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This was posted yesterday evening just before 10pm

 

 

Originally Posted by Channon's Sideburns

Farmer...you're closer than most to the action....any chance you could ask TL his thoughts in putting forward Mr Fialka to the cameras yesterday?

 

I'm intrigued....seriously.

 

Didn't quite fit the earlier descriptions mentioned did it?

 

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Originally Posted by trousers

Hi Farmer,

 

Grateful if you could clarify this one for me....

 

Are the 'group of rich people' that Mickey Fialka is associated with a contractually bound 'consortium' that have specifically joined together (formally) to jointly bid for Southampton Football Club

 

OR

 

are they an informal group of business associates that the likes of Lynam and Le Tissier would call upon for financing on a case-by-case basis. i.e. they have not contracturally joined together as an official 'consortium' to buy SFC ?

 

I believe you or Tony Lynam could answer that one at a high (not detailed) level, and thus not break any NDAs, to put minds at rest.

 

Thank you

 

Response to the questions above:

 

From Tony Lynam, 9:31pm 26.06.09

 

Spencer

 

Thank you for your e-mail, and I will happily answer the questions posed as I fully appreciate that the continued uncertainty causes nothing but concern, least of all for the staff and players at the Club, and of course to the fans.

 

Firstly I want to address the wholly inaccurate portrayal of Michael Fialka. I have been in meetings back to back today, and therefore have not been privy to any additional media or press coverage, though my understanding from the BBC is that they had properly researched Michaels credentials, and were going to ensure that an accurate description was put in the public domain. This mornings "sensational" headlines were quite astonishing, and you can imagine my shock and surprise at what was said about Michael. This created an incredibly embarrassing position to explain - and Michael and the Administrator have spoken of their shock about this. Michael spoke with a senior member of staff at the Daily Echo and I understand that he made his position clear, including some true facts and not speculation.

 

In making his name known yesterday, of his own choosing, Michael clearly hoped that this would help strengthen his position and the on-going discussions with the League, who obviously had his name as part of the fit and proper persons test procedures. What was subsequently (incorrectly and ill informed) said done damage to the hopes and desire of both the consortium/administrator in completing the deal, and added to the very real worries of the staff. The BBC will, or have, put the actual true position across to repair that damage. And I am pleased to say that despite this embarrassing episode, Michael and his colleagues remain determined to completing the deal that everyone wants signed.

 

For the avoidance of any doubt, Michael and his colleagues chose NOT to seek publicity - they don't need it, and for this reason, their identity was specifically kept confidential at their request. The sticking point (obstacle) with the League led them to decide it was time to speak out. So for anyone who has any doubts, if he wished to be involved with this transaction for any other reason than buying the Club, he would have sought to attract the limelight for the past 2 months. It is plain to see that this is simply not the case.

 

In direct answer to your question, there is a formal relationship between Michael and his colleagues for the purchase, funding and development of Southampton Football Club, which they remain committed to achieving. Let me also make clear that Michael will be the legal owner of the Club, and thus be responsible for the financial arrangements and commitments being made.

 

Without jeopardising a signed confidentiality agreement with my client (the "Consortium"), Michael has committed to the purchase of the Club and only yesterday publicly stated that there will be funds available to rebuild the Club, and the prospects of pushing for promotion in the long term to try regain stability on and off the pitch. The Administrator today also confirmed that the issue causing delay in completing the purchase is an issue which only came to light very late in the day with the Football League, an issue which we had no prior notification of.

 

Finally, on a personal note, I can only apologise to everyone concerned that despite relentless effort to resolve this issue, the situation is still on-going, thus putting the considerable time, money and effort that has already been spent by a number of people at risk. I remain instructed to continue to work at resolving the problem, and whilst continued uncertainty does not ease concern, continued commitment by our clients/legal representatives should demonstrate the passion and belief that this is something that can be overcome. I assume that any other interested party will be having the same issues facing them, and I therefore dearly hope that this deal can be completed as quickly as possible, for the fans, the staff and for the Club itself.

 

Best wishes

Tony Lynam

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There was a later one I think....came to someone in response to an email and posted on another thread

 

From Tony Lynam, 9:31pm 26.06.09

 

Spencer

 

Thank you for your e-mail, and I will happily answer the questions posed as I fully appreciate that the continued uncertainty causes nothing but concern, least of all for the staff and players at the Club, and of course to the fans.

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In direct answer to your question, there is a formal relationship between Michael and his colleagues for the purchase, funding and development of Southampton Football Club, which they remain committed to achieving. Let me also make clear that Michael will be the legal owner of the Club, and thus be responsible for the financial arrangements and commitments being made.

 

Without jeopardising a signed confidentiality agreement with my client (the "Consortium"), Michael has committed to the purchase of the Club and only yesterday publicly stated that there will be funds available to rebuild the Club, and the prospects of pushing for promotion in the long term to try regain stability on and off the pitch.

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Best wishes

Tony Lynam

 

Ed: Thanks Rocker, you just beat me to it and obviously posted the full version as well. I hadn't seen that

Edited by Wildgoose
Hadn't seen Rocker's post.....
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He'd be a fool to post another.....as it seems that openess on here, is rewarded with abuse, and character assassination.

 

I have not seen any abuse just a series of questions exposing inconsistencies in statements he has made in the recent past ' an individual with several hundred million pounds' to name but one presumably someone who has now disappeared. Clearly this man was not Mr Fialka although we are now told by Mr Fry that he comes from a wealthy family and so there must be money in beinmg a London cabbie these days (the Echo has now established his father's occupation)

 

There is an easy way to put an end to all of this but you need the money to do it. I suggest that we ready ourselves for the Pinnacle exit speech about the intransigence of the Football League and hopefully their being double crossed by Mr Fry having the temerity to accept an offer from another party who actually did have the money. Monday or Tuesday?

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There was a later one I think....came to someone in response to an email and posted on another thread

 

From Tony Lynam, 9:31pm 26.06.09

 

Spencer

 

Thank you for your e-mail, and I will happily answer the questions posed as I fully appreciate that the continued uncertainty causes nothing but concern, least of all for the staff and players at the Club, and of course to the fans.

.

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.

In direct answer to your question, there is a formal relationship between Michael and his colleagues for the purchase, funding and development of Southampton Football Club, which they remain committed to achieving. Let me also make clear that Michael will be the legal owner of the Club, and thus be responsible for the financial arrangements and commitments being made.

 

Without jeopardising a signed confidentiality agreement with my client (the "Consortium"), Michael has committed to the purchase of the Club and only yesterday publicly stated that there will be funds available to rebuild the Club, and the prospects of pushing for promotion in the long term to try regain stability on and off the pitch.

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Best wishes

Tony Lynam

 

I had not seen this in my earlier post - if this is the case then the purchase can go ahead with the ten point deduction from the League as there will be funds to inject into the playing staff. Also Mr Fialka's backers will be injecting the funds for the purchase and refinancing of the club through Mr Fialka as owner - I think we would all like to have a look at that capital structure.

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I have not seen any abuse just a series of questions exposing inconsistencies in statements he has made in the recent past ' an individual with several hundred million pounds' to name but one presumably someone who has now disappeared. Clearly this man was not Mr Fialka although we are now told by Mr Fry that he comes from a wealthy family and so there must be money in beinmg a London cabbie these days (the Echo has now established his father's occupation)

 

There is an easy way to put an end to all of this but you need the money to do it. I suggest that we ready ourselves for the Pinnacle exit speech about the intransigence of the Football League and hopefully their being double crossed by Mr Fry having the temerity to accept an offer from another party who actually did have the money. Monday or Tuesday?

 

That's now what I'm expecting to come next as well......

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he comes from a wealthy family and so there must be money in beinmg a London cabbie these days (the Echo has now established his father's occupation)

 

 

Probably more money in women's knickers though, that is if you don't have too

many arab princesses amongst your clientele.

 

might as well check it out lads.

http://www.prettythingsuk.co.uk/

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I couldn't understand that at the time. To anyone with half a brain, he spent a lot of effort saying nothing at all.

 

The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing a load of webmongs on an internet forum that some money existed

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