| Morton House Pull Out on 15:21 - Aug 21 with 2870 views | DorkingDale |
| Morton House Pull Out on 14:58 - Aug 21 by 442Dale |
In years to come, the impact of these fantastic efforts could be seen to have contributed to a positive change across the game in lower league football. That potential legacy is something all involved should be proud of. |
Not just lower league - look what happened at Aston Villa |  | |  |
| Morton House Pull Out on 15:21 - Aug 21 with 2873 views | chucharcabeza |
I have not posted on the forum for a number of years, but reading of the defeat of the flip flop gang ,i have been compelled to reactivate my account. Huge thank you & deep appreciation of everything the new board, the trust, and all the Hercules Poirot's have done. The incredible work done has been astounding. I doff my cap.    |  |
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| Morton House Pull Out on 16:10 - Aug 21 with 2651 views | Daley_Lama |
The result in this is simply fantastic and as others have said - thank-you to each and every individual who has been involved to fight this.
1. Liaison with EFL impeccable
2. Legal approach and non-disclosure of detail - impeccable
3. Communication with supporters - impeccable
4 Communication with press/social media - impeccable
The fightback from the trust has been clean, professional and strikingly effective. Morton rather less so
Some other thanks to go with this
a) EFL - where they failed for Bury, they stood up for Dale
b) Other clubs - i know that the trust would be able to give greater detail - but for sure i know advice and support came from Blackpool for one and no doubt other fanbases too |  |
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| Morton House Pull Out on 16:13 - Aug 21 with 2637 views | judd |
| Morton House Pull Out on 16:10 - Aug 21 by Daley_Lama |
The result in this is simply fantastic and as others have said - thank-you to each and every individual who has been involved to fight this.
1. Liaison with EFL impeccable
2. Legal approach and non-disclosure of detail - impeccable
3. Communication with supporters - impeccable
4 Communication with press/social media - impeccable
The fightback from the trust has been clean, professional and strikingly effective. Morton rather less so
Some other thanks to go with this
a) EFL - where they failed for Bury, they stood up for Dale
b) Other clubs - i know that the trust would be able to give greater detail - but for sure i know advice and support came from Blackpool for one and no doubt other fanbases too |
Swindon Truist has been amazing |  |
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| Morton House Pull Out on 16:18 - Aug 21 with 2602 views | UpTheDaleNotForSale |
| Morton House Pull Out on 16:13 - Aug 21 by judd |
Swindon Truist has been amazing |
we'd second this... the trust (and their fans in general to be fair) have been fantastic with all the social stuff. |  |
| Twitter : @DaleNotForSale
Facebook : facebook.com/upthedalenotforsale |
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| Morton House Pull Out on 17:15 - Aug 21 with 2475 views | 100569 |
A truly massive thank you to everybody concerned in the battle to save our club. I really cant thank you enough.
Perhaps the board can now concentrate on the running of the club without all this crap running in the background.
Friday night, 100yrs membership of the football league our club safe and our first win of the season. Bar on the car park so......... LETS PARTY !!!! [Post edited 21 Aug 2021 17:19]
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| Morton House Pull Out on 17:22 - Aug 21 with 2431 views | rafc1977 |
Just want to echo most of what has already been said regarding the efforts of the Board, the Trust & individual fans have made in fighting off this hostile takeover.
I'm now looking forward to seeing what the Board can do without this distraction in the background, because on first impressions they seem more than capable of bringing the joy back and making the right decisions.
First & foremost however is securing shares to ensure this can't happen again.
UTD. |  | | |
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| Morton House Pull Out on 18:25 - Aug 21 with 2245 views | Sandyman |
Wonder how Deirdre Barlow feels this evening?
Another absolute cock-up on the C V. |  | | |
| Morton House Pull Out on 18:29 - Aug 21 with 2225 views | judd |
| Morton House Pull Out on 18:25 - Aug 21 by Sandyman |
Wonder how Deirdre Barlow feels this evening?
Another absolute cock-up on the C V. |
That wasn't as touted | |
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| Morton House Pull Out on 18:33 - Aug 21 with 2202 views | _Windydale |
| Morton House Pull Out on 18:25 - Aug 21 by Sandyman |
Wonder how Deirdre Barlow feels this evening?
Another absolute cock-up on the C V. |
He worked very very hard though. | | | |
| Morton House Pull Out on 18:37 - Aug 21 with 2188 views | Salegraham |
Surely the EFL should build up a list of all wrong uns to stop all this nonsense from starting up again. Hopefully not us but who knows. | | | |
| Morton House Pull Out on 18:59 - Aug 21 with 2110 views | James1980 |
| Morton House Pull Out on 18:25 - Aug 21 by Sandyman |
Wonder how Deirdre Barlow feels this evening?
Another absolute cock-up on the C V. |
I was watching 'Once Upon a time in America' on Thursday night when I got in from work. I paused it and the name of the actor playing Young Cockeye leapt out at me, OK the first name is different but the surname 🧠| |
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| Morton House Pull Out on 19:10 - Aug 21 with 2069 views | Plattyswrinklynuts |
| Morton House Pull Out on 18:25 - Aug 21 by Sandyman |
Wonder how Deirdre Barlow feels this evening?
Another absolute cock-up on the C V. |
In the immortal words of Barry Davies…
“Look at his face!”
Just look at his face!!!” |  | | |
| Morton House Pull Out on 19:13 - Aug 21 with 2056 views | MoonyDale |
| Morton House Pull Out on 18:29 - Aug 21 by judd |
That wasn't as touted |
Willingly Allowed Nomark Knobheads Easy Ride |  |
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| Morton House Pull Out on 19:28 - Aug 21 with 2008 views | judd |
Dumbo introduced Curran knowing he’s excrement at Dale | |
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| Morton House Pull Out on 19:40 - Aug 21 with 1953 views | RAFCBLUE |
What a day to be a Dale fan.
Morton House - gone.
Bottomley - gone
Jarvis - gone
And to the EFL - I tip my hat. When bury went the criticism of the regulator was fair but what they said today tickled me.
More importantly, the EFL will continue to work with Rochdale AFC as we collectively seek to ensure a successful and sustainable long-term future for the Club and all those associated with it, particularly its players, staff, and supporters. |  |
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| Morton House Pull Out on 19:53 - Aug 21 with 1897 views | wozzrafc |
As the dust has settled on the news from this morning there is an important point:
We should not let the fact that Curran and Co pulled out become a "Get out of jail free card" for the EFL.
Pressure needs to be kept up on them to see their investigations through and publish their findings. Rules will have been broken and individuals should be be brought to account.
No football club should face what we have in the last few months. It shouldnt have to be left for the fans to do their job of scrutinising and exposing the charlatans who want to take over our community clubs.
The EFL goven this game they should be made to show they have the authority and bollocks to do so. | | | |
| Morton House Pull Out on 19:54 - Aug 21 with 1884 views | Marjorie_Plane |
I'm a little emotional ladies and gentlemen. It has truly been a wonderful day and I am delighted for everyone... well not exactly everyone really. You know who I mean.
All those who supported or defended David Bottomley - shame on you.
I'm not going away just yet as there is still work to be done here.
Once again, well done everyone. Rejoice, rejoice
A truly joyous day sweeties xx |  | | |
| Morton House Pull Out on 20:00 - Aug 21 with 1860 views | RAFCBLUE |
| Morton House Pull Out on 19:53 - Aug 21 by wozzrafc |
As the dust has settled on the news from this morning there is an important point:
We should not let the fact that Curran and Co pulled out become a "Get out of jail free card" for the EFL.
Pressure needs to be kept up on them to see their investigations through and publish their findings. Rules will have been broken and individuals should be be brought to account.
No football club should face what we have in the last few months. It shouldnt have to be left for the fans to do their job of scrutinising and exposing the charlatans who want to take over our community clubs.
The EFL goven this game they should be made to show they have the authority and bollocks to do so. |
I didn't read it like that.
Morton House broke the rules; they claimed they had bought (and completed) the share purchase of 42% of shares without bothering with the EFL.
The EFL have investigated. Morton House refuse to co-operate.
EFL have no choice but to refuse them and launch disciplinary proceedings.
The EFL have done a good job here IMO. Calm and considered and got to the right answer.
Hopefully it is a watershed for the game for future takeovers. | |
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| Morton House Pull Out on 20:07 - Aug 21 with 1828 views | Marjorie_Plane |
| Morton House Pull Out on 19:53 - Aug 21 by wozzrafc |
As the dust has settled on the news from this morning there is an important point:
We should not let the fact that Curran and Co pulled out become a "Get out of jail free card" for the EFL.
Pressure needs to be kept up on them to see their investigations through and publish their findings. Rules will have been broken and individuals should be be brought to account.
No football club should face what we have in the last few months. It shouldnt have to be left for the fans to do their job of scrutinising and exposing the charlatans who want to take over our community clubs.
The EFL goven this game they should be made to show they have the authority and bollocks to do so. |
I think I concur with RAFCBLUE on this one wozz - EFL have done a fine job and out thinked those naive small minded Essex or is it Swindon or maybe Worksop boys. | | | |
| Morton House Pull Out on 21:00 - Aug 21 with 1693 views | D_Alien |
| Morton House Pull Out on 20:07 - Aug 21 by Marjorie_Plane |
I think I concur with RAFCBLUE on this one wozz - EFL have done a fine job and out thinked those naive small minded Essex or is it Swindon or maybe Worksop boys. |
I disagree Marj
I think the EFL have done the minimum they could have done, under pressure from all sides and with the intervention of our MP (a former shadow minister) and having taken an age to do so, finally been dragged into doing the right thing which they could've done some time ago
But for the pressure, commenced by the Dale Trust and continued through various media channels, i honestly doubt we'd be where we are today. The EFL regulations relating to the OADT has proven to be inadequate, and i doubt there's anyone who wouldn't concur with that; a test drawn up as a reflection of their inadequacies. It'll need overhauling, and it's only through the tenacity of Dale fans that they'll have to do so
Edit: "finally been dragged into doing the right thing" - on second thoughts, that's an overstatement
[Post edited 21 Aug 2021 21:24]
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| Morton House Pull Out on 21:11 - Aug 21 with 1644 views | Clivert |
There's generations of Dale fans past, present and future that will be eternally grateful to the efforts of the The Trust and those who have gone above and beyond to expose these frauds.
Thank you so much!
UP THE DALE! |  | | |
| Morton House Pull Out on 21:11 - Aug 21 with 1642 views | wozzrafc |
| Morton House Pull Out on 20:00 - Aug 21 by RAFCBLUE |
I didn't read it like that.
Morton House broke the rules; they claimed they had bought (and completed) the share purchase of 42% of shares without bothering with the EFL.
The EFL have investigated. Morton House refuse to co-operate.
EFL have no choice but to refuse them and launch disciplinary proceedings.
The EFL have done a good job here IMO. Calm and considered and got to the right answer.
Hopefully it is a watershed for the game for future takeovers. |
I read it as Morton House had pulled out and refuse to comply with the EFL’s request for information and have withdrawn from the process.
I don’t think the EFL have done a bad job, but they have yet to give a ruling. They should publish their findings and take any necessary action.
The work that your good self and the trust have done have raised the necessary questions. I don’t for one minute think the EFL would have looked at this so hard without that pressure. Thank you !!
Let’s see if the follow through and raise charges. | | | |
| Morton House Pull Out on 21:33 - Aug 21 with 1568 views | dawlishdale |
| Morton House Pull Out on 21:11 - Aug 21 by wozzrafc |
I read it as Morton House had pulled out and refuse to comply with the EFL’s request for information and have withdrawn from the process.
I don’t think the EFL have done a bad job, but they have yet to give a ruling. They should publish their findings and take any necessary action.
The work that your good self and the trust have done have raised the necessary questions. I don’t for one minute think the EFL would have looked at this so hard without that pressure. Thank you !!
Let’s see if the follow through and raise charges. |
Not that it matters, but I reckon that the EFL have told Morton House to withdraw their offer, or they would be told that they haven't passed the fit & proper persons test.
Either way; Jarvis & Bottomley (especially Bottomley) will be forever looking nervously over their shoulders following todays announcement.
So; All in all; a splendid day. Dale win, The dodgy takeover fails, and cry baby gets f**k all   | | | |
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