Happyed Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 33 minutes ago, Jimmy DoNut said: So with respect, what makes you think Clifford and his mates were the answer to all the club's problems? Perhaps Chris Hamilton thought otherwise? Exactly. This is an ever repeating topic in our Forum and frankly its tedious.. There are probably many (perhaps just a few) who would like to be involved in the running of our club but without an offer of investment or bringing new skills, relationships or ideas to the table I wouldn't expect CH fall over himself to sign it over! So, what was on the table for CH to consider? how might things have been different today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Jimmy DoNut said: So with respect, what makes you think Clifford and his mates were the answer to all the club's problems? Perhaps Chris Hamilton thought otherwise? I didn't say they were the answer. In the past the club has alienated itself from the fans. We really thought with these meetings the club would listen. Unfortunately that didn't seem to be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Lofter Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, moorside roughyed said: I didn't say they were the answer. In the past the club has alienated itself from the fans. We really thought with these meetings the club would listen. Unfortunately that didn't seem to be the case. Yep, sleepwalking to the abyss. Somebody is responsible for the probable impending catastrophe, and it's pretty clear who that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Pigeon Lofter said: Yep, sleepwalking to the abyss. Somebody is responsible for the probable impending catastrophe, and it's pretty clear who that is. It's such a shame considering what it used to be like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Jeez I don't have any answers. The purpose of the meetings were to have fan engagement and to get rugby oldham and CH round the table to talk about the future. We got to the stage of disclosure of accounts and the meetings were pulled. Not by rugby oldham or by the fan group. Read into that what you want. My interest wained as my dad died during the process; if the fans that attend they is me and one other who still go. My opinion is the days of one man running a pro club are numbered mainly because of the stress of it and it also spreads financial responsibility. I do fear for the future but I have learnt like many, oldham rlfc books are like the holy grail many have tried to see them but they have never been found. The landscape has changed in the last 6 years. I don't think it will happen again I might be wrong I welcome anyone to try but it's not for me now. I will keep going when I can, but its not the be all and end all anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, clifford said: Jeez I don't have any answers. The purpose of the meetings were to have fan engagement and to get rugby oldham and CH round the table to talk about the future. We got to the stage of disclosure of accounts and the meetings were pulled. Not by rugby oldham or by the fan group. Read into that what you want. My interest wained as my dad died during the process; if the fans that attend they is me and one other who still go. My opinion is the days of one man running a pro club are numbered mainly because of the stress of it and it also spreads financial responsibility. I do fear for the future but I have learnt like many, oldham rlfc books are like the holy grail many have tried to see them but they have never been found. The landscape has changed in the last 6 years. I don't think it will happen again I might be wrong I welcome anyone to try but it's not for me now. I will keep going when I can, but its not the be all and end all anymore Agreed mate, it's not the be all and end all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jroyales Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 I've heard from a very reliable source that Gigg Lane is a strong possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 I reckon that'll go down like a lead balloon. At least you could stock up on black pudding whilst over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheddingswasus Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Well, I hope this just another rumour, as whilst getting to Stalybridge is a pain I think Bury will be a no no for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 If its Bury, no offence to Bury but I don't think people will travel. I know I wouldn't. We'll be playing in Carlisle next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandle Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 there is no chance of playing at gigg lane.it is in the hands of a receiver one mister stephen wineglass all bury afc assets are up for sale and they will be sold to the highest bidder if the stadium is sold to a builder that will be the end of the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrewsbury roughyed Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Where are we going to play next season? League One, that’s where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurO Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 14 minutes ago, shrewsbury roughyed said: Where are we going to play next season? Sadly, with the way things are going right now, it may be more relevant to say "Are we going to play next season ?" rather than "Where are we going to play?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthegasman Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 hour ago, tandle said: there is no chance of playing at gigg lane.it is in the hands of a receiver one mister stephen wineglass all bury afc assets are up for sale and they will be sold to the highest bidder if the stadium is sold to a builder that will be the end of the ground. Not sure but I think I read something recently that suggested that Gigg Lane could not be sold off to a builder for housing.I think there may be a covenant that says it has to be used for sporting purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandle Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 16 hours ago, Robthegasman said: Not sure but I think I read something recently that suggested that Gigg Lane could not be sold off to a builder for housing.I think there may be a covenant that says it has to be used for sporting purposes. hi rob i have done some searching on bury afc wikipedia, what supporters have said what andy burnham as said about getting funds from the goverment to buy it as a community asset. no were does it mention anything about a covernant. the gig lane site as a area of 6.4 acres prime building land, the receiver as a duty to sell to the highest bid ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Hand and Foot Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 As I've said in another thread, and with my strategic marketing head on, we need to be in Oldham. We need to forget about having a stadium that fulfills the criteria of a league we can't compete in. We need to go back to basics. It needs to be a place that is either our own or, more likely, one that shares common interests and values to our own. A rugby league ground. Now I know there will be poo pooers, but listen me out. Oldham St Anne's! We can apply, jointly, for funding to get a main stand built. It's central, oh my goodness you can't get more central. I guarantee there will be more spectators than now, even in the lower division. We can then build from there. I'm sure it would benefit Saint's but obvious obstacles need to overcome with multiple partners and the council getting their finger out. Anyway that's my view. Go on shred to pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jroyales Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 The idea is sound. The thought takes me back to Doncaster at Tatters Field. They had one stand and when you entered the ground they had a bloke with a bus ticket machine. But with only £20K from sooperdooperleague next year I feel it's the only alternative and the big plus is that we will be mixing with the amateur game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Hand and Foot Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 A couple of other points, we'll be on the correct side of town and sheddings is visible from Oldham edge. Also if we had done it 5 or 10 years ago where would we be now? No worse off than we are now, that's where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curlywurly2 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Ground share with the Yawnion Club at Bardsley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FailsworthYed Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 10 hours ago, The Art of Hand and Foot said: As I've said in another thread, and with my strategic marketing head on, we need to be in Oldham. We need to forget about having a stadium that fulfills the criteria of a league we can't compete in. We need to go back to basics. It needs to be a place that is either our own or, more likely, one that shares common interests and values to our own. A rugby league ground. Now I know there will be poo pooers, but listen me out. Oldham St Anne's! We can apply, jointly, for funding to get a main stand built. It's central, oh my goodness you can't get more central. I guarantee there will be more spectators than now, even in the lower division. We can then build from there. I'm sure it would benefit Saint's but obvious obstacles need to overcome with multiple partners and the council getting their finger out. Anyway that's my view. Go on shred to pieces. Sounds okay to me. Lovely clubhouse and facilities and central as you say with good transport links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FailsworthYed Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 23 minutes ago, Curlywurly2 said: Ground share with the Yawnion Club at Bardsley? Also a good shout, not been to the club but assuming they've got some facilities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 14 hours ago, Curlywurly2 said: Ground share with the Yawnion Club at Bardsley? Won't happen. Oldham RL use to train there. Bridge has been burnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandle Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 2 hours ago, clifford said: Won't happen. Oldham RL use to train there. Bridge has been burnt bang on clifford no rugby league club or rugby union club in oldham would touch oldham rlfc with a barge pole they have more sense end off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyed Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Here we go again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_r Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Well as a Swinton supporter, it is inconceivable that Oldham would not be playing next season - as we all know a nomad's life isn't easy..................hope you do get a ground sorted out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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