[RoamingBull]

Richgy wrote:

The old wooden structure is costing 350k this summer to keep it operational .

We were sold the dream ‘5 years away,2 years away,7 years away ‘ by our Alan Partridge wannabe former ‘custodian’ as he liked to call himself (if you want a snapshot of how to decay a club to almost the depths of oblivion over a 20 year period,i suggest go on YouTube and watch the ‘John Fenty stadium tour’ )

I don’t think we are ‘getting moist ‘ over it , we just recognise undeliverable promises – we had them , the excitement and hope it brings ,but for that hope to be dashed over and over again .

Now we have hope ,realistic hope and ambitions not above our station but at least not the comedown from all the broken promises .

I hope Mr Hilton can deliver ,but track record and projects surely cast doubt even from the most ardent Iron fan -retail enabling developments are dead in the water and councils ponying up money for Football Club stadiums long gone – if your new primary funder can pull it off at all ,he will not just be the saviour of Scunthorpe Utd but also a miracle worker .

Wasn’t it Fenty that offered the Conoco/Philips or whatever it was called stadium too? Don’t think it was.

Seems many Cods are the understanding we were spending above when we were in the Championship. Don’t think Steve Wharton would state that. And still many grumbled about him. Nobody can win.

Don’t think there are many fans that are totally content with there owners. As we know very little to be made in football so as we always ask why would they want our club?
If it wasn’t Swann, Hilton who would buy Scunny?.

Utd have Glazers they want rid of
Citeh Middle east owners. Whats right whats wrong?

[RoamingBull]

ironfromafar wrote:

Quite a few places only have 2 or 3 stands ..Carlisle and Gateshead to name just 2.

Im not daft but some of the comments especially delivering a new stadium in 2 years are lets say very optimistic i really hope i am wrong tho… i am however refraining from getting involved with all the very speculative comments and replies on both sides i just want the best for the club.

Obviously the biggest concern a the moment has to be if and where we will be playing next season and how this effects season tickets previously sold.

Back on the football ..seems after early rush the signings have ceased… and waiting to see the kits with anticipation.

Same hear!

The plan maybe to build two stands so the two years is possible. Lets wait and see, I won’t lose any sleep if this that and T’other doesn’t happen. Not really too concerned if we are playing elsewhere tbh for the above to happen.

The kits that were shown at the forum looked far better than last season.

Codheads will be getting moist because the lack of stadium activities there end.

[RoamingBull]

Two stands and a pitch will be enough to get us going.

What classes as a stadium?

Wrexham have 3 stands?

[RoamingBull]

Richgy wrote:

I feel like SOME Scunthorpe Utd fans total hate for Swann is putting blind faith in Hilton .

I have been a regular on here for about a year because I like the podcast and some good posts /banter from regulars – obviously good people who love YOUR club .
It’s the fans club not Hilton’s or Swanns.
It needs to be cherished and nurtured by the people that love it not a chess piece in a game .

You need your club back

I don’t think people are putting blind faith in the latest not after what has happened over the years who would?

It is the fans club but nobody can afford it.
Town are lucky they have fans at the helm.

[RoamingBull]

Interested Bystander wrote:

RoamingBull,

If I was in your position, I would be calling a meeting of prominent supporters to agree a way forward. The sooner a journalist takes an interest in your situation, the better. Personally, I would be approaching Matt Barlow (Frank’s son) at the Mail or Tom Farmery (Ex Mail Journo & Grimsby fan) for some advice. Both might take it on for obvious reasons or they might put you in contact with an investigative journalist.

It wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest if David Conn is keeping an eye on developments too.

Like I state what is the way forward?

I’m sure most of us don’t know.

How/would we stop any of what’s happened over the years?

We can’t.

[RoamingBull]

Interested Bystander wrote:

I very much care as to what was done; it gives glimpses into the character and what might happen to our club under him, without scrutiny. Why the desperation to potentially be fooled again?

Let tonight’s development be a taster. Limping from one conflict to another (rinse and repeat).

Hilton might think he’s being clever but the reality is that Swann could have you evicted before the season starts, should he so wish.

[/quote]

So what can we do? What’s the options.

You use Our Club, then Swann could have you evicted before the season starts.

Maybe a typo.

[RoamingBull]

Obviously a hidden agenda by some.

We are neck deep due to the last 10 years. The shit is lapping against the clubs lips.
A line against the last 10 years will do.

Guess we wait and see rather than rustling up information true or not about other people whether it be Swann,Hilton or anyone else. I’m sure whoever it was to take over some would complain.

Unless someone else can find the monies then we’ve no choice than to take whatever comes our way.

1 user thanked author for this post.

BobbyGmeister

[RoamingBull]

https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2023/may/club-statement-fans-forum/

2 users thanked author for this post.

Northumbiron, Just Iron

[RoamingBull]

Interested Bystander wrote:

RoamingBull wrote:

Fools sit there watching people doing well in life and just complain and make stories up where their wealth came from.

Listened to one individual before the forum whom the ought he was the font of all knowledge. Just ludicrous the rumours he had.

Who’s making up stories? I have two rules. Firstly, only comment on what information is available in the public domain and secondly, don’t release or comment on information which is not in the public domain. To date, I have not broken the second rule.

Hilton was announced as the club’s new owner at the end of January and less than 6 weeks ago, Hilton was singing Peter Swann’s praises in a podcast with the Iron Army. In the same podcast he acknowledged the ransom strip and said supporters didn’t have anything to worry about in respect to the deal for the stadium and land being completed.

It would appear that in the space of less than 6 weeks, with the deadline approaching, Peter Swann has gone from being an accommodating vendor to now not being on speaking terms with the buyer, according to Hilton.

Make up your own mind.

Didn’t state you do make up stories

Many see failure as a success.

Anyway nothing we can do or say as we aren’t in control of what happens at SUFC. Believe what you want.

[RoamingBull]

Siderite wrote:

I am not calling for Hilton to go…

Didn’t state you were but seems that many are easy to spend others money or want to know where the monies have come from.
Like I stated it will be turbulent

1 user thanked author for this post.

B.gray

[RoamingBull]

Siderite wrote:

We have no reason to believe either side of the story. We shouldn’t blindly trust Hilton because Swann failed and put as at risk.

” It’s not our money to criticise who’s doing what with their money.”

That’s what was said with Swann and look at what happened under him.

Best get your money out then siderite. Options are slim pickings

[RoamingBull]

64 wrote:

Council set up as fall guys again?

Towns and cities aren’t exactly bustling places anymore unless you want a haircut or coffee

[RoamingBull]

Siderite wrote:

RoamingBull wrote:

I think the reality was we nearly didn’t have a club.

If we have to ground share then so be it. Or should we just hand over of fist pay up. Does that sit well with all?

The only positivity atm is we have a club and a fan base anything extra that comes our way is a bonus.

Buckle up because we are in for some turbulence how severe is an unknown.

There are a lot of assumptions over what is a reasonable valuation and we are only hearing on side of the story. I am yet to be convinced Hilton can afford a new stadium if he can’t afford GP, and I am not convinced that Swann is in the wrong over any negotiations falling apart.

He came in during January claiming ground and all had been saved, yet we’re supposed to be happy with potentially sharing a ground, while making no money off home games?

Would anyone believe the other side of the story?

We’ve got be happy with the hand we’ve got atm. It’s not our money to criticise who’s doing what with their money.

2 users thanked author for this post.

B.gray,

[RoamingBull]

Is it a foil to push one’s hand re GP. Seems a little ott with it emblazoned with Acquired by SUFC.

One will see.

Think most councils rue the day they sent retail out of towns.

[RoamingBull]

I think the reality was we nearly didn’t have a club.

If we have to ground share then so be it. Or should we just hand over of fist pay up. Does that sit well with all?

The only positivity atm is we have a club and a fan base anything extra that comes our way is a bonus.

Buckle up because we are in for some turbulence how severe is an unknown.

1 user thanked author for this post.

Cliff Byrne's Right Peg

[RoamingBull]

Deereyme66 wrote:

I’d be shocked if he didn’t

When was the last time we had a budget?

1 user thanked author for this post.

lesgeo

[RoamingBull]

iron insider wrote:

the reality is whether you like it or not that the gates will almost certainly locked in the very near future and hillton will be begging gainsborough for that ground share

Gates locked or not there’s still a club whether we play in Gainsborough or Timbuktu. Not much money to be made from an empty container.

[RoamingBull]

JD has a budget that’s what we were told.

[RoamingBull]

Fools sit there watching people doing well in life and just complain and make stories up where their wealth came from.

Listened to one individual before the forum whom the ought he was the font of all knowledge. Just ludicrous the rumours he had.

[RoamingBull]

Interested Bystander wrote:

Trouble and conflict has a habit of following people about, and history tends to repeat itself.

For those wanting to ignore history, do so at your peril.

Fortune favours the brave.

Not point in sitting in the shed and hoping everything/one is a failure in life.

[RoamingBull]

He stated refunds would be given if need be.

I would have purchased but not until we have our house back.

No love lost if we move from GP tbh. It looks an absolute shambles after not being there for a few years.

[RoamingBull]

mistertonmick wrote:

a lot doesn’t make sense, if he is willing to pay 20k a month rent he may as well pay Swann up and build the new ground and sell GP off himself

Does he have the money to do both? Is GP actually worth it?

[RoamingBull]

And whose fault is it that we are paying bailiffs off and that the 5 year macron contract will need paying off.

Where does one start, can’t imagine what shit show it must be.

[RoamingBull]

I emailed the club stating my interest in 1899.
I ask if they could let me know when the transaction/companies house details were change from one owner to another.

Guess I will be waiting sometime.

Tbh it gets worse by the day.

What’s Actually left?

2 users thanked author for this post.

bartonscorpion,

[RoamingBull]

But he will score against us you see

1 user thanked author for this post.

Awaywego

[RoamingBull]

Yep I requested an email and link from the club once the transfer from coolsilk was completed.
I think I’ll be waiting a while before I part with my cash.
Tbh is it actually worth it

[RoamingBull]

I’ve just listened and he obviously not listened to the new chairman’s talk on RH. Not as if that’s proof neither.

I will buy once coolsilk are off the companies house for the ground and no sooner.

1 user thanked author for this post.

Mick West

[RoamingBull]

We will purchase as a family.
We just want to make sure we will never ever be in the predicament that has just passed.
Shame Mr Hilton didn’t buy a month earlier as we may just stave off another relegation.
Tbh we aren’t interested in the extras or season ticket. Just to make sure SUFC lives forever

4 users thanked author for this post.

bartonscorpion, Iron-awe, Awaywego, MK Iron

[RoamingBull]

Yep we’d be up for it but still
Be standing.
Not bothered about a half time pint but a couple prior to the match in nice ambience would be great.
Hopefully open the ground like the good old days to make it easy to transfer from stand to stand bc without getting the gastapo treating us like a herd.

But as one states more info welcome

Do we reckon we’d sell the lot? Tall ask but great idea.

[RoamingBull]

But some that will put in more than 63 quid

[Author]

Posts