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Post by behindthegoal on Jul 2, 2017 20:36:43 GMT
A Moors mate has contacted me and said there's a rumour their end DE is looking to buy Solihull Moors and selling OUFC
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Post by Eaststandboy on Jul 2, 2017 20:49:53 GMT
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Post by MJB on Jul 2, 2017 21:23:48 GMT
Owned by Jed McCrory, ex-of Banbury and that lot down the A420.
All sounds achingly parochial.
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Post by manorlounger on Jul 2, 2017 21:42:29 GMT
I know we are short of a few players but, buying a whole team seems a little excessive?
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Post by ryaniobirdio on Jul 2, 2017 22:00:22 GMT
If it is true, maybe he wants Solihull to become a club for our young players to go on loan to.
Maybe he is selling and wants to 'downgrade' as such.
Maybe it's all total crap.
Just call me Poirot.
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Post by RCYellowRC on Jul 2, 2017 22:16:12 GMT
Can only see this happening after next season. I think this year is his final shot at becoming a championship owner. If we don't get promoted then i could see him calling it quits and accepting he can't fund a championship team.
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Post by oxfordboy on Jul 2, 2017 22:38:35 GMT
Can only see this happening after next season. I think this year is his final shot at becoming a championship owner. If we don't get promoted then i could see him calling it quits and accepting he can't fund a championship team. This seems the most likely kind of scenario (other than it all being bollocks, obviously)
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Post by salaghaf on Jul 2, 2017 22:50:03 GMT
What a load of codswallop.
Just because we played them in a pre-season last year, and just because they have Brum City connections, someone has come up with this.
Ploughing your money into Solihull Moors would be suicidal, with zero chance of any return on the investment.
At least here, there is a slim chance that DE might draw a profit if we do get promoted.
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Post by plonker on Jul 2, 2017 23:19:40 GMT
I'll wait for the inevitable OxBible update before I believe anything.
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Post by grenobleroad on Jul 3, 2017 5:25:07 GMT
If he does hopefully he increases the budget on that website.
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Post by lerekdilley on Jul 3, 2017 5:42:02 GMT
If he does hopefully he increases the budget on that website. That forum was like going back on my ZX Spectrum. Very nostalgic :-)
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Post by Bue Guado on Jul 3, 2017 9:25:21 GMT
I'll wait for the inevitable OxBible update before I believe anything. He's posted about this his Instagram account, though it appears he's now changed his Instagram account name to "TheOxfordEmpire"...
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Post by Marked Ox on Jul 3, 2017 9:43:17 GMT
He would have to sell us first.
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Post by manorlounger on Jul 3, 2017 11:18:03 GMT
He would have to sell us first. Wishful thinking?
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Post by Marked Ox on Jul 3, 2017 12:19:37 GMT
He would have to sell us first. Wishful thinking? Nope, I have rather enjoyed DE's time as owner. If there is somebody else with more resources who isn't going to harm the club long term (along the lines of Becchetti at Orient etc) but benefit then I'm open to change but I'm not pushing for change. As was mentioned when Stewart Donald was reportedly going to buy into Oxford with DE there were strict rules restricting this.
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Post by manorlounger on Jul 3, 2017 12:27:43 GMT
Nope, I have rather enjoyed DE's time as owner. If there is somebody else with more resources who isn't going to harm the club long term (along the lines of Becchetti at Orient etc) but benefit then I'm open to change but I'm not pushing for change. As was mentioned when Stewart Donald was reportedly going to buy into Oxford with DE there were strict rules restricting this. Fair comment. I really hope that all works out this season but, with all that has happened I admit to having concerns. Nothing against DE but his admission to being unable to fund championship status is a big concern.
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Post by plonker on Jul 3, 2017 13:20:20 GMT
I'll wait for the inevitable OxBible update before I believe anything. He's posted about this his Instagram account, though it appears he's now changed his Instagram account name to "TheOxfordEmpire"... Haha. With the record he's developing he should change it to "TheThingsLeastLikelyToHappenInOxford".
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Post by gilgy on Jul 3, 2017 13:28:59 GMT
He's posted about this his Instagram account, though it appears he's now changed his Instagram account name to "TheOxfordEmpire"... Haha. With the record he's developing he should change it to "TheThingsLeastLikelyToHappenInOxford". He changed his twitter name as well...
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Post by Bue Guado on Jul 3, 2017 13:59:38 GMT
Haha. With the record he's developing he should change it to "TheThingsLeastLikelyToHappenInOxford". He changed his twitter name as well... But will he change his name on this forum?
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Post by lambchop on Jul 3, 2017 14:08:14 GMT
Wouldn't it be easier for him to buy Oxford City? Sounds like a MUITK (made up in the know) post
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Post by Bue Guado on Jul 3, 2017 14:24:23 GMT
"foxy07", who posted the rumour has only made 8 post on that forum, 4 of which are actually in that thread.
Yeah, sounds legit...
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Post by behindthegoal on Jul 3, 2017 16:27:52 GMT
Wouldn't it be easier for him to buy Oxford City? Sounds like a MUITK (made up in the know) post A Solihull supporter friend contacted me and just asked if we've heard anything as there was talk their end, thats all.
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 3, 2017 16:31:09 GMT
I have a horrible feeling hes going to do a maxwell and amalgamate the two clubs, or united them under one banner with cpf becoming the training area.
Probably end up trying to combine the names rushden style and play on words uniting the city. Don't be surprised if we're being called something like oxford united soon.
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Post by Marked Ox on Jul 3, 2017 16:38:38 GMT
I have a horrible feeling he going to do a maxwell and amalgamate the two clubs, or united them under one banner with cpf becoming the training area. Probably end up trying to combine the names rushden style and play on uniting the city. Don't be surprised if we're being called something like oxford united soon. Bloody conspiracy theorist!!!
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Post by lambchop on Jul 3, 2017 16:54:18 GMT
Wouldn't it be easier for him to buy Oxford City? Sounds like a MUITK (made up in the know) post A Solihull supporter friend contacted me and just asked if we've heard anything as there was talk their end, thats all. I would say their end means they heard it from that stupid oufc facebook page .... Chinese whispers, it just doesn't make sense but then again neither do I most of the time
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Post by headingtonutd on Jul 3, 2017 22:28:33 GMT
A Solihull supporter friend contacted me and just asked if we've heard anything as there was talk their end, thats all. I would say their end means they heard it from that stupid oufc facebook page .... Chinese whispers, it just doesn't make sense but then again neither do I most of the time Only most of the time?
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Post by lambchop on Jul 4, 2017 6:40:35 GMT
I would say their end means they heard it from that stupid oufc facebook page .... Chinese whispers, it just doesn't make sense but then again neither do I most of the time Only most of the time? I have to give myself some hope
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Post by yellowhammer on Aug 7, 2017 16:47:39 GMT
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Post by MJB on Aug 7, 2017 19:02:56 GMT
Surprised this hasn't gained more intrigue on here.
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Post by yellowhammer on Aug 7, 2017 19:11:51 GMT
Surprised this hasn't gained more intrigue on here. Iām suprised too! Full article that includes more info in this weeks non league paper apparently! Wonder if anyone know anything else about this...
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