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by Terry Henry
13 Apr 2017, 12:26
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Fifty Years Ago Today
Replies: 9
Views: 1621

Fifty Years Ago Today

In "normal" management, there is a theory that people tend to get promoted one level higher than they're actually capable of, and then screw that job up. Same with football teams/managers/players, I wonder? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_principle From that link: 'Peter suggests that ...
by Terry Henry
09 Apr 2017, 08:24
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Aldershot v Torquay 8/4/17
Replies: 125
Views: 16665

Aldershot v Torquay 8/4/17

Neal, did you read what I actually wrote, or did you read what you thought I wrote; did you read where I said I am no fan of GI and don't trust them, or did you forget to read that bit?
by Terry Henry
09 Apr 2017, 07:02
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Aldershot v Torquay 8/4/17
Replies: 125
Views: 16665

Aldershot v Torquay 8/4/17

Do you really think that if TUST had taken over instead of GI, we'd be in a better position - on and off the field - now? Because I don't think that at all. Their money would have ran out, with no reserves to keep the club going. I'm no fan of GI and don't trust them. But let's not pretend TUST are ...
by Terry Henry
08 Apr 2017, 14:27
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: TUFC TV - CLARKE OSBORNE
Replies: 142
Views: 14794

TUFC TV - CLARKE OSBORNE

Is it a "bad thing" to want his investment back? It's often talked about in hushed tones, whispers and innuendos that he (Phillips) was only in it for himself, but why's it wrong for him to want his money back? I am presuming he is not a man of immense wealth so, yeah, wanting to get his m...
by Terry Henry
28 Mar 2017, 10:21
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Let's have the Facts ONLY please.
Replies: 64
Views: 8701

Let's have the Facts ONLY please.

Kev, how do we (can we?) put a figure on that? Also, playing Devil's Advocate, if a couple hundred away fans stay over once a fortnight, does that generate enough? I think we need figures, but I don't know how to get them.
by Terry Henry
28 Mar 2017, 09:32
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Let's have the Facts ONLY please.
Replies: 64
Views: 8701

Let's have the Facts ONLY please.

Neal, I posted two links to facts, which I think relate to our predicament; one about Torbay's finances, and one about how a 2000 strong objection didn't stop planning going ahead in Torquay. That is what we're up against. It's about finances, pure and simple, and chanting/protesting to GI is aiming...
by Terry Henry
27 Mar 2017, 20:50
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Players fund
Replies: 126
Views: 17710

Players fund

For what's it's worth, I wasn't casting aspersions about previous regimes - it was a genuine question.

Still, are we able to find out if it's still ring fenced?
by Terry Henry
27 Mar 2017, 20:37
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Let's Save Our Club!
Replies: 134
Views: 12937

Let's Save Our Club!

I just tried to post that HE/DevonLife link to Spotted Torquay Facebook page, but he replied that he couldn't post any HE links. I think he's tied to WeAreSouthDevon somehow.
by Terry Henry
27 Mar 2017, 20:32
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Let's have the Facts ONLY please.
Replies: 64
Views: 8701

Let's have the Facts ONLY please.

Not totally different, Senor. People were against the hotel, and their concerns were valid, even if others thought the hotel was a good idea.

Anyway, that isn't what this thread was about. I was just pointing out that a couple thousand protesters does not sway the Council...
by Terry Henry
27 Mar 2017, 18:47
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Players fund
Replies: 126
Views: 17710

Players fund

What's the betting there's no money left in the Players' Fund? Or that any remaining income, or funds which may be there, simply sinks without trace into the club's general finances, some of which may be set aside to pay players' wages, or not, as the case may be. That none of the money paid into t...
by Terry Henry
27 Mar 2017, 17:55
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Let's have the Facts ONLY please.
Replies: 64
Views: 8701

Let's have the Facts ONLY please.

On the same theme as my previous post, we know the Council has granted permission to build a new hotel, amidst quite a fierce opposition. So they have (very recent) 'previous' in making 'unpopular' decisions. http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2017-02-28/torquay-transformed-luxury-harbour-side-hote...
by Terry Henry
27 Mar 2017, 17:35
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Let's have the Facts ONLY please.
Replies: 64
Views: 8701

Let's have the Facts ONLY please.

Well, we know the Council are struggling for money - they have to make £21.5m of saving by 2020, on top of the £62m savings made over the last 6 years - http://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-201718/ That is my concern, and if there is any reason to sell Plainmoor it is for monetary ...
by Terry Henry
27 Mar 2017, 16:11
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Let's Save Our Club!
Replies: 134
Views: 12937

Let's Save Our Club!

Have you seen what was up for sale/rent recently, by the Council? A not exhaustive list includes: - Brixham breakwater lighthouse - the block adjacent to The Boathouse in Paignton. - those pillars adjacent to The Grand hotel (near the bowling lawn/green). - those enclosed benches in Paignton Green, ...
by Terry Henry
24 Mar 2017, 17:11
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Let's Save Our Club!
Replies: 134
Views: 12937

Let's Save Our Club!

Is it worth someone putting a summary of the concerns onto somewhere like the SpottedTorquay Facebook group, to get more local people to understand what is going on? I'd do it myself, but I wouldn't want to get the details incorrect. Judging from the amount of posts on there about lost cats/dogs/pho...
by Terry Henry
23 Mar 2017, 07:33
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay v Eastleigh 21.3.17
Replies: 98
Views: 16968

Torquay v Eastleigh 21.3.17

Lucy, I agree. If I was Nicho, I wouldn't quit. I wonder what he'll do when we get relegated, though?