Bury : No Wages
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I think that ultimately I feel quite strongly about this, but not really because I have any great affection for Bury, even though I do always have sympathy for other footy fans in strife and being sh*t on, but mostly because I'd hate to see a charlatan like Dale get away with it and make millions from basically and deliberately forcing a club to close.
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Clubs can survive in the lower divisions and remain full time with the income they already receive from gates, TV and commercial. It just means that full time players will be paid modest wages, not much more than in other professions. The problem is that you have clubs like Salford City financed by wealthy backers who, despite poor gates, will be in a much better position to pay high wages than the ordinary teams. It just requires sensible financial management and a refusal to pay more than income allows. And you can be successful operating in that way as we have demonstrated at Burnley over the past thirty years.
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What was our average attendance in 1986/7 season?
I would guess about the same as Bury last season
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I would guess about the same as Bury last season
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Really sad.
Do not want to see any clubs go to the wall.
Do not want to see any clubs go to the wall.
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its what happens unfortunately with spiv owners
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And boosted by the last two games, the last one in particular.mkmel wrote:What was our average attendance in 1986/7 season?
I would guess about the same as Bury last season
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3 bids gone in for Bury according to Dale, he's passed the info onto the EFL
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The EFL cut off time was 5 pm today wasn’t it?Vegas Claret wrote:3 bids gone in for Bury according to Dale, he's passed the info onto the EFL
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I've just read about very late interest too.ClaretTony wrote:The EFL cut off time was 5 pm today wasn’t it?
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The league give someone extra time to complete a deal, it collapses around an hour before the deadline. How does that work with new interest?Zom Zom wrote:I've just read about very late interest too.
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i think the publicity and media out cry on this will force the EFL to allow more time, otherwise they are the villain instead of Dale.
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No idea, but it's in black and white on the BBC website.ClaretTony wrote:The league give someone extra time to complete a deal, it collapses around an hour before the deadline. How does that work with new interest?
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But Bury had a great season last year unlike ours in 86/7. Lincoln averaged over 9000 and MK over 8000.ClaretTony wrote:And boosted by the last two games, the last one in particular.
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Livesey on 5live said at least one bid was received before 5pm
Northwest tonight said one of the bidders went directly to the EFL
with proof of funds.
Northwest tonight said one of the bidders went directly to the EFL
with proof of funds.
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Dale probably told them at 16:59:59. Just seems another ploy to elongate the processClaretTony wrote:The EFL cut off time was 5 pm today wasn’t it?
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Going straight to the EFL seems a bit odd. How would they have any idea of the finances and if it was worth it?
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...but are you fit or proper CT?ClaretTony wrote:Well for a quid, I couldn't have been worse.
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Someone from Switzerland in for em. (BBC)
And a consortium led by the local MP.
And a consortium led by the local MP.
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We have reached the point of no return for the EFL. A decision has to be taken whether it is a sport or a business.
If it’s a sport the first essence of sport is a level playing field. Therefore squad sizes and a squad salary cap must be brought in.
If it’s a business they should have shares and pay divis, on any profit. The one man band megalomaniacs have to be booted. Also, if a business, failing clubs must go to the wall. They can always reconstitute and come again. There are plenty of clubs queuing to get in.
If it’s a sport the first essence of sport is a level playing field. Therefore squad sizes and a squad salary cap must be brought in.
If it’s a business they should have shares and pay divis, on any profit. The one man band megalomaniacs have to be booted. Also, if a business, failing clubs must go to the wall. They can always reconstitute and come again. There are plenty of clubs queuing to get in.
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I guess Sporting Risk satisfied the EFL on proof of funds. Then walked away having had the time to do the due diligence over the weekend.Bordeauxclaret wrote:Going straight to the EFL seems a bit odd. How would they have any idea of the finances and if it was worth it?
So any 11th hour interest today could likewise prove funds. Then walk away tomorrow when they see the books.
So sad for Bury. I've lived there for nearly 10 years and have committed Shakers fans as friends and have been on the odd game. Always thought them a nice little club.
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Would anybody on here pay a quid for Bury right now with the following restrictions. You cannot sell the ground in next 20 years. You have to guarantee to fund the club also for a minimum of 20 years. All debts must be paid. Any takers
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Suppose it’s then how long do they get?BobSykes wrote:I guess Sporting Risk satisfied the EFL on proof of funds. Then walked away having had the time to do the due diligence over the weekend.
So any 11th hour interest today could likewise prove funds. Then walk away tomorrow when they see the books.
So sad for Bury. I've lived there for nearly 10 years and have committed Shakers fans as friends and have been on the odd game. Always thought them a nice little club.
Very sad for them I agree. Used to be a nice little club.
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Absolutely notclaretblue wrote:...but are you fit or proper CT?
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Milton Keynes has a population of about 250,000 and often do deals like kids for a quid so they are bound to get bigger attendances than BuryFCBurnley wrote:But Bury had a great season last year unlike ours in 86/7. Lincoln averaged over 9000 and MK over 8000.
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This is worse than waiting for Brexit.
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No takers for a quid then haha
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This is the exact point. The football league can’t keep giving out 4 day extension every time someone says they might be interested in buying the club.Bordeauxclaret wrote:Suppose it’s then how long do they get?
They’ve had months to get this sorted. It’s time the league just put everyone out of their misery and just let them go as that would then give time for Bury fans to start an AFC Bury and apply to join a league before the start of next season. Like wise for Bolton. This can’t keep dragging on and on.
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Good point I agree, but begs the question as to why would Dale do it? (Answers on a postcard and no prizes)FCBurnley wrote:Would anybody on here pay a quid for Bury right now with the following restrictions. You cannot sell the ground in next 20 years. You have to guarantee to fund the club also for a minimum of 20 years. All debts must be paid. Any takers
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Why have these latest three bidders waited until now ?
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more chance of selling it for a quid than the 2.7 million numpty wants for itFCBurnley wrote:Would anybody on here pay a quid for Bury right now with the following restrictions. You cannot sell the ground in next 20 years. You have to guarantee to fund the club also for a minimum of 20 years. All debts must be paid. Any takers
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FFS - is this still going on? It's easier to get out of the EU than the EFL.
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As others have said going to the EFL with proof of funds even before you know what the financial situation of the club is just before the deadline when you’ve had months to find the information out is rather odd.
It’s like me going to Asda 5 mins before it shuts to buy some cereal but going to Walmart to prove I can afford it, getting them to keep the shop open for me to go in, then going into Asda and deciding the cereal is too expensive anyway and going home. Of course it isn’t that simple, but seems odd.
It’s like me going to Asda 5 mins before it shuts to buy some cereal but going to Walmart to prove I can afford it, getting them to keep the shop open for me to go in, then going into Asda and deciding the cereal is too expensive anyway and going home. Of course it isn’t that simple, but seems odd.
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It this is your potential saviour - I think I would rather go and start a phoenix club
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Saw his name linked earlier this evening. That really would be frying pan into a blazing fire.Chester Perry wrote:It this is your potential saviour - I think I would rather go and start a phoenix club
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He sounds like Bassini's alter ego!! Another total muppet who should clearly be nowhere near a football club!
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Debating it all now on "the debate" on sky sports
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That would be Amazulu FC of Durbanthelaughingclaret wrote:...the funicular situation of the club...
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To me it seems very obvious that Dale has a plan A and a plan B.
Plan A: Buy the club for a quid, run it further down and then when it appears to be finally going under and all in the surrounding community are up in arms, flog it for 2 or 3 million to some well meaning people as they'll be desperate to keep it going.
Plan B: Buy the club for a quid, run it further down, pretend to be interested in offers to buy it, jerk everybody around whilst actually ensuring the club dies "despite your best efforts" and cheekily get the damn silly covenant revoked and flog it for millions to developers.
Dale holds all the cards and wins whatever. A very thick skinned con man and not at all a nice guy, but not stupid I'd suggest.
Plan A: Buy the club for a quid, run it further down and then when it appears to be finally going under and all in the surrounding community are up in arms, flog it for 2 or 3 million to some well meaning people as they'll be desperate to keep it going.
Plan B: Buy the club for a quid, run it further down, pretend to be interested in offers to buy it, jerk everybody around whilst actually ensuring the club dies "despite your best efforts" and cheekily get the damn silly covenant revoked and flog it for millions to developers.
Dale holds all the cards and wins whatever. A very thick skinned con man and not at all a nice guy, but not stupid I'd suggest.
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thought I saw his name linked with Bolton over the weekendClaretTony wrote:Saw his name linked earlier this evening. That really would be frying pan into a blazing fire.
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Who's the most stupid ?
The Muppets phoning the EFL pretending to buy the club or the EFL taking the calls 4 months after the event ?
The Muppets phoning the EFL pretending to buy the club or the EFL taking the calls 4 months after the event ?
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A great piece from FourFourTwo on the debacle - long though
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Who can overturn the covenant? The council or the courts? I wouldn’t want to be a Bury councilor that did that.Dark Cloud wrote:To me it seems very obvious that Dale has a plan A and a plan B.
Plan A: Buy the club for a quid, run it further down and then when it appears to be finally going under and all in the surrounding community are up in arms, flog it for 2 or 3 million to some well meaning people as they'll be desperate to keep it going.
Plan B: Buy the club for a quid, run it further down, pretend to be interested in offers to buy it, jerk everybody around whilst actually ensuring the club dies "despite your best efforts" and cheekily get the damn silly covenant revoked and flog it for millions to developers.
Dale holds all the cards and wins whatever. A very thick skinned con man and not at all a nice guy, but not stupid I'd suggest.
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I found that piece long on saying lots while saying nothing.Chester Perry wrote:A great piece from FourFourTwo on the debacle - long though
https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/wh ... ppen-again" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Bury have been expelled from the league
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official statement
The EFL Board met earlier this evening and, after a long and detailed discussion, determined that Bury FC’s membership of the English Football League be withdrawn after the deadline passed at 5pm today (Tuesday 27 August) without a successful resolution.
Despite repeated requests to its owner Mr Dale over a sustained period of time, the necessary evidence in respect of how the Club would meet its financial commitments, has simply not been provided and, as a result, attentions turned to securing new ownership at the Club.
At its meeting on 24 August 2019, the Board agreed a short extension to 5pm today (Tuesday 27 August) to enable Mr Dale and the Club to explore the possibility of a proposed sale with C&N Sporting Risk Limited, with Mr Dale having accepted their offer. Following due diligence, C&N Sporting Risk Limited opted not to pursue its interest.
Therefore, having fully considered all available options, including a number of late expressions of interest provided to the EFL, the EFL Board has unanimously determined with enormous regret that Bury’s membership be withdrawn.
The EFL Board had maintained that there could be no further suspensions to the fixture list and that these ongoing concerns and the integrity of the competition were a significant factor in the decision.
Recent events have highlighted how decisions taken at Bury FC over the last few seasons have caused the Club and individuals close to it significant financial distress and there are a number of matters which, in our view, will require further investigation.
League One will now comprise of 23 Clubs for the remainder of the campaign and relegation places in the division reduced to three, which will result in a full complement of 24 Clubs in 2020/21. A discussion will take place with EFL Clubs on the consequential impact in League Two when Clubs next meet in September 2019.
Debbie Jevans CBE, EFL Executive Chair, said: “Today is undoubtedly one of the darkest days in the League’s recent history. The EFL has worked determinedly and tirelessly to avoid this outcome and it is with a heavy heart that this situation has been forced upon us.
“The EFL has to place the integrity of our competitions at the heart of every decision we make, and we simply cannot allow this unacceptable situation to continue or countenance the prospect of postponing further fixtures.
“I understand this will be a deeply upsetting and devastating time for Bury’s players, staff, supporters and the wider community. There is no doubt today’s news will be felt across the entire football family.
“No one wanted to be in this position but following repeated missed deadlines, the suspension of five League fixtures, in addition to not receiving the evidence we required in regard to financial commitments and a possible takeover not materialising; the EFL Board has been forced to take the most difficult of decisions.”
The EFL Board met earlier this evening and, after a long and detailed discussion, determined that Bury FC’s membership of the English Football League be withdrawn after the deadline passed at 5pm today (Tuesday 27 August) without a successful resolution.
Despite repeated requests to its owner Mr Dale over a sustained period of time, the necessary evidence in respect of how the Club would meet its financial commitments, has simply not been provided and, as a result, attentions turned to securing new ownership at the Club.
At its meeting on 24 August 2019, the Board agreed a short extension to 5pm today (Tuesday 27 August) to enable Mr Dale and the Club to explore the possibility of a proposed sale with C&N Sporting Risk Limited, with Mr Dale having accepted their offer. Following due diligence, C&N Sporting Risk Limited opted not to pursue its interest.
Therefore, having fully considered all available options, including a number of late expressions of interest provided to the EFL, the EFL Board has unanimously determined with enormous regret that Bury’s membership be withdrawn.
The EFL Board had maintained that there could be no further suspensions to the fixture list and that these ongoing concerns and the integrity of the competition were a significant factor in the decision.
Recent events have highlighted how decisions taken at Bury FC over the last few seasons have caused the Club and individuals close to it significant financial distress and there are a number of matters which, in our view, will require further investigation.
League One will now comprise of 23 Clubs for the remainder of the campaign and relegation places in the division reduced to three, which will result in a full complement of 24 Clubs in 2020/21. A discussion will take place with EFL Clubs on the consequential impact in League Two when Clubs next meet in September 2019.
Debbie Jevans CBE, EFL Executive Chair, said: “Today is undoubtedly one of the darkest days in the League’s recent history. The EFL has worked determinedly and tirelessly to avoid this outcome and it is with a heavy heart that this situation has been forced upon us.
“The EFL has to place the integrity of our competitions at the heart of every decision we make, and we simply cannot allow this unacceptable situation to continue or countenance the prospect of postponing further fixtures.
“I understand this will be a deeply upsetting and devastating time for Bury’s players, staff, supporters and the wider community. There is no doubt today’s news will be felt across the entire football family.
“No one wanted to be in this position but following repeated missed deadlines, the suspension of five League fixtures, in addition to not receiving the evidence we required in regard to financial commitments and a possible takeover not materialising; the EFL Board has been forced to take the most difficult of decisions.”
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Devastating for their fans
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for all true fans of footballClaretTony wrote:Devastating for their fans
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lots of them wanted this to happen just to get rid of the owner, still, a very sad state of affairsClaretTony wrote:Devastating for their fans
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