Trust Statement on Airdrieonians history

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I think everyone was surprised at the long delay in winding up Airdieonians..but it was made clear in the report that there was a valid reason for this.

Anyone with an Accountancy background would be well aware that long delays can arise in cases like this.

Maybe a qualified Accountant that can explain futher??........................

Thrilled that they are taking steps towards purchasing vital parts of the history of the club. Hopefully something can be sorted, even if it has to wait a while!

Why would they pay for the history? Something is only worth money if there's a demand for it and I can't think of anyone else who would want it. They should wait until KPMG chuck it in the skip round the back of the office.

It seems there is more than one interested party!

Wonder who the other @#$%& are ???

It'll be 'the Rangers'. They've previous!

Any idea who Chris? Did kpmg confirm this? Cheers

KPMG still messing with the hearts and souls of Airdrieonians.

These fackers should do the right thing and donate what there is to the people that cared.

Alternatively if we all agree that the trust become custodians, KPMG give those who care first offer at an agreed price

KPMG have confirmed that we are not the only party interested in purchasing the name and the crest but they did not tell us who (and wouldn't be allowed to).

Not a criticism of the Trust but a question - Did the Trust reps at the meeting simply accept KPMGs stance or were they asked to prove their stance in terms of the law - i.e - where legally does it say that this is the case or at the very least demonstrate legal precedent for their stance?

Trust should seek legal advice here with the iam to try to buy it. KPMG will p*ss around brushing us off without one I think

We are taking legal advice from two separate sources, but if anyone knows anyone who could assist we would welcome it.

Just a question - but has the Trust contacted the club with regards to this, or have made this move with the blessing of the club?

If not, is it not possible that the other interested party is actually Jim Ballantyne?

The only reason I say this is cos who the hell other than the current club would want to buy the history and crest of Airdrieonians?

Is Bill Barr still breathing? Could it be him?
Or maybe Senor Archibald?

KPMG wait 11 years, and suddenly they can't do business because of the SHORT TIMESCALE.
Instead of liquidators, they're liquid takers (p iss takers).

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The Airdrieonian
Wonder who the other @#$%& are ???

Clydebank fans in a massive GIRFUY move that'd be the ultimate payback for taking their team?

I appreciate the Trust is taking advice - and its the right thing to do - but my question is whether KPMGs stance was challenged and whether they were asked to prove that their stance was in fact correct legally - as Sptitzy points out "KPMG wait 11 years, and suddenly they can't do business because of the SHORT TIMESCALE."

They appear to have created the short timescale and you then ask yourself - Why?

According to last weeks Advertiser piece KPMG have given up chasing money from another company that has gone bust and have now decided this is the time to finalise matters.

In answer to your question the answers no, simply because none of us were prepared for this and the initial conversation have been carried out quickly with very little preparation time.


In truth we are working at something none of us thought was even the slightest bit achievable. I for one thought the doors were closed and everything was done and dusted in 2012. Maybe if we new it was possible we could have started earlier.

I can assure you though we are taking advice from people who have been successful at what we are trying to achieve.

OK - Thanks

I might enquire

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Texaco Fan
It'll be 'the Rangers'. They've previous!
Any idea who Chris? Did kpmg confirm this? Cheers

ITS ME! ma bid is on ebay for all tae see, jist look up Airdrieonians in fitba memorabibollia.