Quote from: paul_e on September 24, 2022, 06:14:26 PMQuote from: Gareth on September 24, 2022, 05:37:32 PMIs that person talking about the Jim O’Toole bid who says it’s ready to go once admin is declared-hoping for NSWE type bid coming from nowhere but suspect it might well get to that 5pm deadline with nothing happening.Can’t fault the players today, certainly not downed toolsI don't think so but I haven't spoken to him directly, it's a bit chinese whispers but my aunt and her family are friends with the family of one of the players whose on the fringes of the first team. The chain of messages I've seen are that the players have been told that a takeover will happen and shouldn't need them to go into administration but they were also told tyhat there'd be a major announcement a few weeks back and all that happened was some people got paid but nothing more siginificant.The tune of Diamond and some of the players has changed last week or so, openly criticising the two cowboy owners….think they are sick of lies and promises
Quote from: Gareth on September 24, 2022, 05:37:32 PMIs that person talking about the Jim O’Toole bid who says it’s ready to go once admin is declared-hoping for NSWE type bid coming from nowhere but suspect it might well get to that 5pm deadline with nothing happening.Can’t fault the players today, certainly not downed toolsI don't think so but I haven't spoken to him directly, it's a bit chinese whispers but my aunt and her family are friends with the family of one of the players whose on the fringes of the first team. The chain of messages I've seen are that the players have been told that a takeover will happen and shouldn't need them to go into administration but they were also told tyhat there'd be a major announcement a few weeks back and all that happened was some people got paid but nothing more siginificant.
Is that person talking about the Jim O’Toole bid who says it’s ready to go once admin is declared-hoping for NSWE type bid coming from nowhere but suspect it might well get to that 5pm deadline with nothing happening.Can’t fault the players today, certainly not downed tools
I wouldn't be surprised if Diamond is leading the push for the owners to sell. Of all the coaches in the league he'd be top of the list for me in this situation, if anyone can keep the squad onside it's him. A view supported by the fantastic performance and result at the weekend.
The buyers want the land though mate to try to make ends meet quickly by flogging it and these owners won't sell it for a song.
Matters are also confused by them having two businesses. The one in administration is not where the salaries come from. The basic rule is that they have advice from the RPA that, as they weren't paid this month, they can exercise a 14 day notice to leave period based on breach of contract. I just don't know where they are all going to go though. Gloucester is only up the road and they are doing alright financially so a couple might end up there but it will be tight. Keep in mind they have a squad of 40 players and that is before you consider the salaried more junior players. They are fucked unless they can flog the juniors pitch land to a property developer or someone like that. I was a bit surprised the other day to hear just how much Gloucester take on a match day at circa £500k. Nice gesture from Glaws as well. If Worcester season ticket holders want a rugby fix then you fill in an online form and Gloucester will flog you tickets at 25% of the normal price. And if you are in that neck of the woods about now we have an open training session and meet and greet with the players after in lieu of the game.