SUFC: The Future SUFC up for sale

[Paulie Walnuts]

This is so sad every time we have a bit of positive news. We get bad news again:( .

Wish I could just stop checking. Think we’re all beyond desperate for good news now.

Unfortunately, until we are properly rid of that family it will always be like this which is why any new owners need to be 100% separated from him in any way, shape or form or it's better we start again from scratch IMO.

The man is a fkin nightmare.

 

[JB Shrimper]

It can surely only be because of the documentary. Ron made no reactions until that was mentioned.

 

[JWShrimper]

See Matt Slater’s (possibly the most reliable source of info) comments on Twitter. States that Ron Martin doesn’t have a credible alternative to Kimura. He’s searched for alternatives but either the money isn’t there or they know him well enough and don’t want to do business with him.

 

[CRATE]

It can surely only be because of the documentary. Ron made no reactions until that was mentioned.

Nothing to do with it, what do ever! He actually asked if we’re now going to put it out!

 

[dusterman]

See Matt Slater’s (possibly the most reliable source of info) comments on Twitter. States that Ron Martin doesn’t have a credible alternative to Kimura. He’s searched for alternatives but either the money isn’t there or they know him well enough and don’t want to do business with him.

Can only hope he sees sense, but that’s pretty unlikely.

 

[Smiffy]

See Matt Slater’s (possibly the most reliable source of info) comments on Twitter. States that Ron Martin doesn’t have a credible alternative to Kimura. He’s searched for alternatives but either the money isn’t there or they know him well enough and don’t want to do business with him.

For those that haven't seen the comments...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1681401608624545793

 

[damien]

The saving grace may be the combined pressure of protests and the MPs involvement to get this done. If he is getting grief from every direction whether it be at home, his neighbours, government etc and comes to an agreement with Kimura based on these new and reduced numbers Inc RH etc then hopefully, hopefully somehow we might just be saved last minute.

 

[Hampshire Shrimp]

It can surely only be because of the documentary. Ron made no reactions until that was mentioned.

He has always been like it! His dream is in tatters, debt upon debt, WUP`s, HMRC, late payments. Now in a corner and cannot convince himself to let go.

He says he wants to sell? A buyer has been in talks, DD, etc.....

Are Kimura still interested?

One mans self importance is robbing the community of it`s football club.

Importantly, what did he show the Judge to get another 42 day adjournment?

Is he playing a potential buyer, that he has no intention of selling too, of with the promise to a judge that all debt will be paid before the next hearing?

In his pre-determined mind, does he know that he will not have to attend that hearing because the NL would have ejected us by then?

Sorry, my mind is working overtime, but, no one has the answers?

Only one man has?

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

Matt Slaters comments don't surprise me. I know so many people / companies in the area that won't deal with him for various reasons. Of course, he'll blame all the potential bidders for the deal not happening (if sadly, it doesnt), but at the end of the day his track record, greed and stubborness is going to ruin this great club

 

[defender05]

I think it is time for a few people involved in this possible sale to put their big boy pants on and actually come out and say something instead of using people to leak bits and pieces for them.

If the latest sale offer from RM is false then say what, none of this that's not true but I can't tell you why crap.

If Kimura don't want that deal then say so don't keep feeding bits to people to make them look like they are the saviour's but are being hard done by.

If there is another party interested then step up and make a bid.

 

[fbm]

Cricko should think about allowing people to sponsor those mile stone posts. Or how about match and post match threads?

When I get a spare hour or 2 I'll put together an old style "FBM view and ratings thread" trying to put as much humour into this tragic situation as I can

 

[TJC]

Sounds like a job for @Smiffy

Would be good if we could have a locked thread where only selected posters such as Crate, BoyWonder, LondonShrimper (missed many out) etc could post updates they have with no-one else able to reply. Perhaps a different thread for questions?
Just to give us a single thread where we can just see latest updates easily

 

[Boreham Blue]

Matt Slaters comments don't surprise me. I know so many people / companies in the area that won't deal with him for various reasons. Of course, he'll blame all the potential bidders for the deal not happening (if sadly, it doesnt), but at the end of the day his track record, greed and stubborness is going to ruin this great club

This is one feature that should be considered as part of the goodwill element of any valuation. It's already been said that season ticket sales will jump but I do think sponsorship and other things will likely increase based on those not wanting to be associated with RM. PG services have only invested because of TL but I believe that a RM free SUFC will be a far more attractive option for local businesses and maybe even some large ones.

 

[Hooly]

Really just need a sticky locked post with 1 summarised update of where we are at 5pm each day.

I often think I've missed an announcement and then have to wade through several pages of posts only to find no further update.

Same here. I play extreme sports most evenings at the moment & get back late, well the Maldon Gold is only £3.40 a pint!! I then sit for ages churning through the last few hundred messages, try to decide who is ITK & might be real but jenarly dyskowntng thouse pastirs whowse gramma is so pur ikant standunder it.

 

[Boreham Blue]

Some good news! I have just had an email confirming my season ticket purchase, and another asking me to register with the new ticketing system.
I may be 'clutching at straws', but I find the normality of this strangely reassuring. Amid the madness of football club finance, the business of running the club is going on.

Also looks better already. You can order your 3 free tickets from your account for example. Let's just hope we get to play the games!

 

[TJC]

So what is being said here, is Ron doesn't want to sell to Kimura as they will do a better job with the club than he did? If thats the case, all bidders might as well save themselves the grief and effort.
He must have a sliding scale of how much better someone could run the club that is acceptable to swallow?
Nearly anyone is going to be able to do a better job right now.

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

This is one feature that should be considered as part of the goodwill element of any valuation. It's already been said that season ticket sales will jump but I do think sponsorship and other things will likely increase based on those not wanting to be associated with RM. PG services have only invested because of TL but I believe that a RM free SUFC will be a far more attractive option for local businesses and maybe even some large ones.

That's a good point. Once RM has left (and I mean, totally left...not hanging onto various assets / parts of land etc), I think sesaon tickets sales will go through the roof.

 

[West Stand]

That's a good point. Once RM has left (and I mean, totally left...not hanging onto various assets / parts of land etc), I think sesaon tickets sales will go through the roof.

So another roof that will need replacing

 

[NZamba Legend]

See Matt Slater’s (possibly the most reliable source of info) comments on Twitter. States that Ron Martin doesn’t have a credible alternative to Kimura. He’s searched for alternatives but either the money isn’t there or they know him well enough and don’t want to do business with him.

My view is that Ron is desperately doing everything he can to secure investment that allows the club to continue (albeit it in intensive care) whilst keeping himself involved for the FF / RH developments. I think this is why Duddridge is involved more than the agency. He doesn't want rational advice. He needs a fixer.

I'm cynical yes, BUT we shouldn't forget that even Ron's buddies don't want to work with him anymore. The evidence for this is in his abject failure to secure the bridging loan earlier in the year. He was confident and full of bluster but no ****er would lend to him. It may be then that Kimura, at the eleventh hour, is the only offer on the table. People say they are being played but maybe they are counting on this likelihood.

 

[JAL]

My view is that Ron is desperately doing everything he can to secure investment that allows the club to continue (albeit it in intensive care) whilst keeping himself involved for the FF / RH developments. I think this is why Duddridge is involved more than the agency. He doesn't want rational advice. He needs a fixer.

I'm cynical yes, BUT we shouldn't forget that even Ron's buddies don't want to work with him anymore. The evidence for this is in his abject failure to secure the bridging loan earlier in the year. He was confident and full of bluster but no ****er would lend to him. It may be then that Kimura, at the eleventh hour, is the only offer on the table. People say they are being played but maybe they are counting on this likelihood.

Problem is, James Dudderidge and Firth I’m pretty sure don’t want him there either, knowing the pain he has caused to the club and fans, I think they are as desperate to remove him as much as we do, political views and gain aside.