winding up petition jan 14th

expatriate · 15-01-2010, 17:43

I was just about to get in a car to drive up to Accy for the game (hopefully on tomorrow, fingers crossed !!) when i was suddenly overwhelmed with calls and messages relating to a winding up petition.

I found out on Friday last week that HMRC have moved a petition. This news, which translated into the gazetting of the file yesterday (apparently) has caught me by surprise.

At times like this, silence is deadly. I therefore am posting this quick update to ensure that I respond to fans. I can categorically say that the petition will be satisfied - in fact a large proportion of the subject payments have been sent today, and the rest will be paid off as well.

I do not know why HMRC chose to issue the petition, but I do know that this will be confusing for people on this website and in the town. However I can only react to the fact that the petition was issued, and in doing so, whilst I am frustrated by their actions, I must respect the HMRC move and we (that means the club) will comply with the demand notice. I just wish they had not gone to this stage - but I must admit that the club (which includes me) are culpable, as best I can see, for missing a committed payment in December which led to this situation getting out of hand.

As i say, i am rushing out of the door in a few minutes, but I did not want the evening to pass without a reply on this website. I apologise on behalf of the club that this has happened, and once I have some clarity in the new week, I will post again. Transparency works in good times and in bad, and I accept the buck stops here with me. I expect that during my meeting with the directors tomorrow I will have a great deal more information about how and why this has happened.

I reiterate, the demand notice will be met, and asfc will not be the subject of a court hearing on Feb 3rd.

I may not be able to reply to this bulletin board till very late. If anyone feels moved to do so, and wants to chat, call me. 07826 600600. I am available and will not go into hiding. This petition will be met. the club is not in any danger whatsoever of being wound up.

Ilyas
Friday 5.40pm

cashman · 15-01-2010, 17:46

Thank God fer that

cheers ilyas yer a top man.

madkev · 15-01-2010, 17:49

Thank you for letting everyone know whats happening Ilyas

expatriate · 15-01-2010, 17:51

Again, i really apologise. I wish i could provide more clarity, but I really and honestly do not know much more. I will find out details and will post again when I have the ability to answer all questions. In the meantime all i can assume is that hmrc are only human, and they sometimes make errors, and that in this case, they have moved too quickly. I can confirm that a large payment was sent just yesterday by the club, and so this gazetting is really very frustrating.

AccyMad · 15-01-2010, 17:57

Thanks for the explanation Ilyas

Stanleymad · 15-01-2010, 18:01

Thanks so much Illyas for being up front & honest about the situ, hope that u get answers & further clarity with regards to this blip, seems this means that the HMRC will be very stringent with clubs that have had history with late demands but is rather hasty to say the least. This time i can deffo say im not worried & in safe hands - thanks

Kiwi John · 15-01-2010, 18:28

I woke up , grabbed a coffee, switched on computer,head straight to ACCY WEB, see a thread about a winding up order, spill contents onto lap,curse (loud enough to wake her up), start thinking I'm in a time warp, then ,thank god,read these reassuring words from Ilyas. Phew.

BedsRed · 15-01-2010, 18:29

We're by no means the only club facing this. The suspicion elsewhere is that HMRC view January, with it's transfer window, as a good opportunity to force clubs hands. Think there's more about this on twohundredpercent but I don't know how to post links. Given the new regeime at ASFC, I suspect we're in a better position than most. Thanks for the update, Ilyas. Still not used to this openess!

maccawozzagod · 15-01-2010, 18:34

jobs a good un Ilyas. I heard around 5:20pm and assumed an error somewhere. I really did not expect to hear anything about it from the club and was going to email you to find out.

So out of a potentially bad story comes 100% positive news - the club (or Ilyas on its behalf) is telling us about things before most people know! a true first and long may it continue, its showing respect to the fans

shakermaker · 15-01-2010, 18:49

Why do the phrases 'day to day running of the club' and 'head of operations' spring to mind?

Ilyas, thank you. Your post is, as all of them are, greatly appreciated.

Bagpuss · 15-01-2010, 18:56

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Originally Posted by shakermaker

Why do the phrases 'day to day running of the club' and 'head of operations' spring to mind?

Lol, that's the reason I stopped posting on here so stop being negative

mab · 15-01-2010, 19:02

Thankyou Ilyas!!For being open and for your prompt reaction to this breaking news,although i'm a little confussed

with this news of this HMRC petition.

Stephen666 · 15-01-2010, 19:02

What can we say?
Communication is always 100% form Ilyas.
I'm sure if we cut Ilyas in half we would be able to read ASFC through him.

I can see the future and it looks bright. . . . . . . Although I can see us fighting a relegation battle in years to come . . . . .From the Premiership down to the championship

cashman · 15-01-2010, 19:07

Whilst i can see yer point ilyas in saying the buck stop stops wi you, that is something i cannot reconcile wi meself.

fer my money the buck stops at whomever n for whatever DID NOT make that december payment, cos just a slip, after what the club has been through is not acceptable to me.

Redraine · 15-01-2010, 19:34

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Originally Posted by cashman

Whilst i can see yer point ilyas in saying the buck stop stops wi you, that is something i cannot reconcile wi meself.

fer my money the buck stops at whomever n for whatever DID NOT make that december payment, cos just a slip, after what the club has been through is not acceptable to me.

Too right Cashy. It's not rocket science is it? All you need is a flipping wall calendar to be marked with an approaching deadline. Wish I was a fly on the wall at the directors meeting.