Official Discussion: Rent Issue! : Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:09 pm  

http://m.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/cald ... -1-6428687 I've been worried a while and I'm sure the weather would have called a halt to today's game....??!! If it's an issue regarding outstanding works or club not satisfied then let us know... I fear we are skint again and especially with TA looking to tie the outstanding rent in with the sale of The Shay at the time it looks like we don't have the money sat in the bank waiting to pay it..... Enforcement action would suggest we are not been allowed access to the stadium like has been rumoured... If true how the hell did we get into this mess....??

http://m.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/cald ... -1-6428687 I've been worried a while and I'm sure the weather would have called a halt to today's game....??!! If it's an issue regarding outstanding works or club not satisfied then let us know... I fear we are skint again and especially with TA looking to tie the outstanding rent in with the sale of The Shay at the time it looks like we don't have the money sat in the bank waiting to pay it..... Enforcement action would suggest we are not been allowed access to the stadium like has been rumoured... If true how the hell did we get into this mess....??

Re: So can we have the truth...?? : Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:32 pm  

The state of the pitch caused by the weather was the reason for no game today at the Shay for Fax.

The rest is just guess work and conjecture.

If we are skint then it makes no sense what has been happening at the club involving senior managment and the coaching staff.

TA being interviewed in last weeks RL press stated concerning Halifax. Quote. "He was in it for the long run".

Also why would Karl Harrison sell his interests in what was described as a successfull Kitchen and Bathroom buisness to devote all his energies on coaching Fax.

Surely he would know if the club had any real finacial worries and he would not have given up his buisness to become even more involved in a club that was going bust, it just doesn't make sense.

Likewise would it make sense for TA and CMBC to even talk about the sale if the club could not really pay the rent.

It will all come out sooner or later.

Re: So can we have the truth...?? : Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:33 pm  

You must be a Town fan in disguise. Of course I agree with you but those of us who think this all stinks must be assimilated for our own good it seems.

Re: So can we have the truth...?? : Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:44 pm  

Aleydita wrote:

You must be a Town fan in disguise. Of course I agree with you but those of us who think this all stinks must be assimilated for our own good it seems.

Lets say you are right and Fax go bust and never play another game at the Shay how will that improve on what there is now, there definately won't be any rent from them then that's for sure.

Meaning the only part of the community being served by it will be Town and the 1000 to 1500 fans who watch them all the while many other essential services that affect far more than that are being cut.

The short fall that the council is having to pick up the tab for each year will get even bigger putting more pressure on them to sell it off or for it to crumble back into the ground because the council definately don't have any money to spend on it.

Re: So can we have the truth...?? : Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:47 pm  

Sorry double post.

Re: So can we have the truth...?? : Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:48 pm  

At least this is an attempt to save all the other threads from continuing to go off thread.
And to think some of you reported Charlie and me for doing so.
The article was hidden away on page 5, two small paragraphs I believe.
It was simply what we already know.
No comment from the courier.
It seems that some of the so called fans are delighting in this subject.
Instead of conjecture and scare mongering why not let the topic lie until Monday 17th when Mr Steele and Karl are holding an open question evening.
I think the doubters are doing our board a great disservice.
Simply my honest opinion.
I await down.

Re: So can we have the truth...?? : Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:51 pm  

This forum has been taken over by complete bell ends. Unfortunately one or two genuine Fax fans have taken the bait. Mind you, it doesn't surprise me that Chris Smith is one if the first.

With fans like this, who needs Town trolls?

Re: So can we have the truth...?? : Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:54 pm  

Fax fan for 30+ years and proud to be.... Also been through and seen the club skint more times than I care to remember. I'm called negative blah blah blah by folk on here but I really don't care what they say / think. Ultimately I want what everyone else wants which is a successful Halifax RLFC.....

For potentially a defining season in the recent history if Halifax RLFC I've felt we merely assembled an ok squad but in my opinion not a top 2 side. We should be setting our stall out thus year, driving our fan base forward and this does not paint us in a good light and let's our Wendy ball friends have a field day. There may well be very good reason for the non payment or withholding of rent but the fans should be made aware of the reason if it is bonafide.

I'm sure it will all come out and I'm hoping it is positive but on the eve of a new season it would be good to understand what's going on.....

Re: So can we have the truth...?? : Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:55 pm  

@faxcar I just don't understand the reasoning. You're appearing to suggest that it's better to let Fax carry on not paying the rent because the alternative is worse. I'm not sure many non-Fax fans would agree.

Re: So can we have the truth...?? : Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:06 pm  

littlerich wrote:

This forum has been taken over by complete bell ends. Unfortunately one or two genuine Fax fans have taken the bait. Mind you, it doesn't surprise me that Chris Smith is one if the first.

With fans like this, who needs Town trolls?

I've said it before and I'll say it again as a fan I'm allowed to gave concerns about the non payment. For one I'm not sure why we haven't paid rent now for 16 months....?? These rumours have been rife since well before Xmas and for me a simple statement from the club saying the club was in dispute with the council over issues and until these were resolved the club were withholding payment..... Would at least appease fans like me who have paid substantial money in donations over the years to bail the club out, given my time to raise funds etc etc..... Think I've got a right to raise my concern.
However if the club say all is okay for reasons x, y and z I'll believe them as I trust the guys in charge. Silence though sometimes does say more.... I'd be defending HRLFC and attacking the Town lot if we had nothing to hide over alleged monies not being paid.

I do think though that constantly looking at the club through rose tinted glasses constantly cause a blinkered view. Were all the same, want the same thing but if someone raises something slightly confrontational then abuse and degrading comments follow..... Not required.