The Sun-Brighton do not have the cash to begin building work.

[Simster]

Real binfest potential here.

Not surprising that people are wondering nervously whether the Sun might have some info we don't know about when our own club comes up with a statement in which it talks about a year's delay (2 years in total now) and then spins it by insisting that the fact it is being built at all is wonderful news.

 

[Arthur]

I'm really not sure what the point you're trying to make here is. TLO's entirely right that those names are in the public domain...

:thud:

Yes they are in the public domain however instead of replying to Tubby Mondays point he went on the offensive again in an attempt to dodge said point. Whilst doing so he dropped it in that he is a regular club smoozer so that us mere mortals can see how great he is to have had an audience with such AMAZING people as Martin Perry and Derek Chapman.

Dunno about you but I'm impressed!

 

[reigate]

I'm not trying to be critical here, at all, but that's not actually true. There are people who purchased 3 year season tickets this summer, on the understanding that this included the first year at Falmer.

Are you sure? I thought there were only 1 and 2 year tickets available this summer? I would have a bought a 3 year ticket but thought I could only get a 2 year one.

 

[aftershavedave]

O.K, so could a situation arise (and forgive me for simplifying things here) whereby someone from such a bank/financial institution/ whatever wrote a statement saying 'Dear Football Club I promise to lend you £25 million to build your stadium Signed Dave the Banker dated 3/9/2004', and that letter be put in with the planning application and so on and the council be happy with it and grant permission.

Four years down the line when A.N Other FootballClub turn up at Dave The Bankers bank (or whats left of it) and say 'Abouth that money you promised youd lend us 4 years ago...' and Dave The Bankers replacement (he lost his job due to some global economic downturn) says 'What loan/what money/sod off'?

is what i was referring to earlier. bank funding works exactly like this, and "commitment" covers a very broad range from firm commitment to qualified commitment to indicative etc etc

 

[The Large One]

:thud:

Yes they are in the public domain however instead of replying to Tubby Mondays point he went on the offensive again in an attempt to dodge said point. Whilst doing so he dropped it in that he is a regular club smoozer so that us mere mortals can see how great he is to have had an audience with such AMAZING people as Martin Perry and Derek Chapman.

Dunno about you but I'm impressed!

So I mention their names, and you think I'm great personal friends with them? Good one.

Oh, and I did reply to Tubby Monday's point.

Apart from that, an excellent post.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

If it was a quality broadsheet I'd be worried. The Sun can print what it likes, few people listen to what it has to say.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

:thud:

Yes they are in the public domain however instead of replying to Tubby Mondays point he went on the offensive again in an attempt to dodge said point. Whilst doing so he dropped it in that he is a regular club smoozer so that us mere mortals can see how great he is to have had an audience with such AMAZING people as Martin Perry and Derek Chapman.

Dunno about you but I'm impressed!

Where did he say he's had an audience with them

I could have named the very same people ( along with some others working on the project ) - doesn't mean I'm a "club smoozer". Besides, better a club smoozer than a club traitor Mr Forfars !

 

[Arthur]

So I mention their names, and you think I'm great personal friends with them? Good one.

Hmmmm come on you were name dropping a bit! Lets face it you do take great pleasure in telling me/everyone that Derek Chapman told YOU personally that I will not be welcome at Falmer if/when* it gets built.

In fact you mentioned it yesterday I seem to recall!

*delete as appropriate

Oh, and I did reply to Tubby Monday's point.

Weeeeeeeeellll not really.

Out of interest what did Martin Perry, Derek Chapman and/or Richard Hebbard tell you when you ask them that question?

Apart from that, an excellent post.

Thanks, I tend to find most of them are!

Anyway I'm going home for the weekend. You have a lovely one and here's to three points on Saturday!

 

[portlock seagull]

The Sun have also reported today that Mark Hughes may move to Spurs

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Are you sure? I thought there were only 1 and 2 year tickets available this summer? I would have a bought a 3 year ticket but thought I could only get a 2 year one.

I'm pretty sure my Mum bought a 3yr one this summer, but I will check when I next speak to her.

 

[Arthur]

Where did he say he's had an audience with them

See my other post. ALL THE f***ing TIME!

I could have named the very same people ( along with some others working on the project )

What do you want a medal?

doesn't mean I'm a "club smoozer". Besides, better a club smoozer than a club traitor Mr Forfars !

Well I've got to protect my business haven't I.

Anyway home, bye!

 

[Curious Orange]

I'm really not sure what the point you're trying to make here is. TLO's entirely right that those names are in the public domain...

... and very regularly in the match day programme too!

 

[The Large One]

Well, what did you want? A full, explicit report with details?

And all this BEFORE the deal is negotiated, signed, sealed and delivered.

According to the club, they are talking to several financial organisations - how this is all affected with the recent stock market fun and games, I've no idea. However, my point is, I'm guessing that the club themselves might not even know which deal(s) to go for just yet, and won't do until it's time to sign.

...was my reply to Tubby Monday's question. Hardly dodging it.

Hmmmm come on you were name dropping a bit! Lets face it you do take great pleasure in telling me/everyone that Derek Chapman told YOU personally that I will not be welcome at Falmer if/when* it gets built.

In fact you mentioned it yesterday I seem to recall!

*delete as appropriate

Well, if I'd said 'someone inside the Albion', you'd have dimissed it. Instead, your response was to accuse me of lying and saying that that conversation never took place.

Besides, how many of Derek Chapman's old pals who post on here would be accused of 'name-dropping'?

Apart from that, mentioning someone's name is hardly 'schmoozing' is it? Or maybe it is in your universe...?

Out of interest what did Martin Perry, Derek Chapman and/or Richard Hebbard tell you when you ask them that question?

Never asked them. Instead, it seems everyone else has, which I think kind of answers Tubby Monday's original point.

 

[vulture]

For fucks sakes its the f***ing sun for christs sake.Its wrong as the club will confirm.Yes the extra year wait is bad but the ground will be built.Do you think the council would let the Albion have the land and let work begin in December if funding was not in place.

 

[Questions]

Russell Brand, Mylene Class, Jordan and Peter and Jude Law.

 

[The Large One]

See my other post. ALL THE f***ing TIME!

Jesus wept.

Are you actually saying that you follow my every move and know when and where I speak to the club's directors? What a f***ing tragedy you really are.

Meanwhile, back in the real world, I haven't spoken to Chapman since that do in April, nor Martin Perry probably this year. Why, do you feel you're missing out on something?

'ALL THE f***ing TIME'. You really are a prat.

 

[Icy Gull]

Real binfest potential here.

Not surprising that people are wondering nervously whether the Sun might have some info we don't know about when our own club comes up with a statement in which it talks about a year's delay (2 years in total now) and then spins it by insisting that the fact it is being built at all is wonderful news.

If it does get built it will be though, delays and all. I'm not inclined to just laugh off the Sun's allegations as being under researched crap or mischief making although I really hope that that's how it turns out. How many of us would be suprised if the club eventually comes out and says it's having problems funding the stadium?

Have to say I'm almost expecting to hear just that

 

[Questions]

Do you honestly believe that a multi millionaire would take over our club, sell our ground and leave us homeless so risking our very future. For fucks sake our chief executive is a former member of parliament for Christs sake.

 

[Questions]

If it does get built it will be though, delays and all. I'm not inclined to just laugh off the Sun's allegations as being under researched crap or mischief making although I really hope that that's how it turns out. How many of us would be suprised if the club eventually comes out and says it's having problems funding the stadium?

Have to say I'm almost expecting to hear just that

Thats next.

 

[The Large One]

If it does get built it will be though, delays and all. I'm not inclined to just laugh off the Sun's allegations as being under researched crap or mischief making although I really hope that that's how it turns out. How many of us would be suprised if the club eventually comes out and says it's having problems funding the stadium?

Have to say I'm almost expecting to hear just that

I've no idea about the funding, but...

...if there was any truth in the story, don't you think other papers would have picked up on it? If this was a biggish story, why didn't The Sun make more of it?

Similarly, who would his source be about the supposed lack of incoming funding? The banks? The club? The club's solicitors? No-one else appears party to it - aside from NSC, of course.