#allisbarry at it again - Yams accounts

[CropleyWasGod]

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I am saying that the AGM will take focus away from transfer business. We already know that LD signs off on deals. I think it's a potential risk.

Not sure I follow. As far as the AGM is concerned:-

Rod does his speech.
The FD does his.
STF and RP will be dealing with the restructuring.

LD will probably attend, but once she's organised the biscuits, there's not much to take her mind off fitba matters.

[jacomo]

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Which key execs do want to be out finding new players?

As above, Hibs have confirmed that LD signs off transfer business. LD will presumably also have a big role in the AGM. That clear?

[Andy74]

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I am saying that the AGM will take focus away from transfer business. We already know that LD signs off on deals. I think it's a potential risk.

Nah, we all know Rod does that.

The AGM is a couple of hours and some prep and is largely a Chairman led event to go through a few formalities.

This year we could get a presentation of the strategy plan too. All that work is ongoing and so is the work being done by the football department to identify players.

I won't drag this out but I think the suggestion that a meeting could have any effect on our ability to operate in the transfer window is taking the level of worrying just a bit too far.

[Andy74]

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Please stop with the unnecessary aggro. Been through this yesterday.

Yes, it is a serious point. I've explained my thoughts above. It's an opinion. Either engage constructively or don't bother, please.

My word, you think that's aggro? Settle down.

If you want me to be straight the suggestion was so ludicrous that my post was a genuine follow up question to check you were not taking the mick.

There.

[jacomo]

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Not sure I follow. As far as the AGM is concerned:-

Rod does his speech.
The FD does his.
STF and RP will be dealing with the restructuring.

LD will probably attend, but once she's organised the biscuits, there's not much to take her mind off fitba matters.

Maybe. I think LD will be very much involved in the AGM. CEOs at other fitba clubs are.

[CropleyWasGod]

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Maybe. I think LD will be very much involved in the AGM. CEOs at other fitba clubs are.

...doing what? The normal business of our AGM is covered by others.

Even if she is required to make a speech, I think she's able to organise that AND do her day job.

[jacomo]

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My word, you think that's aggro? Settle down.

If you want me to be straight the suggestion was so ludicrous that my post was a genuine follow up question to check you were not taking the mick.

There.

I am sure you've followed the discussions about the aggravation on this site and divisions amongst the support. I thought perhaps you might to take a lead in making things more civil.

But carry on as you wish.

[jacomo]

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My word, you think that's aggro? Settle down.

If you want me to be straight the suggestion was so ludicrous that my post was a genuine follow up question to check you were not taking the mick.

There.

I'll tell you what IS ludicrous - hosting a meeting with supporters on TDD. Is this what well run clubs do?

[CropleyWasGod]

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I'll tell you what IS ludicrous - hosting a meeting with supporters on TDD. Is this what well run clubs do?

AS " Leanne....I've got Ronaldo's agent on the phone. He says he'll play for us for nothing."

LS " Not now, Alan. I've got to arrange the chairs for the meeting. "

[green day]

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It's a 5-6 year plan IIRC. Once the pledges have topped 6.3m, the buyout can start.

OK, but presumably even the longer timeframe doesn't give them the required wonga (sic) if they continue to spend on bau?

[CropleyWasGod]

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OK, but presumably even the longer timeframe doesn't give them the required wonga (sic) if they continue to spend on bau?

Don't know if I'm getting you right.

The first 3.8m of pledges is meant to aid their budget. Presumably, once that's paid, they will be in the top league and. ..cough... self - sufficient. In theory, the club won't need the money any more.
However, as many have said, where is the cash for the stadium upkeep coming from?

[PatHead]

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I'll tell you what IS ludicrous - hosting a meeting with supporters on TDD. Is this what well run clubs do?

LD explained at that meeting that George Craig is the one who deals with agents, players, etc. If there is anything urgent he would contact her by telephone.

In any event the window does not close for a couple of days after the AGM. Do you expect LD to sit around for the whole of January waiting on transfer dealings? Surely she is capable of attending a meeting during the window?

BTW I do think she will have some part of the presentation and won't be setting chairs or choosing the biscuits even though she is very much a hands on person!

[greenginger]

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Don't know if I'm getting you right.

The first 3.8m of pledges is meant to aid their budget. Presumably, once that's paid, they will be in the top league and. ..cough... self - sufficient. In theory, the club won't need the money any more.
However, as many have said, where is the cash for the stadium upkeep coming from?

Could someone with a good camera phone not visit their "100 year old wooden structure" as Budge described and take some footage and post it on U-tube.

Get some publicity and force them to spend the money on making their stadium compliant with safety regulations.

[jacomo]

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LD explained at that meeting that George Craig is the one who deals with agents, players, etc. If there is anything urgent he would contact her by telephone.

In any event the window does not close for a couple of days after the AGM. Do you expect LD to sit around for the whole of January waiting on transfer dealings? Surely she is capable of attending a meeting during the window?

BTW I do think she will have some part of the presentation and won't be setting chairs or choosing the biscuits even though she is very much a hands on person!

January potentially make or break for us. Last week of Jan is when deals get done. I expect Hibs to do everything possible to maximise our chances of success.

Scheduling the AGM for the same week is an avoidable distraction. Successful businesses identify key priorities and bring relentless focus to them.

Hibs is not, by any measure, a successful business at this point in time.

[CropleyWasGod]

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January potentially make or break for us. Last week of Jan is when deals get done. I expect Hibs to do everything possible to maximise our chances of success.

Scheduling the AGM for the same week is an avoidable distraction. Successful businesses identify key priorities and bring relentless focus to them.

Hibs is not, by any measure, a successful business at this point in time.

I really think that you're giving the AGM more significance than it deserves. The preparation is not that onerous and, for the most part, will have already been done.

[Andy74]

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I am sure you've followed the discussions about the aggravation on this site and divisions amongst the support. I thought perhaps you might to take a lead in making things more civil.

But carry on as you wish.

I haven't done anything to make things any less civil thanks, you turning everything into an ongoing argument, however, is.

Anyway, this one is such a non point I will let others get on with it.

[silverhibee]

I expect all our new signings to be done long before the 28th of January and Griffiths to be signed on the 1st January, if he ain't here on the 1st then it ain't happening.

[PatHead]

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January potentially make or break for us. Last week of Jan is when deals get done. I expect Hibs to do everything possible to maximise our chances of success.

Scheduling the AGM for the same week is an avoidable distraction. Successful businesses identify key priorities and bring relentless focus to them.

Hibs is not, by any measure, a successful business at this point in time.

I would personally be worried if our whole season relies on 3 hours on a January evening. If a business has that small a window it is sure to fail.

I also think that the AGM had to be done then as it was so late compared to other years.

[jacomo]

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I expect all our new signings to be done long before the 28th of January and Griffiths to be signed on the 1st January, if he ain't here on the 1st then it ain't happening.

Griffiths ain't happening IMO. What reason does Celtc have to loan him to us?

As for any other business, how do you know? Transfers often go down to the last hour.

[Billy Whizz]

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I expect all our new signings to be done long before the 28th of January and Griffiths to be signed on the 1st January, if he ain't here on the 1st then it ain't happening.

Is the transfer window open on the 1st January, or are the offices closed as its a public holisay?

[jacomo]

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I haven't done anything to make things any less civil thanks, you turning everything into an ongoing argument, however, is.

Anyway, this one is such a non point I will let others get on with it.

And again.

Happy to discuss Hibs. Very very bored of this. Stop quoting me please. I thought I had got somewhere with you and the other guy but it always comes back to the same place.

Stop quoting me please.

[silverhibee]

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Could someone with a good camera phone not visit their "100 year old wooden structure" as Budge described and take some footage and post it on U-tube.

Get some publicity and force them to spend the money on making their stadium compliant with safety regulations.

Surely it must be or it would have been closed down by now.

Queen B obviously feels safe sitting in it.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i see the pink scarf twirlers have given a contract extension to prince buaheid until 2018

[greenginger]

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Surely it must be or it would have been closed down by now.

Queen B obviously feels safe sitting in it.

Over 10 years ago both Hibs and Hearts received letters from our Council saying our main stands did not comply with safety requirements and their safety certificates would not be renewed.

Within 2 years Hibs had taken down and replaced their main stand. Meanwhile the Yams have offered every excuse under the sun to avoid carrying out the construction work required.

First Pieman said the PBS was not fit for purpose and was moving to Murrayfied, then the Liths had the Megastand proposals and of course were allowed to operate the old stand whilst waiting on planning permission.

Now Budge, just the other week says they are looking at options of moving again, so please don't make us do any work on the death trap.

[Pete]

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Over 10 years ago both Hibs and Hearts received letters from our Council saying our main stands did not comply with safety requirements and their safety certificates would not be renewed.

Within 2 years Hibs had taken down and replaced their main stand. Meanwhile the Yams have offered every excuse under the sun to avoid carrying out the construction work required.

First Pieman said the PBS was not fit for purpose and was moving to Murrayfied, then the Liths had the Megastand proposals and of course were allowed to operate the old stand whilst waiting on planning permission.

Now Budge, just the other week says they are looking at options of moving again, so please don't make us do any work on the death trap.

They've been sticking their fingers in their ears for years when it comes to these issues. The pie man proposed an honourable solution but he was run out of town for daring to suggest that they should face up to their problems.

Any hibs fan who takes one ounce of their "big team, 5-1" bragging to heart is an idiot. It has all been done on the never-never and deserves absolutely no credit or recognition of any kind. History has a habit of forgetting details like that though so we'd be doing ourselves a disservice if we ever let them forget.

[EastCalderHibby]

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They've been sticking their fingers in their ears for years when it comes to these issues. The pie man proposed an honourable solution but he was run out of town for daring to suggest that they should face up to their problems.

Any hibs fan who takes one ounce of their "big team, 5-1" bragging to heart is an idiot. It has all been done on the never-never and deserves absolutely no credit or recognition of any kind. History has a habit of forgetting details like that though so we'd be doing ourselves a disservice if we ever let them forget.

I can assure you i will NEVER not EVER let the sewer dwellers forget their MANY MANY MISDEMEANORS

[connerg]

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Over 10 years ago both Hibs and Hearts received letters from our Council saying our main stands did not comply with safety requirements and their safety certificates would not be renewed.

Within 2 years Hibs had taken down and replaced their main stand. Meanwhile the Yams have offered every excuse under the sun to avoid carrying out the construction work required.

First Pieman said the PBS was not fit for purpose and was moving to Murrayfied, then the Liths had the Megastand proposals and of course were allowed to operate the old stand whilst waiting on planning permission.

Now Budge, just the other week says they are looking at options of moving again, so please don't make us do any work on the death trap.

Well over 10 years ago. Seem to remember the Council telling both teams around 1999/2000. Hibs acted fairly quickly and our New West Stand was completed and in use by 2002/3. I think.

[Mikey09]

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Surely it must be or it would have been closed down by now.

Queen B obviously feels safe sitting in it.

Its in no way safe. The Yams have Edinburgh Council to thank for issuing safety certificates for that bombscare of a stand, and one Steve Cardownie in particular..... Oh it's only a coincidence he is given tickets, wined and dined at most home games....

[Mr White]

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Well over 10 years ago. Seem to remember the Council telling both teams around 1999/2000. Hibs acted fairly quickly and our New West Stand was completed and in use by 2002/3. I think.

Start of season 01/02. 2-2 against aberdeen first game IIRC

[Scottiedog007]

I am sure they are more than capable of holding an AGM on the 28th January when the transfer windows does not close until the 2nd February 2015 !!