S.A.F.C. - the future

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If it is just the club deciding when to announce I hope they do it soon, I think between this and FPP they've kept us waiting long enough. Not like there's a bad time to announce it!

Either way it's going to be an exciting time. Its really important that this goes well, and not just for the club. Through work I've been looking at some of the stuff that's going on down Farringdon Row (we're looking at the multi storey car park but obviously there's lots of other stuff, and I like what they've done at Keel Square and hope there's more to come around there).

The city has needed a boost for years and we all know the close link that exists between the club doing well and the city thriving. Hopefully pubs will be open soon, and they'll be desperate for increased trade. Again, the club doing well and people having optimism leads to them being fuller for longer.

I know for a fact that KLD is keen to learn as much as he can about the place. For me, he's already shown a great commitment to doing more than simply owning the club. Talk of moving to the area is highly unexpected but very welcomed. I think everyone works that bit harder when they know the boss might pop his head in from time to time. We're not going to be spending **** loads on players at this level, but we shouldn't need to. He's going to completely transform the club from the ground up though and that should see us back to being a serious outfit before long. Naturally anything could go wrong, but that's no reason for any fan not to be incredibly optimistic. Just can't wait for the announcement, the pubs to be open and the ground to be open. KLD knows the reputation of the fans but I can't wait for him to see how good it can be here, if he gets the bug there's no limit to how far we can potentially go.

Amen to all that.
 
If it is just the club deciding when to announce I hope they do it soon, I think between this and FPP they've kept us waiting long enough. Not like there's a bad time to announce it!

Either way it's going to be an exciting time. Its really important that this goes well, and not just for the club. Through work I've been looking at some of the stuff that's going on down Farringdon Row (we're looking at the multi storey car park but obviously there's lots of other stuff, and I like what they've done at Keel Square and hope there's more to come around there).

The city has needed a boost for years and we all know the close link that exists between the club doing well and the city thriving. Hopefully pubs will be open soon, and they'll be desperate for increased trade. Again, the club doing well and people having optimism leads to them being fuller for longer.

I know for a fact that KLD is keen to learn as much as he can about the place. For me, he's already shown a great commitment to doing more than simply owning the club. Talk of moving to the area is highly unexpected but very welcomed. I think everyone works that bit harder when they know the boss might pop his head in from time to time. We're not going to be spending **** loads on players at this level, but we shouldn't need to. He's going to completely transform the club from the ground up though and that should see us back to being a serious outfit before long. Naturally anything could go wrong, but that's no reason for any fan not to be incredibly optimistic. Just can't wait for the announcement, the pubs to be open and the ground to be open. KLD knows the reputation of the fans but I can't wait for him to see how good it can be here, if he gets the bug there's no limit to how far we can potentially go.

Spot on that fella.
 
If it’s not announced today I think we can safely assume that there is a (very very minor) hold up waiting for the EFL to give us permission to.

It’s crystal clear that the deal is done and KLD is here and spending money. So I’m not worried in the slightest. I just don’t think the club would delay announcing it if they were able to, especially with KLD already here in the country.

After the poor result midweek and now a home game today, the last few days would have been a good time to give everyone a boost. The fact they didn’t suggests they’re either waiting until media are on site today, or there’s a minor admin point holding it up.
 
If it’s not announced today I think we can safely assume that there is a (very very minor) hold up waiting for the EFL to give us permission to.

It’s crystal clear that the deal is done and KLD is here and spending money. So I’m not worried in the slightest. I just don’t think the club would delay announcing it if they were able to, especially with KLD already here in the country.

After the poor result midweek and now a home game today, the last few days would have been a good time to give everyone a boost. The fact they didn’t suggests they’re either waiting until media are on site today, or there’s a minor admin point holding it up.

I agree it could be either of those two things.

However, I was told KLD wanted to come in with a right hand man who i assumed was Davison when he was announced. If that's not the case, the appointment of the new man might be the delay.

Whatever it is, FFS get it done!
 
What a novelty it will be having an owner who is fully committed to the club, it sounds like a given but we have had years of neglect from the very top. Having the direction and ambition of the club led from the top down is a major key to success. Obviously to with this you need finance and he right people in post making the decisions.

This is all starting to feel exciting again. It feels like someone is walking into a long forgotten and neglected house and is starting to pull the white sheets of the furniture inside, it won't be long to rejuvenate things and get the old place back to its former glory.
 
If it is just the club deciding when to announce I hope they do it soon, I think between this and FPP they've kept us waiting long enough. Not like there's a bad time to announce it!

Either way it's going to be an exciting time. Its really important that this goes well, and not just for the club. Through work I've been looking at some of the stuff that's going on down Farringdon Row (we're looking at the multi storey car park but obviously there's lots of other stuff, and I like what they've done at Keel Square and hope there's more to come around there).

The city has needed a boost for years and we all know the close link that exists between the club doing well and the city thriving. Hopefully pubs will be open soon, and they'll be desperate for increased trade. Again, the club doing well and people having optimism leads to them being fuller for longer.

I know for a fact that KLD is keen to learn as much as he can about the place. For me, he's already shown a great commitment to doing more than simply owning the club. Talk of moving to the area is highly unexpected but very welcomed. I think everyone works that bit harder when they know the boss might pop his head in from time to time. We're not going to be spending **** loads on players at this level, but we shouldn't need to. He's going to completely transform the club from the ground up though and that should see us back to being a serious outfit before long. Naturally anything could go wrong, but that's no reason for any fan not to be incredibly optimistic. Just can't wait for the announcement, the pubs to be open and the ground to be open. KLD knows the reputation of the fans but I can't wait for him to see how good it can be here, if he gets the bug there's no limit to how far we can potentially go.
Great Post! Hopefully the people like you shout things like that louder than the moaners!
 
If it is just the club deciding when to announce I hope they do it soon, I think between this and FPP they've kept us waiting long enough. Not like there's a bad time to announce it!

Either way it's going to be an exciting time. Its really important that this goes well, and not just for the club. Through work I've been looking at some of the stuff that's going on down Farringdon Row (we're looking at the multi storey car park but obviously there's lots of other stuff, and I like what they've done at Keel Square and hope there's more to come around there).

The city has needed a boost for years and we all know the close link that exists between the club doing well and the city thriving. Hopefully pubs will be open soon, and they'll be desperate for increased trade. Again, the club doing well and people having optimism leads to them being fuller for longer.

I know for a fact that KLD is keen to learn as much as he can about the place. For me, he's already shown a great commitment to doing more than simply owning the club. Talk of moving to the area is highly unexpected but very welcomed. I think everyone works that bit harder when they know the boss might pop his head in from time to time. We're not going to be spending **** loads on players at this level, but we shouldn't need to. He's going to completely transform the club from the ground up though and that should see us back to being a serious outfit before long. Naturally anything could go wrong, but that's no reason for any fan not to be incredibly optimistic. Just can't wait for the announcement, the pubs to be open and the ground to be open. KLD knows the reputation of the fans but I can't wait for him to see how good it can be here, if he gets the bug there's no limit to how far we can potentially go.
My thoughts are that this is a temporary relocation for him. He’ll be coming in and overseeing everything until he is happy with the way things are running and then leave the day to day stuff to someone he trusts. Probably be here for at least a couple of years. I’m thinking we might see his mam getting the Sunday joint from Ibbitsons in Jacky Whites in a few months.
 
Great Post! Hopefully the people like you shout things like that louder than the moaners!

Regarding that part of it I sincerely hope they are removed by mods from any sites they visit. I am not referring to people having the odd dig but the constant miserable b*stards who regardless of what is happening they are negative.
We need these f*ckers out of our club. 30000 hardcore supporters are better than full houses with negative people in the stadium imo.
 
Kind of went off alcohol over Christmas, so I've got some cold cans of Pepsi Max chilling for when the announcement is revealed. Yes, I am that sad I'll be celebrating with a non-alcoholic drink, but Pepsi Max is delicious.

For my sins I drink about 3-4 litres of this stuff every day since the pubs shut. I struggle to have a good gargle in the house. I need the pubs open. Missing my Cinzano Bianco's and small DuBonnet's.
 
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For my sins I drink about 3-4 litres of this stuff every day since the pubs shut. I struggle to have a good gargle in the house. I need the pubs open. Missing my Cinzano Bianco's and small DuBonnet's.

Blimey, I only have 1or 2 tins of it a day Max (See what I did there).

It's mostly water I drink, bottled of course. Can't be drinking any of that tap water not, don't know how much fluoride is in it.
 
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Push the boat out mate and go for the full fat option, it is a celebration after all.

If I push the boat out, it'll be to have a tin of Sprite. It'll be cold though, as that's the only soft drink I like that isn't chilled. Funnily enough the only one that isn't a diet or low-sugar drink as well.


I've been advised by my doctor to not have sugary drinks, and if I am to have low sugared ones or ones with zero sugar (work that one out, if you're having sugary drinks, have one with zero sugar).


The Sprites are on me, boys.
 
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Reading back over the pages cos I was working last night. Carling Premier was always a fantastic tipple and I haven’t seen it anywhere since the late 90s I think. Anyone know if it’s stocked anywhere round the Seaburn area??
Oh, and Haway the Takeover!!
 
Reading back over the pages cos I was working last night. Carling Premier was always a fantastic tipple and I haven’t seen it anywhere since the late 90s I think. Anyone know if it’s stocked anywhere round the Seaburn area??
Oh, and Haway the Takeover!!
Is there a home bargains near there?
They sell it, £4.15 for 4.
 
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