http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...ud-charges-dropped-Cardiff-ticket-scheme.html I see old Ridsdale is still smiling... I do kind of miss him!!! i think it must be the fact he has teeth when he smiles that i miss the most?
Haven't read most of the posts on this subject, so forgive me if this has already been stated: All charges against Peter Ridsdale have been dropped. Ex-Cardiff City chairman Peter Ridsdale has had all charges dropped against him over a 'golden ticket' promotion he launched with the Bluebirds. It was alleged that Mr Ridsdale, 59, misled fans when he offered to put money from early season ticket sales towards new players. But Cardiff Magistrates' Court was told on Tuesday that Cardiff council was dropping its prosecution. Mr Ridsdale said later the case should never have come before the courts. "Today's decision by the City of Cardiff trading standards agency to offer 'no evidence' in relation to the charges previously brought to the courts is a complete vindication of my publicly stated position that there was never a case to answer," he said in a statement. "It is most unfortunate that this case was brought before the courts and that it has brought disruption to my personal life and unnecessary reputational damage. After a thorough analysis of this new evidence... the council considered that a conviction after trial was unlikely. "I spent five years in the wonderful city of Cardiff and sincerely believe that my contribution to saving the football club from financial meltdown, building both the new stadium and training ground, and taking Cardiff City to three Wembley appearances, speaks for itself. "I am proud of my contribution to this city and today walk away from the courts completely innocent of any wrongdoing." Mr Ridsdale had appeared before magistrates accused of fraud and breaching consumer protection regulations.
Not many people I can honestly say I hate but that bastard is top of my list. I still get angry every time I read his name
Like the nickname, but to be fare, being rather poor as a football club executive is exactly what most people involved in football think of Ridsdale, so the criticism of him has well and truly stuck.
