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The Hotel End => Cobblers Corner => Topic started by: Ralap on March 11, 2017, 18:50:37 pm



Title: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Ralap on March 11, 2017, 18:50:37 pm
A few on here will know me, some well, I'm not the sort to spread a rumour for a bit of fun. I was wondering though if anyone else had heard of talk that a very wealthy money man is buying into Oxford Utd in a big way and Kelvin is returning as Chairman?
If the amount of money being talked of is true he can hardly be blamed for taking the opportunity I guess it would leave things here seriously up in the air again if true.
Probably (hopefully) nothing to it.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: tcobb on March 11, 2017, 19:01:38 pm
If he goes he goes, you can give us more details on the rumoured Oxford takeover, who ? how much ? Etc.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: guest2487 on March 11, 2017, 19:03:56 pm
I'd rather he didn't leave but echo the sentiments if he does he does. It's been clear he's not around for the long haul since day one.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: St Edmundsbury Cobbler on March 11, 2017, 19:05:52 pm
And can't he persuade them to come to Sixfields


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Starmer87 on March 11, 2017, 19:11:46 pm
If its true and he goes I think most of us will be gutted but he owes us nothing just like wilder we owe them everything. Just for the fact we all are on here with our opinions about a club that nearly wasnt be here without them


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: ajp on March 11, 2017, 19:12:46 pm
Eastleigh Chairman?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Kingsthorpe Cobbler on March 11, 2017, 19:19:17 pm
Sorry if I'm appearing a bit thick. But why would he become chairman at Oxford? Surely, the new money man would become the chairman. Plus he would need to find a buyer here first, doesn't he?
According to the radio today, all the directors etc were jumping out of their seats when we scored and at the end of the game, doesn't sound like people who are jumping ship.



Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Ralap on March 11, 2017, 19:32:10 pm
If he goes he goes, you can give us more details on the rumoured Oxford takeover, who ? how much ? Etc.

This is where it seemingly gets a little cliched. I was told billionaire, possibly Russian, who wanted to buy Reading at one point. Wants to buy Oxford out right including the stadium.

St Edmunds, I don't think we could come close to being anywhere near as attractive a proposition as the university City. He may have links with the University itself too.
That's the lot, all I was told.

Hopefully it's all bollo and Kelvin continues to try to untangle legalities here and do something with that monstrosity over on the East side.



Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Ralap on March 11, 2017, 19:36:10 pm
Sorry if I'm appearing a bit thick. But why would he become chairman at Oxford? Surely, the new money man would become the chairman. Plus he would need to find a buyer here first, doesn't he?
According to the radio today, all the directors etc were jumping out of their seats when we scored and at the end of the game, doesn't sound like people who are jumping ship.



Chairman/front man? I don't know but I certainly don't think you are being thick. Kelvin isn't the money here is he, isn't he just the front man ?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: wrigleys on March 11, 2017, 19:52:58 pm
I think KT would like the fans to think he is just the front man but I think he is actually the money as well - which is why there isn't much of it


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Kingsthorpe Cobbler on March 11, 2017, 19:55:45 pm
Chairman/front man? I don't know but I certainly don't think you are being thick. Kelvin isn't the money here is he, isn't he just the front man ?

Still doesn't explain why he would like to be a 'front man' to an unknown Russian, that he doesn't have any connection with. Plus, as I said previous. He still needs to find a buyer here first, he can't just step down, can he? His consortium has still put a lot of money in, this will be lost if he walks away.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: tcobb on March 11, 2017, 20:06:59 pm
He is the Chairman, not the owner, so why would he need to find a buyer first ?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: wrigleys on March 11, 2017, 20:08:05 pm
Still doesn't explain why he would like to be a 'front man' to an unknown Russian, that he doesn't have any connection with. Plus, as I said previous. He still needs to find a buyer here first, he can't just step down, can he? His consortium has still put a lot of money in, this will be lost if he walks away.

The club would be forced to pay back what he has put in, probably over a number of years. If we can't pay him we end up going to liquidation. Simples


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: tcobb on March 11, 2017, 20:13:29 pm
I dont really think that Thomas has put that much money in.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Kingsthorpe Cobbler on March 11, 2017, 20:17:04 pm
The club would be forced to pay back what he has put in, probably over a number of years. If we can't pay him we end up going to liquidation. Simples

So, he saves us from the brink to then put us back in trouble again? Somehow I don't think so, he says hopefully!


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: tcobb on March 11, 2017, 20:18:58 pm
Why would it put us into trouble if he leaves ?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Kingsthorpe Cobbler on March 11, 2017, 20:24:47 pm
Why would it put us into trouble if he leaves ?

Because any money he has personally put in would need to be repaid. Unless, he agreed to waive it, which I doubt.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: tcobb on March 11, 2017, 20:26:07 pm
He has always stated that he is not the person who has put the money in. He is just the Chairman.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on March 11, 2017, 20:48:40 pm
Because any money he has personally put in would need to be repaid. Unless, he agreed to waive it, which I doubt.
Don't be daft..


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: everbrite on March 11, 2017, 21:04:48 pm
Don't be daft..

What does the Marquis think of this rumour?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: ceebee2 on March 11, 2017, 21:27:54 pm
This is where it seemingly gets a little cliched. I was told billionaire, possibly Russian, who wanted to buy Reading at one point. Wants to buy Oxford out right including the stadium.

St Edmunds, I don't think we could come close to being anywhere near as attractive a proposition as the university City. He may have links with the University itself too.
That's the lot, all I was told.

Hopefully it's all bollo and Kelvin continues to try to untangle legalities here and do something with that monstrosity over on the East side.


A Russian wants to buy Reading and Oxford .......... hang on we've been here before. You'd better have a word with him and advise against going on any holidays in his yacht - he may slip off and drown in the Med! He doesn't have any newspaper interests with outstanding pension liabilities does he?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: andycobbler on March 12, 2017, 10:21:38 am
What does the Marquis think of this rumour?

Who gives a xxxx


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Cobbler78 on March 12, 2017, 10:42:28 am
If true, hopefully this doesn't take the East Stand redevelopment or the player contract negotiations back a few step.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on March 12, 2017, 11:18:58 am
Sounds Bullsh;t to me.... 


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Shoemaker on March 12, 2017, 11:23:57 am
I'm still waiting for Shaq to turn up at sixfields ::)


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on March 12, 2017, 11:48:36 am
Does Kassam still owns the ground. If he does agreeing terms with him will be a challenge. As for KT being potentially involved I have no idea but I can see the reason the rumour mill is at work connecting him.  Although KT has not said anything publicly I would think he is frustrated with getting a decision from the incompetent NBC on his proposal for the East Stand and surrounding boundary issues.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: everbrite on March 12, 2017, 14:12:10 pm
Who gives a xxxx

Generally Tel and the Marquis have a realistic idea what is going on - contacts etc
Perhaps Alfred too?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Zen Master on March 12, 2017, 15:21:40 pm
Anything on the Oxford forum?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Alfred on March 12, 2017, 17:11:23 pm
No even a sniff of this story on the Oxford forum ...
 so nothing in it for me .... but u never know


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Coolcat on March 12, 2017, 18:06:05 pm
If you look on the Oxford forum, it can clearly be seen and explained. Stuart Donald, Eastleigh's chairman, good friend of KT and helped us out to the tune of £50,000 I believe has been asked by Daryl Eales (OUFC chairman) to come on board so as to speak.
No mention (when I last looked anyway) at all of KT or a Russian being involved, as hasn't been aired either in these parts!*

* A short Rumours thread aside, that has only courted humoured responses!  ;D


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Coolcat on March 12, 2017, 18:16:03 pm
Posted last week in Yellows Forum from Eastleigh's chairman, Stewart Donald.
The 'Russian' rumour appears to be simply that, and afforded little consideration on the Ox side!

Zach - you may find it bizarre I am involved and find it unacceptable but you either don't fully understand the situation or have very little grasp of this type of business.

If a landlord sells a house to another investor does that investor consult the tenant before buying the property? The purchase based on the strength of the current lease and the basic asset. I buy numerous commercial properties from Hotels, Care Homes, Rented Office Blocks, private houses etc. I have never ever discussed the purchase of the asset with the tenants - I have been provided with a copy of the current lease/s by the owner, checked the financial strength of the tenants and then either chosen to buy or not. After the purchase you may talk to the tenant to negotiate new terms or introduce yourself but why would you do it in advance. It is an investment so your thought process is completely wrong!!!!!!!!!!! Having said that I have been in regular contact with Darryl and have spoken with him for 30 minutes today on this so he is in the loop as much as he can be without prejudicing positions and I am sure when the next stage is worth commenting on it will be communicated by oxvox.

I find it extremely disappointing you find my involvement unacceptable as I am only trying to help so let me set the scene from my perspective and you tell me what you would do if you were me.

1) OUFC/Darryl want to acquire the stadium or benefit from its operation but Firoz Kassam WONT sell to them or anyone other than a Supporters trust.
2) Council/Supporters trust come up with the basics of a plan - complicated but possible. Landlord accepts outline of a deal but the numbers don't work without friendly money and a business plan.
3) I am asked if I would consider helping as all 3 parties think I will add value and potentially provide friendly funds.

I am now sat there Zach seeing a football club which has progressed hugely with a frustrated owner who I am good friends with at a club I love, who cannot make any progress on the stadium and is so frustrated he cannot see a way the club can progress without it. The inference due to this is that expenditure may have to be cut and the club may have to review its options - which I interpret as a huge backward step where the best owner we have had may leave is something isn't done.

He has no power to do a deal and needs help, there is a potential deal on offer but no one wants to put up money on favourable enough terms but Oxvox know that the landlord would do a deal but it may be 1) Too expensive to make full financial sense and also the Landlord wants to protect the asset from abuse in future years.

I am then approached. From my point of view to push a deal through i need to part with a large sum of money to get a return far worse than I would get anywhere else in my business world, potentially overpay and then have the football club or its owner benefit by losing less money of my capital and good nature so everyone benefits but me! What a GREAT DEAL for me!!!! However despite owning another club, having plenty already on my plate and getting no benefit myself but being a fan I get involved and am considering making that commitment - for you to then say my involvement is unacceptable is very disheartening. I would be more than willing to stop if you have a better plan and save me a whole lot of time,effort and money.

Please also bear in mind I didn't ask to get involved I was asked. It was the same when DE asked me to get involved previously. I have only ever helped financially when asked I have never got involved in anything Darryl has not wanted me to, which I am sure he will confirm if you ask!!

To conclude - I am sorry you feel my involvement unacceptable but I am sure if you were asked to help the club by the fans, owner etc at any given point on any topic you would listen and try and help if you could? That is what being a fan is isn't it?  Having never publicly done anything other than try and help DE etc it seems a bit harsh to be knocked for responding to a request for assistance.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on March 12, 2017, 20:42:42 pm
"Oh Those Russians"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvDMlk3kSYg


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: everbrite on March 12, 2017, 22:34:12 pm
If you look on the Oxford forum, it can clearly be seen and explained. Stuart Donald, Eastleigh's chairman, good friend of KT and helped us out to the tune of £50,000 I believe has been asked by Daryl Eales (OUFC chairman) to come on board so as to speak.
No mention (when I last looked anyway) at all of KT or a Russian being involved, as hasn't been aired either in these parts!*

* A short Rumours thread aside, that has only courted humoured responses!  ;D

Yes quite correct see "http://www.yellowsforum.co.uk/thread/25449/rumours".  Not a mention of KT either.
In fact there is slightly more on the Hotel End! Perhaps the source of the "rumour" could reveal how he came about it


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: guest2934 on March 13, 2017, 07:00:07 am
If true, hopefully this doesn't take the East Stand redevelopment back a few step.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on March 13, 2017, 18:41:25 pm
I don't know anything about this but i do know that work is likely to start up on Cardozas house again soon with a few firms having been invited to price up the job


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Zen Master on March 13, 2017, 19:01:45 pm
It was sold in August for £1.288 million. Is half sitting aside whilst whatever's going on is going on?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Dr Feelgood on March 13, 2017, 19:42:39 pm
someone ping him on facebook and ask..


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Coolcat on March 13, 2017, 22:33:48 pm
A Russian wants to buy Reading and Oxford .......... hang on we've been here before. You'd better have a word with him and advise against going on any holidays in his yacht - he may slip off and drown in the Med! He doesn't have any newspaper interests with outstanding pension liabilities does he?
Yes, Fatboy Maxwell. Heard he was a paedo...found clinging to a buoy!   >:D


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: defender on March 14, 2017, 13:50:49 pm
 ;
Yes, Fatboy Maxwell. Heard he was a paedo...found clinging to a buoy!   >:D
                  ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Ralap on March 14, 2017, 16:22:41 pm
Oh well, seems it's a rumour going nowhere. The source of the rumour is a very respectable one. Maybe it'll grow legs another time but I'm more than happy the status quo is maintained.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: southofthecounty on March 14, 2017, 17:34:57 pm
Yes, Fatboy Maxwell. Heard he was a paedo...found clinging to a buoy!   >:D
Well his name was Bob.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: tcobb on March 23, 2017, 11:44:23 am
According to the Oxford Mail, this rumour could have some legs after all.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on March 23, 2017, 12:01:04 pm
According to the Oxford Mail, this rumour could have some legs after all.

Are they like the Chron and read it on here?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Shoemaker on March 23, 2017, 15:20:41 pm
According to the Oxford Mail, this rumour could have some legs after all.
You couldn't blame him.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on March 23, 2017, 15:50:36 pm
You couldn't blame him.


That's given you a semi...


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Shoemaker on March 23, 2017, 15:52:10 pm
That's given you a semi...
;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: guest48 on March 23, 2017, 16:45:09 pm
According to the Oxford Mail, this rumour could have some legs after all.
Could be that a Cobblers fans mentioned it on their forum


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: tcobb on March 23, 2017, 17:23:02 pm
Could well be.
They also give the chaps name and say there might be two offers.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Coolcat on March 23, 2017, 19:37:25 pm
According to the Oxford Mail, this rumour could have some legs after all.
All about Colin Dexter and being beaten by Bolton (sorry the ref!) when I bought a copy yesterday! Oh and a colour pull out of OUFC at Wembley, which can be burned at a suitable moment!


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: everbrite on March 23, 2017, 21:49:51 pm
Could well be.
They also give the chaps name and say there might be two offers.

I think you ought to read the Mail again as the Oxford Chairman appears to be very dismissive of any (potential) offers for OU. At the moment it is all pie in the sky and sheer conjecture at best.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: guest2487 on March 24, 2017, 12:40:57 pm
KT said that while he likes Oxford as a city he has no interest in returning to the football club.

He could be lying of course.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: ajp on April 08, 2017, 21:12:45 pm
He seems to be in a 'very high profile' seat having just seen him on football on five as they showed Coventry lifting the trophy last week at Wembley....


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Mr Jellyby on May 06, 2019, 18:09:59 pm
Quite interesting stuff


https://youtu.be/Y5DTFNc4VHI


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Lukey on May 06, 2019, 22:38:46 pm
Quite interesting stuff


https://youtu.be/Y5DTFNc4VHI

Is the chap on the left Darren Farley?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Manwork04 on May 08, 2019, 07:25:00 am
"A club like Northampton" .........KT paraphrases about the matchday experience NO Kelvin it's not a good matchday experience, broken glass in the West for over a year, no south car park and paint peeling off wherever you look and don't get me started on that pi55 poor screen, just admit you don't give a sh1t you might look a bit more comfortable giving interviews


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Ron Obvious on May 08, 2019, 16:17:59 pm
"A club like Northampton" .........KT paraphrases about the matchday experience NO Kelvin it's not a good matchday experience, broken glass in the West for over a year, no south car park and paint peeling off wherever you look and don't get me started on that pi55 poor screen, just admit you don't give a sh1t you might look a bit more comfortable giving interviews

Renewed your season ticket yet?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on May 08, 2019, 17:38:49 pm
"A club like Northampton" .........KT paraphrases about the matchday experience NO Kelvin it's not a good matchday experience, broken glass in the West for over a year, no south car park and paint peeling off wherever you look and don't get me started on that pi55 poor screen, just admit you don't give a sh1t you might look a bit more comfortable giving interviews
The south car park is nothing to do with the club. You may as well moan that there no decent films on at the cinema.
Also, I've never walked away from a home win thinking "Yeah, it was alright but I do wish skirting boards had been painted"


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: everbrite on May 08, 2019, 21:55:49 pm

Also, I've never walked away from a home win thinking "Yeah, it was alright but I do wish skirting boards had been painted"

 ;D ;D


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Manwork04 on May 09, 2019, 07:34:23 am
The south car park is nothing to do with the club. You may as well moan that there no decent films on at the cinema.
Also, I've never walked away from a home win thinking "Yeah, it was alright but I do wish skirting boards had been painted"
Yes the South car park has a lot to do with the match day experience the club had a long standing agreement with the last owner, why didn't the club buy the car park it was obviously up for sale?
So you don't mind all the windows broken in the west then?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: ajp on May 09, 2019, 08:04:32 am
Think that screen is ok to be fair, wasn’t it put in before Kelvin took over? Agree about the smashed windows though.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on May 09, 2019, 10:00:59 am
Think that screen is ok to be fair, wasn’t it put in before Kelvin took over? Agree about the smashed windows though.

I think it gives us a sense of how much more we expect from our football club, when I look back at what we have endured in the past, and now we are down to what would have been seen as nitpicking a short while back.

Whilst I totally understand the argument for keeping on top of these things. I'd hope that I understand it more than most. I do have to say that there is a certain hypocrisy around it all. KT is getting pelters for not getting things painted and missing some clear maintenance and upkeep issues. Whilst some are happy to extol the virtues of two fan run clubs, who's facilities are significantly inferior to ours, even in the current state. Both Portsmouth and Exeters grounds are definitely more run down than ours. I know Exeter are building their new stand, with the assistance of enabling money. But their ground and it's facilities are clearly inferior to ours in places. Likewise with Portsmouth.

I understand all of the concerns around NTFC, The Trust and the council. But it does help to add a sense of context to things sometimes. We have been limping along for as far back as I can remember, and that's a long time now. That in itself is absolutely the issue for some. But let's at least stop pretending that this is a new issue, or unique to us. I honestly think there are enough valid points raised, without get petty just because it bolster what you might see as a genuine argument.

I sit in my seat at Sixfields and use it as a distraction from everyday issues that bog us all down. I'm not even a particularly political type. But in the 45+ years that I have followed the club, I have never seen so many people with a personal agenda.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: BedsCobb on May 09, 2019, 16:18:57 pm
I think it gives us a sense of how much more we expect from our football club, when I look back at what we have endured in the past, and now we are down to what would have been seen as nitpicking a short while back.

Whilst I totally understand the argument for keeping on top of these things. I'd hope that I understand it more than most. I do have to say that there is a certain hypocrisy around it all. KT is getting pelters for not getting things painted and missing some clear maintenance and upkeep issues. Whilst some are happy to extol the virtues of two fan run clubs, who's facilities are significantly inferior to ours, even in the current state. Both Portsmouth and Exeters grounds are definitely more run down than ours. I know Exeter are building their new stand, with the assistance of enabling money. But their ground and it's facilities are clearly inferior to ours in places. Likewise with Portsmouth.

I understand all of the concerns around NTFC, The Trust and the council. But it does help to add a sense of context to things sometimes. We have been limping along for as far back as I can remember, and that's a long time now. That in itself is absolutely the issue for some. But let's at least stop pretending that this is a new issue, or unique to us. I honestly think there are enough valid points raised, without get petty just because it bolster what you might see as a genuine argument.

I sit in my seat at Sixfields and use it as a distraction from everyday issues that bog us all down. I'm not even a particularly political type. But in the 45+ years that I have followed the club, I have never seen so many people with a personal agenda.
I would swap run down Sixfields for the run down fratton park any day. As for Exeter, can they sustain L1 football? We definitely can't!
Its great you love to see Sixfields left to rot with our team decomposing inside it, That's great for you, but you have to realise just because we've always been 5hite, it doesn't give Thomas the right to take the pi5s and not expect the supporters of Northampton town not want to match the ambitions of nearby Oxford Peterborough Luton Watford Milton Keynes and several other clubs of similar sized towns that have left us way back in the 1990s.unable to compete with them.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Coolcat on May 09, 2019, 17:08:57 pm
I think it gives us a sense of how much more we expect from our football club, when I look back at what we have endured in the past, and now we are down to what would have been seen as nitpicking a short while back.

Whilst I totally understand the argument for keeping on top of these things. I'd hope that I understand it more than most. I do have to say that there is a certain hypocrisy around it all. KT is getting pelters for not getting things painted and missing some clear maintenance and upkeep issues. Whilst some are happy to extol the virtues of two fan run clubs, who's facilities are significantly inferior to ours, even in the current state. Both Portsmouth and Exeters grounds are definitely more run down than ours. I know Exeter are building their new stand, with the assistance of enabling money. But their ground and it's facilities are clearly inferior to ours in places. Likewise with Portsmouth.

I understand all of the concerns around NTFC, The Trust and the council. But it does help to add a sense of context to things sometimes. We have been limping along for as far back as I can remember, and that's a long time now. That in itself is absolutely the issue for some. But let's at least stop pretending that this is a new issue, or unique to us. I honestly think there are enough valid points raised, without get petty just because it bolster what you might see as a genuine argument.

I sit in my seat at Sixfields and use it as a distraction from everyday issues that bog us all down. I'm not even a particularly political type. But in the 45+ years that I have followed the club, I have never seen so many people with a personal agenda.
Only you and Evers truly believe that!  ;D


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on May 09, 2019, 17:39:03 pm
Yes the South car park has a lot to do with the match day experience the club had a long standing agreement with the last owner, why didn't the club buy the car park it was obviously up for sale?
So you don't mind all the windows broken in the west then?
I keep being told the club have no money so I dunno how you expect them to start buying up acres of land

As for the window, I sit in the North so I don't know/care about it


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: BackOfTheNet on May 09, 2019, 18:20:11 pm
Fratton Park is an absolute shyte pit! It's a big shyte pit, but a shyte pit nonetheless.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on May 09, 2019, 20:01:06 pm
Only you and Evers truly believe that!  ;D

Truly believe what?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on May 09, 2019, 20:04:34 pm
I would swap run down Sixfields for the run down fratton park any day. As for Exeter, can they sustain L1 football? We definitely can't!
Its great you love to see Sixfields left to rot with our team decomposing inside it, That's great for you, but you have to realise just because we've always been 5hite, it doesn't give Thomas the right to take the pi5s

Well.. once again you’ve made up what I said. I didn’t mention once that I’m happy with it.

Neither did I say about being content about us being 5hite.

That is you rearranging what I said to suit your personal agenda.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Coolcat on May 09, 2019, 20:27:42 pm
Fratton Park is an absolute shyte pit! It's a big shyte pit, but a shyte pit nonetheless.
An atmospheric Fratton End, an iconic Archibald Leitch Stand and the imposing North Stand...but ok!
People argue s***e for the sake of it at times...soulless out of town bowl, or traditional s***ehole!


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Coolcat on May 09, 2019, 20:29:02 pm
Truly believe what?
Typing so much with your Random/Beds fixation, you can't remember nor see the bold in context?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on May 09, 2019, 20:39:41 pm
Typing so much with your Random/Beds fixation, you can't remember nor see the bold in context?

Bit like you with your Evers fetish then...

So you think Fratton Park has better facilities?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: guest2995 on May 09, 2019, 22:44:08 pm
Bit like you with your Evers fetish then...

So you think Fratton Park has better facilities?
A sad night for you Terry with Freddie’s death ?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: everbrite on May 09, 2019, 22:57:07 pm
An atmospheric Fratton End, an iconic Archibald Leitch Stand and the imposing North Stand...but ok!
People argue s***e for the sake of it at times...soulless out of town bowl, or traditional s***ehole!

Come off it Coolie - Fratton park is a dump but home to a famous old club! It’s facilities for away support are poor. Have you tried going for a pea there with toilets awash with urine? Even the Romans had better sanitation more so in their forts! In any case Terry was making a comparison and he is not too far off the mark! Ever been to Stanley or Luton!


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on May 10, 2019, 08:46:18 am
A sad night for you Terry with Freddie’s death ?
I can finally relax. 😁


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: BackOfTheNet on May 10, 2019, 09:10:05 am
Ever been to Stanley or Luton!


This will probably be met by wails of protest and disbelief, but I'd much rather go to a game at Stanley than one at Fratton Park. It's a lovely, friendly little place that has a certain charm and homeliness you don't get at many grounds. Yes, it lacks the mod cons and you certainly wouldn't say that it's a good stadium in terms of facilities, but it's a pleasant place to visit, unlike Fratton Park!

If I never have to go to Luton again I'd be quite happy though! ;D


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Coolcat on May 10, 2019, 12:22:33 pm
Bit like you with your Evers fetish then...

So you think Fratton Park has better facilities?
Easily! Not only that, better all round! Still, sure a little poll on 'Awaydays' (FB) : Which is the better ground, Sixfields or Fratton Park?' would easily settle it!  ;)


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Coolcat on May 10, 2019, 12:25:34 pm
Come off it Coolie - Fratton park is a dump but home to a famous old club! It’s facilities for away support are poor. Have you tried going for a pea there with toilets awash with urine? Even the Romans had better sanitation more so in their forts! In any case Terry was making a comparison and he is not too far off the mark! Ever been to Stanley or Luton!

I've been to all 92 clubs - 81 with the Cobblers
Around another couple of hundred non-league and Europe!  ;)


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: everbrite on May 10, 2019, 13:44:23 pm
I've been to all 92 clubs - 81 with the Cobblers
Around another couple of hundred non-league and Europe!  ;)

Where you go wrong is your OTT moan at our facilities when compared with other clubs particularly in L2 and a few in L1 incl Oxford with its poor parking facilities, amenities and approach one way road.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: everbrite on May 10, 2019, 15:46:46 pm
......................................nearby Oxford Peterborough Luton Watford Milton Keynes and several other clubs of similar sized towns that have left us way back in the 1990s.unable to compete with them.

Apart from Watford the fortunes of the others are debatable to put it mildly. Peterborough have not even made the top EFL...yet!
Luton already have issues with their proposed new ground. As for Oxford and Milton Keynes ; bookies they are attracting poor odds to remain in L1 next season.   Who are these several other Clubs? and please don't pull Stanley out of your 'other clubs' hat.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on May 10, 2019, 15:55:57 pm
Easily! Not only that, better all round! Still, sure a little poll on 'Awaydays' (FB) : Which is the better ground, Sixfields or Fratton Park?' would easily settle it!  ;)

Of course it would. But that has sweet FA to do with the facilities. Which is what I commented on.

I’m with Beds. I’d much rather go to Fratton Park.  Two reasons.

1. I spend many weeks of the year next to it.  ;D So I’ve got a decent angle on not only what it’s like. But also what their support thinks of it.

2. I prefer all of the old grounds to the new ones.

Having said that. I did enjoy the new Spurs ground. Love MK dons stadium and Man City as well... And of course.. Stamford Bridge.





Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: guest3086 on May 10, 2019, 18:55:24 pm
Fratton Park every day of the week.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Coolcat on May 10, 2019, 19:14:49 pm
I think it gives us a sense of how much more we expect from our football club, when I look back at what we have endured in the past, and now we are down to what would have been seen as nitpicking a short while back.

Whilst I totally understand the argument for keeping on top of these things. I'd hope that I understand it more than most. I do have to say that there is a certain hypocrisy around it all. KT is getting pelters for not getting things painted and missing some clear maintenance and upkeep issues. Whilst some are happy to extol the virtues of two fan run clubs, who's facilities are significantly inferior to ours, even in the current state. Both Portsmouth and Exeters grounds are definitely more run down than ours. I know Exeter are building their new stand, with the assistance of enabling money. But their ground and it's facilities are clearly inferior to ours in places. Likewise with Portsmouth.

I understand all of the concerns around NTFC, The Trust and the council. But it does help to add a sense of context to things sometimes. We have been limping along for as far back as I can remember, and that's a long time now. That in itself is absolutely the issue for some. But let's at least stop pretending that this is a new issue, or unique to us. I honestly think there are enough valid points raised, without get petty just because it bolster what you might see as a genuine argument.

I sit in my seat at Sixfields and use it as a distraction from everyday issues that bog us all down. I'm not even a particularly political type. But in the 45+ years that I have followed the club, I have never seen so many people with a personal agenda.
You talk absolute s***e...but clearly love yourself!
Portsmouth's facilities clearly inferior to Fortress Sixfields...#stupidno1

Then after several paragraphs of blah blah, conclude that you sit in your seat at Sixfields as a distraction from everyday issues ffs!  ;D


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Coolcat on May 10, 2019, 19:22:12 pm
Where you go wrong is your OTT moan at our facilities when compared with other clubs particularly in L2 and a few in L1 incl Oxford with its poor parking facilities, amenities and approach one way road.
Evers, I don't want to call you a twat...but if you can find a single post where I've complained about facilities at Sixfields, I'll buy you a new walking stick!
I don't go wrong anywhere, just the incredulity at you and other bozos trying to claim Sixfields is better than Fratton Park...in any criteria!
Next!


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on May 10, 2019, 20:10:28 pm
You talk absolute s***e...but clearly love yourself!
Portsmouth's facilities clearly inferior to Fortress Sixfields...#stupidno1

Then after several paragraphs of blah blah, conclude that you sit in your seat at Sixfields as a distraction from everyday issues ffs!  ;D

I didn’t think it would take you long to descend into your usual playground rant. I suppose I would gain a lot more respect had I adopted your self appointed mantle as expert on all things beer, pubs and away days. Oh... Don't let me forgot buses and trains  ::) ::) ;D ;D.




Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Coolcat on May 11, 2019, 14:14:39 pm
I didn’t think it would take you long to descend into your usual playground rant. I suppose I would gain a lot more respect had I adopted your self appointed mantle as expert on all things beer, pubs and away days. Oh... Don't let me forgot buses and trains  ::) ::) ;D ;D.





More talking ****...'self appointed' Really? Some ask about pubs, I respond - end of!
You on the other hand...!


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Ron Obvious on May 11, 2019, 14:29:05 pm
Time to lock this thread isn't it?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: guest3063 on May 11, 2019, 14:31:53 pm
Time to lock this thread isn't it?

And the redevelopment thread! Please.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 11, 2019, 14:37:01 pm
Can we not just have a "Bear Pit" or playground banter area so the childish behaviour stays in one place and not on every thread?


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: guest3063 on May 11, 2019, 14:40:02 pm
Can we not just have a "Bear Pit" or playground banter area so the childish behaviour stays in one place and not on every thread?

Great idea.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: BedsCobb on May 11, 2019, 14:49:09 pm
Great idea.
Are the last of the Thomasites are feeling the heat?
Lets shut down any questioning of Thomas's inability to get investment into our clubs redevelopment other than what he hopes he can extract from Northampton borough council!
It's the redev thread that brings all the boys to the yard, and there chairman is better than yours.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: guest3063 on May 11, 2019, 15:00:17 pm
Are the last of the Thomasites are feeling the heat?
Lets shut down any questioning of Thomas's inability to get investment into our clubs redevelopment other than what he hopes he can extract from Northampton borough council!
It's the redev thread that brings all the boys to the yard, and there chairman is better than yours.

But it's extremely boring and I'm afraid that's mainly because of you and your chums.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 11, 2019, 15:44:16 pm
And the redevelopment thread! Please.
Noo!
You cant close that. Its on its way to become grade one listed.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: BMON on May 11, 2019, 15:47:34 pm
But it's extremely boring and I'm afraid that's mainly because of you and your chums.



The sad thing is that your all old men.
You all argue cos you have nothing better to do than post sh1te on here,

so here's my contribution

sit back and enjoy



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPSXTTBtyc8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k0K5pyyihk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V57eqtN2K7E


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: everbrite on May 11, 2019, 15:47:43 pm
Evers, I don't want to call you a twat...but if you can find a single post where I've complained about facilities at Sixfields, I'll buy you a new walking stick!
I don't go wrong anywhere, just the incredulity at you and other bozos trying to claim Sixfields is better than Fratton Park...in any criteria!
Next!

Well I hope you & I don’t descend into name calling. I won’t call you a twat either but in some ways you have missed the point. Pompey is home to a famous & well supported club with decent atmosphere. Sixfields does not have these qualities; although when full it does have quite a decent one. You totally ignore the facilities  and amenities at Pompey which are poor by any standard. As mentioned the amenities would disgrace a Roman barracks. It is virtually impossible to visit the loo and have a coffee at Pompey and Luton for that matter. In this instance you have missed the point as you are advocating Pompey on an emotional basis completely ignoring Tels point of facilities when compared with poor old Sixfields.



Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: BMON on May 11, 2019, 15:50:00 pm
Well I hope you & I don’t descend into name calling. I won’t call you a twat either but in some ways you have missed the point. Pompey is home to a famous & well supported club with decent atmosphere. Sixfields does not have these qualities; although when full it does have quite a decent one. You totally ignore the facilities  and amenities at Pompey which are poor by any standard. As mentioned the amenities would disgrace a Roman barracks. It is virtually impossible to visit the loo and have a coffee at Pompey and Luton for that matter. In this instance you have missed the point as you are advocating Pompey on an emotional basis completely ignoring Tels point of facilities when compared with poor old Sixfields.



i agree listen to the words

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2aeRg_yMSE


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: guest3063 on May 11, 2019, 15:56:04 pm


The sad thing is that your all old men.
You all argue cos you have nothing better to do than post sh1te on here,



And you're about 10 years old, going by the standard of your posts.


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: BMON on May 11, 2019, 16:52:43 pm
And you're about 10 years old, going by the standard of your posts.

cheers love,

here's a clue for you

listen to the words

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTcu7MCtuTs


Title: Re: Kelvin Thomas.
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 11, 2019, 21:37:29 pm
Are the last of the Thomasites are feeling the heat?
Lets shut down any questioning of Thomas's inability to get investment into our clubs redevelopment other than what he hopes he can extract from Northampton borough council!
It's the redev thread that brings all the boys to the yard, and there chairman is better than yours.

Not quite sure how you came to this conclusion, as the idiocy seems to stem from people on both sides of the Thomas In/Out camp.  ::)

I for one have no issue with your opinion/continual use of the same reworded post (I welcome everyone having a view, no matter how different), but would prefer it to stay in one place so I don't have to trawl through a ton of Redev Posts/He said, She said/No, you are when I am trying to read about FOOTBALL. Match day threads, transfer threads, they all end up with the same bollocks in them at the moment.