: Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:10 pm  

RoughyedWatcher wrote: Latest news on the Oldham situation http://www.roughyeds.co.uk/031109.htm Glad they've been bought out. Hopefully lessons will have been learnt and they start to live within their means. They some great fans at Oldham and with a bit of luck they might go up after coming so close the last 3 years.

RoughyedWatcher wrote: Latest news on the Oldham situation http://www.roughyeds.co.uk/031109.htm Glad they've been bought out. Hopefully lessons will have been learnt and they start to live within their means. They some great fans at Oldham and with a bit of luck they might go up after coming so close the last 3 years.

: Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:10 pm  

Stealth Comic wrote:

Glad they've been bought out.

Hopefully lessons will have been learnt and they start to live within their means.

They some great fans at Oldham and with a bit of luck they might go up after coming so close the last 3 years.

Well said.

Good luck Oldham.

: Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:59 pm  

Thankyou

But its gonna take some changes-can't be a one man show anymore.

: Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:04 pm  

RoughyedWatcher wrote:

Chris Hamilton took over the club at the demise of the Bears at the back end of 1997, with three others. Gradually over the years the other three dropped out one at a time. Bill Quinn came in as a big money backer three years ago, with Chris still owning 25% of the club. So the short answer to your question is has not stopped being a share holder, just did not have full control.

That's why I say major (I actually meant to type majority ) shareholder, but thanks for clearing that up Wasn't there some hoo-ha previously from the fans about it being a one man band etc before Quinn became involved though?

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:48 am  

RooRoo wrote:

Thankyou

But its gonna take some changes-can't be a one man show anymore.

I think we both know that's unlikely to happen.

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:55 am  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

That's why I say major (I actually meant to type majority ) shareholder, but thanks for clearing that up Wasn't there some hoo-ha previously from the fans about it being a one man band etc before Quinn became involved though?

There is always hoo-ha from fans at most clubs. Prior to Bill Quinns arrival the Sean Whitehead was also a director with CH. CH has many knockers, but he is the one constant through the 12 years since the club reformed after the demise of the Bears.
It is not ideal to just have one man making all the decisions, but the others who think they can do the job must realise that to able to do it, they must front up with some serious cash.

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:27 am  

RoughyedWatcher wrote:

Chris Hamilton took over the club at the demise of the Bears at the back end of 1997, with three others.

He didn't take over anything. They formed a brand new company and a brand new club. When will people realise this club isn't and never will be the same as the previous club.

RoughyedWatcher wrote:

Gradually over the years the other three dropped out one at a time. Bill Quinn came in as a big money backer three years ago, with Chris still owning 25% of the club. So the short answer to your question is has not stopped being a share holder, just did not have full control.

Although happy to see that the club will continue I really do have grave concerns for the future. Who is going to bail out the club next time? The really need to get a decent accountant

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:33 am  

RoughyedWatcher wrote:

It is not ideal to just have one man making all the decisions, but the others who think they can do the job must realise that to able to do it, they must front up with some serious cash.

You know, I think that's exactly what he wants. He's now in control and it's up to him to deliver. He can do things his way and there is nothing now to stop him or reign him in.

It's going to end in tears unfortunately.

: Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:07 pm  

Chester City owner 'banned for eleven years'

Chester City owner 'banned for eleven years'

: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:02 pm  

whats that got to do with oldham?