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Chammie wrote:Chammy, the Trust has had next to no influence for over four years. I also seriously doubt that the Trust has the resources to purchase the land off of KC.

That is most certainly not what I was suggesting but clearly in the situation I have described, Keith Cousins would be receptive to an approach made in the right way and there would be a deal to be done.

I think you're kidding yourself. Unless he's happy to spread payments over 50 years, it's not going to happen.

rushdenman wrote: Without full access to accounts I don't see any benefit. It would likely be a very brief, sanitised version of the picture which wouldn't tell us much more than we already know.

How do you know unless you ask?

Mad Dog wrote:

rushdenman wrote: Without full access to accounts I don't see any benefit. It would likely be a very brief, sanitised version of the picture which wouldn't tell us much more than we already know.

How do you know unless you ask?

I agree with Rushdenman. Figures in isolation would not proove anything.

i]Chammy, the Trust has had next to no influence for over four years. I also seriously doubt that the Trust has the resources to purchase the land off of KC.[/i]

That is most certainly not what I was suggesting but clearly in the situation I have described, Keith Cousins would be receptive to an approach made in the right way and there would be a deal to be done.[/quote]

I think you're kidding yourself. Unless he's happy to spread payments over 50 years, it's not going to happen.

I'm thinking more laterally. Try putting yourself in Keith Cousin's position were the Beasant activities to hit the skids and then think about what he would be looking to achieve in that situation. The Trust should then model their approach accordingly bearing in mind that there is more than one way to acquire the use of assets.

By the way if anyone is wondering if Steve would actually reply to e-mails I'd just like to say he's replied to me today. He's said a statement's going to be made at the weekend about our season ticket situation.

Chammie wrote:
I'm thinking more laterally. Try putting yourself in Keith Cousin's position were the Beasant activities to hit the skids and then think about what he would be looking to achieve in that situation. The Trust should then model their approach accordingly bearing in mind that there is more than one way to acquire the use of assets.

I have. All I have to do is wait until 2013 and then sell the land to the highest bidder, club or no club.

Trek wrote:

Mad Dog wrote:

rushdenman wrote: Without full access to accounts I don't see any benefit. It would likely be a very brief, sanitised version of the picture which wouldn't tell us much more than we already know.

How do you know unless you ask?

I agree with Rushdenman. Figures in isolation would not proove anything.

What would? I hear plenty of things being shot down, but not what ( and is realistic to reveal that) would convince people.

“I have. All I have to do is wait until 2013 and then sell the land to the highest bidder, club or no club.”

Certainly, but I can see a better and potentially far more profitable option. If I can do that, you can bet your life that Mr. Cousins will have seen it too.
I’m sorry, I don’t want to sound ‘clever’ or be deliberately mysterious but obviously one shouldn’t broadcast possible business opportunities over an open forum. You’re right in one way though, what I have in mind does relate to the length of the Beasant's lease agreement and hopefully that will point you partly in the right direction.
There were some astute businessmen involved with the original Trust Board and if they still have that involvement, as I said in an earlier posting I would hope that they will be aware of those opportunities and will have already made contact with KC to allow discussions to take place at the appropriate time.

There were half a dozen or so astute business persons on the trust at the time of the takeover, but I'm not sure if they're still involved with the Trust. I have seen one or two of them around the club still so if you wanted to make contact with them and come up with a "Plan B " I'm sure someone could point them out.

You have a PM Chammie.

Sara Pascoe wrote:You have a PM Chammie.

Thank you Sara, so have you - as have the other people who have been good enough to contact me.