Dave O'Neil statement - Page 2

yonmon · 05-10-2009, 16:47

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Fine words, but short on substance.

WHY is the supporters fund offer not the best way forward?

HOW are we going to raise £200K+ in 23 days?

Not even Fine words in my opinion Wyn !......a collection of ill-chosen platitudes which persuade me to think that there is a very good reason why our Co-Chairman is seldom if ever the one chosen to be the 'mouthpiece' for the Club...and what is more I don't feel in any way uplifted or enthused by what he has said....just a little more disheartened and dismayed by this sad effort to placate his detractors!!.

WHERE WILL IT ALL END ???

yonmon · 05-10-2009, 17:01

[QUOTE=Revived Red;750780]Aha! So this is where she plans to announce how much she has raised for the SOS Fund. We can't wait, can we?

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I'm not holding my breath Red !...The odds are stacked against any earth-shattering news regarding our Club being unveiled by this elusive and some would say uncommunicative lady!!...

Hope that someone records it though !....

'
You're on Ms.Lazarus!!'

Willie Miller · 05-10-2009, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Bagpuss

I said it in another thread simply O'Neill feck off now.

You got a plan for who takes over?

John Batchelor? An Arab businessman? That bird off Corrie? Jim Bowen?
Winstanley the mascot?

Doug · 05-10-2009, 17:13

In closing I am very aware of the responsibility I have to the club and to the town, and I assure you that I will not let Accrington Stanley fold again.

You will be held at your word and it won’t just be history that will judge you Mr. O’Neil. For Christ sake open up and stop acting like a wounded Jessie.

Be open with us; tell us where you are and what you are doing to address this situation. Talking to the tax man won’t end the speculation or the criticism you need to be a proactive owner, prove that you care as the supporters do; start building bridges, start gaining trust of those who come through the gates and those that put their hands in their pockets even those that don’t even support the club.

Start by explaining why you feel that Mr. Khan’s offer wasn’t what the club needs then people might understand you more. What the hell will Marcella specking on Jewish Radio do for us at this end and at this juncture; is she hoping to attract financial support from the Jewish community, just what are people thinking over there…David; there are many good and hard working people at the club as you say, get a crisis support team together, put a community focused Director at the head of it and start communicating, start leading from the front and you maybe surprised.

shillelagh · 05-10-2009, 17:16

According to radio lancs they've got david o'neil replying to ilyias khans statement

Doug · 05-10-2009, 17:22

Mr. Khan stated in his interview that it would take a devoted Accrington Stanley supporter to give to the fund unconditionally and he has given £ 25k as a direct result of his withdrawal. With hindsight should the approach to the issue of the clubs debts been better dealt with by a simple substantial donation first. I am ungrateful to Mr. Khan or his efforts, but the net result is confusion and regret across all of Stanlydom.

Mr Khan irrespective of the current outcome Accrington Stanley still needs your support whether the club agrees or not. My understanding is that the ASSF approach was a great part of the issue surrounding the rejection as was the requirement to give up ownership on Mr. O’Neil’s part. Is there no other way you feel you could work with the current board?

Doug · 05-10-2009, 17:22

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

According to radio lancs they've got david o'neil replying to ilyias khans statement

When?

shillelagh · 05-10-2009, 17:24

hes on now

shillelagh · 05-10-2009, 17:26

with any luck it will be on their website later ..

maccawozzagod · 05-10-2009, 17:26

******, just caught the very end of this.

the £25k written off by Ilyas is a big help and we now all need to get back to where we were four weeks ago before all this kicked off

Doug · 05-10-2009, 17:27

****....

Stanleymad · 05-10-2009, 17:29

darn missed it

Redraine · 05-10-2009, 17:29

After listening to D'ON we are screwed. Not one concrete idea emerged as to how he intends to avoid the winding up. Just drivel and hot air. Reminded me of Eric Whalley. We need a revolution to wrest power from the current regime.

Revived Red · 05-10-2009, 17:38

Presumably the interviewer did not press him on this. What's wrong with these media people? We needed a Paxman or a Humphrys to really have a go at him.

BERNADETTE · 05-10-2009, 17:44

My heart really goes out to all you lads and lasses who have clung onto the hope that the club was on the way to being rescued. All your support is to be applauded and it is to be hoped that a solution is found before D-Day for the club. Your despair can be felt just reading the posts and must say that I got just a small taste of the love Stanley generates the other week when I was travelling down Whalley Road and saw all the fans and supporters who had come to watch a Friday night match. The excitement was palpable and not only does the club benefit but local bussinesses were doing a roaring trade. Really hoping a solution is found and fast!!!!