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Something I'm struggling with......Can anyone explain how you can be a spokesman for an organisation when (a) you don't know the details about what you're spokesman for and (b) the things you do know about you're not allowed to talk about? Edit: or, in other words, what Clapham said just before me

Careful Adam FFS

Fair enough

[TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16:18[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Walter Hi Colin - just to clarify....what's your "job title" in your roll at the Trust?[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16:19[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Colin: I am the official PST live webchat blogger. And spokesperson as well... ;o)[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16:22 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Guest some of you need to remember colin is spokesman not account for PST[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

Most of the reports do mention his "inconsistency with final ball" but put that down to a lack of maturity rather than a lack of ability. Reminds me a bit of Lallana a few years back...

[TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16:11[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Jeremy FA Cup win or Pompey's current predicament?[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16:11[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Colin: FA Cup win. [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

@officialsaints: Mauricio talks through some instructions with the lads. #saintsfc http://t.co/4UGsqx4i

[TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:36 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Oliver Why aren't you answering any questions about the parachute payments? #silence_speaks_volumes[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:38 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text][TABLE] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Colin: I have answered it. The business plan has been re-worked, as I explained to enable the original plan to buy FP up front. There is plenty of speculation about what has been assigned to whom and for how long I simply cannot comment on, as this is commercially sensitive information.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

[TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:33[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Kevin PKF will have to apply to the court to extend the administration beyond the normal 12 month period. Are you confident the court will grant the extension?[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:34[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Colin: Yes.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

[TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:32[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Derek How long do we estimate it will taketo pay off all existing debts to make the club clear and be able to move forward again ? do we have any remaining parachute payments left from any of the relegations ?[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:33[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Colin: Yes there are PP's available going forward. from memory, Year 4 is the most likely time the final break with past debts will be made.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

[TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:32[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Larry What will the parachute payments be used for when they arrive in February?[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:32[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Colin: Probably a question for PKF.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

I take it all back... [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:30 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From pompey dave do you reckon southampton will survive in the premiership [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:31 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Colin: Yes.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

Alvarez too....? http://www.thefootballfamily.com/home/?p=4282

@officialsaints: Some of the players going through pre-activation ahead of this afternoon's training session. #saintsfc http://t.co/QvIahD2R

@officialsaints: This afternoon we are at @FCBarcelona's training ground, the Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper. #saintsfc http://t.co/gFvm7OIY

[TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:07[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Duncan What have the remaining parachute payments been allocated to in the 'business plan'? Neil Allen said on a recent webchat that they had already been allocated to pay off the football creditors (players etc) but this week Portsmouth Council are still talking about the PPs being used as security for money they might loan to the Trust. What's the definitive position with regards the PPs? Thanks[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:08[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Colin: As I said the business plan has been reworked. I genuinely don't have access to the level of detail you are asking for.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Jesus Christ....I give up...transparency my arse

Bugger.... Sky News Newsdesk ‏@SkyNewsBreak International Monetary Fund cuts UK growth forecast for this year and next year

[TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14:58[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Steve as a follow on question to the PKF o/s fees. How is this actually financed? the club clearly have to be running legally now so are their fees part of the running costs today and as such ring fenced in anyway? so if the trust agree a sale would that have to include the PKF outstanding balance and if so have you factored this into your revised business plan?[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]15:00[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Colin: PKF's fees have been factored into our business plan. The other questions are a bit technical for me to answer to be honest.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] This bloke is unreal...he said earlier he has no idea how much the PKF fees will end up being ("That's a matter between PKF and the creditors") and yet this "unknown figure" is somehow covered in the Trust's business plan. FFS, make your mind up

[TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14:48[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Peter Colin.we seem to only hear flowery language re. T/o by the pst.1.do you think the HC will rule in our favour next week.2. Do you also think that perhaps BC with his finance,advisors and support might pull a Rabbit out of the hat and totally stun yourselves with a move you hadn't,t accounted.3. We heard there was a cash boost for the pst. Can you disclose the source.4. Could this whole saga reach an agreement out of court.thank you[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14:51[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Colin: You're too kind my dear, dear dear sir.... ;o) 1. Not next week, but I believe they will rule in our favour. 2. You'd need to ask Portpin. 3. The business plan has been reworked. 4. It could if Portpin were reasonable about it.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Well that clears that one up then....

[TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14:47 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Joe Colin, do you think that "the News" journalists only scraping together enough cash for one pledge was a bit pathetic?[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14:48 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Colin: The News sports team are a fine set of individuals and i won't hear a word against them. That's right Neil? )[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

He doesn't seem to give a stuff about the current financial management of the club....even if it is "PKF's remit" you'd have thought someone involved in a takeover would be vaguely interested.... [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14:44[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From USConsultant How have the postponed games affected the cashflow?[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14:44[/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Colin: Don't know. A question for PKF, but we have three home games in a week. Buy your tickets now![/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

You know that. I know that. Stevie Wonder knows that....

[TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14:42 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 504] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]Comment From Joe How does the PST intend to resolve the debt owed to football creditors? IIRC Chanrai was going to offer them £8m and the PST have budgeted alot less.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 576] [TR] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14:43 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Colin: This has been factored into the business plan and can be afforded from our projected income streams[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

Who's mark? (apologies if I've missed the obvious!)