[Archived] Bayes, Seneca and Nixon interview

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

4 hours ago, Wing Wizard Windy Miller said:

That really made me chuckle.

Mm, you must think I'm joking !

[TBTF]

8 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

Ian Battersby and Ian Currie are both Rovers fans. He has said he would look to buy and turn the financial side of the club around. He has specialise department with Seneca to do this. 

We have been poorly run financially. Rovers wage bill has been too high for a number of years plus some of the transfers fees/wages paid under Shebby was totally inresponsible and wasted money. 

I think it would be a Seneca investment not a Battersby/Currie buy. 

Lets not forget Ian Currie has football experience when he was Bolton director. 

Is Richard Matthewman even interest in Rovers or what gone on in 6 years? 

that's the point Chaddy you are right -its not them 2 buying it. They talked of acting for a group of investors found via their Seneca contacts as I always understood it

[TBTF]

6 hours ago, Stuart said:

You know I love you, gb, but what a preposterous comment. How could somebody who was a Burnley fan at heart be the best possible owners for Rovers? At the very least it would be even more divisive - although I'm yet to be convinced that Desai and the Raos aren't Burnley fans at heart.

The Seneca interest is - as things stand - the most viable alternative to Venkys. The fact that it is headed by Rovers fans is a bonus but one that this club desperately needs. Do you know anyone else that we have to compare them to? I'm more worried that people are trying to discredit them or at least cloud the issue. If they walk away - which is incredibly forgivable - then we have nothing. Well, we have the Rovers Trust, a phoenix club (not the funny one) and non-league football.

Agreed Stu. We already have Burnley Bob on the board and look what a big part he's played !!!! How he can still sit there beggars belief. Nobody knows what will happen next but people on here questioning IB wants to have a word with themselves. He has been massively on the case against these owners for many a while and plenty of folk on here speak highly of him, know him as a Blackburn lad, and a rovers fan of 50 years.

As Bob says, we get a glimmer of one of our own trying to do something to help get us out of the ultimate nightmare and people want to start doing him down. I don't get it.

Listen to the interview again ....there are many, many clues if you listen  (and I have listened 3 times). He actually states that the 2 Ians are no different to other Rovers fans , hurting just the same as every one else BUT they may just be in a better position to help than others because of their line of work.It just doesn't seem like a vanity thing to me like some are trying to make out.

I am with Bob, from where we stand now I would take that in a heartbeat

 

[Skiptonrover]

4 hours ago, OJRovers said:

As much as the Ian's want to help, they are not stupid, there's a season of pain to the tune of £8m to endure before the bottom is truly reached. They are going to let venkys deservedly take this hit before realistically wanting to take over.

Problem is we will probably be in league two by then.

That's some stumbling block & will discourage further investment. There are in too deep really so the draconian cost cutting mentioned are likely to be a reality & the revenue streams will be lower next season. I still think we've got a chance of automatic promotion providing TM stays as I think he will know how to get the maximum of the situation.

[Rover_Shaun]

3 hours ago, Bluebandit said:

 I still think we've got a chance of automatic promotion providing TM stays as I think he will know how to get the maximum of the situation.

Lets look at a club that are quite a few seasons behind Rovers in the speed of their decline from the Prem, with barmpot owners but far less barmpot than Venkys.

T. Mowbray did not win any of the first 10 games there last season in far more favourable circumstances. He then said

"We knew what the budget was but we didn't get our targets. You can't build a club off loans. They have to invest in footballers they can keep and build on."

Sound familiar? Don't hold much hope myself.

 

[Skiptonrover]

2 hours ago, Rover_Shaun said:

Lets look at a club that are quite a few seasons behind Rovers in the speed of their decline from the Prem, with barmpot owners but far less barmpot than Venkys.

T. Mowbray did not win any of the first 10 games there last season in far more favourable circumstances. He then said

"We knew what the budget was but we didn't get our targets. You can't build a club off loans. They have to invest in footballers they can keep and build on."

Sound familiar? Don't hold much hope myself.

 

I will just go next season without expectation or disappointment. I firmly believe robustly & steadfastly we will do ok next season maybe mount a promotion charge with the right team & manager & a dashing of lady luck to boot. I'm looking forward to it i just go to watch a good game & go home.

[USABlue]

17 hours ago, 47er said:

What a load of nonsense. The two Ians have the knowledge, experience and contacts to form a consortium capable of acquiring Rovers and running it. I don't ever remember them expressing any intention to buy the club on their own.

And it all makes ABSOLUTE SENSE WHEN YOU REMEMBER THEY ARE DIEHARD ROVERS FANS. I would buy the club if I could, profit -making would not be in my thoughts.

Profit making perhaps not but surely becoming broke and putting yourself and family out on the streets would have to be.  I too think the two Ians thing gives us some form of hope, false as it is, we are desperate to cling to something.  Sadly in reality it seems like a pipe dream that has no chance of being even remotely financially viable.

 I figure if I had 2 million dollars I could buy all my dreams and live the rest of my life in comfort so if I hit the Powerball jackpot BRFC is mine and I'll hand the keys to the two Ians to run it.

It all seems about on a par with that fantasy.  I would though.

[USABlue]

15 hours ago, Stuart said:

You know I love you, gb, but what a preposterous comment. How could somebody who was a Burnley fan at heart be the best possible owners for Rovers? At the very least it would be even more divisive - although I'm yet to be convinced that Desai and the Raos aren't Burnley fans at heart.

The Seneca interest is - as things stand - the most viable alternative to Venkys. The fact that it is headed by Rovers fans is a bonus but one that this club desperately needs. Do you know anyone else that we have to compare them to? I'm more worried that people are trying to discredit them or at least cloud the issue. If they walk away - which is incredibly forgivable - then we have nothing. Well, we have the Rovers Trust, a phoenix club (not the funny one) and non-league football.

You know I've thought all along that when this  shower of finally oversee the end of our club that they will, all Superman like, rip open their shirts revealing Dingle tops. 

[MCMC1875]

On ‎12‎/‎05‎/‎2017 at 21:37, TBTF said:

Best get you in touch with Andy Bayes and get you on the radio mate. You seem to have it all sorted . 

If only we'd known you were available we would never have got into this mess. 

Tongue in cheek mate you crack on.

personally I think you vastly underestimate these 2 Ian's . A colleague at work knew Currie socially from way back and says his specialism is "raising capital and floating companies on the stock market". You will know what that really means  better than anyone in your line of work I guess but it was put forward like that was a positive feather in his cap.

 

You clearly don't know what Dunnfc's line of work is.

[philipl]

1 hour ago, MCMC1875 said:

You clearly don't know what Dunnfc's line of work is.

Please enlighten us.

[J*B]

49 minutes ago, philipl said:

Please enlighten us.

Lap dancing clubs. 

[blueboy3333]

2 hours ago, MCMC1875 said:

You clearly don't know what Dunnfc's line of work is.

Fluffer?

[bob fleming]

POTUS?

[Dunnfc]

Nope a chartered Senior Quantity Surveyor by day, currently working for a global top 5 and an no.1 infrastructure UK  client.

I also set up a new construction turnaround consultancy business 20 months ago with an associate (Corporate Financier) which has been a good success (so far!) which involves and predominantly relates to the construction and civil engineering disciplines in align with the below; 

• Dealing with distressed construction/CE contractors - Advising contractors on current debt position, settling liabilities, cash forecasting, factoring, contractual disputes, arbitration, account positions etc.
• Fund Sourcing - Using my financial contacts advising clients on how to purchase new plant/machinery or secure funding for projects. Credit Insurance services.
• Administration - Reviewing distressed companies and assets with a view to the suitability of administration/liquidation. Acquiring assets on behalf of parties.
• Construction Planning - Tendering, procurement, forecasting, budget assessments, monthly P&L services etc.

Not sure the relevance of this thread but nothing to hide and Yes i'm a very ordinarily private individual. 

[Dunnfc]

47 minutes ago, blueboy3333 said:

Fluffer?

Well your Mrs was keen.....................

[Batman.]

1 minute ago, Dunnfc said:

Yes i'm a very ordinarily private individual. 

[Dunnfc]

Just now, Batman. said:

Glad your speechless instead of me reading what you normally post

[blueboy3333]

17 minutes ago, Dunnfc said:

Nope a chartered Senior Quantity Surveyor by day, currently working for a global top 5 and an no.1 infrastructure UK  client.

I also set up a new construction turnaround consultancy business 20 months ago with an associate (Corporate Financier) which has been a good success (so far!) which involves and predominantly relates to the construction and civil engineering disciplines in align with the below; 

• Dealing with distressed construction/CE contractors - Advising contractors on current debt position, settling liabilities, cash forecasting, factoring, contractual disputes, arbitration, account positions etc.
• Fund Sourcing - Using my financial contacts advising clients on how to purchase new plant/machinery or secure funding for projects. Credit Insurance services.
• Administration - Reviewing distressed companies and assets with a view to the suitability of administration/liquidation. Acquiring assets on behalf of parties.
• Construction Planning - Tendering, procurement, forecasting, budget assessments, monthly P&L services etc.

Not sure the relevance of this thread but nothing to hide and Yes i'm a very ordinarily private individual. 

Interesting. I suppose you could apply those skills and knowledge to any line of business.

[blueboy3333]

Just now, Dunnfc said:

Well your Mrs was keen.....................

#topbantz

[Stuart]

Just now, Dunnfc said:

Glad your speechless instead of me reading what you normally post

All those qualifications you must have and yet...

(In the interests of fairness I felt compelled to post).

As you were.

[Dunnfc]

Just now, Stuart said:

All those qualifications you must have and yet...

(In the interests of fairness I felt compelled to post).

As you were.

Aye count yourself lucky Stuart, as i've stated previously I'm defiantly not a "speller" 

[Dunnfc]

Just now, blueboy3333 said:

Interesting. I suppose you could apply those skills and knowledge to any line of business.

I don't personally i stick with what i am good at, initially it started helping out as helping a few i knew but grew understandably within the current markets, my partner (Corporate Financier)  does those skills specifically day in and out and is very good at what he does when in the mood.

[J*B]

He's copied that off a LinkedIn profile. He owns lap dancing clubs. 

[blueboy3333]

Just now, Dunnfc said:

I don't personally i stick with what i am good at, initially it started helping out a few i knew but grew, my partner (Corporate Financier)  does and is very good at what he does when in the mood.

[Stuart]

Just now, Dunnfc said:

Aye count yourself lucky Stuart, as i've stated previously I'm defiantly not a "speller" 

Ha! Touché.