Doidge returns to FGR
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Doidge returns to FGR
From the chairman of Forest Green Rovers:
From Monday morning, Christian Doidge is back with FGR. We've taken the decision to recall him after his loan agreement expired last week amid continual contractual breaches by Bolton Wanderers.
It became clear to us that Bolton entered into a contract to loan and then buy Christian last August without the means to honour it, and perhaps the intention to do so as well. They haven't even paid his wages for the last four months (we have).
It's not just FGR that have been let down badly by Bolton, but Christian too.
Bolton's Chairman, Ken Anderson, made a lot of promises on the last day of the transfer window, both to Christian and FGR, and has kept none of them. This is all his work and from talking to Ken he feels immune from the consequences - but some of these promises are written in legally binding contracts, and we'll be pursuing them.
When the dust settles, we'll talk to the EFL about how they regulate clubs like Bolton. They already regulate the club to a degree, controlling all TV monies to make sure that football debts get paid. Hard not to wonder whether the league could also have a role in approving the terms of any contracts entered into - to make sure that they are actually within the means of the club. We had no way to know, but the EFL should have the inside view on that.
And finally (for now...) - Disappointing as it is to see this go pear shaped, both for FGR and Christian, I'm also excited by the prospect of the second half of the season with Christian back with us. I'm sure all FGR fans everywhere will join me in welcoming him back
From Monday morning, Christian Doidge is back with FGR. We've taken the decision to recall him after his loan agreement expired last week amid continual contractual breaches by Bolton Wanderers.
It became clear to us that Bolton entered into a contract to loan and then buy Christian last August without the means to honour it, and perhaps the intention to do so as well. They haven't even paid his wages for the last four months (we have).
It's not just FGR that have been let down badly by Bolton, but Christian too.
Bolton's Chairman, Ken Anderson, made a lot of promises on the last day of the transfer window, both to Christian and FGR, and has kept none of them. This is all his work and from talking to Ken he feels immune from the consequences - but some of these promises are written in legally binding contracts, and we'll be pursuing them.
When the dust settles, we'll talk to the EFL about how they regulate clubs like Bolton. They already regulate the club to a degree, controlling all TV monies to make sure that football debts get paid. Hard not to wonder whether the league could also have a role in approving the terms of any contracts entered into - to make sure that they are actually within the means of the club. We had no way to know, but the EFL should have the inside view on that.
And finally (for now...) - Disappointing as it is to see this go pear shaped, both for FGR and Christian, I'm also excited by the prospect of the second half of the season with Christian back with us. I'm sure all FGR fans everywhere will join me in welcoming him back
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I have been a Wanderers supporter for over 60 years, I have always, even in the old 4th division, been proud to say
I'm a Wanderer and that my club was a founder member of the Football League. Mr Anderson has dragged us not just down into the mud but many miles below the surface he has made us an embarrassment and a laughing stock in the football world.
I'm a Wanderer and that my club was a founder member of the Football League. Mr Anderson has dragged us not just down into the mud but many miles below the surface he has made us an embarrassment and a laughing stock in the football world.
I feel reborn !!!! No more confussion
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AgreedRiviman wrote: ↑Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:14 pmI have been a Wanderers supporter for over 60 years, I have always, even in the old 4th division, been proud to say
I'm a Wanderer and that my club was a founder member of the Football League. Mr Anderson has dragged us not just down into the mud but many miles below the surface he has made us an embarrassment and a laughing stock in the football world.
I feel for Doidge - his ‘big’ move spoiled by that joke of a chairman/owner.
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fecking shambles.
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Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind.
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Presumably doidge can sue for breach of contract? He’s bought a house up here. Remi Matthews an all I think.
Still, sweaty Ken gets his consultancy fee along with his slimey son.
Still, sweaty Ken gets his consultancy fee along with his slimey son.
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They can get in line and get their 5p in the £ along with all the others he's screwed over.
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Wonder if Wigan want to buy the ground, too?
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Whats in it for Ken? In the last (only) accounts a 525K consultancy fee , a 125k fee for his son and probably 199k each for Ken and his wife as salaries.salaries under 200k don't need to be disclosed and Ken conveniently added his wife as a director meaning she could be included in the salaries.
Ken's hope for a bigger payday was selling the club on for a massive profit on the £1 he paid but that hasn't happened.Kicking the bills down the road gave him more time to sell the club on
#oops posted on wrong thread
Ken's hope for a bigger payday was selling the club on for a massive profit on the £1 he paid but that hasn't happened.Kicking the bills down the road gave him more time to sell the club on
#oops posted on wrong thread
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However much I sympathize with Mr Dale Vince, sorry, I'm still going to tuck into me mince (and turkey, and eggs and bacon, and milk)
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I tripped over the term flexitarian today.
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Flexitarians!? Are they the fxcking Supporter's Trust by any chance? Where can I hide?
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Hahaha
Wigan.
Wigan Reserves.
Wigan 3.142 (formerly known as BWFC).
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.Lost Leopard Spot wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07, 2019 4:18 pmHahaha
Wigan.
Wigan Reserves.
Wigan 3.142 (formerly known as BWFC).
Imagine if the deal was done on 22nd July!
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FGR owner / chairman Dale Vince has made several intelligent and complimentary posts in relation to our club.
His interview on their Facebook page is also worth a watch for an insight into Ken and his brinkmanship.
Seems like a good bloke. Fair play, hope they continue their success.
His interview on their Facebook page is also worth a watch for an insight into Ken and his brinkmanship.
Seems like a good bloke. Fair play, hope they continue their success.
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Good interview. Bet he was a goth in his youth.officer_dibble wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:34 pmFGR owner / chairman Dale Vince has made several intelligent and complimentary posts in relation to our club.
His interview on their Facebook page is also worth a watch for an insight into Ken and his brinkmanship.
Seems like a good bloke. Fair play, hope they continue their success.
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TonyDomingos wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07, 2019 8:30 pmGood interview. Bet he was a goth in his youth.officer_dibble wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:34 pmFGR owner / chairman Dale Vince has made several intelligent and complimentary posts in relation to our club.
His interview on their Facebook page is also worth a watch for an insight into Ken and his brinkmanship.
Seems like a good bloke. Fair play, hope they continue their success.
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And worth over £170m!
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