Nuneaton Boro on the brink of folding (2 Viewers)
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lifeskyblue
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I meant if we bought the land from the rugby club
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Captain Dart
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I thought that was where you were coming from but I didn't want to accuse you of being prepared to destroy another club. You said it yourself.
no_loyalty
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Had a decent turnout yesterday apparently, but got hammered 6-0 against Bradford Park Avenue.
Does one of the DKE twins play for them?
Does one of the DKE twins play for them?
Otis
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Covstu
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Donna Kelly Evans?
no_loyalty
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No, Doner Kebab everyone
CovInEssex
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Did they get a good crowd on Saturday?
Terry Gibson's perm
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I was in the crows nest with about 15 minutes to go and a few were in there already and others making their way in
Captain Dart
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Latest thing I read says no one will fess up to being the club's owner. Very strange.
CovInEssex
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Wtf, you'd think they would learn after what happened only a few years ago
fernandopartridge
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The golden share is a football league thing. Not sure if the equivalent exists in non league
CJ_covblaze
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There hasn’t been one since Thorn resigned.
chiefdave
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Eh, how does that work then? Surely if there's not a company any more then the club doesn't exist.
Not sure on the legality of just walking away if your the owner. Surely you either sell or liquidate.
Nick
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Looks like they have a new owner now - CLUB STATEMENT: Introducing Our New Owner... - News - Nuneaton Borough FC
Ex Semi Pro footballer.
Ex Semi Pro footballer.
fernandopartridge
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They'll be in trouble again by the end of the season I suspect
Nick
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What like?
CovInEssex
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Is the new chairman pukka or just a puppet?
Sumo the Micky Quinn
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Nuneaton Borough threatened with legal action by ground owner
Nuneaton Borough threatened with legal action by ground owner
"A bitter row has broken out over rent at the home of Nuneaton Borough Football Club with ground owner Norman Smurthwaite considering legal action.
The Port Vale owner claims he is owed between £5,000 and £6,000 in rent for the ground and has threatened to take possession of the stadium if it is not paid.
But new chairman Nick Hawkins claims that Smurthwaite should honour what he reportedly said in the summer – that he would ‘waive’ rent until a new owner was found - but instead he has billed the club for rent prior to Hawkins taking over."
"Asked directly if he had threatened to recall the two players because of unpaid rent at his stadium at Nuneaton, Smurthwaite said: "No, I have actually threatened to take possession of the stadium because they haven't paid me rent.
He added: "They haven't paid their bill. That is circa £5,000 to £6,000 and there will be another £2,000 to £3,000 on December 1 due.
"And if he chooses to continue not to pay his bills then clearly he leaves the landlord no option but to take possession and basically invalidate the lease.
"So, there are two different conversations going on."
The Vale owner said he has health and safety concerns for the Vale players at Nuneaton following issues that have come to his attention recently.
He added: "I have a duty of care to two members of staff who are employed by us and are there.
"They have not been paid any expenses since they have been going - from Burslem in one case to Nuneaton. Nuneaton haven't volunteered any money for those players which is wrong. It is a disgrace really.
"And basically we find ourselves in a situation that they have gone part time without consulting us as a football club as to what they are doing regarding the training aspects and so on."
Nuneaton Borough threatened with legal action by ground owner
"A bitter row has broken out over rent at the home of Nuneaton Borough Football Club with ground owner Norman Smurthwaite considering legal action.
The Port Vale owner claims he is owed between £5,000 and £6,000 in rent for the ground and has threatened to take possession of the stadium if it is not paid.
But new chairman Nick Hawkins claims that Smurthwaite should honour what he reportedly said in the summer – that he would ‘waive’ rent until a new owner was found - but instead he has billed the club for rent prior to Hawkins taking over."
"Asked directly if he had threatened to recall the two players because of unpaid rent at his stadium at Nuneaton, Smurthwaite said: "No, I have actually threatened to take possession of the stadium because they haven't paid me rent.
He added: "They haven't paid their bill. That is circa £5,000 to £6,000 and there will be another £2,000 to £3,000 on December 1 due.
"And if he chooses to continue not to pay his bills then clearly he leaves the landlord no option but to take possession and basically invalidate the lease.
"So, there are two different conversations going on."
The Vale owner said he has health and safety concerns for the Vale players at Nuneaton following issues that have come to his attention recently.
He added: "I have a duty of care to two members of staff who are employed by us and are there.
"They have not been paid any expenses since they have been going - from Burslem in one case to Nuneaton. Nuneaton haven't volunteered any money for those players which is wrong. It is a disgrace really.
"And basically we find ourselves in a situation that they have gone part time without consulting us as a football club as to what they are doing regarding the training aspects and so on."
scottccfc
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all accounts so far doing a grand job, really open and honest with the fans only issue I can see is how he can move them forward without any outside forces which will destabilse the club again
Philosoraptor
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I remember when Smurthwaite decided to comment on a Coventry Telegragh sports article like anyone else would.
Seems to be a proper football fan.
Could be stuff going on over there he's not happy about.
Seems to be a proper football fan.
Could be stuff going on over there he's not happy about.
Nick
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He signed up on here
Grendel
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Really? Port vale fans think he’s an utter wanker
ccfctommy
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Lee Fowler? Was literally on the radio two days ago.
Nick
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What was he saying?
Yeah he has gone as well. The chairman was only saying it's his time to take his chance a week or so ago when Eaden went.
It's all a bit random.