The FA will never learn. Remember the famous Mr Brown who nearly killed off Chesterfield FC? A conman who somehow became a football club owner.
I feel for the fans. Many football clubs are walking a tightrope. If the owner decides he won’t put cash in they will collapse. Clubs are being run in ways that no other business could survive, let alone thrive.
That was before my time I think Roland! I think many are a lot closer to going under than people know, the past three years has taught a lot of them nothing, oblivious to what is going on.
Agree with the need for far more control. Much reminds me of the situation at Barnet in the 90s so we can see this sort of thing has been going on for a long time but probably getting worse.
I can only conclude by saying to all the people who have a dig at TK from time to time be very very thankful for the fact we have this Chairman running our club, just look around you.
Absolutely David, Barnet are very lucky as it goes in this respect, what happens though when Tony does decide he's had enough? 30 years is a long time to own one club, I think the issue is far worse than when Barnet went through the Flashman issues of the 90's.
Just makes the independent regulator calls to become louder and louder with each passing case, would love to know what the Fit and Proper Persons Test is all about because clearly it can be bypassed in such a way these clubs find themselves in trouble.
From my own club Trev with recent ownership issues we aren't sure who or what owns us anymore so there are definitely bypasses in the system.
Even more difficult for lower clubs. Surely, as an owner it's about making the club sustainable even if it is to sell it down the line. You may have to make unpopular calls regarding selling players, reducing wages, budgets etc but if that means sustaining the club so be it
It’s always really sad when a club goes to the wall. The owners need to know they are investing in a community and it’s dreams and passion when they buy, not just a business.
It's why the regulator is needed Matt, football just doesn't want to govern itself but also wants to be treated differently as well, can't have it both ways.
Agreed, not sure what could be done in advance. Think you may have his ear and hopefully he will not just walk away but work to insure the club passes to another pair of safe hands. After all he has done cannot see it being any other way.
The FA will never learn. Remember the famous Mr Brown who nearly killed off Chesterfield FC? A conman who somehow became a football club owner.
I feel for the fans. Many football clubs are walking a tightrope. If the owner decides he won’t put cash in they will collapse. Clubs are being run in ways that no other business could survive, let alone thrive.
That was before my time I think Roland! I think many are a lot closer to going under than people know, the past three years has taught a lot of them nothing, oblivious to what is going on.
Agree with the need for far more control. Much reminds me of the situation at Barnet in the 90s so we can see this sort of thing has been going on for a long time but probably getting worse.
I can only conclude by saying to all the people who have a dig at TK from time to time be very very thankful for the fact we have this Chairman running our club, just look around you.
Absolutely David, Barnet are very lucky as it goes in this respect, what happens though when Tony does decide he's had enough? 30 years is a long time to own one club, I think the issue is far worse than when Barnet went through the Flashman issues of the 90's.
It's such a shame and disgrace what is happening with ownerships!
Scunthorpe were set up to return to the national league and this happened! Let's hope something can be done.
As for Wednesday the EFL have time and time again let down clubs and fans with their so called vetting!
What a massive club with a terrific fan base. Deserves better
Just makes the independent regulator calls to become louder and louder with each passing case, would love to know what the Fit and Proper Persons Test is all about because clearly it can be bypassed in such a way these clubs find themselves in trouble.
100%. Unfit & Improper comes to mind.
From my own club Trev with recent ownership issues we aren't sure who or what owns us anymore so there are definitely bypasses in the system.
Even more difficult for lower clubs. Surely, as an owner it's about making the club sustainable even if it is to sell it down the line. You may have to make unpopular calls regarding selling players, reducing wages, budgets etc but if that means sustaining the club so be it
It’s always really sad when a club goes to the wall. The owners need to know they are investing in a community and it’s dreams and passion when they buy, not just a business.
It's why the regulator is needed Matt, football just doesn't want to govern itself but also wants to be treated differently as well, can't have it both ways.
Agreed, not sure what could be done in advance. Think you may have his ear and hopefully he will not just walk away but work to insure the club passes to another pair of safe hands. After all he has done cannot see it being any other way.