: Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:34 pm  

Zimbo wrote:

For what its worth i personally don`t think we`d be ready for SL in 2012, BUT if Des & the board think we are then why not go for it ?
I`m always amazed at how fans from other teams know so much about anothers affairs.

It's not hard these days.. everything there is to know and sometimes more is posted on a club's messageboard including what was said at various meetings, press articles and speculation..

Personally speaking I have great admiration for what is happening at Barrow. I have no issues with buying success because every team would do it given the opportunity. But other than that it should be a level playing field.

: Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:22 pm  

In EnemyTerritory wrote:

Just out of interest... have Barrow's finances been made public? Where has this £800k come from. I haven't seen anything official mentioning this number?

The accounts for 2008 were released about a month ago and were debated on the Fax forum.

Only real points of interest were that DJ's input to the club amounted to £83k in personal loans and a total £137k of oustanding committments on the club (debts) including the loans made by DJ.

Not too bad I suppose considering the current economic climate, particularly when offset by capital asset of approx £5m. I appreciate that we will have had a hike in wages this year, but we have also had an increase in crowds of approx 1000 per game and approaching another 1000 on the club lottery which generate another £150k+ between them.

The £800k turnover figure was based around a set of figures on attendances, lottery membership and sponsorshiop and appears to have been accepted as a reasonable estimate of club turnonver in 2009.

Think the pa figures were:

Central funding: £100k
7000 club lottery memberships: £360k
Gates 2350 ave x 10 games x £10 ave: £235k
Cup Games: £40k
Merchandising: £40k
Sponsorship. (Club, ground, players): £50k

As you can see the standout revenue stream for us is the club lottery which has kept the club in existance for the last 20+ years.

I could post a link if any of you would like to sign up?

: Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:48 pm  

Off! Number Seven wrote:

I could post a link if any of you would like to sign up?

You've got to be innit to winnit !!

We also had approx £120,000 in prize money this year.

The £800,000 figure was quoted by the BOD at a recent fundraising meeting. They seemed to think that it would close to £900,000 by year end.

: Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:54 pm  

Off! Number Seven wrote:

I could post a link if any of you would like to sign up?

What do you get if you win??............ a grand in a spare brown envelope?

Only joking lads..

: Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:57 pm  

In EnemyTerritory wrote:

What do you get if you win??............ a grand in a spare brown envelope?

Only joking lads..

A golden envelope from disco des.

: Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:01 pm  

Some of you will have to find someone else as your hate figure, as your favourite victim, Des Johnston will be undergoing a quadruple heart bypass at Blackpool Hospital tomorrow. He'll be stepping down from the BOD for approx 3 months (all being well).

: Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:45 am  

SRC wrote:

Some of you will have to find someone else as your hate figure, as your favourite victim, Des Johnston will be undergoing a quadruple heart bypass at Blackpool Hospital tomorrow. He'll be stepping down from the BOD for approx 3 months (all being well).

As big a cock as we all think he is, I'm sure we all wish Disco Des a speedy recovery.

: Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:10 am  

SRC wrote:

Some of you will have to find someone else as your hate figure, as your favourite victim, Des Johnston will be undergoing a quadruple heart bypass at Blackpool Hospital tomorrow. He'll be stepping down from the BOD for approx 3 months (all being well).

Shame on you for trying guilt trip us like that using Des's ill health. Is it really beyond the realms of your intellectual capacity, to understand that this is all just banter?

All the best for a speedy recovery Des.

: Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:25 am  

GetThemScallyWags wrote:

Shame on you for trying guilt trip us like that using Des's ill health. Is it really beyond the realms of your intellectual capacity, to understand that this is all just banter?

All the best for a speedy recovery Des.

Reading some posts I wouldn't say ALL was just banter.
Not trying to 'guilt trip' anyone - just posting goings-on at Crazy Park.

I'm sure he'll be back and I'm sure he appreciates your best wishes for what is a major operation.

: Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:07 pm  

Jim Bergerac wrote:

Its obvious that McChoker wants to bring in one of his Aussie mates from Gateshead (Franze or Aitken) and is trying to get this ruling pushed through so they have the quota space to do so.
Barrow are slowly becoming the most disliked club outside of Super League.
It'll be amusing for us all when Sir Des of Johnston gets fed up and puts his pennies back in his piggy bank - these money men always get bored sooner or later. FACT.

For god sake, give it a rest . I understand your envy of Barrow's recent success, but this constant attempt to unpick the club is boring and nothing short of obsessive. The fact of the matter is, Des is doing the best for his club, as all chairmans do. The only difference is Des is more successful. Try focusing on your own club rather than spending this offseason crisitiscing others. Lable barrow as the 'most hated club outside of super league' as much as you please, it will gain NOTHING. See you next year