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Wouldn’t it be better if Swanny came back even Deerey is believing his statements now. I always said better the devil you know.
There have been a number of ridiculous posts in the last 24 hours but as usual Awaywego zooms in and takes top spot comfortably.
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Don’t forget Mussy. Still coaching our keepers to stay on their line.
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Wish I was a better person but when we lost to Blackpool and Luton at Wembley I was out of there immediately.
Probably had a beer in hand by the time any medals were handed out.
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Deery as I suspect you know I was having a light hearted dig at the insider/bystander duo. They may have absolutely valid points but constantly repeating them behind a cloak of anonymity is not really helping anyone. They do also have thinly disguised agendas against Hilton.
Remember when we used to have a bit of a laugh about things on here.
Of course you have valid concerns as do I and I suspect every other Iron fan does. We are set to play in a part time regional football league and have not owned our ground for more than 2 years so we have plenty to worry about.
Our fate lies in the hands of one man although that has been the case for many years – be their surname Wharton, Swann or Hilton.
The current owner will either prove to be smarter than Swann or not. Such a low bar that I am hopeful he is. He will prove to be truthful and well intentioned or not. History suggests the Wharton’s pretty much were and Peter Swann pretty much wasn’t.
Time will tell but not an awful lot we can do about it.
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Hilton stated at the fans forum he would answer any questions from fans.
Obviously a fan took him at his word the other day (well done him) and Hilton seemed to give fairly transparent answers.
Has anyone with much repeated concerns tried to have a conversation with him?
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Hilton said he has secured the new training facilities in Scunthorpe but could not disclose the address or move in until the tenants had been informed and moved out.
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He said at the fans forum the new training ground would be available September or October.
Although he didn’t say this at the forum there are some good facilities at Ilkeston available at a very reasonable rate for the interim period.
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feeling so much better that we will be playing our home games elsewhere thank you mr david
Where would we be playing them without Mr David’s intervention?
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Seem to remember Hilton said there were 3 things he had requested to be clarified.
1. The so called ransom strip of unregistered land between ground and training pitch.
2. Right of access on the other side of the ground for a local farmer (Jackson?)
3. Clarification on the expiry (or otherwise) of planning permission on the land still being valid. This was something Hilton said Swann had promised but the local council had suggested was lapsed so would need re-application.Hilton felt only issue 1 would take time due to land registry changes taking 8 to 10 weeks hence he offered £20k per month rental until Swann could clear the issues.
Hilton said Swann refused the request and subsequently refused to communicate with Hilton.
Please note I am reporting what was said to the best of my recollection. Can’t comment on the truth of it or otherwise.
He actually stated he was employed by Britannia Law as a debt collector.
He did not enjoy the job and felt increasingly uncomfortable with their practices which whilst legal he felt were morally questionable. Left the company after 9 or 10 months if my memory serves me correctly. Also said this was when he was about 25.
He denied knowing any Nottingham crime syndicates and has never been involved in drug dealing or money laundering.
He admitted to having changed his name once (from White to Hilton) for what he said were family reasons and has not gone under any other names.
He stated he is not a property developer, he buys and sells land. He specialises in problematic land either with covenants or waste issues, sorts out the issues then gets planning permission and sells on.
Usually does this as a sole trader but occasionally with partners. He explained his companies without trading histories as companies created to buy specific plots of land but where he was unsuccessful at the auction stage. He has some history of conflict with councils over planning but claimed that was an inevitable factor of the business he is in.
Other than that he cracked 3 or 4 jokes at the former owners expense which obviously were going to be well received with an audience of 200 Iron fans.
Whether you liked or indeed believe his answers he did not duck any questions and actively encouraged them. He also said he was happy to answer questions from Iron fans at any time going forward.
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Never dull for Iron fans these days.
Except on matchdays of course.
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