Sympathy required for Bill Archer

[Woodchip]

I wish him no ill on a personal level

Yes, the circumstances of the sale of the Goldstone were very disappointing for Albion fans but Archer did nothing illegal and was only looking after the financial security of his own family

It's typical of the culture of envy that crops up whenever the wealth of successful people is discussed

The man is a twattwattwattwat. No other word for it. I'd love for him to be struck down by a bloody great articulated lorry, and make him suffer in pain before eventually dieing, after spending all his money trying to get healthy again.

 

[Redhead]

The man is a twattwattwattwat. No other word for it. I'd love for him to be struck down by a bloody great articulated lorry, and make him suffer in pain before eventually dieing, after spending all his money trying to get healthy again.

Go Get Him Doug

 

[Man of Harveys]

I wish him no ill on a personal level

Yes, the circumstances of the sale of the Goldstone were very disappointing for Albion fans but Archer did nothing illegal and was only looking after the financial security of his own family

It's typical of the culture of envy that crops up whenever the wealth of successful people is discussed

Interesting view. I don't share it. I'd like to shit on him from a great height for what he did to my club, and will guzzle champagne until I'm sick when he dies - and I'm really not that vengeful a person at all.

 

[Woodchip]

Go Get Him Doug

Doug drives rigids, not articulated (I believe).

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I wish him no ill on a personal level

Yes, the circumstances of the sale of the Goldstone were very disappointing for Albion fans but Archer did nothing illegal and was only looking after the financial security of his own family

It's typical of the culture of envy that crops up whenever the wealth of successful people is discussed

that has to be a wind up surely

 

[Redhead]

Doug drives rigids, not articulated (I believe).

Can Doug maybe fracture his legs until an articulated lorry arrives?

 

[Professor P]

I wish him no ill on a personal level

Yes, the circumstances of the sale of the Goldstone were very disappointing for Albion fans but Archer did nothing illegal and was only looking after the financial security of his own family

It's typical of the culture of envy that crops up whenever the wealth of successful people is discussed

Its not envy. I just don't like c*nts.

 

[Albion Dan]

I wish him no ill on a personal level

Yes, the circumstances of the sale of the Goldstone were very disappointing for Albion fans but Archer did nothing illegal and was only looking after the financial security of his own family

It's typical of the culture of envy that crops up whenever the wealth of successful people is discussed

WTF? That fucker tried to make money by killing our football club which has resulted in hardship for all involved,with the Albion ever since. Even away supporters who have to pay silly money to sit miles from the pitch in the wet.

There are many other ways to make money than assett stripping football teams.

What planet are you on?

 

[Blackadder]

I wish him no ill on a personal level

Yes, the circumstances of the sale of the Goldstone were very disappointing for Albion fans but Archer did nothing illegal and was only looking after the financial security of his own family

It's typical of the culture of envy that crops up whenever the wealth of successful people is discussed

HAS to be a wind up!

 

[The Large One]

I wish him no ill on a personal level

Yes, the circumstances of the sale of the Goldstone were very disappointing for Albion fans but Archer did nothing illegal and was only looking after the financial security of his own family

It's typical of the culture of envy that crops up whenever the wealth of successful people is discussed

Rubbish post on several points.

Envy is a total irrelevance in this issue. No-one is envious of Bill Archer, nor his behaviour, nor his standing in the business community, nor his money.

Looking after the financial security of his family did not need to involve asset-stripping Brighton & Hove Albion, nor selling the Goldstone Ground. He was already set up on the back of being a director of Focus DIY. Indeed, he deliberately put the personal security of his family in severe jeopardy.

The sale of the Goldstone Ground was disappointing (but it would have been understandable if it was necessary). However, the circumstances of the sale of the Goldstone Ground (the clandestine meetings / EGMs / the strong denials of the sale / the Articles of Association issue / Bellotti's and Archer's subsequent behaviour over the next two years) were a f***ing disgrace.

To say he did nothing illegal totally misses the point.

 

[eastlondonseagull]

From Wikipedia...

Bill Archer (businessman)
Bill Archer is a murderer of the beloved Brighton & Hove Albion after he sold our Goldstone Ground, it's his fault that we're in the trouble that we are today.

Don't tempt fate - we're not dead yet.

 

[finbar]

I wish him no ill on a personal level

Yes, the circumstances of the sale of the Goldstone were very disappointing for Albion fans but Archer did nothing illegal and was only looking after the financial security of his own family

It's typical of the culture of envy that crops up whenever the wealth of successful people is discussed

You funking imbecile - 'culture of envy', what a load of old shite. The problem is the culture of greed that exists in those in positions of power. He saw a way to make some easy money, and thought nothing of the repercussions it would have on thousands of peoples lives. He is morally repugnent and the fact that someone can even begin to defend what was a totally selfish and greed fuelled act is beyond me. That toe-rags like him are allowed to get away with this is disgusting. The sad fact is too much is judged by its monetary worth, with no value placed in less quantifiable assets. A football club, with all its history and place in local society shouldnt be allowed to be brought and sold by some fuc king cu nt. In my eyes the money he personally received from the sale of the ground and the other meny he made from the club was theft.

 

[Everest]

f*** off!

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Perhaps if he were to sell the land on which all the Focus stores are located, he could raise some temporary cashflow to save his ailing company.

He could then tell his loyal customers via his weasel of a Chief Executive mouthpiece that they should stop whinging, and that should they wish to purchase DIY products, they can go to their nearest Homebase, located 50 miles away.

Aaaaaahhhhh, the years may pass, but the bitterness is still there

 

[Muhammed - I’m hard - Bruce Lee]

I wish him no ill on a personal level

Yes, the circumstances of the sale of the Goldstone were very disappointing for Albion fans but Archer did nothing illegal and was only looking after the financial security of his own family

It's typical of the culture of envy that crops up whenever the wealth of successful people is discussed

 

[Lady Whistledown]

I think there are limits.

Much as the man is an utter, utter SHIT, and I will hold that grudge against him until the day I die, or until we run out at Falmer Stadium, whichever is the sooner, I don't think even I could wish anyone a hideously painful death, for example.

I like to think of myself as slightly human, therefore hoping his house burns down or he suffers a heart attack at his desk seems a little strong.

Having said that, if someone were to swipe all his savings, or steal his Bentley and drive it off the nearest cliff (before posting him the video footage), or run off with his wife to the Bahamas, then yes, I think that wouldn't be unreasonable of us to chuckle quietly to ourselves.

 

[Cantona's Flying Dropkick]

No sympathies from me.


to Archole.

 

[army ali]

Archer would have made something from it, and, no doubt has got it well and truly stashed away.

I hope the administrators have full visibility of his accounts and complete transparency.

Good news though!



Nob off Archer you !*#t

 

[Gully]

No sympathy, still shout obscenities whenever I drive past one of his shops or see a truck bearing the name that shall not be mentioned on the motorway, or at a Ford car with the same name...even refused to join a F***s group at work because the name has so many bad memories.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

even refused to join a F***s group at work because the name has so many bad memories.

Winner of the Most Irrational Devotion To The Albion award 2007


Do you have a camera, and have you tippexed out the relevant letters on the AutoF***s button?