Ilyas speaks ..... - Page 5

cashman · 07-04-2009, 14:43

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Originally Posted by shakermaker

To be fair to Eric, I'm sure he doesn't mean to make silly comments like that. He hasn't got a dimplomatic bone in his body when it comes to giving statements to the press, as we have seen on many occasions. He wears his hear on his sleeve and this is the result - seemingly slagging off someone who continuously puts large sums of money into the club. Very embarrassing.

In an ideal world I, and probably a few others, would wish to see Khan as the major shareholder and Rob Heys running the club for him as a proper Chief Executive. As it is we know next to nothing of what is to happen with the ownership saga. It is known that members of the board are unhappy at Khan's decision to send his letter to the press.

I personally like the way Khan has chosen to act, it's shows us all that there is a major invester out there waiting to take the reins who has Stanley at heart.

Who can match a bid like that?

spot on i reckon shaker, if the board are unhappy about the letter of which i have no idea

then it says to me - they never wanted or intended to speak to Mr Khan, and if that is the case they should all follow E.W. out of the door. n not slam it on the way out.

yerself · 07-04-2009, 14:49

And they wonder why gates hover around the 1000 mark. Until Mr. Whalley is long departed my season ticket money's stopping right where it is.

expatriate · 07-04-2009, 16:05

This is Ilyas here.

I am posting here, rather than talking to newspapers, since it would appear that this is a very good forum for true Stanley fans.

I apologise whole heartedly for the way in which our club is being subject to ridicule and fun. My interests are simple and straightforward. They are to safeguard our club from debt. At this point there are a number of things that appear to be in play. Firstly, the club has clearly run up significant debt that needs to be repaid. At the same time Eric, whose achievements stand for all to applaud, clearly wants to sell his shares and move on with his life. And, on top of all that,our club needs capital and finance to build on the progress that it has made. If any of these facts are not correct, then the club can clarify and we can all stand corrected.

I wish to state that I am very sorry that Mr Whalley should choose the path of personal insult. I will not reciprocate his words or his actions, and simply wish him well, and hope that his objectives are met. Personal insults play no part in my life when it comes to Stanley, a club that I supported with cash way before Eric was Chairman, and a club where my cash will continue to support long after Eric has left. Indeed I extend my best wishes to Eric and his family as I have always done. I also have nothing to do with Mr O Neil's offer to buy Eric Whalley's shares. My interest is only with the club, and the financing that might be put into place as any part of the deal that Mr Whalley completes with Mr ONeil. If the club is to incure indebtedness, that becomes our concern as stakeholders.

If anyone on this forum wishes to ask a question, I will answer it to the best of my ability, and with 100% transparency. This club belongs to us all. Its future matters to us all. I have nothing to hide, and, thankfully, over the years, I have kept meticulous records and notes of all the conversations that have taken place (including the episode of 10yrs ago).

I would also like to thank all of you who have made such kind comments in the past week. For those of you who have anything to ask, please fire away. I will check this forum regularly over the coming days. If I am late in replying, it is not out of lack of interest, it is just a question of time.

Ilyas Khan
(currently in London)

Wynonie Harris · 07-04-2009, 16:14

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Originally Posted by expatriate

This is Ilyas here.

I am posting here, rather than talking to newspapers, since it would appear that this is a very good forum for true Stanley fans.

Nice to hear from you, Ilyas. I reckon that statement alone represents a thoroughly refreshing contrast from those who presently run the club!

MCR ADIM · 07-04-2009, 16:17

Ilyas Khan's red and white army!! Ilyas Khan's red and white army! You speak alot of sense! And am sure some people will have questions for you! Am just glad that after what Eric has said you still want to put your hard earned money into the club!!!!

shakermaker · 07-04-2009, 16:19

Thank you very much for your post Ilyas.

garinda · 07-04-2009, 16:20

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Nice to hear from you, Ilyas. I reckon that statement alone represents a thoroughly refreshing contrast from those who presently run the club!

I echo that sentiment.

Great the person at the centre of the story has chosen to speak directly to the fans.

K-P · 07-04-2009, 16:22

hmm strange posting history

garinda · 07-04-2009, 16:27

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Originally Posted by K-P

hmm strange posting history

Hello there everyone. I wanted to drop in and say hello. my family is moving into Ossy (have been in Accy all our lives so not really moving very far !). I visit the accy web forum quite often, mostly on the Accy Stanley site, but have never posted. Hope to become a regular on this sub forum. Cant wait to make ossy our new home
http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...llo-21375.html

Very odd. Is he relocating from the Far East to Ossy?

K-P · 07-04-2009, 16:33

Having spoken to Ilyas in the last few days I have sent a message now and I am awaiting confirmation that the poster is in fact him.

ukcowboy · 07-04-2009, 16:39

awaiting confirmation of poster

cashman · 07-04-2009, 16:45

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Originally Posted by K-P

Having spoken to Ilyas in the last few days I have sent a message now and I am awaiting confirmation that the poster is in fact him.

good on yer K-P,was wondering that meself.

Willie Miller · 07-04-2009, 16:49

Eric used a terrible turn of phrase.

Ilyas is a wealthy exile with ASFC in his heart.

There are no sides to take (Illyas or Eric's) & no lessons you can give to Eric about Google Page Ranking that he would listen to at his ripe old age. However, without the man, we'd be playing Prescot Cables & his own money, time, stress has gone into getting Accrington where it is now.

For the future, hopefully D O'Neill can repair this relationship & take Accy forward into 2009-2010 & beyond......

For Illyas, maybe the money can be invested into a Supporters Trust (Many clubs have one.....) The Supporters Club I am sure would be interested in such a project. Just a thought...

ASFC: The Frank Gallacher of the Football League......

K-P · 07-04-2009, 16:56

Welcome aboard Ilyas

Confirmed..

garinda · 07-04-2009, 17:01

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Originally Posted by K-P

Welcome aboard Ilyas

Confirmed..

So he's moving to Ossy, as his introduction thread stated?