Accy Observer

Outback Ozzy · 15-04-2011, 09:25

There is a report in the Observer about an interested party looking to buy Stanley now that all the troubles are sorted. IK asked if the party was from East Lancashire or had even visited the club, but aparently they were looking to cash in on the name in the far east - so the offer turned down.

Top man Ilyas!

http://menmedia.co.uk/accringtonobse...-to-look-ahead (link to the story)

VALAIRIAN · 15-04-2011, 11:28

What is the old saying about words and actions??? Well done Ilyas!!!

Wynonie Harris · 15-04-2011, 11:49

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Originally Posted by Outback Ozzy

but aparently they were looking to cash in on the name in the far east

Is there any other club in the lower divisions whose name would carry enough kudos to have commercial potential on the other side of the world? Glad they've been turned down, but isn't it time the commercial staff really exploited this potential to achieve maximum revenue for the club?

maccawozzagod · 15-04-2011, 11:54

I think that IK should be back on the phone to them saying that you can't have the club or any shares in it - but you can have 20% of anything you can generate over there.

Exile on Spencer St · 15-04-2011, 12:25

To show that they're serious, prospective carpet-baggers should be asked to sponsor the team for twelve months. After that they can be told the club isn't for sale.

cashman · 15-04-2011, 12:47

Good on yer Ilyas, though don't expect nowt less,top geezer.

jaysay · 15-04-2011, 17:55

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Is there any other club in the lower divisions whose name would carry enough kudos to have commercial potential on the other side of the world? Glad they've been turned down, but isn't it time the commercial staff really exploited this potential to achieve maximum revenue for the club?

Ya mean like charging 50 quid to get in the clubhouse on match days Wyn

Wynonie Harris · 15-04-2011, 21:27

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Ya mean like charging 50 quid to get in the clubhouse on match days Wyn

No, that's called taking the proverbial out of faithful fans and will backfire in their faces in a big way next season. I'm talking about gaining maximum potential from our famous name in new markets. After all, the would-be buyer thought it was a goer. Maybe the club should, too?

lancsdave · 15-04-2011, 21:33

Slight aside but there is also an article in about a charit football match taking place on May 4th. The match will be held at Accrington stanley's Interlink Express Stadium according to the Observer ??

jaysay · 16-04-2011, 08:59

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Slight aside but there is also an article in about a charit football match taking place on May 4th. The match will be held at Accrington stanley's Interlink Express Stadium according to the Observer ??

Errrrrrrr forgive me asking but isn't it a long time since it was called that Dave, typical observer, local paper my ass

jaysay · 16-04-2011, 09:01

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

No, that's called taking the proverbial out of faithful fans and will backfire in their faces in a big way next season. I'm talking about gaining maximum potential from our famous name in new markets. After all, the would-be buyer thought it was a goer. Maybe the club should, too?

My point was Wyn, that if that's the best they can come up with the games a boggy mate, me thinks these people ain't a clue if they think that's a good idea