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Post by ITK on Feb 4, 2014 11:19:31 GMT
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Post by soundsBad on Feb 10, 2014 10:14:35 GMT
Just wondering how many people invested with him. If people get money back or is it just a hole with no bottom
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Post by Baloney on Feb 11, 2014 15:35:11 GMT
This is the latest thing on Oxford City Broadcasting Network: "Oxford City Broadcasting Network Prepares for a Special Radio Show on the Cannabis Industry February 17, 2014 from 3 PM to 5 PM on 740 AM! Posted Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 5:42pm by OCBN. Very strange!
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Post by Doubting Thomas on Feb 11, 2014 16:49:11 GMT
He probably wants everybody to smoke it, that way we might believe some of the crap coming out of his mouth
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Post by Ossie osbourne on Feb 11, 2014 17:23:19 GMT
He probably wants everybody to smoke it, that way we might believe some of the crap coming out of his jacksie typo fixed
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Post by Undertaker on Feb 13, 2014 21:54:18 GMT
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Post by Undertaker on Feb 17, 2014 17:31:16 GMT
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Post by Bondy on Feb 17, 2014 20:11:33 GMT
What an absolute shambles.
I bet TG is getting people to front for him and probably hasn't got a proverbial pot to pee in.
Think we'll be going down with Gloucester and Worcester (I can see Workington pulling off The Great Escape) - here's a thought, if that actually happens then two of those sides may have to play in the Northern League next season!
I don't think TG will be around next season though - once he's been properly rumbled as a bullsh*tter he'll be off.
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Post by Undertaker on Feb 20, 2014 23:31:49 GMT
Apparently no-one gives a ****
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Post by BArney on Feb 26, 2014 17:13:09 GMT
Apparently no-one gives a **** Sadly, not that many people do - to the wider non-league world, OCFC are just the next in a long line of clubs that have sold their souls to an unsuitable backer and will in time (but fairly soon) pay the price, fall by the wayside and if lucky re-surface a few levels down the pyramid. Sad to see another one go, they'll say, but it'll be with a shrug of the shoulders rather than a battle cry to stand up for the cause. And when it does go wrong, the professional game and the media, will barely notice, save for the odd one-line space filler in the tabloids announcing that Oxford United have gone bust!
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Post by ITK on Feb 26, 2014 20:32:35 GMT
Anyone who thinks the fans have not been asking questions, or is from a club like Banbury, who will be the first to go under don't forget who they sold their soul swinedon charman, good old Jedwood, and if your a troll from Gloucester (Find a proper ground and manager and stop using Cheltenham's team coach or Brackley Barney ?? well 172 fans last night LoL. Not many of you left and if your the Oxford United lot from rageonline Well I thought you had your own club. Of course there is concern amongst the supporters, But their is not thousands to drift away. From the start of this thread and the previous one, and others poping up the going theme for keeping the filter switched off And guest facility open, has been a genuine so called concern for what is going on off the pitch, this has been the case,but sarcasm and criticism of the fans (who are by no means happy with the situation) most are split, because similar to when funding was required to stay in the conference last season wages still have to be paid despite no home games for some time There is some constructive criticism being spoilt by the odd few that clearly see this as just an excuse to have a go!
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Post by Barney on Feb 28, 2014 19:42:44 GMT
Bloomin'Eck - was all that aimed at me? If so, completely wide of the mark on nearly every count, but that's forums for you.
I'm not from Swindon, Banbury, Gloucester or Brackley, though I am one of the 'Oxford United lot from rageonline'. We do have our own club, which is not averse to fault, criticism or inappropriate investors, but that does not (or should not) exempt me or any of us showing genuine concern for our neighbours. I take an interest in all local sides (partly through tracing how some of the youngsters who left United fare after they leave) and like to see them do well, so took joy in City's rise over the last couple of years. Why therefore is it so offensive to you that I take an interest in a story that could turn out not so well..?
The point I was trying to make was NOT 'Nobody cares because you are sh#t/we're better than you and I want to see you go bust, you bunch of whatevers....etc etc", or that nobody SHOULD care, rather that such is the state of the game in this country - whether that be the head in the clouds attitude of the top levels/suits and media(*), or the battle-weary not-another-one attitude of other non-league supporters(**) - that so many people that SHOULD care, just don't, and won't with the next one that happens.
* - hence the reference to minimal coverage, and factually incorrect at that. ** - I joined a major non-league forum when Utd were in the Conference, and keep an eye on it regularly even though we eventually rejoined the Football League, and have seen threads on many other clubs in the past, and have read the ones referring to this story and it does seem that the days of joining forces to fight against such scoundrels have long gone, to be overcome by a sense of weariness, deja vu, and resignation.
So I have no axe to grind with OCFC or their fans, I am just concerned at the potential damage that this whole episode could cause. Of course, his intentions may be genuine, his business plan sound, and (you never know) his plan for world dominance in football to be realised, but the more I see the words Oxford, City and University put together the more I can sense where his real focus lies, and the more that emerges in terms of financial statements, the more I question whether any of it could ever happen, even if he wanted it to.
Having seen City work their way up from the Spartan South Midlands league to the Conference North under their own steam, I for one would not want to see them sent tumbling back down the pyramid due to the delusional ideas of such an 'Opportunist'
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Post by Baloney on Feb 28, 2014 21:26:58 GMT
I think that ITK misunderstood your post, Barney. I didn't take it that way. I think you're OK. Anyway, guys, I found a couple of cracking examples of Guerrierospeak. He's now claiming to be a diplomatic advisor! That's new! Based, I would guess, on him once having had his photo taken with the President of Peru in a hotel bar. Maybe he advised the president to try the dry roasted peanuts, instead of the ready salted... These quotes are from this website: thomasguerrierooxfordcityfc.net/2014/02/ - really, how many websites does one man need?!! "Thomas Anthony Guerriero, CEO of Oxford City Football Club is known as one of the most wisest and influential persons in the world. He is a world famous financial expert, entrepreneur and a diplomatic advisor who has recently shown his interest and passion for writing and is all set to release his latest book “Military Involvement and Trade Treaties. He added that he is extremely thankful to his team of experts and advisors of his proud contribution to the existing body of research in the space of trade treaties and their impact globally." and this: "The achievements of Thomas Anthony Guerriero would be difficult to describe in a short space of words. He has inspired millions of youngsters all around the world and will continue to inspire with his meticulous services. To begin with, he attended a grad school at Harvard University and was a youngest inductee ever into Marquis Who’s Who in America. He was himself a professional soccer player. His love and passion for sports made him to own the Springfield Armor, an NBA D league team. He is known as one of the most powerful and influential CEO’s in the history of Wall Street." Oh, my sides!!!
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Post by Padz on Feb 28, 2014 21:54:58 GMT
He spits out so much shite he probably doesn't even know whats true and whats lies himself !
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Post by factchecker on Feb 28, 2014 22:27:12 GMT
I see that the authorities are having a crackdown on boiler room outfits, resulting in 110 arrests so far. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26367166Apropos of nothing, has anybody seen TAG lately?
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Post by Baloney on Feb 28, 2014 23:23:04 GMT
Interesting... I can't see any recent pronouncements from TAG. Perhaps he's "lying" low. Now something that's been bugging me... I'm sure regular visitors will be familiar with that irritating photo of TAG on a stock exchange trading floor. We know enough to know he's not there on official business, but I was wondering how he had got in. Well, the boards are in German and the date on the boards is 7 Feb 2011. Having looked into it a little, it must be Frankfurt and, dated 6 weeks before the photo was taken, I found this (from : www.boerse-frankfurt.de/en/basics+overview/marketplaces/the+question+of+the+year+will+floor+trading+persist)"... the Main Trading Hall remains in operation. The familiar sight of the round white cubicles in front of the DAX® board in the recently remodelled building will remain the “face” of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in news coverage. The Trading Hall will of course also remain open for visitors. For a guided tour, please register at Deutsche Börse’s Visitors Center." So now we know.
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Post by ITK on Mar 1, 2014 0:51:26 GMT
No just offended by undertaker saying "apparently no one gives a **** and then quoted by Barney . I can tell you this is not the case from the fans point of view, but their cry in the wilderness "is what can we do" Please advise!
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Post by ITK on Mar 1, 2014 1:01:20 GMT
I see that the authorities are having a crackdown on boiler room outfits, resulting in 110 arrests so far. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26367166Apropos of nothing, has anybody seen TAG lately? If this turns out to be true concerning the Florida hang glider,the F A and conference need to have a looksee again at the paperwork provided by himself ! not really having ago, lets just not have ago at the fans some of who travel miles for no reward and feel very angry!
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Post by Steeles baggy shorts on Mar 1, 2014 1:11:57 GMT
Well Shirley if he had any spondulicks City would be playing home games at Wemberleeeeee
"He's got No funds"
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Post by factchecker on Mar 1, 2014 9:33:28 GMT
No just offended by undertaker saying "apparently no one gives a **** and then quoted by Barney . I can tell you this is not the case from the fans point of view, but their cry in the wilderness "is what can we do" Please advise! What can fans do? Well, there's lots. For a start, Oxford City is proud to trumpet its success as a "community club" (and usually rightfully so), but on the TAG issue there has been next to nothing. How about concerned fans requesting a fans forum so that the forward direction of the club can be discussed? A lot of information seems to be coming from the TAG side which suggest that he is purely using the Oxford City to cash in on the international recognition of the name, but what benefit is OCFC actually getting? Has there been any significant investment as a result of TAG's involvement? What sponsorship has he attracted? Try looking at the accounts of Guerriero's company and see what a parlous financial state it is in. And start asking the OCFC board why he is claiming to be generating revenue from gate receipts etc. Is this in line with the charitable aims of the club? If the club still refuses to engage with the fans, then the fans have to start refusing to engage with the club. Look at it this way: would you be happy to put money into the club if TAG is simply going to take it out again?
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Post by Undertaker on Mar 1, 2014 21:24:33 GMT
No just offended by undertaker saying "apparently no one gives a **** and then quoted by Barney . I can tell you this is not the case from the fans point of view, but their cry in the wilderness "is what can we do" Please advise! Sorry if you were offended ITK, that wasn't my intention, I'm just so frustrated by the apparent indifference shown on here by City supporters. I can't remember any City fan saying on here that they are worried or even embarrassed by the goings on but several have said words to the effect that it's none of the 'outsiders' business and everything will be alright in the end. No-one seems in the slightest way concerned enough to voice their doubts on here and you've got wonder why not? If people DO have an issue with what's going on then BE HEARD! Colin Taylor is deafeningly silent unless I've missed something - I'm sure you'll let me know if I have! Yes, I am one of 'the Rage On' lot (there's no shame in that as it is the more balanced of the three main OUFC forums) but I'm not here to take the mickey or gloat - far from it - rather to help bring peoples attention to the lastest inane ramblings and financial misfortunes of The Yank. I have a huge affection for City and they played a big part in my life until the last time a man with 'money' became involved which resulted in me walking away and ultimately in the loss of The Whitehouse Ground and Isthmian League status and I would hate to see that happen again.
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Post by Barney on Mar 3, 2014 15:08:50 GMT
Panic over City chaps, looks like us Rage On lot did have every right to be interested, as his latest missive now indicates that he owns United not City: thomasguerriero.com/about/Surely there has to come a point where his interminable BS trips him up and someone takes him on (Eg Oxford University would seem to be the prime candidate), or is it really going to take his own financial dealings (or failure to secure) that brings him down? Or is there a real possibility that his penny share dealings and his Oxford City University in Florida will somehow stay legitimate and become financially viable?
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Post by City Fan on Mar 4, 2014 14:16:02 GMT
None of his magical websites currently working? not paid his bills or simply done a disappearing act? Let's hope the latter!
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Post by Baloney on Mar 4, 2014 15:01:08 GMT
My internet security won't let me access the page and gives me the message: "Known Phishing/fraud site". Part of the crackdown on Boiler Rooms perhaps? The beginning of the end for TAG?
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Post by Padz on Mar 4, 2014 16:55:12 GMT
Oh dear. What a shame.
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Post by ITK on Mar 4, 2014 17:56:11 GMT
The Only way this Club IMHO will return to any sort of normality, is when the man himself does one! Since he's been here its been a disaster, Oh he is not to blame for the weather but if he is the Gozilionair He could have moved heaven and earth to get games played, made funds availible for January Window? But there has been much hot air and very little to show! If he has any money its tainted in some off shore Account, his little nest egg!
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Post by Undertaker on Mar 28, 2014 23:31:58 GMT
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Post by Manorlife on Apr 8, 2014 11:20:59 GMT
and people believe this sort of thing
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Post by Barney on Apr 8, 2014 20:59:33 GMT
Absolutely jaw-dropping
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Post by Macker on Apr 10, 2014 10:37:06 GMT
I listened to about half of it last night. I know there's a few cultural differences between our great nations - but it was all bluff and bluster to me. What, in practical terms, is the man actually going to DO?
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