Bryan Richardson (13 Viewers)
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SkyBlueCoco88
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I personally won’t give that man the time of day. I’ve listened to some Simon’s other stuff and it’s great
cov donkey kick
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The question for Richardson, how come did they not. Why did the Claus not happen.
Why was Highfield Rd sold on a flimsy contract that put us in a rental agreement and no foundations in the club going forward.?
Grendel
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He didn’t sell the rights to Highfield Road and the ensuing rental agreement
Adge
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Yep-Gilbert isn’t too bad but the other 2 doffers are just along for the ride.
Adge
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Bit harsh on old Gilbert....
What's Jorgenson got to do with it?
rob9872
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He did score the first goal in the post Highfield Road era - bloody Judas!
Houchenesque that one!!He did score the first goal in the post Highfield Road era - bloody Judas!
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Deleted member 5849
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It is, isn't it. Robinson managed to bankrupt just about every company he was involved with, so little surprise he was a total liability. McGinnity had, seemingly, *some* business acumen, however. What on earth made them give up and hand over pots of money if, as this suggests, the opportunity was there for salvation?
cov donkey kick
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Never agreed with Richardson and the club selling Highfield Road and met Richardson at a fans meeting and told him so to his face.
bradwellskyblues
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it's worth a listen .For what it's worth had he stayed he would of got a much better deal for the ricoh in my view.It is of course true that his over spending was also a big factor in our demise
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Grendel
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He didn’t sell Highfield Road
fernandopartridge
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McGinnitys business acumen was making one company he was a director of buy goods from another, hardly Steve Jobs
robbiethemole
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Richardson has always said the Council took over and screwed the Club, right from years ago. I'm inclined to believe him as he stood to lose lots,
sold the parcel of land to Tesco for £60m with City getting c£30m but CCC refused to give them it, stating "state aid" (how ironic with Wasps shit)
sold the parcel of land to Tesco for £60m with City getting c£30m but CCC refused to give them it, stating "state aid" (how ironic with Wasps shit)
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I did make sure I said some!
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But why would McGinnity and Robinson agree to that?
That's the more pertinent question.
Grendel
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Mcginnitty was bidding to supply the seats to the stadium and Robinson and he clearly didn’t want administration and the buy back clause instigated which of course Richardson would probably have done to regain control
robbiethemole
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I think they had no choice, it cost more to clean the site up iirc and ran out of money, then CCC jumped in and reset the deal.
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They did buy HR back however.
Woodingdean_Sky_Blue
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I think the answer to your question lies in opaque jiggery-pokery. After all, do you really believe a multimillionaire member of the ruling elite would have put up with losing out by so much as a penny?
fernandopartridge
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He looks like he's just spent a couple of years on the backpacker trail
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Given Robinson's track record, I wouldn't trust him to recognise an inept deal.
That's lockdown for you!!
Didn't the Dutch company get the land when it hit the buffer's?
Was that market value or for a song?
Was there a dividend to them there or someone who had a share of them?
Woodingdean_Sky_Blue
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One should never confuse inability to manage a business with ability to line one's pockets.
NortonSkyBlue
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Based on hearsay but why let the facts get in the way of hatred?
NortonSkyBlue
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Richardson, as he states in the podcast, followed an ambitious path to establish the club as a premier league force and oversaw a one of the best era's in my 54 years following the club, getting much better players in and doubling the gates in his ten years as chairman.
It is interesting to listen to him talk about this period and his obvious affection for the club and hurt over the outcome that transpired.
I remember the run up to the stadium announcements and he had communicated in forums, supporters club meetings and via the media why, how and what we needed to be a premier league regular for years to come.
As early as 95 he was of the opinion that Highfield Road could not sustain or even get anywhere near close to generating the income of our rivals.
He was plausible, ambitious and had a vision and set it out clearly. Ridicule came his way over the Wembley scenario, the roof and roll out pitch but the one thing it wasn't was bluster and bullshit, there was substance in why these versions came out and it wasn't in this case anything other than other parties wanting to join in the project.
Has it happened I believe he is damned for overseeing the relegation in 01 and the ignorance of fans looking for a scapegoat. Wrong target in my opinion.
It is interesting to listen to him talk about this period and his obvious affection for the club and hurt over the outcome that transpired.
I remember the run up to the stadium announcements and he had communicated in forums, supporters club meetings and via the media why, how and what we needed to be a premier league regular for years to come.
As early as 95 he was of the opinion that Highfield Road could not sustain or even get anywhere near close to generating the income of our rivals.
He was plausible, ambitious and had a vision and set it out clearly. Ridicule came his way over the Wembley scenario, the roof and roll out pitch but the one thing it wasn't was bluster and bullshit, there was substance in why these versions came out and it wasn't in this case anything other than other parties wanting to join in the project.
Has it happened I believe he is damned for overseeing the relegation in 01 and the ignorance of fans looking for a scapegoat. Wrong target in my opinion.
Woodingdean_Sky_Blue
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It is nice in the Channel Islands at this time of year. I understand that on a clear night you can see Orion.
rob9872
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How is it based on hearsay? I was a supporter throughout his reign when he took a significant slice from our club on transfers in and out, put a gagging order on the staff and directors that remains in place today on the sale and still never offferd any details and was the one who sold Highfield Road from under us and rented back from the council. He may be spinning a good yarn to those who have conveniently forgotten now but he was the catalyst for all our problems and as bad as SISU are today.
NortonSkyBlue
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Who is in the channel islands and how is that relevant?
NortonSkyBlue
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Because you state as fact what you believe as happened but it is based on idle gossip, pub talk and conjecture. He was there, you were a supporter, let someone challenge his version with facts and I may be swayed.