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Post by Harry Lime on Apr 15, 2021 19:53:15 GMT
Regardless of the rest of the argument about benefactors etc, the Welsh Gov has stepped in to provide Wrexham with the same benefit that their competitors will have been given by the English government - if you look at that one, single point on its own, I don’t see a problem with that. Sport England, not the Government, provided a total of 40k in grants in March/April to the 65 National League clubs based in England. Two clubs got about 20k each. The Welsh Government gave Wrexham AFC a grant of 100k. Appears to be a club with Government financial support competing against clubs who can not access such support. The UK Government specifically made the point that they would not provide such financial support, hence monies came from the National Lottery Promotion Fund and Sport England. Thank you for that response. I thought I'd missed something. There's 30 pages on this thread and people still don't seem to get it.
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Post by Wortleyblue on Apr 16, 2021 15:27:31 GMT
Mark Ives Appointed as Permanent General Manager link With him being the former head of Judicial Service for the FA its probably a prudent appointment he should be able to deal with any impending law suits arising out of the crap handling of the pandemic by the National League
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Post by avfo on Apr 19, 2021 16:16:57 GMT
Mark Ives Appointed as Permanent General Manager link With him being the former head of Judicial Service for the FA its probably a prudent appointment he should be able to deal with any impending law suits arising out of the crap handling of the pandemic by the National League /photo/1
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Post by Lobster on Apr 19, 2021 17:19:37 GMT
Mark Ives Appointed as Permanent General Manager link With him being the former head of Judicial Service for the FA its probably a prudent appointment he should be able to deal with any impending law suits arising out of the crap handling of the pandemic by the National League /photo/1 Jesus Christ, it seems the problems with the NL run far deeper than whoever is in charge. There's a real hand-in-the-sand attitude - they're right and everybody else is wrong.
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Post by muffinthemule on Apr 19, 2021 18:38:55 GMT
I see Dowdon is spouting forth on what he is going to do to the big 6 if they go ahead with the ESL He couldn't even sort out the National League board.
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Post by avfo on Jun 15, 2021 11:50:10 GMT
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Post by Lobster on Jun 15, 2021 12:13:24 GMT
I read today that two non-league clubs, one of them Whyteleafe who we played in the FA Cup once many years ago, have resigned dfrom their league. They appear to have lost their ground to a Singapore-based property company called Irama, backed by Ian Rush.
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Post by Wortleyblue on Jun 15, 2021 12:19:26 GMT
Did anyone expect anything different and its no surprise this panel didn't meet before the vote of no confidence
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Post by avfo on Jun 15, 2021 12:27:43 GMT
I read today that two non-league clubs, one of them Whyteleafe who we played in the FA Cup once many years ago, have resigned dfrom their league. They appear to have lost their ground to a Singapore-based property company called Irama, backed by Ian Rush. " We love Grass Roots Sports" At first glance, it appears they may love the land the clubs play on a bit more - www.irama.world/location.php'Disclaimer' ' Ian Rush is a real estate investor and partner with Irama in all our football grounds shown on this page. Ian Rush plays no part in any other part of IRAMA's business unless stated, and nor should he be held responsible for any of IRAMA's acts. Ian Rush and IRAMA own these football grounds and have no affiliation to the clubs and teams using the grounds.' Statement from Whyteleafe FC 'It is with deep regret and sadness that we informed the Isthmian League earlier today that Whyteleafe FC will not be playing in next season’s Isthmian South Central League. The club has been forced to give up its Step 4 status after new owners of the Church Road ground refused to negotiate a new lease or licence agreement with the club for the 2021-22 season.
Home to the Leafe for more than 60 years, Church Road was purchased by Irama last year at auction after the previous owners went into administration.
Despite numerous attempts by the Trustees, current management committee and an independent fan led group to discuss a way forward, Singapore based property development company Irama – the new landlords - activated a break clause to terminate the club’s lease on July 31st this year.
This was despite the club paying Irama nearly £50,000 of back rent that the new owners had been told by the administrators was due for the administration period. Whyteleafe didn’t believe this was the case as the club had been paying all the landlords’ costs during that period to keep the ground viable and to protect the value of the facility.
But Whyteleafe FC believed Irama were acting in good faith and also wanted to have an ongoing working relationship with the new owners and despite the lack of income during the Covid-19 lockdowns paid the back rent. Our withdrawal from the Isthmian League is a devastating blow to everybody involved at the club, the fans, players local community and the wider football family. We would like to thank all of you.' Statement from Abingdon Town - 'It is with deep regret and sadness that we have informed the Hellenic League that Abingdon Town FC will not be playing in next seasons Hellenic League. The club has been forced to give up its Step 6 status after new owners of Culham Road were unable to negotiate a new lease.
Culham Rd was purchased by Irama at the end of last year after the previous owners wanted to sell. Despite attempts by the Management Committee to discuss a way forward, Singapore Property Development company Irama, made it impossible to move forward, with ridiculous demands.
Despite the lack of income during COVID, Town looked to be progressing over the last year on and of the pitch by correcting the wrongdoing of the last few years. With no funds coming in due to COVID, and unable to negotiate with Irama we had to make the devastating decision. We would like to thank everyone involved with the club, including the fans, players and wider football family for your support over the years at Abingdon Town.'
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Post by Harry Lime on Jun 15, 2021 12:56:33 GMT
Ian Rush hang your head in shame.
Is your greed more important than your ethics?
If you'd been brought up to have the same values as me, you wouldn't think that way.
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Post by oldsealandroadender on Jun 15, 2021 16:30:03 GMT
“We love Grass Roots Sports"
That's what's emblazoned on the iRama website. Obviously not true by making wild demands on the football clubs to continue playing on them. Their plans must be worth considerably more without sitting tennants.
Disgraceful!
I wonder if it's the same for Brighouse.
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Post by Wortleyblue on Jun 15, 2021 18:30:30 GMT
“We love Grass Roots Sports" That's what's emblazoned on the iRama website. Obviously not true by making wild demands on the football clubs to continue playing on them. Their plans must be worth considerably more without sitting tennants. Disgraceful! I wonder if it's the same for Brighouse. You can bet your bottom dollar, this company look like complete parasites
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jun 15, 2021 18:33:12 GMT
“We love Grass Roots Sports" That's what's emblazoned on the iRama website. Obviously not true by making wild demands on the football clubs to continue playing on them. Their plans must be worth considerably more without sitting tennants. Disgraceful! I wonder if it's the same for Brighouse. You can bet your bottom dollar, this company look like complete parasites 🧐🧐
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Post by Gandalf on Jun 16, 2021 8:02:06 GMT
I’ve just seen their Twitter feed (Irana sports) and it reads like kinda guff the Vaughns came out with. Bet they used Rush’s name to convince the clubs to sign so he’ll be guilty by association
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Post by Lobster on Jun 16, 2021 8:27:11 GMT
I've always thought Rush seems a good guy, if not the brightest. I'm hoping he's been poorly advised and once it dawns on him what this is all about, he'll distance himself from it. He should know the importance of lower-league and non-league football.
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