Jepson new owner

[Martiger]

Who is the ‘we’ that should be looking elsewhere?
It’s a private company. Not to mention that like every other club it’s a loss making enterprise.
I think MJ’s business success will include knowing how and when to do due diligence.

clearly not. but good to have your opinion, although again if its one that doesn't coincide with all things great your wanting to pick out peoples opinion.

[Mucky1978]

Is Jepson even still at the club?
Didn’t see him Saturday
And if he is why is a guy like Jepson really allowing these awful social media posts

[Tamworth Tiger]

Who is the ‘we’ that should be looking elsewhere?
It’s a private company. Not to mention that like every other club it’s a loss making enterprise.
I think MJ’s business success will include knowing how and when to do due diligence.

clearly not. but good to have your opinion, although again if its one that doesn't coincide with all things great your wanting to pick out peoples opinion.

Not at all. My comment on MJ was an opinion, my first line was a question to you and the next two lines were cold hard facts. So who are the ‘we’ that should be looking elsewhere?

[5menofsteel]

I been told that after an Audit there are discrepancies in the finances of the club and this is the reason for the delay in the takeover.

Personally think it’s time we start looking elsewhere as I don’t think MJ wants it or that he will take it over in full now.

Disagree , he has already put a seven figure sum into the club , not something you would do if you weren't serious about taking ownership.

if the rumours are true , can you seriously blame MJ for waiting before buying the club . Of course he is going to wait until everything is sorted and all is in order , wouldn't you ??

As someone else said, was his "investment" put in for IMG purposes to gain points strategically. Has any of it actually been spent we don't know. if it has fair enough, if it hasn't then there's your answer if he's serious or not. Personally would have done all my due diligence months in advance before saying anything in public knowledge on the ownership status. Could all easily lead to egg on his face and a backlash.

Yes the investment was put in to give us extra points in IMG gradings , however I am sure that it has been mentioned that his money has already been used in some areas . Didn't he pay for the Main Stand upgrade to VIP seating , LED Boards and Big screen ? I don't think any of these were covered by the WMDC grant . I am not privvy to where the money spent comes from though , so I am only summising that MJ has already contributed financially to the club.

[5menofsteel]

Who is the ‘we’ that should be looking elsewhere?
It’s a private company. Not to mention that like every other club it’s a loss making enterprise.
I think MJ’s business success will include knowing how and when to do due diligence.

clearly not. but good to have your opinion, although again if its one that doesn't coincide with all things great your wanting to pick out peoples opinion.

Not at all. My comment on MJ was an opinion, my first line was a question to you and the next two lines were cold hard facts. So who are the ‘we’ that should be looking elsewhere?

[TigerInExile]

Is Jepson even still at the club?
Didn’t see him Saturday
And if he is why is a guy like Jepson really allowing these awful social media posts

Yes, he was there.

[TheMotleyFox]

For what its worth…

Martin has invested well over £1m in to the clubs bank account, that’s fact. Whether this cash has been used for various upgrades around the ground or not we do not know, but the initial purpose of this £1m in to the clubs coffers was purely for IMG points, which gave us 2 years grace in ownership investment criteria.
With this money either in-situ, or already spent, how can anybody claim that MJ is not serious about taking ownership of the club?
If it was me putting that kind of money anywhere, I would be scrutinising and accounting for absolutely everything, id want to know how much the tea bags we were buying and how many were buying at a time. It’s a serious amount of money.
Given that any shrewd businessman takes their time, and analyses and accounts for every minor detail in any business they wish to purchase (to protect their investment) its also worth remembering that Martin has his own day-today ventures to run and look after, afterall, hes not running the fruit and veg shop in town, hes the owner of a very successful multimillion pound property development company.
If MJ has gone through the books, and sees that any figure of money is missing, then of course he is going to delay buying out the Fultons until the relevant questions are answered, or the sum in question is found/paid back.

We also have the situation at Salford to consider, which MJ has said has been a contributing factor of delaying the take over.
Id also highlight the below comments from Brian Carney on Saturday evening.. something big is on the horizon. And it may not be pretty. The club owners know something, and us the fans don’t….

“30 years ago next month, April 1995, was described as one of the most tumultuous months in Rugby League’s history. Mergers were mooted, (the league) went from winter to summer and we heralded the arrival of the Super League era,” Carney said.
“That will be a teddy bear’s picnic compared to what is coming in the game of Rugby League in the next weeks and months. If jaws were on the floor in the last two or three weeks, what is coming, down the line is going to knock that into a cocked hat.”

Are we surprised that everything is on ice until the end of April………?

[Tamworth Tiger]

Best post I’ve read on here for ages although not sure whether Carney knows much other that the people with the money knowing that they can’t keep bankrolling the game at the current rate.

[5menofsteel]

For what its worth…

Martin has invested well over £1m in to the clubs bank account, that’s fact. Whether this cash has been used for various upgrades around the ground or not we do not know, but the initial purpose of this £1m in to the clubs coffers was purely for IMG points, which gave us 2 years grace in ownership investment criteria.
With this money either in-situ, or already spent, how can anybody claim that MJ is not serious about taking ownership of the club?
If it was me putting that kind of money anywhere, I would be scrutinising and accounting for absolutely everything, id want to know how much the tea bags we were buying and how many were buying at a time. It’s a serious amount of money.
Given that any shrewd businessman takes their time, and analyses and accounts for every minor detail in any business they wish to purchase (to protect their investment) its also worth remembering that Martin has his own day-today ventures to run and look after, afterall, hes not running the fruit and veg shop in town, hes the owner of a very successful multimillion pound property development company.
If MJ has gone through the books, and sees that any figure of money is missing, then of course he is going to delay buying out the Fultons until the relevant questions are answered, or the sum in question is found/paid back.

We also have the situation at Salford to consider, which MJ has said has been a contributing factor of delaying the take over.
Id also highlight the below comments from Brian Carney on Saturday evening.. something big is on the horizon. And it may not be pretty. The club owners know something, and us the fans don’t….

“30 years ago next month, April 1995, was described as one of the most tumultuous months in Rugby League’s history. Mergers were mooted, (the league) went from winter to summer and we heralded the arrival of the Super League era,” Carney said.
“That will be a teddy bear’s picnic compared to what is coming in the game of Rugby League in the next weeks and months. If jaws were on the floor in the last two or three weeks, what is coming, down the line is going to knock that into a cocked hat.”

Are we surprised that everything is on ice until the end of April………?

Great post

[The Firm]

If anybody is going to the meet the directors night tonight they could just ask him what is going on?

[Mucky1978]

Ask why the club hasn’t given its usual interview with radio Leeds. Today.

[old cas lass]

If anybody is going to the meet the directors night tonight they could just ask him what is going on?

They never give you a straight answer anyway.
Only tell you what they want you to know.

[sirocco7]

One conclusion I have drawn from tonight is that I have complete trust in Martin Jepson and his team. Unfortunately, this forum is filled with misinformation and opinions based on falsehoods. It has become a toxic space that contributes nothing positive to the club. However, Castleford Tigers will rise again, stronger than ever, both on and off the field.

[tigerfeat]

What was said then?

[BIG_B1980]

One conclusion I have drawn from tonight is that I have complete trust in Martin Jepson and his team. Unfortunately, this forum is filled with misinformation and opinions based on falsehoods. It has become a toxic space that contributes nothing positive to the club. However, Castleford Tigers will rise again, stronger than ever, both on and off the field.

What was said then.

[Tamworth Tiger]

One conclusion I have drawn from tonight is that I have complete trust in Martin Jepson and his team. Unfortunately, this forum is filled with misinformation and opinions based on falsehoods. It has become a toxic space that contributes nothing positive to the club. However, Castleford Tigers will rise again, stronger than ever, both on and off the field.

Seriously is the content of what was said not being shared?
A real shame if so.

[sirocco7]

One conclusion I have drawn from tonight is that I have complete trust in Martin Jepson and his team. Unfortunately, this forum is filled with misinformation and opinions based on falsehoods. It has become a toxic space that contributes nothing positive to the club. However, Castleford Tigers will rise again, stronger than ever, both on and off the field.

Seriously is the content of what was said not being shared?
A real shame if so.

I believe COYFCAST has done an episode in relation to this which will be available soon.

[Tamworth Tiger]

One conclusion I have drawn from tonight is that I have complete trust in Martin Jepson and his team. Unfortunately, this forum is filled with misinformation and opinions based on falsehoods. It has become a toxic space that contributes nothing positive to the club. However, Castleford Tigers will rise again, stronger than ever, both on and off the field.

Seriously is the content of what was said not being shared?
A real shame if so.

I believe COYFCAST has done an episode in relation to this which will be available soon.

Thanks

[Year of the Tiger]

One conclusion I have drawn from tonight is that I have complete trust in Martin Jepson and his team. Unfortunately, this forum is filled with misinformation and opinions based on falsehoods. It has become a toxic space that contributes nothing positive to the club. However, Castleford Tigers will rise again, stronger than ever, both on and off the field.

In the past you have given 'inside' information about the running of the club or corrected other posters. I guess you are connected to the club in some way.
As a shareholder and ex-sponsor who has had dealings directly with the recent management it is hard to buy into your optimism.

Shareholders meetings are now banned, they became a PR exercise for the club anyway. No questions were allowed, no any other business on the agenda. Last night's event is another PR exercise.

Obviously those in charge will say what you want to hear and paint a very positive spin on things while promising better times ahead - just look at the present goverment as an example.

Only Grattan has gone, his mates brought in from Coca Cola are very much running the club on a daily basis.

[sirocco7]

One conclusion I have drawn from tonight is that I have complete trust in Martin Jepson and his team. Unfortunately, this forum is filled with misinformation and opinions based on falsehoods. It has become a toxic space that contributes nothing positive to the club. However, Castleford Tigers will rise again, stronger than ever, both on and off the field.

In the past you have given 'inside' information about the running of the club or corrected other posters. I guess you are connected to the club in some way.
As a shareholder and ex-sponsor who has had dealings directly with the recent management it is hard to buy into your optimism.

Shareholders meetings are now banned, they became a PR exercise for the club anyway. No questions were allowed, no any other business on the agenda. Last night's event is another PR exercise.

Obviously those in charge will say what you want to hear and paint a very positive spin on things while promising better times ahead - just look at the present goverment as an example.

Only Grattan has gone, his mates brought in from Coca Cola are very much running the club on a daily basis.

Definitely not , I’m just a supporter who looks at the facts that are available to me. I have no affiliation with the club and I do not have any “Inside Information”.