing to give free legal advice if you require it. I see that Paris Randall are happy to be involved, and they are a decent firm, but you want to ensure that this work is done pro bono (i.e. free !). The last thing we want is for fans to donate hard earned cash to end up in the pockets of lawyers. I would be happy to be involved in terms of reviewing contracts, paperwork, giving company advice etc, if you need it. Please pm me if you want some help and I can let you have a mobile number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 After my family, SFC is the most important thing in my life. I will donate £1,000 (maybe a tad more). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Not sure if my calculations are correct but i make it £602,500 pledged so far, that is including the 33 who said £5k or more at an average of £10k each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spd Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 After nearly 50 years of supporting Saints we cannot let them go under and am willing to pledge £500, maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFKA South Woodford Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I will also make the following small pledges on top of the money I have already pledged. To give all of my collection of Saints replica's including the signed one, which was signed by most of the team after the dellhurst game, to the fund. To give my programme collection to the fund, which includes Cardiff cup final and last game vs Arsenal at the dell programmes. Not a lot of any worth I know, but every penny which can be raised will be vital to the fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 We'd have £4m, not nearly enough... I never was any good at maths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I would just like to say that although this situation is completely horrible it is fantastic to feel the fan base united again at last, all pulling in the same direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Mark Fry has phoned me and discussed the situation. Whilst there may be interest there is no guarantee of any acceptable bid. For that reason he supports what we are doing and asked that we develop this initiative and I keep in contact as to what is happening from his side of things. As his Administrator responsibilities are to the shareholders he couldn't directly assist so he asked me to talk to Paris Smith and Randall who are prepared to give free assistance in these circumstances. This I did and spoke to one of the partners, not surprisingly they had been contacted by another party with a similar idea. The partner dealing with it wasn't there but will ring me back. In the meantime Mark Fry had given my number to the Save our Saints group who phoned me as they have a similar idea and considerable media contacts. I am going to meet one of them in about half an hour to see what common ground we have. They haven't been in contact with P.S&R so there is at least one more group. It seems to me that we should set up and coordinate the various initiatives into one, as it's no good diluting the appeal with a number of similar appeals. In the end saving the club is the project When I get back I will post again.Richard Smith of Paris Smith and Randall used to sit the row in front of me at the Dell and a massive Saints fan as were his family.I would expect he would do the best he could for us without hesitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Gary Chalk if you read this you recall that piece of rare memoribilia you wanted, i will let you have it and donate the money to the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Not sure if my calculations are correct but i make it £602,500 pledged so far, that is including the 33 who said £5k or more at an average of £10k each. Regardless of that figure's accuracy, that it could it even be speculated that a club's fans could raise that amount at a time like this is remarkable! I sadly am running very tight at the moment and cannot spare much (certainly not 3 figures) I applaud everyone who has said they would contribute, you are the reason why, whatever happens there will be a Southampton Football Club to support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northam Girls Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Found on my share portfoli reports :- Norwich Union, owned by Aviva, is said to be owed £24m after putting up the cash to build St Mary's Stadium, the club's current home. Reports today suggested it may consider writing off some of that debt to help Begbies find a buyer, though no decision has been made. This could help us in our time of need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb1 Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I could afford £300 at a push - all you'd need is 100,000 fans to donate £200 and we're right out of the danger zone. This isn't so far fetched as not too long ago 30,000 fans regularly attended matches. There must easily be three times that many that can't make it to matches. If £200 gave you a vote and ownership of the club I'm sure it wouldn't be that difficult to get the required amount, especially if it meant a choice between the club existing or not. The only caveat is that you would only be able to buy one share. Make it democratic. Are you serious in the current climate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 3 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I have met up with one of the Save our Saints group and have gone through their proposals, which as they were set up initially to try and oust the recent directors are different to where we are. Having said that after talking it through, we are now coming from the same direction with pretty much the same essential and fundamental principles. I have been invited to meet the group who are in many respects ahead of the game inasmuch that they are ready to contact the media and have already set up contacts with the various media outlets and some high profile figures. What they don't have is the up front commitment we have had already from this thread or the powerful communication tool that this site provides. It makes no sense to work separately, so it makes sense to combine. I know there is at least one other group who are not in contact with the Administrator but have talked to Paris Smith & Randall who as of yet haven't come back to me. What we need to do is coordinate all groups into one. The next thing will be to set up a trust and an accessible subscription account with say Barclays for a number of reasons, that cannot be accessed by anyone until it is used to purchase the club. I have had offers of help from a few people and will pm them asap, Weston Saint is on board and is talking to Duncan Holley. Any preliminary group set up would in my view be on a temporary basis only until a proper board of trustees could be elected. The level of financial support is phenomenal. I hope that all this will prove to be unnecessary and an acceptable offer is made to the administrators from well off people with the club's best interest at heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Wow, half a million so far, I really wonder (without casting aspersions) if we would ever see the colour of it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barfy Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Wow, half a million so far, I really wonder (without casting aspersions) if we would ever see the colour of it though. I must admit, a similar thought crossed my mind. Then again, if it comes down to being the only viable option in a few weeks time, I could certainly do without a summer holiday again this year (just don't tell the mrs ). By the way, I'd also be willing to offer help on the finance/legal/admin side if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I have met up with one of the Save our Saints group and have gone through their proposals, which as they were set up initially to try and oust the recent directors are different to where we are. Having said that after talking it through, we are now coming from the same direction with pretty much the same essential and fundamental principles. I have been invited to meet the group who are in many respects ahead of the game inasmuch that they are ready to contact the media and have already set up contacts with the various media outlets and some high profile figures. What they don't have is the up front commitment we have had already from this thread or the powerful communication tool that this site provides. It makes no sense to work separately, so it makes sense to combine. I know there is at least one other group who are not in contact with the Administrator but have talked to Paris Smith & Randall who as of yet haven't come back to me. What we need to do is coordinate all groups into one. The next thing will be to set up a trust and an accessible subscription account with say Barclays for a number of reasons, that cannot be accessed by anyone until it is used to purchase the club. I have had offers of help from a few people and will pm them asap, Weston Saint is on board and is talking to Duncan Holley. Any preliminary group set up would in my view be on a temporary basis only until a proper board of trustees could be elected. The level of financial support is phenomenal. I hope that all this will prove to be unnecessary and an acceptable offer is made to the administrators from well off people with the club's best interest at heart. Great work. Good to see this gathering pace. As for the money, there is no doubt in my mind that i will stay true to my word of a donation of £500 & more if i can afford it. I'm supposed to be going away at the end of May but would be more than willing to sacrifice that trip to donate money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northam Girls Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I know I'm only a woman, and you guys probably won't have time for me but I am offering my time and labour if there is anything I can do to help. I am a business analyst and if nothing else have keyboard, computer, organisational and communications skills available. Please let me help. I may be a Geordie by birth but a Saint at heart - we must save our club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I know I'm only a woman, and you guys probably won't have time for me but I am offering my time and labour if there is anything I can do to help. I am a business analyst and if nothing else have keyboard, computer, organisational and communications skills available. Please let me help. I may be a Geordie by birth but a Saint at heart - we must save our club. ... in that case shouldn't you be called 'Northern Girls'. Good to have you on board, ironically I'm from doon there but living up in the north east now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 As the representative of SAVE OUR SAINTS that met with "derry" earlier today, I thought I would share some thoughts and plans. My colleagues and I have been working on a proposal for a "Saints Fans Consortium" of some sort for a few weeks now. When you look into the details it becomes very interesting and a bit "chicken and egg" scenario. Our initial strategy was to acquire a major shareholding of SLH and go from there (the detail is not important now!) We were planning to "go live" after the Forest game but now SLH has gone into Administration the goal posts have moved!! We are effectively working as quickly as possible to launch this initiative and are 99.9% set to go public next week. As Im sure everyone will agree, we have one chance at this and as such must get it right. All I would ask of all fans is to support the team on Saturday, and watch out for more imformation next week. The vision is for a Fan based "body" to own and run the club, in a totally democratic, transparent and accountable manner. The emphasis of "our vision" is also to build attendance levels, galvanise support, build the team, and sustain the club. Without going into detail, donators/investors would get reductions on tickets prices and other "rewards". For anyone who has doubts, thats fair enough. All I would remind you is that we are potentially facing the choice of "club" or "no club". I know what I want.... Together we can and will SAVE OUR SAINTS If anyone wishes to get in touch directly, please email saintsfansconsortium@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 3 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Thanks Mark, welcome to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I know I'm only a woman, and you guys probably won't have time for me but I am offering my time and labour if there is anything I can do to help. I am a business analyst and if nothing else have keyboard, computer, organisational and communications skills available. Please let me help. I may be a Geordie by birth but a Saint at heart - we must save our club. NG - the more intelligent guys on here are actually quite friendly towards we women I, too, can offer the same skills as NG although my distance from Southampton may prove to be a problem although in these interweb times maybe not too much of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I have met up with one of the Save our Saints group and have gone through their proposals, which as they were set up initially to try and oust the recent directors are different to where we are. Having said that after talking it through, we are now coming from the same direction with pretty much the same essential and fundamental principles. I have been invited to meet the group who are in many respects ahead of the game inasmuch that they are ready to contact the media and have already set up contacts with the various media outlets and some high profile figures. What they don't have is the up front commitment we have had already from this thread or the powerful communication tool that this site provides. It makes no sense to work separately, so it makes sense to combine. I know there is at least one other group who are not in contact with the Administrator but have talked to Paris Smith & Randall who as of yet haven't come back to me. What we need to do is coordinate all groups into one. The next thing will be to set up a trust and an accessible subscription account with say Barclays for a number of reasons, that cannot be accessed by anyone until it is used to purchase the club. I have had offers of help from a few people and will pm them asap, Weston Saint is on board and is talking to Duncan Holley. Any preliminary group set up would in my view be on a temporary basis only until a proper board of trustees could be elected. The level of financial support is phenomenal. I hope that all this will prove to be unnecessary and an acceptable offer is made to the administrators from well off people with the club's best interest at heart. Very impressed with this initiative having just come off the phone to "Derry". I think it vital to have some sort of pledged amount in case a consortium's efforts fell at the final hurdle and we only then had days before folding with no plan B in situ. One word "Derry" used which made sense was "backup" finances. I am sure there are genuine consortiums out there - perhaps one that would also embrace a fan group such as this one and/or Mark's Save our Saints group. I am happy to pledge funds myself and am prepared to do whatever I can to help get this off the ground. The response on this thread has been quite uplifting. It is easy to be negative but now is the time to be positive. Cheers! Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Can we have one of those things on the site that add up all the monies pledged so far so dont have to keep adding it up. I too can help with any administrative work required, experienced pa and good arranging and minuting muinutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 To everyone who pledged their time and expertise, may I suggest that you email me at saintsfansconsortium@yahoo.com stating what you have to offer?! It will be easier to have this info in one place should we need to call upon you. At the moment we have a group of people well placed to make this happen. There will no doubt be times when others will be needed!!! Spread the word, keep the faith and SAVE OUR SAINTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 To everyone who pledged their time and expertise, may I suggest that you email me at saintsfansconsortium@yahoo.com stating what you have to offer?! It will be easier to have this info in one place should we need to call upon you. At the moment we have a group of people well placed to make this happen. There will no doubt be times when others will be needed!!! Spread the word, keep the faith and SAVE OUR SAINTS Mark, one thought I have had - mentioned in other posts - is whether we can get any well known Saints fans with business experience on board, or even to help front/run this. Gavyn Davies is the one who naturally springs to mind, but I am sure there are others too. I think most fans are positive about this move, but you will already have seen misgivings from some due to past experience with other fans groups where typically "the ususal suspects" end up running the show and things either peter out or become somewhat ego driven. I think the visible inclusion of a Gavyn Davies or similar will provide real credibilty to this initative and quell fears from some fans that it'll end up not being professionally organised (with absolutely no disprespect to you, Derry, or the others trying to get this thing moving, as I have no idea of your background or experience - in fact I salute you all for driving this forward). COYS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 To everyone who pledged their time and expertise, may I suggest that you email me at saintsfansconsortium@yahoo.com stating what you have to offer?! It will be easier to have this info in one place should we need to call upon you. At the moment we have a group of people well placed to make this happen. There will no doubt be times when others will be needed!!! Spread the word, keep the faith and SAVE OUR SAINTS And who are you then Mr 2 Posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 And who are you then Mr 2 Posts? You're not being asked to give any personal details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Why would anyone waste their time emailing this anonymous noob (probably from a personal email address)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 (edited) Mark, one thought I have had - mentioned in other posts - is whether we can get any well known Saints fans with business experience on board, or even to help front/run this. Gavyn Davies is the one who naturally springs to mind, but I am sure there are others too. I think most fans are positive about this move, but you will already have seen misgivings from some due to past experience with other fans groups where typically "the ususal suspects" end up running the show and things either peter out or become somewhat ego driven. I think the visible inclusion of a Gavyn Davies or similar will provide real credibilty to this initative and quell fears from some fans that it'll end up not being professionally organised (with absolutely no disprespect to you, Derry, or the others trying to get this thing moving, as I have no idea of your background or experience - in fact I salute you all for driving this forward). COYS! If you need to track down Gavyn Davies, your best bet will be to pitch up at the Emirates Stadium, Islington at around three o'clock tomorrow where Mr Davies and his family have season tickets for some considerable time. If I were you, I'd grab him at half time, so you don't take him away from his beloved Arsenal. Edited 3 April, 2009 by CB Fry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Gary Chalk if you read this you recall that piece of rare memoribilia you wanted, i will let you have it and donate the money to the cause. what was it nick - throw it up inan auction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Mark, one thought I have had - mentioned in other posts - is whether we can get any well known Saints fans with business experience on board, or even to help front/run this. Gavyn Davies is the one who naturally springs to mind, but I am sure there are others too. I think most fans are positive about this move, but you will already have seen misgivings from some due to past experience with other fans groups where typically "the ususal suspects" end up running the show and things either peter out or become somewhat ego driven. I think the visible inclusion of a Gavyn Davies or similar will provide real credibilty to this initative and quell fears from some fans that it'll end up not being professionally organised (with absolutely no disprespect to you, Derry, or the others trying to get this thing moving, as I have no idea of your background or experience - in fact I salute you all for driving this forward). COYS! You make a great point SW11 Saint. A "figurehead/well know supporter" would definitely add credance. We have already spoken to one or two who fit this bill , albeit a few weeks ago, when plans were being made to run with this after the Forest game. As said before we are now working quickly to make this happen so will be contacting people over the next few days! The Gavin Davies factor intrigues me, because if he was interested in supporting "us" then I would question why isnt he doing it himself?? In many respects, an Investor would be better financially, but you never know who youre getting and more importantly ,what their motive is?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 you never know who youre getting and more importantly ,what their motive is?! How apt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 You make a great point SW11 Saint. A "figurehead/well know supporter" would definitely add credance. We have already spoken to one or two who fit this bill , albeit a few weeks ago, when plans were being made to run with this after the Forest game. As said before we are now working quickly to make this happen so will be contacting people over the next few days! The Gavin Davies factor intrigues me, because if he was interested in supporting "us" then I would question why isnt he doing it himself?? In many respects, an Investor would be better financially, but you never know who youre getting and more importantly ,what their motive is?! I blame Gavyn partially for Wilde coming here. He suggested at the time that he would be investing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 (edited) Why don't we sell season tickets in advance derry - that would give us our backup finances. On top of the donated funds. Lets say we set the season ticket renewal price at the same amount as 08/09 we can the pay that money into a seperate account. When season tickets are issued we will already have paid and this would also be a marker for any potential buyer as the money would already be in the pot. Also if we turned one of the lounges in the hospitality area into a lounge for 50 year season ticket holders - say there are 320 of these 50year season tickets @ £12000 each - that would net £3 840 000. The season tickets would be transferable and would represent good value (this is on top of any pledges) but as you can see this one act would almost wipe away our overdraft! 320 people is only 1% of ground capacity so think this would be a good idea. A charity gig would almost certainly raise £1million (25000 tickets @ £40) An auction of memoribilia, dinners, high profile pre season friendlies - this can be done. We must unify with the other groups and rally behind a central figure. Personally MLT would be the man for me to be the media front. Look at the hype generated by shearer going back to newcastle. Also I know CB fry and others have been grumbling about the wages of players but if we take over the club then surely we could review the wage structure - don't look at the past - look to the future! If we let the club die and it starts again as an AFC Wimbledon style club it will take years to get back to where we are now - if we all chuck in a monkey we could save ourselfves from having to start again! Also first appointment when we take over te club - Woggy Taylor back as KIT MAN! Also improve food and catering - we could really make this a model for other clubs. Get the council on board and we could be off and running. Appoint a CEO and make sure we cap wages at maybe £50000 or £60000 for CEO, none of these ridiculous £100000+ salaries. There are loads of other ideas - lets show wilde and lowe what the customers really want and thats our club back! Edited 3 April, 2009 by ooohTerryHurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 And who are you then Mr 2 Posts? I am a lifelong fan of 35+ years....who are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I am a lifelong fan of 36+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I am a lifelong fan of 36+ years. Excellent!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 What about a totaliser at the ground - do you remember how exciting that used to be on BLue Peter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Why would anyone waste their time emailing this anonymous noob (probably from a personal email address)? Bloody hell mate - this sort of post isn't helpful. Whatever you think of people who start things like this at least give them a chance. All we want is to save our club - we either pull together and forget our differences etc or we go down the Swanee. If you still have a problem can I respectfully ask you keep off this thread. There are people out there bursting a gut to keep SFC alive - let's not destroy the momentum or the good will factor - at the moment it is all we have. Rgds D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 I am a lifelong fan of 36+ years. Haha, what a mature, bitter human being you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 3 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 3 April, 2009 To everyone who pledged their time and expertise, may I suggest that you email me at saintsfansconsortium@yahoo.com stating what you have to offer?! It will be easier to have this info in one place should we need to call upon you. At the moment we have a group of people well placed to make this happen. There will no doubt be times when others will be needed!!! Spread the word, keep the faith and SAVE OUR SAINTS Mark, I already have the details of all but the last two and will be contacting those shortly. It was maybe a little naive to post as such on here as some are very sensitive about new posters appearing at times like these. There is a long history about takeovers, timewasters and trojan horses. The simple fact that there are some who don't get on and others who are well respected by the members such as Duncan Holley and Weston Saint, that makes this a partcularly volatile site. It would be best to leave it to those that are at the least accepted, there is no shortcut with the site. I will be in touch as agreed. You are of course fully entitled to do your own thing. I'm not sure that the membership or public would want to buy into financing a consortium that requires others to provide the capital for a limited company. But a trust is a different kettle of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Bloody hell mate - this sort of post isn't helpful. Whatever you think of people who start things like this at least give them a chance. All we want is to save our club - we either pull together and forget our differences etc or we go down the Swanee. If you still have a problem can I respectfully ask you keep off this thread. There are people out there bursting a gut to keep SFC alive - let's not destroy the momentum or the good will factor - at the moment it is all we have. Rgds D I have no problem and it may well all be genuine but I just think a little more information than a Saintsweb name containing SFC in it (e.g. credentials, plans) ought to be divulged before anyone would start winging off emails to f*ck knows who. Have you seen this thread? http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=11811 Same email address and apparently claiming a company has been set up (admittedly not from MarkSFC's new account directly). I cannot see the company name at Companies House and am therefore a little dubious. Not unreasonable surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffield_saint Posted 3 April, 2009 Share Posted 3 April, 2009 Whether or not this idea can actually work, there is no harm testing reaction. And that reaction looks very positive. I think the work being put in by people is fantastic. Im a postgrad student (therefore have no loan/funding) but I do have a part-time job, so can pledge the min. £100 and will try to find more. Im sure there will be plenty of people who turn their nose up at that and point out that such small amounts will not get us anywhere, but if everyone gives as much as they can then it may not seem so silly. Theres no harm in trying. Keep up the good work derry and all those helping you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 3 April, 2009 Author Share Posted 3 April, 2009 This is the Mark representing the consortium that I spoke to, but it now looks like an attempt to highjack the site's initiative. I personally explained that a trust was the way to go and no money taken until everything in place legally and protected. In no way would I support an open ended company capitalised by the public but run by an unelected few. For me it's a properly set up trust fund or nothing. I may well walk away from this one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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