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Ghost of Clough reacted to RoyMac5 in Bolton Wanderers (A) Tues 27th Dec, 3pm KO
Didn't think they looked leggy at all. As for unbalanced, err yeah crucial?
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from ram59 in Bolton Wanderers (A) Tues 27th Dec, 3pm KO
VAR would have sent him off for that challenge on Collins
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from OohMartWright in Bolton Wanderers (A) Tues 27th Dec, 3pm KO
VAR would have sent him off for that challenge on Collins
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from Ramarena in Bolton Wanderers (A) Tues 27th Dec, 3pm KO
VAR would have sent him off for that challenge on Collins
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from Premier ram in Academy thread 22/23
2nd yesr scholar. Regular RB for the U18s. Has filled in at CB and LB a few times.
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from Ram@Lincoln in What is our best side?
Wildsmith
Cashin
Knight Hourihane Bird Sibley Barkhuizen
Mendez-Laing Collins McGoldrick Dobbin
The revolutionary 1-5-4 formation
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Ghost of Clough reacted to Mucker1884 in No transfer fees ?
Can you not just show us a pic of his current team shirt, from behind? ?
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from jimtastic56 in Do we really know what restrictions we are under ?
It went to a FIFA tribunal...
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from RoyMac5 in Academy thread 22/23
2nd yesr scholar. Regular RB for the U18s. Has filled in at CB and LB a few times.
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from RoyMac5 in Coventry City
These kind of offences are usually come with suspended penalties. In the 20/21 season, National League clubs were given a combined 64 suspended points, with Dover receiving a real 12 point deduction.
It's the club's responsibility to ensure they have somewhere to actually play their games.
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from Miggins in Academy thread 22/23
There is no relegation from the U18 leagues. They are split into two divisions, but North and South.
There is only relegation from U21 Division 1. We were relegated last season and are now in Division 2 where there is no relegation.
There are numerous factors which youngsters will consider when choosing an academy. League & position of the first team and league position and strength of the academy teams will be factors so both will have an impact on who we can attract. However, each person will put a different priority on different factors. Location and quality of coaching would be higher in my own priorities.
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Ghost of Clough reacted to Gaspode in Coventry City
I assume paying a donation to Middlesbrough is now a standard part of any EFL punishment?.....
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from Mucker1884 in Do we really know what restrictions we are under ?
The administrators report
Except I'm not blindly guessing. My estimates are based on the concrete figures of our club from the recent 12 month period starting September 2021 through to September 2022.
"Want us to suffer". I thought we were over the conspiracy theories now. It can never be a 'business model', because it means giving the club away to someone else. A squad stripped apart and the highly probably risk of relegation with loss of revenue ensure administration isn't worthwhile. Name a single club who have gone into administration since point deductions were introduced who say "you know what, I'm really glad we went in to administration back in XXXX".
I've never given a figure for Rotherham's compensation. I have given a grouped figure of £5m for that compensation and payments for Jozwiak and Bielik. Each of those will be close to £2.5m
My figures are wrong? I'm sure they are, but my estimates aren't usually too far off, even for other clubs I have zero interest in. How have you come to the conclusion that I'm wrong? Can you show me your calculations, because if I've missed something I'd like to correct my errors
The transfer payments are one off figures and a legacy from the old regime. There is a very strong probability this will have been considered when drafting the business plan. For example, my £7m loss after tax would result in an EBITDA very close to £0.
PS. a 50% limit of wages to revenue would still be a stricter requirement than any other L1 club are operating at. The lowest in recent seasons was Forest Green with 57.5%, with Bristol Rovers as high as 155%. Plymouth and Portsmouth are 2nd and 3rd best, hovering in the 60-65% region.
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from RoyMac5 in Academy thread 22/23
10 months out due to injury. Came off the bench to make his U21 debut and scored 10 minutes later.
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from Reggie Greenwood in Academy thread 22/23
10 months out due to injury. Came off the bench to make his U21 debut and scored 10 minutes later.
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Ghost of Clough reacted to Mucker1884 in Things that annoy me that should annoy me
This needs to go in the 2023 Holiday thread.
Where is it?
... and do they do all inclusive?
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Ghost of Clough reacted to Mostyn6 in Christmas dinner could be made on cheaper side
where do you live @Wolfie ?
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from Caerphilly Ram in Do we really know what restrictions we are under ?
The administrators report
Except I'm not blindly guessing. My estimates are based on the concrete figures of our club from the recent 12 month period starting September 2021 through to September 2022.
"Want us to suffer". I thought we were over the conspiracy theories now. It can never be a 'business model', because it means giving the club away to someone else. A squad stripped apart and the highly probably risk of relegation with loss of revenue ensure administration isn't worthwhile. Name a single club who have gone into administration since point deductions were introduced who say "you know what, I'm really glad we went in to administration back in XXXX".
I've never given a figure for Rotherham's compensation. I have given a grouped figure of £5m for that compensation and payments for Jozwiak and Bielik. Each of those will be close to £2.5m
My figures are wrong? I'm sure they are, but my estimates aren't usually too far off, even for other clubs I have zero interest in. How have you come to the conclusion that I'm wrong? Can you show me your calculations, because if I've missed something I'd like to correct my errors
The transfer payments are one off figures and a legacy from the old regime. There is a very strong probability this will have been considered when drafting the business plan. For example, my £7m loss after tax would result in an EBITDA very close to £0.
PS. a 50% limit of wages to revenue would still be a stricter requirement than any other L1 club are operating at. The lowest in recent seasons was Forest Green with 57.5%, with Bristol Rovers as high as 155%. Plymouth and Portsmouth are 2nd and 3rd best, hovering in the 60-65% region.
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from Ram@Lincoln in Do we really know what restrictions we are under ?
They also have Joe Haigh, an U21 loan signing, at £4,100. Those sites are worthless.
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Ghost of Clough reacted to Tamworthram in Do we really know what restrictions we are under ?
Just checked the EFL and you are correct:
35.3.3 For League Matches only, the Away Club shall be entitled to a commission representing 5 (five) per cent of the aggregate sales (exclusive of VAT) of tickets sold on behalf of the Home Club, unless otherwise agreed between the Clubs.
A rather more helpful answer that just posting “wrong” ?
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from SamUltraRam in Comparison with 1985/86 Div 3 promotion season - game by game
Update...
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Ghost of Clough reacted to Ellafella in Anang out for 6 weeks, broken arm
Dyslexia rife on DFCC FROUM ?
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from Ellafella in Anang out for 6 weeks, broken arm
What have you done with the spare 'r'?
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Ghost of Clough reacted to RAM1966 in Do we really know what restrictions we are under ?
Did Liz Truss help you with these figures? There is no way on this earth the EFL are going to allow us to lose £7m under a business plan, it would be like sticking 2 fingers up to all the creditors. I think you guess er sorry calculation on both wages and Amortisation figures are massively over....
I imagine we will be close to breaking even or running at a slight profit, Clowes has said there is wiggle room in the budget, there wouldn't be if we are already predicted to have a £7m loss. I just can't see it!!!!
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Ghost of Clough got a reaction from jimtastic56 in Do we really know what restrictions we are under ?
It's the net profit on player sales, which can still be a loss. This is the difference between their remaining book value and the fee sold for.
The only player this is for is Jozwiak. The awkward bit with Jozwiak, is that the admins thought they could class the outstanding sum wouldn't be classed as a footballing debt. So despite us selling him in 21/22, there will be some adjustment in 22/23 to cater for the admins' mistake.
Everything from the old company transferred to the new one. When transferring player registrations over, they would have still had an assigned book value. This still needs to be amortised. Furniture and other equipment likewise but depreciated instead.
Cash losses and accounting losses won't be too dissimilar. We still had to pay for Jozwiak, and we still have payments to make for Bielik.