Dare Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Blind loyalty can only go on for so long - against a back drop of the ugly sisters Gilmour and Co have done us well. You can't grudge them wanting to earn a few bob. As fans we just need to trust in their judgement and hope that if there is anything in this that it heralds the start of a new era. Change is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Are you suggesting it's Tulloch's. Gleddoch Family Butchers !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 The problem with Scottish fitba is the SFA. It's their job to sell the game and make it attractive to punters and sponsors... Yet they cannae even get a tv deal?! Do they even try? They can't even guarantee sporting fairness and don't communicate with the fans - despite this being the most open (so far) and competitive league in years. Scottish fitba needs a new SFA. It's the SPFL who negotiates the leagues tv and sponsorship deals. The SFA's jurisdiction is the Scottish Cup, the national teams and disciplinary issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a50lennyc Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Problem is that if the new owners get 75% you might not be able to ever get them out again. The 75% has been a block for some time now. Shares and cash have already been exchanged. There is no going back. Isle of Bute Saint must be choking on his cornflakes this morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Blind loyalty can only go on for so long - against a back drop of the ugly sisters Gilmour and Co have done us well. You can't grudge them wanting to earn a few bob. As fans we just need to trust in their judgement and hope that if there is anything in this that it heralds the start of a new era. Change is good Might be more a case of, they don't what to be out of pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a50lennyc Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Might be more a case of, they don't what to be out of pocket. What they get back won't cover what they've put in. And that's without taking into account all the time and stress its cost them. There will be one or two of the 75% who make a profit however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 The 75% has been a block for some time now. Shares and cash have already been exchanged. There is no going back. Isle of Bute Saint must be choking on his cornflakes this morning! : Why would I choke on cornflakes ? Because I want what is best for the long term prosperity of St Mirren football club. The next question surly must be. Why would anyone from Holland and Kuwait want to invest in a small Scottish club that is internationally known to play in a shit league that does not even have sponsors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledfan Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Surely we will only get a buyer that thinks there is opportunity to make profit from St Mirren and that can't be all bad. Unless someone decides to asset strip the club then the only other way is prize money and sale of players, which would lead to exiting times ahead for us. I understand the fears of going the way of hearts, rangers etc.. However part of me thinks f**k it it's not that bad if we have some fun and enjoy our selves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Surely we will only get a buyer that thinks there is opportunity to make profit from St Mirren and that can't be all bad. Unless someone decides to asset strip the club then the only other way is prize money and sale of players, which would lead to exiting times ahead for us. I understand the fears of going the way of hearts, rangers etc.. However part of me thinks f**k it it's not that bad if we have some fun and enjoy our selves Are you taking up golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Perhaps the reason for the inactivity is that the secret buyers are so secret they don't know who they are therefore can't communicate with each other. Realistically I can't see anyone wanting to take a punt on Saints with the cash neccessary to sway the consortium given the fact we appear to be on a downward spiral, League wise. Catch twenty two? Pod: Are you taking up golf. Going to the cinema? Edited November 1, 2014 by stlucifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 No way Mr Gimour wouldn't do that to us. Too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Unless someone decides to asset strip the club then the only other way is prize money and sale of players, which would lead to exiting times ahead for us. Asset strip?Are the new owners going to take the Renfrewshire Cup to Cash Converters?Do you mean exiting or exciting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Surely we will only get a buyer that thinks there is opportunity to make profit from St Mirren and that can't be all bad. Unless someone decides to asset strip the club then the only other way is prize money and sale of players, which would lead to exiting times ahead for us. I understand the fears of going the way of hearts, rangers etc.. However part of me thinks f**k it it's not that bad if we have some fun and enjoy our selves is the bold bit a freudian slip? I think asset strip is the only way anyone can make money from a non-old firm club in scotland we dont have that many assets that can be realised. the stadium is only worth land value and nobody else would want a stadium there. take away the demolition costs and the ground we have is worth hee-haw, really. Ralston is on a highly-conditioned lease and would have to be returned to some sort of public use if we vacated-so no value there either. Unless we get a sugar-daddy or a fan-led consortium in charge then we are stuffed-cant see the fun in that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ McG Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Please let the sale of the club happen, it really can't come quick enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota7 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I am with you we need to change hands ASAP but as long as it is to people who can take us forward. We badly need a fresh start and clear the decks from top to bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a50lennyc Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Why would I choke on cornflakes ? Because I want what is best for the long term prosperity of St Mirren football club. The next question surly must be. Why would anyone from Holland and Kuwait want to invest in a small Scottish club that is internationally known to play in a shit league that does not even have sponsors. You'll be choking on your cornflakes because you said that the someone buying up the extra 24% of shares was a sweetie wife tales... based on an e-mail exchange with one of your pals! Holland and Kuwait? You are so gullible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) i dont know,mr gilmour may find that the alleged dutch/kuwaiti group have tabled favourable intentions for the future of the club and if he thinks its for the good of the club then he will give it the go-ahead. The KLM-EMIRATES stadium ? Close Buddiecat, but below is the organisation with head offices in Holland/Kuwait.. Kuwait Kuwait Petroleum International (Corporate Head Office) PO Box 1819 Safat 13019 Kuwait Tel: +965 2233 2800 Fax: +965 2233 2776 Kuwait Petroleum International (Europe) Schenkkade 50 2595 AR The Hague The Netherlands Tel: +31 70 315 2200 Fax: +31 70 710 1310 If Carlsberg did provincial SPL club takeovers..? Better known as Q8 Edited November 1, 2014 by Lord Pityme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank McGarvey' wonky legs Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Close Buddiecat, but below is the organisation with head offices in Holland/Kuwait.. Kuwait Kuwait Petroleum International (Corporate Head Office) PO Box 1819 Safat 13019 Kuwait Tel: +965 2233 2800 Fax: +965 2233 2776 Kuwait Petroleum International (Europe) Schenkkade 50 2595 AR The Hague The Netherlands Tel: +31 70 315 2200 Fax: +31 70 710 1310 If Carlsberg did provincial SPL club takeovers..? Better known as Q8 Can we double the club shop up with a petrol station then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Can we double the club shop up with a petrol station then? It'd at least be stocked with sweeties then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 A Scottish club with ownership that has good football contacts in Holland would be excellent , chuck in a modest budget to bring players in and that's better still. I,m quite happy for us to take a wee gamble on the clubs future . I think the best way for St Mirren to progress is to build as big a support as possible , and that's quite difficult when the team loses every week . New ownership , a couple of new signings and a wee change might be quite good Saints ,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltcoatsbuddie Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 we desperately need someone new ,we cannot get any worse ,,the current board cannot do anything else for us other than more cutbacks ,,im afraid if we stay the same we could be part time in 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salo6 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 A team the size of saint mirren thatis in a location like paisley, considering the current climate of world football... I don't see any interesting profit being made for business men so unless there is some crazy rich man out there who feels like wasting money I dont think saint mirren will be going to the ownership of someone with good intentions for the club...I am very apprehensive about the sale but I guess it has to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 A Scottish club with ownership that has good football contacts in Holland would be excellent , Like bottom of the table Ross County? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo_j Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 The Dutch/Kuwati bid was shot down on the radio yesterday. Supposedly there was an enquiry a few weeks back but nothing since. Chick then went on to say there were lengthy discussions this week with a businessman and St Mirren Park and that is progressing, but unlikely to wrap up in the near future. Looks like it will rumble on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 We are not a quid on a fixed odds coupon. This is our Football Club that we love and treasure. WE MUST NOT GAMBLE WITH IT. Plus, nothing wrong with going part time if we have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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