oldham rlfc taken over

[tandle]

oldham have been taken over by mike ford and harrington,

[shrewsbury roughyed]

Is this official?

[jroyales]

Have they got the money to keep the players happy and to keep the club afloat?

With this news will we be back at BP? If so when?

[tandle]

there is also a few more investers

[jroyales]

Hopefully millioners!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wasn't asked!!

[sheddingswasus]

Isn’t this de ja vu?

[herbie]

42 minutes ago, tandle said:

oldham have been taken over by mike ford and harrington,

Source? 

[Roughyed Rats]

Mick Harrington left because he couldn’t work with MF

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

3 minutes ago, Roughyed Rats said:

Mick Harrington left because he couldn’t work with MF

Weirder things have happened!!

[Bedford Roughyed]

Without a source I'd suggest we park it there.  

[Bigred64]

2 hours ago, tandle said:

oldham have been taken over by mike ford and harrington,

Can't see Ford using any of his own money. 

This is likely an ill-founded rumour

[Pigeon Lofter]

28 minutes ago, Bigred64 said:

Can't see Ford using any of his own money. 

Maybe he is using son George's pile? He's on a phenominal amount at Sale.

It is a curious rumour though.

 

[jaybee]

Total rumour.Bill Quinn is still the owner

[Bert Street]

9 minutes ago, jaybee said:

Total rumour.Bill Quinn is still the owner

Would have thought so. He has resigned as Chairman, but still owns the majority of the shares.

He has the future, or otherwise, of the club in his hands.

[m brooksy]

Player's haven't been paid apparently. Absolute disaster if true.

Edited April 30 by m brooksy

[Oldham Valderama]

2 hours ago, Faxpanthers2025 said:

Rumours Oldham’s players haven’t been paid today 

Taken from Halifax threads, hope its not true but rumour mill now probably working overtime after yesterday's news???

Whether the MF takeover story's are true or just pure speculation is to be determined however if possible I think the club (Oldham) should put out some sort of statement just to address the short term concerns of the fans. Yes long term possibly without BQ's financial backing is a massive issue but a bit of clarification where possible about where the club currently stands would be appreciated.

As for BQ, all the best with your health issues and hope they can be resolved speedily, health comes first and thank you for all that you have done for Oldham

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

Apparently the new consortium not willing to take on current debts. 

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GcpyoLnAT/

[Bert Street]

16 minutes ago, m brooksy said:

Player's haven't been paid apparently. Absolute disaster if true.

Didn't play like they hadn't been paid. Perhaps it's the next payment which is in doubt?

[sheddingswasus]

12 minutes ago, Bert Street said:

Didn't play like they hadn't been paid. Perhaps it's the next payment which is in doubt?

Pay day is today I think 

[Bedford Roughyed]

The Game Caller is not a good source.  He takes random fan comments, fiction and rumours and sticks the 'exclusive' tag on it.  He ain't no journalist for sure.  

[Roughyed73]

REMEMBER ..all rumours.... I too am concerned, was hoping that there would be another pending announcement regards to next steps, however if the decision for BQ to step down was only internally announced this week, what do us as supporters expect? Im sure that there will be updates in the coming days

[Bert Street]

1 hour ago, sheddingswasus said:

Pay day is today I think 

Not sure Forber would have jumped ship to us if he knew players hadn't been paid.

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

Reading between the lines, BQ is looking for an exit and a new consortium is looking for an entry. There is manoeuvring involved, too-ing fro-ing, backwards and forwards. Threats of walking away leaving a mess etc etc. 

The usual machinations involved in hostile takeovers. Eventually a deal will be struck and one way or another a new board will either be formed or the old board will prevail.

Edited April 30 by The Art of Hand and Foot

[lalar]

Taken from the yeds supporters group on FB for those that haven't seen it =

FANS – WE WANT YOUR VIEW

If there was a genuine opportunity for supporters to be part of a bid for Oldham RLFC alongside a consortium/lead owner, would you be interested?

The idea would be a membership model where fans contribute monthly and, together, build a collective shareholding in the club — giving supporters a real stake and voice, alongside other investors.

Is this something you’d support?
Would you be willing to take part?

Drop a or comment below — we’re trying to gauge real interest from the fanbase.

️

[lalar]

Continued

We arent looking to own the club, just to show an interest to any party taking over.

If we have 100 people. Willing to put £25 per month in. Thats £2,500. 

£30,000 a year. 

Surely thats worth something to someone taking over.

We could also offer options if people can and want to pay more