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Post by stuart1974 on Jul 3, 2018 22:18:03 GMT
So you think two new tents and the signing a 31 year old winger from Shrewsbury is another step nearer challenging the 82er's, has the heat got to you or have you just lost the plot? Hang on, if you are going to measure what we do against the other lot you’re going to be unhappy with whatever we do. Mr L can spend millions like we run water out of the tap, pointless comparison. Why compare, we know they’re ahead of us at the moment? Are you happy or not with the business we’ve done in the past two days? Yes we’ve got two new tents, thank goodness some people are thinking of improving what we’ve got and getting more income. I guess the money we get for the tent seats is the same value anyone would get from the seats in a stand that cost £10m. I know it’s not as good and not as much but at the moment it’s the best we can do and a lot better than the last twenty years and even last season. My point is let’s enjoy the progress we are making and not compare us with the other lot because that way will only make you miserable. We’re Rovers, compare us with ourselves. Are we better now than 5 years ago, 3 years ago or last season? Other comparisons will only lead to frustration. Again, I don’t expect others to agree. UTG! For what it's worth, I do agree.
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Post by warehamgas on Jul 3, 2018 22:19:52 GMT
I thought we paid around £250k for him. Remember thinking "how much?" for a non league striker! What a player though. Good business by Olly, that was. That’s what I thought it was. And very good value it was too. UTG!
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Post by pirate on Jul 3, 2018 22:22:22 GMT
I suppose this answers the question as to how Oxford managed to sign a player that was reportedly on £27,500 per week in the Prem.
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Post by warehamgas on Jul 3, 2018 23:23:37 GMT
£27,500!! That’s an awful lot of bottles pirate! UTG!
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Jul 4, 2018 5:06:24 GMT
And you are a meader so you've probably got a fridge dumped in your front garden. On fire. Fridge freezer , we're moving up in the world. Posh git.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 5:25:23 GMT
So you think two new tents and the signing a 31 year old winger from Shrewsbury is another step nearer challenging the 82er's, has the heat got to you or have you just lost the plot? Hang on, if you are going to measure what we do against the other lot you’re going to be unhappy with whatever we do. Mr L can spend millions like we run water out of the tap, pointless comparison. Why compare, we know they’re ahead of us at the moment? Are you happy or not with the business we’ve done in the past two days? Yes we’ve got two new tents, thank goodness some people are thinking of improving what we’ve got and getting more income. I guess the money we get for the tent seats is the same value anyone would get from the seats in a stand that cost £10m. I know it’s not as good and not as much but at the moment it’s the best we can do and a lot better than the last twenty years and even last season. My point is let’s enjoy the progress we are making and not compare us with the other lot because that way will only make you miserable. We’re Rovers, compare us with ourselves. Are we better now than 5 years ago, 3 years ago or last season? Other comparisons will only lead to frustration. Again, I don’t expect others to agree. UTG! Spot on. We don't compare ourselves with Bath City so why do so against Bristol City? We are making excellent progress. It's been quicker and more ibvious on the pitch than off it, but the signs are there that things are starting to improve under a board that has done more in 2 years than the previoua ones did in 20.
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Post by Henbury Gas on Jul 4, 2018 5:41:54 GMT
So you think two new tents and the signing a 31 year old winger from Shrewsbury is another step nearer challenging the 82er's, has the heat got to you or have you just lost the plot? Hang on, if you are going to measure what we do against the other lot you’re going to be unhappy with whatever we do. Mr L can spend millions like we run water out of the tap, pointless comparison. Why compare, we know they’re ahead of us at the moment? Are you happy or not with the business we’ve done in the past two days? Yes we’ve got two new tents, thank goodness some people are thinking of improving what we’ve got and getting more income. I guess the money we get for the tent seats is the same value anyone would get from the seats in a stand that cost £10m. I know it’s not as good and not as much but at the moment it’s the best we can do and a lot better than the last twenty years and even last season. My point is let’s enjoy the progress we are making and not compare us with the other lot because that way will only make you miserable. We’re Rovers, compare us with ourselves. Are we better now than 5 years ago, 3 years ago or last season? Other comparisons will only lead to frustration. Again, I don’t expect others to agree. UTG! Quality post sir ! Agree 100% with you on this matter
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Post by philbemmygas on Jul 4, 2018 7:00:21 GMT
I would question what Oxford Utd are actually worth, what do they actually own? I believe they pay rent on the stadium to the owners, who are no longer involved with the club? How do they make money? Answers on a post card to the Kassam Family.
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Post by peterparker on Jul 4, 2018 7:10:50 GMT
Our not so intelligent fans are still refusing to acknowledge that WAQ clearly stated he was building a sustainable future from day one, some understood and accepted it and some were incapable of doing so. I guess we all dreamt then that Wael stated in one of his first interviews that he knew how important it was the club to get a new stadium, followed by NH suggesting there was need to worry about the Sainsbury's money as the UWE would be built regardless. Wael & SH then kept up that stance for around 18 months, whilst the ALQ's also spent £1m+ purchasing the land for the training ground. Not sure what prompting posters like Knowall to try and now re-write history and suggest there was never any intention to spend vast sums on the two developments. I don't think he said UWE would be built regardless just that money wasn't an issue (after all they are investment bankers) after that Wael and Steve HAmer talked plenty about inheriting someone else's deal and there being things they didn't like and had to work on
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Post by peterparker on Jul 4, 2018 7:12:29 GMT
So you think two new tents and the signing a 31 year old winger from Shrewsbury is another step nearer challenging the 82er's, has the heat got to you or have you just lost the plot? Hang on, if you are going to measure what we do against the other lot you’re going to be unhappy with whatever we do. Mr L can spend millions like we run water out of the tap, pointless comparison. Why compare, we know they’re ahead of us at the moment? Are you happy or not with the business we’ve done in the past two days? Yes we’ve got two new tents, thank goodness some people are thinking of improving what we’ve got and getting more income. I guess the money we get for the tent seats is the same value anyone would get from the seats in a stand that cost £10m. I know it’s not as good and not as much but at the moment it’s the best we can do and a lot better than the last twenty years and even last season. My point is let’s enjoy the progress we are making and not compare us with the other lot because that way will only make you miserable. We’re Rovers, compare us with ourselves. Are we better now than 5 years ago, 3 years ago or last season? Other comparisons will only lead to frustration. Again, I don’t expect others to agree. UTG! spot on.
one of those things that annoy me when people slate Steve Hamer for those comments he made.
We cannot worry about City, we cannot compare ourselves to City, we can only concentrate on being Bristol Dam Rovers
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Post by Topper Gas on Jul 4, 2018 7:20:46 GMT
So you think two new tents and the signing a 31 year old winger from Shrewsbury is another step nearer challenging the 82er's, has the heat got to you or have you just lost the plot? Hang on, if you are going to measure what we do against the other lot you’re going to be unhappy with whatever we do. Mr L can spend millions like we run water out of the tap, pointless comparison. Why compare, we know they’re ahead of us at the moment? Are you happy or not with the business we’ve done in the past two days? Yes we’ve got two new tents, thank goodness some people are thinking of improving what we’ve got and getting more income. I guess the money we get for the tent seats is the same value anyone would get from the seats in a stand that cost £10m. I know it’s not as good and not as much but at the moment it’s the best we can do and a lot better than the last twenty years and even last season. My point is let’s enjoy the progress we are making and not compare us with the other lot because that way will only make you miserable. We’re Rovers, compare us with ourselves. Are we better now than 5 years ago, 3 years ago or last season? Other comparisons will only lead to frustration. Again, I don’t expect others to agree. UTG! Hang on yourself as it wasn't me who started the comparison hence my reference to "heat", I suggest you read the entire thread and not just my post.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jul 4, 2018 7:29:59 GMT
I guess we all dreamt then that Wael stated in one of his first interviews that he knew how important it was the club to get a new stadium, followed by NH suggesting there was need to worry about the Sainsbury's money as the UWE would be built regardless. Wael & SH then kept up that stance for around 18 months, whilst the ALQ's also spent £1m+ purchasing the land for the training ground. Not sure what prompting posters like Knowall to try and now re-write history and suggest there was never any intention to spend vast sums on the two developments. I don't think he said UWE would be built regardless just that money wasn't an issue (after all they are investment bankers) after that Wael and Steve HAmer talked plenty about inheriting someone else's deal and there being things they didn't like and had to work on That wasn't the point though, the point was if we could afford the UWE if the deal had been right then we can still afford a new stadium now, we don't have to be told by Knowall & co all we face his seeing tents at the Mem for years.
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Post by warehamgas on Jul 4, 2018 9:02:18 GMT
Hang on, if you are going to measure what we do against the other lot you’re going to be unhappy with whatever we do. Mr L can spend millions like we run water out of the tap, pointless comparison. Why compare, we know they’re ahead of us at the moment? Are you happy or not with the business we’ve done in the past two days? Yes we’ve got two new tents, thank goodness some people are thinking of improving what we’ve got and getting more income. I guess the money we get for the tent seats is the same value anyone would get from the seats in a stand that cost £10m. I know it’s not as good and not as much but at the moment it’s the best we can do and a lot better than the last twenty years and even last season. My point is let’s enjoy the progress we are making and not compare us with the other lot because that way will only make you miserable. We’re Rovers, compare us with ourselves. Are we better now than 5 years ago, 3 years ago or last season? Other comparisons will only lead to frustration. Again, I don’t expect others to agree. UTG! Hang on yourself as it wasn't me who started the comparison hence my reference to "heat", I suggest you read the entire thread and not just my post. Read all of it hence my post. You made the comparison, I responded. Don’t expect everyone to agree. 😉 UTG!
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Post by Topper Gas on Jul 4, 2018 10:09:48 GMT
Hang on yourself as it wasn't me who started the comparison hence my reference to "heat", I suggest you read the entire thread and not just my post. Read all of it hence my post. You made the comparison, I responded. Don’t expect everyone to agree. 😉 UTG! So are you happy to spend the next decade or more watching Rovers in Div 1 at the Mem, or would you like to see us move to a new ground/a re-developed Mem and also see the training ground develop? I've already said on the relevant threads I'm happy with the signings but they aren't going to turn us into a Top 6 Div 1/Championship side alone only a further big investment by the owners (present or future) will achieve that.
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Post by knowall on Jul 4, 2018 10:56:46 GMT
Our not so intelligent fans are still refusing to acknowledge that WAQ clearly stated he was building a sustainable future from day one, some understood and accepted it and some were incapable of doing so. I guess we all dreamt then that Wael stated in one of his first interviews that he knew how important it was the club to get a new stadium, followed by NH suggesting there was need to worry about the Sainsbury's money as the UWE would be built regardless. Wael & SH then kept up that stance for around 18 months, whilst the ALQ's also spent £1m+ purchasing the land for the training ground. Not sure what prompting posters like Knowall to try and now re-write history and suggest there was never any intention to spend vast sums on the two developments. If you are going to post on the forum you really should stick to the truth - I have never suggested that there was no intention to spend 'vast sums' by the new owners on a stadium or training ground. I do believe they are right not to enter into deals which are wrong for the Football Club, and as it happens, I do believe that substantial money will be forthcoming in due course on anything that IS a good deal for the Football Club. You seem to be confusing my opinions on the football side and the stadium.
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Jul 4, 2018 11:09:00 GMT
what have we spent on players? If we go out and pay 500k-1m on a striker (like the Cheltenham kiddy)I will hold my hands up and say fairplay we want to go up But don’t think it’s there,chuffed with the Rodman signing but whose going to be converting his crosses Ellis? He isn’t that type of player and those type of players normally cost good money. We were lucky with the snake and may not be another around like him for free unless we dip into the championship and pay big wages for a out of favour loan move Lucky with the snake? Perhaps you should tell Marcus Stewart about that, I'm sure he will love you with that after all the time and graft he put into helping the snake for the time he spent with him, i prefer to congratulate people at the club who have played at the highest level and have worked tirelessly to help improve our players, but im just an old school supporter of the club which isn't very fashionable with the new breed poisoning our club. New breed poisoning our club? Genuine question are you on the Rovers Facebook pages? It's the some of our older fans that love slagging off the club at every opportunity. Plus there's a fair few that get a rise out of winding up fellow Gasheads. I'd say the younger ones are actually much more level headed.
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Post by pirate on Jul 4, 2018 11:24:25 GMT
I would question what Oxford Utd are actually worth, what do they actually own? I believe they pay rent on the stadium to the owners, who are no longer involved with the club? How do they make money? Answers on a post card to the Kassam Family. They pay a ridiculous rent on the stadium, but I'm sure the new owners/investors will be looking to do a deal. Pavin Bhirombhakdiand and his family are 9th on Thailand rich list with a $2.3billion net worth. Meanwhile... PAVIN Bhirombhakdi believes the opportunities to spread Oxford United’s name extend well beyond Thailand due to the city’s global brand. Last week the U’s announced a partnership with Singha beer, with the family who own it now looking to purchase a stake in the club. It arose due to a link with United owner Sumrith ‘Tiger’ Thanakarnjanasuth, who has been looking to recruit other investors from his homeland since completing a takeover in February. The club’s long-term success under his ownership is likely to depend on encouraging others to follow Singha’s lead – and he is confident it will happen. He said: “Yes, we will have some more.” Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday are also owned by Thais – but while the U’s operate in a lower division, their trump card is the city itself. And Bhirombhakdi believes it will open doors not just at a national level, but the entire region. He said: “Oxford is a very well-known name in the world and there is Blenheim Palace and a lot of public schools here. “I think the name of the city itself stands for a premium type of knowledge all around the world, especially in Thailand. “It goes well with our brand as well, which is a premium brand.” He added: “Most importantly, how (do) you get Oxford United as a football club and spread it out in terms of the brand in Thailand itself? “If we can be exposed to South-East Asia which accounts for 600 million people, that’s a big market that we can play with. “The key is setting the brand alight and to show the Asian people that not only the Premier League teams can be associated, but also those in the Championship and League One. “They have the tradition and long history of clubs in England for more than 100 years.” Thanakarnjanasuth was particularly pleased to get Singha on board due to their previous experience in football, on top of their financial power. The company own Bangkok Glass in the Thai Premier League and Pavin Singha sees a chance to build footballing links with the U’s. He said: “I think there are opportunities for both clubs to be a part of an interchange or whatever you want to call it. “We’re talking in detail about it, but it won’t happen straight away. "Hopefully within this year we’ll see something.” www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/16300906.pavin-bhirombhakdi-bids-to-utilise-oxford-uniteds-global-brand/
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Post by warehamgas on Jul 4, 2018 12:09:25 GMT
Read all of it hence my post. You made the comparison, I responded. Don’t expect everyone to agree. 😉 UTG! So are you happy to spend the next decade or more watching Rovers in Div 1 at the Mem, or would you like to see us move to a new ground/a re-developed Mem and also see the training ground develop? I've already said on the relevant threads I'm happy with the signings but they aren't going to turn us into a Top 6 Div 1/Championship side alone only a further big investment by the owners (present or future) will achieve that. Uhh!! What has this to do with the comparison you made? Like most on here of course I’d like a new ground etc. I’m also very glad to be looking forward to watching League 1 action after a good World Cup when at the last World Cup I thought it would be non league football for a few years. What a strange reply!! UTG!
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Post by lpgas on Jul 4, 2018 13:15:42 GMT
After the UWE deal fell through, Wael said that we would develop the Mem and that it would be a cosy stadium. What's more cosy than all of us in a tent?
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Post by knowall on Jul 4, 2018 13:41:37 GMT
I don't think he said UWE would be built regardless just that money wasn't an issue (after all they are investment bankers) after that Wael and Steve HAmer talked plenty about inheriting someone else's deal and there being things they didn't like and had to work on That wasn't the point though, the point was if we could afford the UWE if the deal had been right then we can still afford a new stadium now, we don't have to be told by Knowall & co all we face his seeing tents at the Mem for years. STOP quoting me wrongly - I have never said that. You really are annoying and quite childish
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