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Donald on BBC Newcastle

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MADBOB THE MAKEM said:
I think you missed my point mate, it was said there was a non disclosure agreement in place, so very limited to what they can say or do outside that agreement.
I know for a fact the investors were made aware of the abuse he (SD) got and I understand they thought it sad that tossers on a fans forum and twitter and other social networks, can bully and abuse a man and his family because you/others disagree with how he RUNS our club, runs it being the important part.
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Sad Bob. There is a bloke on another thread questioning that this happened.

Because of a few tossers we are all branded the same. Lets hope FFP dont say sod the lot of you's.
 
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MADBOB THE MAKEM said:
I think you missed my point mate, it was said there was a non disclosure agreement in place, so very limited to what they can say or do outside that agreement.
I know for a fact the investors were made aware of the abuse he (SD) got and I understand they thought it sad that tossers on a fans forum and twitter and other social networks, can bully and abuse a man and his family because you/others disagree with how he RUNS our club, runs it being the important part.
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Where have I or anyone on here abused SD or his family? We are allowed to question his running of the club and criticise him if we feel he has done a good job.
 
MADBOB THE MAKEM said:
don't bite mate its a general theme, he has been slagged off and some of it is right and fair. Some way over the top
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But the narrative is set now. Had to turn the RR exiles podcast off this morning due to myopic defence of Donald juxtaposed against the ‘abuse’ he faces. They even claimed that the Grigg signing is something he shouldn’t be blamed for. It’s laughable. He has VERY pointed questions to answer regarding his ability as chairman and the strategy he has enacted to date. The current narrative helps him avoid these questions - unwittingly or not. The fact is there’s been no evidence whatsoever that he knows what he’s doing from a football perspective. He may be a nice guy but that’s not what should be open to question right now.

Edit: I realise I’m biting here, Bob:lol:
 
Manny F said:
I’ve avoided reading all through the threads on this but at random I saw one post yesterday refer to him and CM as ‘bullshitting crooks’. Another said ‘absolute coward’ about DS and one said ‘bottle job’. That’s without even looking. And loads flat out calling them liars.
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And that's disgusting? Bloody hell I thought he was gerrin called a nonce or something ffs.
 
chriswallace85 said:
Business owners have a responsibility to their stakeholders, and we are the primary stakeholder. If we go there is no club - especially at this level. So to say we should like it or lump it is doing a disservice to a lot of people who are well within their rights to be concerned over how the club is run.


Whether intentional or not, given his comments last night I'd like to hope that this loan or investment or whatever ya wanna call it will in a way motivate Donald & Co. to get this club going again if that makes sense. I'm not saying he wasn't motivated anyway, and if I'm honest I'm struggling with the right words for what I am trying to say, but in a way the fact the clock is now ticking on this money does give us fans the security that no, he can't fleece us, he can't flip us, and nor can he rest on his laurels and let the club stagnate in the lower leagues. He's laid bare both the carrot and the stick, and now has a sword of his own making to fall upon. For us fans, that could be one of the best moves he's made since coming here.
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Well done mate think every true safc fan would agree 100 per cent with what youve said here.What worries me is that we have a section on this board who wont accept anything along the lines youve mentioned.Whatever anyone thinks of stewy his position now has got to be a win win for us fans.
 
Ericsgate said:
I think that is a perfect reading of the situation. The only questions this leads me to ask

What if the £10m does not result in the acquisitions to get promoted this season. At that point it can get consumed by the working capital of a club operation costing more than it turns over.

Shifting under performing players and replacing with better is often multiple transfer windows. There is a good chance there might be enough bought in January to make the play-offs at least. What if it ends in the missing out on promotion,

How long is it before the Americans call in the loan? Either by taking charge on the property or demanding a full (cheaper) purchase price from Madrox.

mot just seems this is far from the straight road you suggest. Under performance on the pitch could collapse the whole thing.
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I don't think it is straight forward, hence why there haven't been any straight answers, Donald would not answer any questions on the details of the loan deal, Ive no idea how things will pan out, just my take on things.
 
chriswallace85 said:
Business owners have a responsibility to their stakeholders, and we are the primary stakeholder. If we go there is no club - especially at this level. So to say we should like it or lump it is doing a disservice to a lot of people who are well within their rights to be concerned over how the club is run.


Whether intentional or not, given his comments last night I'd like to hope that this loan or investment or whatever ya wanna call it will in a way motivate Donald & Co. to get this club going again if that makes sense. I'm not saying he wasn't motivated anyway, and if I'm honest I'm struggling with the right words for what I am trying to say, but in a way the fact the clock is now ticking on this money does give us fans the security that no, he can't fleece us, he can't flip us, and nor can he rest on his laurels and let the club stagnate in the lower leagues. He's laid bare both the carrot and the stick, and now has a sword of his own making to fall upon. For us fans, that could be one of the best moves he's made since coming here.
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Not in law they don't, other than to pay creditors as they fall due.
 
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