Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted August 21, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 21, 2019 Lincoln boss Danny Cowley moaning about teams having unfair advantages because games are being postponed which means some teams aren't playing in midweek so when it comes to the weekend, some of them have had a longer break than others. Fucking shut up Cowley, this is bigger than the fitness of your players. Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,367 Posted August 21, 2019 Administrator Share Posted August 21, 2019 25 minutes ago, Pyfish said: Lincoln boss Danny Cowley moaning about teams having unfair advantages because games are being postponed which means some teams aren't playing in midweek so when it comes to the weekend, some of them have had a longer break than others. Fucking shut up Cowley, this is bigger than the fitness of your players. Jesus. Sat right behind him yesterday. Comes across as a right arsehole during a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 I genuinely think it will take a club to fold for the EFaiL to be deemed “unfit for purpose”. We’ve all said it for years. The fans of Blackpool, Coventry, Bury, Bolton, Hull, Orient, Morecambe, Oldham and probably a few others I’ve failed to list have said it for years. Journalists in small numbers have said it for years. Once a club goes, especially one of the history of Bury and/or Bolton, I think it’ll be a seminal moment in lower league Football in this country. We’ve not had a club go bust in the Football League for a long time and I think there will be ramifications if one (or both go). It should never have gotten to this stage where a Football Club is less than 48 hours from extinction and another is postponing games of their own accord largely due to the financial situation at their club. If/When Bury go on Friday, no Football League game should go ahead this weekend. Fans should simply not allow their games to kick-off. Yeah, it’s not the fault of those clubs and yeah, the spineless lizards at The EFaiL will no doubt throw the threat of fines at teams but people shouldn’t be turning a blind eye to this and simply allowing it to happen. The effects of no Football League games would be widespread across broadcasters and the media and would send out a hell of a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig on the Wing 289 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, Smiley Culture said: I genuinely think it will take a club to fold for the EFaiL to be deemed “unfit for purpose”. We’ve all said it for years. The fans of Blackpool, Coventry, Bury, Bolton, Hull, Orient, Morecambe, Oldham and probably a few others I’ve failed to list have said it for years. Journalists in small numbers have said it for years. Once a club goes, especially one of the history of Bury and/or Bolton, I think it’ll be a seminal moment in lower league Football in this country. We’ve not had a club go bust in the Football League for a long time and I think there will be ramifications if one (or both go). It should never have gotten to this stage where a Football Club is less than 48 hours from extinction and another is postponing games of their own accord largely due to the financial situation at their club. If/When Bury go on Friday, no Football League game should go ahead this weekend. Fans should simply not allow their games to kick-off. Yeah, it’s not the fault of those clubs and yeah, the spineless lizards at The EFaiL will no doubt throw the threat of fines at teams but people shouldn’t be turning a blind eye to this and simply allowing it to happen. The effects of no Football League games would be widespread across broadcasters and the media and would send out a hell of a message. I like the sentiment, but the sad reality is that we all think it won't happen to OUR club. It's not selfishness - it is, as I'm experiencing, complete naivety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Pyfish said: Lincoln boss Danny Cowley moaning about teams having unfair advantages because games are being postponed which means some teams aren't playing in midweek so when it comes to the weekend, some of them have had a longer break than others. Fucking shut up Cowley, this is bigger than the fitness of your players. Jesus. Having read what he actually said, he’s had a dig at the Football League and is correct in what he’s said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted August 21, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, Smiley Culture said: Having read what he actually said, he’s had a dig at the Football League and is correct in what he’s said. I disagree. He's moaning about it being a disadvantage but over the course of the season, whether Bury remain in the league or not, everyone will face the same amount of matches. The same case with Bolton, if more matches are postponed, they will have to be played later in the season still anyway. If a bunch of professional footballers can't handle two matches a week, there's a wider problem here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, Pyfish said: I disagree. He's moaning about it being a disadvantage but over the course of the season, whether Bury remain in the league or not, everyone will face the same amount of matches. The same case with Bolton, if more matches are postponed, they will have to be played later in the season still anyway. If a bunch of professional footballers can't handle two matches a week, there's a wider problem here. He’s moaned about the disparity in schedules, which I think while distasteful, isn’t the worst thing he could have said. He has a point and probably more so based on the way in which Bolton have chosen to cancel their game. He goes on to say that he’s “frustrated and annoyed with the EFL” that they’ve allowed both situations to get to this state and that the integrity of the competition is dented by this and the fit and proper arseholes test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,358 Posted August 21, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 21, 2019 Bury FC: Anger and tears at League One club before EFL decision Fan protests stepped up on Wednesday at Bury's Gigg Lane stadium A coffin with 'RIP Bury FC 1885-?' painted on it leans against a wall. Just a few metres away, a woman stands handcuffed to a drainpipe. Bury Football Club is 134 years old. In less than 134 hours, it could be no more. With the club in financial turmoil, and six successive fixtures cancelled so far this season, the Shakers could be expelled from the English Football League. It is the nightmare scenario for the club's fans and the town. FULL REPORT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 Potentially D-Day for Bury today. I personally can’t see how they survive. I hope I’m wrong but having had so many games called off and so many bids for the club rejected thus far, I am not confident for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted August 23, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 23, 2019 It's certainly looking bleak. I cannot imagine my team being in this much trouble let alone being faced with being expelled from the league like a naughty schoolkid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue 971 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 51 minutes ago, Smiley Culture said: Potentially D-Day for Bury today. I personally can’t see how they survive. I hope I’m wrong but having had so many games called off and so many bids for the club rejected thus far, I am not confident for them. Hope they can make it, what happen if they don't? They go bust or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 minute ago, True Blue said: Hope they can make it, what happen if they don't? They go bust or? Expelled from the Football League and will be liquidated too, by all accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue 971 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Smiley Culture said: Expelled from the Football League and will be liquidated too, by all accounts. I would never wish that on any club, the fans must be devastated. Are there any chances they get a buyer and avoid all this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,367 Posted August 23, 2019 Administrator Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 minute ago, True Blue said: I would never wish that on any club, the fans must be devastated. Are there any chances they get a buyer and avoid all this? There's been a few buyers interested but their current owner, Steve Dale, has refused them stating he thinks there's better offers elsewhere. There was one earlier this week which was refused therefore causing more uncertainty for the club given the deadline of today is/was so soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger 1,831 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Never know what to believe when it comes to 'offers' and 'rejections', a lot of smoke and mirrors go on. It will be a truly sad day if a wonderful, historic club like Bury cease to be but this is where we are heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 Two U.K. bidders and an Italian were be said to want Bury. Italian fella is allegedly the bloke that nearly run Gateshead into the ground over the past year and some reports ex-Forest owner Al-Hasawi is interested. If either of the two are serious, liquidation and a fan-owned club isn’t the worst thing in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 Club sold, allegedly. Though if Steve Dale told me today was Friday, I’d drive out to my nearest 24 hour supermarket to buy a paper just to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 C&N Sporting Risk are a data analysis company. I mean, on the face of it all sounds quite good really, especially given a couple of the names allegedly wanting to buy the club yesterday. It’s still going to be a hell of a job, if they’re successful. Allegedly £9m in debt and needing to play five or six additional games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Administrator Stan 18,367 Posted August 24, 2019 Administrator Share Posted August 24, 2019 And the EFL let this absolute cunt take charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 13 hours ago, Stan said: Given until 5pm Tuesday by the EFL to complete the sale. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49458044 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig on the Wing 289 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 We've been given the same deadline as Bury for the sale to complete. I am nervous as fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Stanley 0 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 This might sound like something of a cliche but, football in the lower leagues really is the lifeblood of the game in these shores. Big names within the game, including many on national television, are saying what a shame it is that clubs like Bury and Bolton find themselves in their current situations. But, I don't see any concrete offers of help and possible solutions offered. Could not a ruling be introduced so that every full time player in the EFL has just 5% of their salary put into a "Safety Holding Fund" that would be administered by an independent board [ National Football Supporters Association ? ] who would have the authority to actually offer financial assistance to clubs in need. I think the EFL also need to seriously overhaul it's own vetting procedures in terms of accepting new club owners. Final thought, or Pipedream, wouldn't it be great if some of he over paid and over hyped Premier League "Stars" actually made donations to troubled teams such as Bury, Bolton, Macclesfield and Notts County. We can only dream . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,644 Posted August 25, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 25, 2019 This has been coming for years and years. Bolton and Bury will no doubt be the biggest clubs to go down in this fashion if that's what ends up happening. Like I said earlier in the thread, the English football pyramid is crumbling. I expect these situations to become even more commonplace in League One and below because no cunt will do a single thing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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