Torquay United Fans Forum

Thate statement leaves me wondering how you organising your own budgets. That money from the season tickets has to last an awful lot longer than summer. With cutting the cost of tickets we now have a lot less coming in through the gates. so would blowing more of our season ticket sales on a more expensive player be a good move. no. I thought not. Just because we might well do better doesn't mean we will get better gates as yet. we have to deal in facts not conjecture. too many clubs have done that and are in debt. Heavily !
So If we want Harrad and I do say so advisedly as some may not. I would suggest we raise the money ourselves and not proletise that those who are wealthier than we are dip their hands in pockets. that is disingenuous. Furthermore to say dip into the season ticket money is storing up dangers for the future. but those who thinks its a good idea. good luck to you.

[quote]Yes, they have. But my understanding is that this is by way of a loan so whether or not the deal goes through, they will want their money back. Plus a favourable interest rate, no doubt ![/quote]

I really hope they are charging interest because look where this club got with Thea not doing so. This club needs to stand on its two feet regards delivering as much income as it is spending out, otherwise we will never be successful. Realistically we will never have somebody come in and buy the club and splash cash around, nor would I want it that way. We need to get back to a Bateson-esque regime whereby this club exists for the most part in the black and isn't requiring rescue packages as it is when you put yourself in such situations that you leave yourself open to asset strippers.

I am unsure if this bunch are asset strippers but given they are keeping the club alive at present we don't have much choice, all we can do is support the club and in doing so put it in a position where it is in the black as doing means any business investor, no matter their history, will bin off something that is making them a few quid.

[quote="SenorDingDong"]

They've been paying at least some of the club's wage bill for a while now. They're heavily heavily involved even if the deal hasn't been completed.[/quote]

Yes, they have. But my understanding is that this is by way of a loan so whether or not the deal goes through, they will want their money back. Plus a favourable interest rate, no doubt !

[quote="Gullscorer"]Gaming International do not yet own the club; that deal may fall through even at this stage. In the meantime life goes on, and Kevin Nicholson is struggling to sign a player he wants for his squad on a miniscule budget. So forget about Gaming International; think about supporting the manager and his team.[/quote]

They've been paying at least some of the club's wage bill for a while now. They're heavily heavily involved even if the deal hasn't been completed.

Gaming International do not yet own the club; that deal may fall through even at this stage. In the meantime life goes on, and Kevin Nicholson is struggling to sign a player he wants for his squad on a miniscule budget. So forget about Gaming International; think about supporting the manager and his team.

Gaming International will probably be very happy with your donations.

Bateson's a millionnaire. Collectively our Board are millionaires. Thea's a millionnaire. What's being a millionnaire got to do with it?

I've got a fiver in my wallet, does that mean you can reduce your donation by the same amount? Tesco have loadsamoney, will you refuse to pay for your tins of spam?

That someone has the money to fund a thing does not mean they will. This isn't Communist Russia, we don't have collective wealth. If we want to sign Harrad, we need to find about £300/week. The only place we're going to get that is from the fans.

[quote="taxilady"]I was happy to contribute to the Players Fund last season when a group of fans were running the Club; at the moment I'm unsure who owns TUFC & if it's a professional company I don't see why I should subsidise them ?[/quote]

I understand your stance on this matter. I still contribute to the players fund. But equally if GI come in(when/if) why should I contribute , knowing they are millionaires.

I was happy to contribute to the Players Fund last season when a group of fans were running the Club; at the moment I'm unsure who owns TUFC & if it's a professional company I don't see why I should subsidise them ?

I'd also say that 60 people giving a fiver a week would be enough. Surely we can find that?

I'd say 1500 at a tenner apiece would be about right.

Senor, the Players Fund is available for the manager to use how he sees fit. A mix of youth and experience is always a good idea, and if KN thinks Harrad can do a job for us this coming season, that's good enough for me.

Just sent my £20 in via BAC'S :)

Shaun Harrad isn't worth that much. He was decent enough but he's coming towards the end of his career and scored a sum total of 2 goals for us. Would much rather have a young up and coming player to work alongside Blissett and Williams, that'd cost less and potentially have a sell on value. Get someone in on loan or find a promising youngster from the North/South level - although our lack of a scouting network could well put paid to that,

Already contributing to this fund every month - must have all been used up!