The end of Hereford United?

[Outback Ozzy]

Well after the debacle with the meeting in Newport today, The Football Conference can only be described as weak. Originally stating that there will be no extensions to the Thursday deadline for all debts to be paid, they have now got an extension until tomorrow when all debts must be paid off to all creditors which for some reason do not include the HMRC. Chester FC must be hopping mad, although maybe a drop in one division is not as bad as the fall from grace that awaits the Bulls.

[Redraine]

Chester fans not happy about the latest extended deadline given to Hereford:-

"Infact don't bother paying for anything whatsoever, shaft everyone, shaft local businesses, take the mick out of your customers (the fans). Promise "further investors (Stephen Vaughn laundering drugs money) and the Conference STILL WILL NOT EXPELL YOU!!!! Absolutely shocking!"

[Chimer]

Originally Posted by Redraine

Chester fans not happy about the latest extended deadline given to Hereford:-

"Infact don't bother paying for anything whatsoever, shaft everyone, shaft local businesses, take the mick out of your customers (the fans). Promise "further investors (Stephen Vaughn laundering drugs money) and the Conference STILL WILL NOT EXPELL YOU!!!! Absolutely shocking!"

Well it's no surprise some of their fans would say that in their situation. But there's a bit of a difference between a relegation and going out of existence, which is what's really at stake for the Bulls. Given their recent history, most Chester fans, as opposed to their hard-line message board nutters (like us ), will probably get that.

[Chubbyman]

Originally Posted by smobile

I've already put it on Stanley going up next season

Knocking bet

[Outback Ozzy]

Originally Posted by Outback Ozzy

Well after the debacle with the meeting in Newport today, The Football Conference can only be described as weak. Originally stating that there will be no extensions to the Thursday deadline for all debts to be paid, they have now got an extension until tomorrow when all debts must be paid off to all creditors which for some reason do not include the HMRC. Chester FC must be hopping mad, although maybe a drop in one division is not as bad as the fall from grace that awaits the Bulls.

Well, the Football Conference really are a weak bunch of people. HUFC have now got till Monday 9th June to pay all debts. What is the point of deadlines. Whilst I understand nobody wants to see their club demoted to the nether regional leagues, perhaps this would have been best. Chester FC have come back and although relegated from the Conference National last season, I believe they could have a case for suing the Conference committee for breach of promise!

[smudgie]

The whole situation stinks that's for sure.

I can imagine Chester are over the moon with the situation.

[Redraine]

Originally Posted by smudgie

I can imagine Chester are over the moon with the situation.

Eh?

[Outback Ozzy]

Originally Posted by Redraine

Eh?

I believe the quote was tongue in cheek

[Redraine]

Originally Posted by Outback Ozzy

I believe the quote was tongue in cheek

Innocence is my middle name!

[Exile on Spencer St]

D-Day for The Bulls?
Bulls News: Conference Statement "Around 4pm"

[Exile on Spencer St]

Demotion-Day indeed.
Bulls News: Bulls Expelled From The Conference

Sad reflection that football remains, like much of our economy, a dog-eat-dog's breakfast.

[Outback Ozzy]

Although the Football Conference have at last had the balls to do what they threatened and demote Hereford and reinstate Chester FC, I think the whole saga stinks and shows what a weak bunch of people run the league. To give 2 stays of demotion and then finally do the deed when it became apparent that they could not fulfil their obligations, is IMHO disgraceful. Whilst Chester fans and the football club will now be joyous, I can imagine the mood in Chester with all the stays of execution being rather black to say the least.

[Exile on Spencer St]

I'm not quite so critical of the Conference, as you seem to be Ozzy. Some might argue that they gave The Bulls every chance (or at least three chances) to abide by the rules. That they couldn't take those chances is tough on the fans, but acting immediately is not always for the best. If you recall 1962, the Football League under Alan Hardaker gave Stanley no second chance, and refused to rescind the letter of resignation when some, including Mr.Cocker the chairman, sought to salvage the club.
Let's hope for Hereford's fans that this latest setback sends the spivs and wanna-be owners running, and that, in the end, it allows the club to be reclaimed by and for its fans.

[smudgie]

Quite unbelievable news that Hereford have gone.

Another VERY sad day for English football.

[VALAIRIAN]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Quite unbelievable news that Hereford have gone.

Another VERY sad day for English football.

Agreed.