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Post by rcm on Oct 16, 2017 17:56:39 GMT
Over the weekend caught up with some old friends who are season ticket holders. I was having a rant over the Wrexham game being moved and i was informed that Mark Maguire is trying to put a group together to try and buy the club. My question is, is this true? Really hope it isnt true if im honest.
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Post by Captain Duff on Oct 16, 2017 18:01:01 GMT
And how would you buy something that isn't for sale? It's like saying that you heard a rumour that a Russian oligarch was going to try and buy Buck House from Mrs Windsor and actually thinking it could happen.
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Post by shango on Oct 16, 2017 18:06:48 GMT
Not true.End of discussion.
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Post by dmcnally on Oct 16, 2017 18:13:23 GMT
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Did I just read that
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Post by rcm on Oct 16, 2017 18:48:15 GMT
I know he had tried it before at Stockport some years ago and failed.If there is nothing in it thats good,im not close to what goes on in the boardroom so thought i would ask DC.
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Post by Si on Oct 16, 2017 19:15:38 GMT
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Post by rcb on Oct 16, 2017 19:23:08 GMT
He's got the board and numerous others thinking the sun sun shines out of a certain orifice, so perhaps it's a strong rumour. I'd sooner have a partnership of Terry Smith and Stephen Vaughan as owners than that charlatan! I've never met Whopper 3 but share an opinion of someone with him.
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Post by dmcnally on Oct 16, 2017 19:24:38 GMT
I know he had tried it before at Stockport some years ago and failed.If there is nothing in it thats good,im not close to what goes on in the boardroom so thought i would ask DC. Where did you hear this? Link to an article anywhere? |
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Post by rcb on Oct 16, 2017 19:32:19 GMT
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Post by bing on Oct 16, 2017 19:36:18 GMT
A friend of mine told me that he went round to a dinner party at Maguire's. He got lost when going to the toilet and ended up in Maguire's basement and couldn't believe his eyes. Apparently - and it must be true because my mate said, "no word of a lie" - it was just like Westworld, with robots in the form of Steve Burr, Jon McCarthy and Chris Iwelumu down there along with recipes for pies served in trays
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Post by Firestick Frank on Oct 16, 2017 20:30:36 GMT
He can't buy what isn't for sale but I have said for a while that I think there's something about him that doesn't sit right with me.
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Post by rcb on Oct 16, 2017 21:07:03 GMT
All sorts of products are sold without ever having been for sale.
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Post by sqzl on Oct 16, 2017 21:23:58 GMT
I can't actually believe anyone believes this garbage. My word.
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Post by dmcnally on Oct 16, 2017 22:46:39 GMT
Probably to do with the fact he is a Stockport fan |
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Post by Harry Lime on Oct 17, 2017 7:56:13 GMT
A friend of mine told me that he went round to a dinner party at Maguire's. He got lost when going to the toilet and ended up in Maguire's basement and couldn't believe his eyes. Apparently - and it must be true because my mate said, "no word of a lie" - it was just like Westworld, with robots in the form of Steve Burr, Jon McCarthy and Chris Iwelumu down there along with recipes for pies served in trays Trust us to get the ones with faulty chips. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2017 11:36:59 GMT
Over the weekend caught up with some old friends who are season ticket holders. I was having a rant over the Wrexham game being moved and i was informed that Mark Maguire is trying to put a group together to try and buy the club. My question is, is this true? Really hope it isnt true if im honest. Instead of spreading random, really unhelpful shite around about him, why not call in and see him? Call him on 01244 371376 and arrange a meeting? Email him mark.maguire@chesterfc.com Playing the devils advocate, and I should really know better, should any employee (Tony Allen has form for this also) even mention trying to organise a bid for Chester FC he or she would be committing career hari-kari as I and doubtless many like me would be down their to pack their desks up for them and run them out of town. It is pig ignorant horseshit like this that makes this board a joke. A very, very unfunny one. |
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Post by rcm on Oct 17, 2017 12:34:42 GMT
Over the weekend caught up with some old friends who are season ticket holders. I was having a rant over the Wrexham game being moved and i was informed that Mark Maguire is trying to put a group together to try and buy the club. My question is, is this true? Really hope it isnt true if im honest. Instead of spreading random, really unhelpful shite around about him, why not call in and see him? Call him on 01244 371376 and arrange a meeting? Email him mark.maguire@chesterfc.com Playing the devils advocate, and I should really know better, should any employee (Tony Allen has form for this also) even mention trying to organise a bid for Chester FC he or she would be committing career hari-kari as I and doubtless many like me would be down their to pack their desks up for them and run them out of town. It is pig ignorant horseshit like this that makes this board a joke. A very, very unfunny one. Thanks for the information Mark, I will drop him an email, didn’t have his email address to hand so thought I would use the fans forum to communicate with other Chester fans who may know more than me. I don’t post often, I wouldn’t be classed as a wind-up merchant, just a genuine question from a genuine CFU member & fan, glad you don’t find it funny as it was not written to be that way. If the answer to my question is ‘No, it’s a load of rubbish’ like some had posted, great the question is answered, that’s what I was taking from the answers. What I will question is your ‘It is pig ignorant horseshit’ remark, I see no offensive or derogatory language in my post/question so would expect the same in any replies as I’m always respectful in the way I talk to/with people, if it’s a personal thing towards myself, well you have put a smile on my face. If I get a reply to the email I send I will happily post the reply. |
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Post by adrianh on Oct 17, 2017 16:48:31 GMT
Instead of spreading random, really unhelpful shite around about him, why not call in and see him? Call him on 01244 371376 and arrange a meeting? Email him mark.maguire@chesterfc.com Playing the devils advocate, and I should really know better, should any employee (Tony Allen has form for this also) even mention trying to organise a bid for Chester FC he or she would be committing career hari-kari as I and doubtless many like me would be down their to pack their desks up for them and run them out of town. It is pig ignorant horseshit like this that makes this board a joke. A very, very unfunny one. Thanks for the information Mark, I will drop him an email, didn’t have his email address to hand so thought I would use the fans forum to communicate with other Chester fans who may know more than me. I don’t post often, I wouldn’t be classed as a wind-up merchant, just a genuine question from a genuine CFU member & fan, glad you don’t find it funny as it was not written to be that way. If the answer to my question is ‘No, it’s a load of rubbish’ like some had posted, great the question is answered, that’s what I was taking from the answers. What I will question is your ‘It is pig ignorant horseshit’ remark, I see no offensive or derogatory language in my post/question so would expect the same in any replies as I’m always respectful in the way I talk to/with people, if it’s a personal thing towards myself, well you have put a smile on my face. If I get a reply to the email I send I will happily post the reply. I really don't get why people post this sort of nonsense on here without checking facts first, at best it makes them look a bit stupid at worst they are potentially harming our club by spreading lies to thousands of readers of the forum, and not just to fans of CFC! Or is that the intention? |
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Post by Jack on Oct 17, 2017 16:54:39 GMT
Ridiculous.
I appreciate some people need to vent when things aren't going well on the pitch, but Mark Maguire seems to me like he's doing a good job. Increased sponsorship, delivered our biggest budget yet through his shrewd handling of the Hughes situation and has made communication from the top of the club to the fans much easier.
People saying things like 'I don't know why but he doesn't sit right with me' is bizarre, it's nothing more than stirring a pot for no reason. If you have a query with/about him, get in touch. I've done exactly that and found him to be courteous and to go out of his way to address my concerns.
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Post by rcm on Oct 17, 2017 17:46:33 GMT
Thanks for the information Mark, I will drop him an email, didn’t have his email address to hand so thought I would use the fans forum to communicate with other Chester fans who may know more than me. I don’t post often, I wouldn’t be classed as a wind-up merchant, just a genuine question from a genuine CFU member & fan, glad you don’t find it funny as it was not written to be that way. If the answer to my question is ‘No, it’s a load of rubbish’ like some had posted, great the question is answered, that’s what I was taking from the answers. What I will question is your ‘It is pig ignorant horseshit’ remark, I see no offensive or derogatory language in my post/question so would expect the same in any replies as I’m always respectful in the way I talk to/with people, if it’s a personal thing towards myself, well you have put a smile on my face. If I get a reply to the email I send I will happily post the reply. I really don't get why people post this sort of nonsense on here without checking facts first, at best it makes them look a bit stupid at worst they are potentially harming our club by spreading lies to thousands of readers of the forum, and not just to fans of CFC! Or is that the intention? Who has spread any lies? I asked a question, ive always asked a question if i didnt know the answer, if that makes me stupid then at my age and the amount of questions ive asked, im really stupid. Been a fan for 34 years, never tried,wished or brought any harm to the club only ever supported them as a fan & helped out when i could. Anyway it looks like the answer to my question was no, its just grapevine shite, i have my answer from the forum and with the information supplied i will email him. |
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Post by Mean Machine on Oct 17, 2017 18:36:44 GMT
I really don't get why people post this sort of nonsense on here without checking facts first, at best it makes them look a bit stupid at worst they are potentially harming our club by spreading lies to thousands of readers of the forum, and not just to fans of CFC! Or is that the intention? Who has spread any lies? I asked a question, ive always asked a question if i didnt know the answer, if that makes me stupid then at my age and the amount of questions ive asked, im really stupid. Been a fan for 34 years, never tried,wished or brought any harm to the club only ever supported them as a fan & helped out when i could. Anyway it looks like the answer to my question was no, its just grapevine shite, i have my answer from the forum and with the information supplied i will email him. If you do email Mr Maguire rcm would you please post his reply on here I too would like to know if there is any substance to this roumour, or is it just grapevine shite |
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Post by Pseudoscally on Oct 17, 2017 18:55:45 GMT
While I generally take these sort of rumours with a pinch of salt and I have no evidence to believe this any more credible we, as fans should always be on the look out for the next crook that tries to get their hands on our club.
I have no connections to those behind the scenes at CFC. I'm a CFU member and season ticket holder. I have nothing but upmost respect and gratitude for anyone who gives their time voluntary for the club especially those who put themselves in the firing line at board level and I have to trust that they all have good intentions in doing so.
That being said I'm a naturally sceptical person. I'd love to think that everyone that's been involved in our club has had nothing but good intentions but let's not pretend there will have been chancers looking to profit.
CFC is a financially solvent, professional football club playing in a national league with a strong loyal fanbase. There are lots of wealthy people out there playing about with other clubs who'd love a stab at taking us over in our current state.
It's definitely not in the realms of improbability that someone would be sounding out the club and seeing if there was an opportunity. Already there's a significant proportion of the fanbase that wouldn't be averse to some kind of outside investment and others that think our 100% fan owned model has taken us as far as possible. If there was some money man lurking ready to make a play for the club how do you think the CFU membership would vote? I don't think it would be as clear cut as I'd like.
Just like the tactic employed by the tories with privatisation, how do you get the people on board? You run it down, say it's not working and bring in private investment with the promise of improved performance and progress.
Please be clear, I'm not saying this is happening at CFC. I have no connection to anyone at the club other than the girl who takes my ticket from me every week. What I am saying is we must always be on our guard and be sceptical of everyone at our club. The current board are the guardians of what others have achieved over the last 7 years. I trust that everyone of them has CFC in their heart.
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Post by Si on Oct 17, 2017 19:35:54 GMT
Ridiculous. I appreciate some people need to vent when things aren't going well on the pitch, but Mark Maguire seems to me like he's doing a good job. Increased sponsorship, delivered our biggest budget yet through his shrewd handling of the Hughes situation and has made communication from the top of the club to the fans much easier. People saying things like 'I don't know why but he doesn't sit right with me' is bizarre, it's nothing more than stirring a pot for no reason. If you have a query with/about him, get in touch. I've done exactly that and found him to be courteous and to go out of his way to address my concerns. Now McCarthy has gone it seems like McGuire is the scapegoat again. He must be the most talked about chief exec in the game, I doubt other fans go on about it as much as us! On the surface of it it seems like he is doing a pretty decent job and is gradually working at making us more professional. |
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Post by Mean Machine on Oct 17, 2017 20:02:41 GMT
While I generally take these sort of rumours with a pinch of salt and I have no evidence to believe this any more credible we, as fans should always be on the look out for the next crook that tries to get their hands on our club. I have no connections to those behind the scenes at CFC. I'm a CFU member and season ticket holder. I have nothing but upmost respect and gratitude for anyone who gives their time voluntary for the club especially those who put themselves in the firing line at board level and I have to trust that they all have good intentions in doing so. That being said I'm a naturally sceptical person. I'd love to think that everyone that's been involved in our club has had nothing but good intentions but let's not pretend there will have been chancers looking to profit. CFC is a financially solvent, professional football club playing in a national league with a strong loyal fanbase. There are lots of wealthy people out there playing about with other clubs who'd love a stab at taking us over in our current state. It's definitely not in the realms of improbability that someone would be sounding out the club and seeing if there was an opportunity. Already there's a significant proportion of the fanbase that wouldn't be averse to some kind of outside investment and others that think our 100% fan owned model has taken us as far as possible. If there was some money man lurking ready to make a play for the club how do you think the CFU membership would vote? I don't think it would be as clear cut as I'd like. Just like the tactic employed by the tories with privatisation, how do you get the people on board? You run it down, say it's not working and bring in private investment with the promise of improved performance and progress. Please be clear, I'm not saying this is happening at CFC. I have no connection to anyone at the club other than the girl who takes my ticket from me every week. What I am saying is we must always be on our guard and be sceptical of everyone at our club. The current board are the guardians of what others have achieved over the last 7 years. I trust that everyone of them has CFC in their heart. excellent post if you dont mind me saying My thoughts exactly |
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Post by richard on Oct 17, 2017 20:20:13 GMT
While I generally take these sort of rumours with a pinch of salt and I have no evidence to believe this any more credible we, as fans should always be on the look out for the next crook that tries to get their hands on our club. I have no connections to those behind the scenes at CFC. I'm a CFU member and season ticket holder. I have nothing but upmost respect and gratitude for anyone who gives their time voluntary for the club especially those who put themselves in the firing line at board level and I have to trust that they all have good intentions in doing so. That being said I'm a naturally sceptical person. I'd love to think that everyone that's been involved in our club has had nothing but good intentions but let's not pretend there will have been chancers looking to profit. CFC is a financially solvent, professional football club playing in a national league with a strong loyal fanbase. There are lots of wealthy people out there playing about with other clubs who'd love a stab at taking us over in our current state. It's definitely not in the realms of improbability that someone would be sounding out the club and seeing if there was an opportunity. Already there's a significant proportion of the fanbase that wouldn't be averse to some kind of outside investment and others that think our 100% fan owned model has taken us as far as possible. If there was some money man lurking ready to make a play for the club how do you think the CFU membership would vote? I don't think it would be as clear cut as I'd like. Just like the tactic employed by the tories with privatisation, how do you get the people on board? You run it down, say it's not working and bring in private investment with the promise of improved performance and progress. Please be clear, I'm not saying this is happening at CFC. I have no connection to anyone at the club other than the girl who takes my ticket from me every week. What I am saying is we must always be on our guard and be sceptical of everyone at our club. The current board are the guardians of what others have achieved over the last 7 years. I trust that everyone of them has CFC in their heart. This is a great post. Reasonable and considered. You sum up my feelings completely. We should always be on our guard. |
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Post by bonecrusher on Oct 17, 2017 20:22:49 GMT
While I generally take these sort of rumours with a pinch of salt and I have no evidence to believe this any more credible we, as fans should always be on the look out for the next crook that tries to get their hands on our club. I have no connections to those behind the scenes at CFC. I'm a CFU member and season ticket holder. I have nothing but upmost respect and gratitude for anyone who gives their time voluntary for the club especially those who put themselves in the firing line at board level and I have to trust that they all have good intentions in doing so. That being said I'm a naturally sceptical person. I'd love to think that everyone that's been involved in our club has had nothing but good intentions but let's not pretend there will have been chancers looking to profit. CFC is a financially solvent, professional football club playing in a national league with a strong loyal fanbase. There are lots of wealthy people out there playing about with other clubs who'd love a stab at taking us over in our current state. It's definitely not in the realms of improbability that someone would be sounding out the club and seeing if there was an opportunity. Already there's a significant proportion of the fanbase that wouldn't be averse to some kind of outside investment and others that think our 100% fan owned model has taken us as far as possible. If there was some money man lurking ready to make a play for the club how do you think the CFU membership would vote? I don't think it would be as clear cut as I'd like. Just like the tactic employed by the tories with privatisation, how do you get the people on board? You run it down, say it's not working and bring in private investment with the promise of improved performance and progress. Please be clear, I'm not saying this is happening at CFC. I have no connection to anyone at the club other than the girl who takes my ticket from me every week. What I am saying is we must always be on our guard and be sceptical of everyone at our club. The current board are the guardians of what others have achieved over the last 7 years. I trust that everyone of them has CFC in their heart. Top post. This the sort of constructive argument that should be on a forum. Far better than just continually stating someone is incompetent. |
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Post by dmcnally on Oct 17, 2017 22:01:57 GMT
While I generally take these sort of rumours with a pinch of salt and I have no evidence to believe this any more credible we, as fans should always be on the look out for the next crook that tries to get their hands on our club. I have no connections to those behind the scenes at CFC. I'm a CFU member and season ticket holder. I have nothing but upmost respect and gratitude for anyone who gives their time voluntary for the club especially those who put themselves in the firing line at board level and I have to trust that they all have good intentions in doing so. That being said I'm a naturally sceptical person. I'd love to think that everyone that's been involved in our club has had nothing but good intentions but let's not pretend there will have been chancers looking to profit. CFC is a financially solvent, professional football club playing in a national league with a strong loyal fanbase. There are lots of wealthy people out there playing about with other clubs who'd love a stab at taking us over in our current state. It's definitely not in the realms of improbability that someone would be sounding out the club and seeing if there was an opportunity. Already there's a significant proportion of the fanbase that wouldn't be averse to some kind of outside investment and others that think our 100% fan owned model has taken us as far as possible. If there was some money man lurking ready to make a play for the club how do you think the CFU membership would vote? I don't think it would be as clear cut as I'd like. Just like the tactic employed by the tories with privatisation, how do you get the people on board? You run it down, say it's not working and bring in private investment with the promise of improved performance and progress. Please be clear, I'm not saying this is happening at CFC. I have no connection to anyone at the club other than the girl who takes my ticket from me every week. What I am saying is we must always be on our guard and be sceptical of everyone at our club. The current board are the guardians of what others have achieved over the last 7 years. I trust that everyone of them has CFC in their heart. Great post |
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Post by whopper3 on Oct 18, 2017 18:15:08 GMT
It's bad enough having Maguire as CEO. If he bought the club he would kill it outright. Dare I say it but he is incompetent.
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Post by superman on Oct 18, 2017 18:30:20 GMT
Whopper3 if you genuinely believe Mark Maguire has been incompetent and thus damaging in his role as CEO of Chester FC and have specific evidence to support this as opposed to your generalised opinion, based on what we do not know, then as a true fan and CFU member you have a responsibility to put that information into the hands of the board. I am sure members of this forum would be pleased also if you could share this with us. Otherwise please desist. Thanks.
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Post by rcm on Oct 19, 2017 15:04:31 GMT
I emailed Mark Maguire yesterday asking him the question and got a very positive and prompt reply. I have asked him if he is ok with me sharing his reply with the forum and he was happy for that to happen. Just before I paste the reply I will let you know I have spoken to the lads who put this to me at the weekend to put them straight and they will be asking their own questions in the future on the forum. As the answer to my original question was No, there is no truth in it.
Mark Maguire's reply
Thank you for your email and the chance to respond to rumour, indeed somebody mentioned this in the office to me yesterday.
I can confirm that there is absolutely no truth in this whatsoever – I was employed here to deliver success for a supporter owned club and will continue to pursue this mandate with as much commitment as I possibly can.
As I understand it the constitution prevents any investment by individuals or organisations and any finance I seek to generate now or in the future will be through commercial or fundraising activity. I feel huge personal responsibility in changing the face of this club financially in order that we can provide a competitive budget to the manager in an increasingly tough league. That means making tough, sometimes unpopular decisions (like moving the Wrexham game) but I will make every decision in co-operation with your board of directors and in the best interests of the club.
The reality is weeks like this are really tough, after a rubbish performance last Saturday and the harsh reality that we can’t just throw money at the issue, then each and every one of us within the club – Players, Manager, Myself and the Members/Supporters have to all do our bit to turn things around. I will give you everything I’ve got.
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