The Drogheda thread - budget being revised

[Macy]

I don't know what's that strange about that tbh - some fans are obviously closer to what's going than others, never mind in terms of location. I'm not sure of the relevance really, bar a diversionary tactic.

[Celdrog]

A diversionary tactic - from what? Have the revenue issued a winding up order? The money had to be paid by last Friday according to the Daily Mail, even though it was cleared a few weeks before then

It was a bull**** article, the lack of a revenue winding up order proves that. Several Drogs were on here immediately confirming it was false. Everyone else seems to be of the opinion that there was no substance in the story, yet me pointing out that you claim to know more about our club finances (after a bull**** story appears in the paper) than what goes on at your own club is a tactic to divert away from the fact that the revenue are winding us up.

Sweet God, I don't care what you believe, say it as often as you want, it still won't make it true.

[wexfordned]

A diversionary tactic - from what? Have the revenue issued a winding up order? The money had to be paid by last Friday according to the Daily Mail, even though it was cleared a few weeks before then

It was a bull**** article, the lack of a revenue winding up order proves that. Several Drogs were on here immediately confirming it was false. Everyone else seems to be of the opinion that there was no substance in the story, yet me pointing out that you claim to know more about our club finances (after a bull**** story appears in the paper) than what goes on at your own club is a tactic to divert away from the fact that the revenue are winding us up.

Sweet God, I don't care what you believe, say it as often as you want, it still won't make it true.

I say the simplest way to solve this argument is ask the Shamrock fans on this board.

They are the self appointed guardians of the league & as they know everything that goes on behind the scenes in Dalymount some of them must know if there is any truth in this.

[SeanDrog]

I say the simplest way to solve this argument is ask the Shamrock fans on this board.

They are the self appointed guardians of the league & as they know everything that goes on behind the scenes in Dalymount some of them must know if there is any truth in this.

time to lock thread - serving no purpose at this point.

[Macy]

Sweet God, I don't care what you believe, say it as often as you want, it still won't make it true.

But Sean's confirmed that you need €100,000 in extra fundraising to break even this season. And no one actually answered Mr A's question whether you were behind with the tax (accepting it is settled). I don't see what the big deal is about asking questions in those circumstances.

[BohsFans]

And no one actually answered Mr A's question whether you were behind with the tax (accepting it is settled). I don't see what the big deal is about asking questions in those circumstances.

Who the hell cares? Mr A and pineapple have far too much time on their hands imo. You're asking about a not for profit/companies tax details on an internet forum! Lets get Peter Halpin or Vincent Hoey on here to confirm it for the fans of small insignificant clubs like Finn Harps, Longford Town and UCD!

Get a life lads!

[Mr A]

Football fans discuss football related matters on football forum shocker!

[Sam_Heggy]

to confirm it for the fans of small insignificant clubs like Finn Harps, Longford Town and UCD!

Get a life lads!

Not called for.

Bohs fans usual responce to something they don't like is to call other fans clubs, small and insignificant.

Poor form.

[Longfordian]

It's the same when such small insignificant clubs are playing Bohs, especially in Dalyer. Their fans go into apoplexy if the opposition have the temerity not to roll over for the Big Club. "Come on Bohs deal with these f*ckin minnows!" was one cry that I remember particularly. It wasn't amazing wit either, yer man was genuinely angry.

[Celdrog]

It's the same when such small insignificant clubs are playing Bohs, especially in Dalyer. Their fans go into apoplexy if the opposition have the temerity not to roll over for the Big Club. "Come on Bohs deal with these f*ckin minnows!" was one cry that I remember particularly. It wasn't amazing wit either, yer man was genuinely angry.

Who was he referring to, Longford, Albion, Danninger or the bank?

[Longfordian]

Longford were the particular irritant at the time but I'm sure much the same sentiments apply to the others!.

[pineapple stu]

Lads, if ye don't want to discuss the topic, don't bother posting on it; simple. Some want to discuss it, and stuff like "Who cares; your all stupid and bitter" is just trolling in that regard. Stay on topic or go to another thread, FFS.

[Schumi]

It's the same when such small insignificant clubs are playing Bohs, especially in Dalyer. Their fans go into apoplexy if the opposition have the temerity not to roll over for the Big Club. "Come on Bohs deal with these f*ckin minnows!" was one cry that I remember particularly. It wasn't amazing wit either, yer man was genuinely angry.

Ref usually sorts it out for them though.

[mr.untitled]

Lads, if ye don't want to discuss the topic, don't bother posting on it; simple.

I think the point is, this 'no smoke without fire' discussion is pointless and does no one any favours. Both the club and its fans have said that the article was rubbish yet some persist. For years everyone has been calling for more transparency. Our club announce that part of the annual budget will be made up by fund-raising and people are questioning it ????
I agree with Sean

[pineapple stu]

I think the current facts are -

> It was reported that Drogheda were threatened with a winding up order if tax wasn't paid.
> No winding up order has issued, so either the report was wrong or the tax was paid.
> This was discussed at a public meeting which had been arranged a week beforehand for the purposes of fundraising for the coming season.
> Drogheda's budget contains an income item of E100k from fundraising. This seems reasonable, in fairness, although there's not much of a safety net if the target isn't met.

The only real issue people are now querying is citizen smith's post on the Drogheda forum where he accepted that a balance of E50k was due, but that it had recently been paid. The questions then are - is he correct in what he says (and he puts himself about as one with the inside track, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's correct) and if he is correct, is it a concern that Drogheda built up a tax arrears of E50k less than a year after coming out of examinership? In addition, if citizen smith's post is correct, then it means that the newspaper article has some basis.

This is the post (which Mr A also alluded to) -

Tripe. Got it on the very best authority that the tax bill concerned (circa 50K) has already been settled. No prizes for guessing who by. Typicla ****stirring without the full facts.

[WindmillWarrior]

Citizen Smith is full of it at the best of times! From the same thread, this is the post you should be reading:

Revenue have not mentioned any winding up order. They have a strict (and rightly so) agreement with the club which is being settled.

[pineapple stu]

Citizen Smith is full of it at the best of times!

I thought that was just me. Good to hear someone else agree.

[John83]

Citizen Smith is full of it at the best of times!

I thought that was just me.

No, lots of people here are full of it.

[pineapple stu]

Ba dum tish!

[MeathDrog]

Lads, if ye don't want to discuss the topic, don't bother posting on it; simple. Some want to discuss it, and stuff like "Who cares; your all stupid and bitter" is just trolling in that regard. Stay on topic or go to another thread, FFS.

And be told the exact same thing on any other thread??