The Rotherham fiasco

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  1. Red

    Red Rag Active Member

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    Despite the dire warnings (much of it like we were), I reckon they are a long way from closure yet - if ever.</p>

    Like everything else, there will be delays and stays of execution, and further chances and trial periods, and false hopes and new opportunities.....etc....etc....etc.</p>

    Worse clubs than Rotherham have been hauled out of the swamp to play another match - and I feel sure they will too.</p>

    When was the last league club to actually cease existence?</p>

    Relax - Our points are safe.</p>
     
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    radio sheff

    had their chairman on only a few weeks ago, and he said that they weren't facing any problems
     
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    Denby Dale Tyke New Member

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    I think there is a real danger for Rotherham

    Shabby ground owned by a third pary,no assets,no fan base worth mentioning,heading into the old fourth division,would you like to run it as a going concern?
     
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    Denby Dale Tyke New Member

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    Rotherham public to blame.
     
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    I agree

    When was the last club to go under?  It never happens.
     
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  6. Farnham_Red

    Farnham_Red Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    Aldershot went under

    about 20 years ago.

    New club gradually hauling its way back having started at the bottom again
     
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    exactly, 20 years
     
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    Ken Booth

    one of the richest men in the country bled the club dry for years then sold it,still owns the land of course and all the land around will be a big tescos in 18 months
     
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    Newport County/ Maidstone Utd

    In the last 20years or so
     
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  10. Yoyo

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    They're slowly getting there...

    Very slowly in one case!<span style="font-weight: bold;">

    Newport County went 1989</span> - Now in Conference South

    <span style="font-weight: bold;">Aldershot went 1992</span> - Now in Conference (lost in Conference play-offs last season)

    <span style="font-weight: bold;">Maidstone United went 1992</span> - <font size="2">Now in </font><font size="2" face="Verdana">Kentish Observer Football League Premier Division (Top of league at present - could be promoted to Ryman Div 1)</font><font size="3" face="Verdana" style="font-weight: bold;"><cite><em style="font-style: normal;">[/i]</cite></font><font size="3">
    </font>
    Its been a long road back
     
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  11. BorderTerrier

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    Think Tesco's already have their new site

    They are clearing one side of Westgate for it. Could be any other large retail shed type thing though. Probably Netto or Aldi.
     
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    They r a bloody football club they shouldn't go under. We nearly did i am sure someone will step in.

    I lose the spirit, but keep the feeling, let it out some how.
     
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    I for 1 am off to listen to alkaline trio and joy division and be on a right downer i am on bloody prozac and i am happier than u lot.
     
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