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Riddler statement.

Riddler statement.

'we have paid our players and staff throughout the pandemic and have paid all of our creditors, including the Inland Revenue.'

If you are an employee of the club (and they're not all on 5k a week) the above is important. Let's see what happens across the Championship in the weeks and months ahead and if any clubs struggle to continue.
 
raefil said:
I do tend to agree.

I see nothing wrong with that statement. No pretence, no fluff and bluster just saying how it is.
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Exactly
Is that not what the bleating masses have been wanting?
Now they’ve got it
Digest and enjoy the fact that we are in a good cash situation
We have an owner who is happy to pour money into the club
We have a history many would envy
And
We are Preston North End
Onwards
Upwards
And here’s to a striker who might score the odd goal!!!!
 
LancasterRed said:
Only major issue I saw was Riddler saying we won't change our transfer policy.

Our transfer policy is part of the reason why Hemmings has to put so much money in. Big mistake saying that - it'll be picked up on!
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Yep first thing i spotted.

I knew they would at some point trot out the "we didn't furlough our staff" line too. It was utterly predictable from the minute that decision was made and a few posters predicted exactly this.

I would have preferred them to make this statement right at the end of the season. The delay makes it feel like they are setting themselves up to not bring any players in.

The timing of it alongside the Lancs Live survey is suspect.
 
paddysr said:
Yep first thing i spotted.

I knew they would at some point trot out the "we didn't furlough our staff" line too. It was utterly predictable from the minute that decision was made and a few posters predicted exactly this.

I would have preferred them to make this statement right at the end of the season. The delay makes it feel like they are setting themselves up to not bring any players in.

The timing of it alongside the Lancs Live survey is suspect.
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I reckon they've had it ready for a while and as soon as the Lancs Live interview went out Ridsdale scrambled to get it out.

The pressure must still be maintained from the forum and across the Web/media for sensible, strategic investment this window.
 
paddysr said:
Yep first thing i spotted.

I knew they would at some point trot out the "we didn't furlough our staff" line too. It was utterly predictable from the minute that decision was made and a few posters predicted exactly this.

I would have preferred them to make this statement right at the end of the season. The delay makes it feel like they are setting themselves up to not bring any players in.

The timing of it alongside the Lancs Live survey is suspect.
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Come on paddy
It’s honest and it’s revealing as I said
What’s not to like
 
JK said:
Some interesting comments from Peter in regards to clubs not being able to pay HMRC.

Also that it seems our ' ambassadors' will take up the capacity IF we are allowed back in stadia.

Does strike me as a stop complaining and be grateful you have a club.

Not sure what they gain from this but at least its communicating with the fans which some folk have been begging for.
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TH has form for this!!!!!!!!
 
pnenycx said:
If Hemmings financed a decent striker or 2 he would be further out of pocket than he is. Yes a decent striker might have pushed us to the Premiership but no guarantee whatsoever.
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I'm thinking more holistically but you're not wrong in that particular instance.
 
pnenycx said:
If Hemmings financed a decent striker or 2 he would be further out of pocket than he is. Yes a decent striker might have pushed us to the Premiership but no guarantee whatsoever.
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Had we invested in a decent striker to replace Hugill knowing full well he would be leaving in that window we may have already been in the prem and he could already have his money back.

A decent striker brought in the following summer could have again seen us not start the season so poorly and challenge for promotion.

Then again this January. Many opportunities to spend a little extra to get potentially a massive reward
 
JK said:
Can i ask you what it is that particularly makes you proud?

I suspect it won't change the views of fans in either camp although I've no real issue with it aside from the fact they won't change our recuritment policy but I'm not surprised by it , the timing is a bit odd though.
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I don't really understand why they've stated "one thing we won't apologise for is our recruitment policy" What? like they've apologised in the past??!! So we continue with recruitment from the Boiled Beef An Carrots League? Er.... ok
 
Nice to be kept in the loop. Many criticise the club for the awful lack of communication. And rightly so, so this was a good move.
If we can tie up key players on new deals and get a couple freebies then we can compete again.
If we need to balance the books then so be it.
 
24.5.15 said:
Nice to be kept in the loop. Many criticise the club for the awful lack of communication. And rightly so, so this was a good move.
If we can tie up key players on new deals and get a couple freebies then we can compete again.
If we need to balance the books then so be it.
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Talented freebies, I take it?
 
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