Ainsley Harriott Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 The guy just loves football. Thankfully we seem to be his favourite over other clubs they get a wee donation we get millions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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King Of The Cat Cafe Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 29/07/2020 at 13:54, Ainsley Harriott said: The guy just loves football. Thankfully we seem to be his favourite over other clubs they get a wee donation we get millions. And just think how grateful other clubs were for us introducing him to them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rods Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Its clear this guy wants to help soceity with his money and he see's football as the best way meeting his goals. We should feel lucky that he is also willing to help us out along side his other projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 29 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: And when Ann Budge told Doncaster about the help that James Anderson was offering, he told her to "put in a paper". Doncaster, the same guy who is now trying to say he had a league sponsor lined up before Covid 19 came round. He probably told them, if they exist, to "put in a paper" as well. It has to hurt Mr Anderson, even just a wee bit, to have to engage in any way with a complete imposter as Doncaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 On the above video it's at 18.15 his take on the football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart500 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Maybe a wee timely reminder to the SFA not to throw some further unfair punishment at us. (Well we can hope with these ****wits) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 What he said https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53648723 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 SFA shafts itself through favouritism and in competence. Hearts philanthropist bails them out. SFA about to shaft Hearts. Only in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 What James Anderson is doing is incredible. Its his money and I wouldn't for a second attempt to demand how he spends it. I would however say that irrespective of his introduction to Doncaster and co being through Ann (i.e those incompetents at the SFA/SPFL have done nothing to attract the philanthropy themselves) adds credibility to Doncaster and co's position. By continuing to keep money coming in it gives Doncaster and his cohorts an illusion that they are continuing to secure funding for Scottish football. They are not. The reality is they are so bad at their job they are dependent on funding by charity to protect the clubs they should be protecting through commercial income like the TV deal or league sponsorship. The reality is if JA was not there the money to help support these clubs wouldn't be there. That is an indictment of Doncasters incompetence. You know the saying about teaching a man to fish because it removes his dependency on begging for more fish? Well the same stands true of Scottish football. The philanthropy continues to prop up what is a failed CEO, a failed board a, failed governing body and a failed league. I understand JA's money isn't about that, its about reaching grass roots, but money from the top should already be trickling down but its not because Doncaster and co are utterly incapable of securing a competitive TV deal or even a bloody sponsor for our league. I'm not criticising him for a moment, I'm criticising the need for his money in the first place. Scottish football is an international laughing stock because of weasels like Doncaster who have done nothing but take and offer literally nothing back. Its disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden Gorgie Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, OTT said: What James Anderson is doing is incredible. Its his money and I wouldn't for a second attempt to demand how he spends it. I would however say that irrespective of his introduction to Doncaster and co being through Ann (i.e those incompetents at the SFA/SPFL have done nothing to attract the philanthropy themselves) adds credibility to Doncaster and co's position. By continuing to keep money coming in it gives Doncaster and his cohorts an illusion that they are continuing to secure funding for Scottish football. They are not. The reality is they are so bad at their job they are dependent on funding by charity to protect the clubs they should be protecting through commercial income like the TV deal or league sponsorship. The reality is if JA was not there the money to help support these clubs wouldn't be there. That is an indictment of Doncasters incompetence. You know the saying about teaching a man to fish because it removes his dependency on begging for more fish? Well the same stands true of Scottish football. The philanthropy continues to prop up what is a failed CEO, a failed board a, failed governing body and a failed league. I understand JA's money isn't about that, its about reaching grass roots, but money from the top should already be trickling down but its not because Doncaster and co are utterly incapable of securing a competitive TV deal or even a bloody sponsor for our league. I'm not criticising him for a moment, I'm criticising the need for his money in the first place. Scottish football is an international laughing stock because of weasels like Doncaster who have done nothing but take and offer literally nothing back. Its disgusting. Excellent post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 If James Anderson and the other person hadn't provided funds:- 1. Leagues One and Two would not have happened. Leading to players leaving the game and some clubs facing extinction. 2. The Championship might have gone ahead - maybe 18 games. But probably leading to no promotion and relegation. Leading to more dispute. 3. Womens football would be facing collapse. Again losing players and others from the sport. Not to mention the embarrassment of Glasgow City having to withdraw from the Champions League. 4. Youth football would be facing collapse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 1 hour ago, OTT said: What James Anderson is doing is incredible. Its his money and I wouldn't for a second attempt to demand how he spends it. I would however say that irrespective of his introduction to Doncaster and co being through Ann (i.e those incompetents at the SFA/SPFL have done nothing to attract the philanthropy themselves) adds credibility to Doncaster and co's position. By continuing to keep money coming in it gives Doncaster and his cohorts an illusion that they are continuing to secure funding for Scottish football. They are not. The reality is they are so bad at their job they are dependent on funding by charity to protect the clubs they should be protecting through commercial income like the TV deal or league sponsorship. The reality is if JA was not there the money to help support these clubs wouldn't be there. That is an indictment of Doncasters incompetence. You know the saying about teaching a man to fish because it removes his dependency on begging for more fish? Well the same stands true of Scottish football. The philanthropy continues to prop up what is a failed CEO, a failed board a, failed governing body and a failed league. I understand JA's money isn't about that, its about reaching grass roots, but money from the top should already be trickling down but its not because Doncaster and co are utterly incapable of securing a competitive TV deal or even a bloody sponsor for our league. I'm not criticising him for a moment, I'm criticising the need for his money in the first place. Scottish football is an international laughing stock because of weasels like Doncaster who have done nothing but take and offer literally nothing back. Its disgusting. Excellent, said the self samething in the Neil Doncaster thread. I think it was that thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 On 04/08/2020 at 19:25, John Findlay said: Excellent, said the self samething in the Neil Doncaster thread. I think it was that thread. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/the-tech-tartan-edinburgh-based-baillie-gifford-s-scottish-mortgage-investment-trust-soars-79-in-just-one-year/ar-BB18eU0f?li=AAwnS0s Stick it right up them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 4 hours ago, wavydavy said: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/the-tech-tartan-edinburgh-based-baillie-gifford-s-scottish-mortgage-investment-trust-soars-79-in-just-one-year/ar-BB18eU0f?li=AAwnS0s Stick it right up them!!! We are so fortunate to have a significant connection to that company. Makes it really frustrating that we performed so poorly, so often over the last three years but the future looks very bright indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie1980 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 On 29/07/2020 at 13:46, John Findlay said: All this has done is amplify just how useless the Neil Doncaster's and Ian Maxwell's are at governance and raising the profile of our game. Well it has and it hasn't. If it has saved clubs from serious hardship, which they may otherwise have faced, then his donations may serve to cover up just how badly these people are at running the sport here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Jambo Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Apologies for the slight tangent, but was it ever confirmed (or does anyone know) whether or not JA covered all legal costs for the court action and arbitration, and whether or not we ended up liable for any of the SPFL’s costs? Im sure a poster told me this was the case a while ago before the expenses position was settled but it seemed a bit mad to me. Almost like the SPFL fining a guy who had just donated millions to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 There was a rumour going about that we tried to get this guy on the board, as I said just a rumour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 38 minutes ago, Clerry Jambo said: There was a rumour going about that we tried to get this guy on the board, as I said just a rumour Might be some mileage in that, Ann did say there was some boardroom changes coming in her last interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Clerry Jambo said: There was a rumour going about that we tried to get this guy on the board, as I said just a rumour What guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 hour ago, BelgeJambo said: Might be some mileage in that, Ann did say there was some boardroom changes coming in her last interview. Would be an incredible appointment. Don’t see it happening though, surely his other business interests must take up too much of his time? 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 On 26/06/2020 at 12:42, Smith's right boot said: I'd be on that page too. Tbh, if I had his money I'd already be dead. I'd Likley have bought a club and bankrupted it, contracted several Std's and Likley found dead in a hotel suite covered in cocaine, lipstick, seminal fluid, urine, a zoo animal and a gluttony of fizzy cola bottles and haribo's in a bath tub with a dog collar on. Good thing I'm not rich, he's obviously a better man than most! Better sticking to diet coke, imho🙂. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 hour ago, BelgeJambo said: Might be some mileage in that, Ann did say there was some boardroom changes coming in her last interview. Would be a really good appointment. Considering the money he's donated into the club and the fact he seems even keeled and successful I think he'd be a great appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Lambretta Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 21 minutes ago, OTT said: Would be a really good appointment. Considering the money he's donated into the club and the fact he seems even keeled and successful I think he'd be a great appointment. Ann Budge has said in the past he attends board meetings. Or its another benefactor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 54 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Better sticking to diet coke, imho🙂. Diet coke is under rated, hated the stuff, now it's on the good guy list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingle Bells Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Worth a look at/read, imho https://spfltrust.org.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Another donation for grassroots football. He did say there would be more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 He's put more money into Scottish football than David Murray, Dermot Desmond and anyone else you would care to mention. Has genuine love of game and donates without prejudice. We're fortunate to have him on our board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambomuzz Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 But… but… it’s a bribe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jambomuzz said: But… but… it’s a bribe! Willie Miller and chums on Radio Scotland will think it can’t possibly be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: He's put more money into Scottish football than David Murray, Dermot Desmond and anyone else you would care to mention. Has genuine love of game and donates without prejudice. We're fortunate to have him on our board. Scottish Football is fortunate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 JA has done more to Scottish football in 2 years than the SFA/SPFL combined over its existance Seriously he should sponsor the Scottish cup, call it the 5-1 Scottish cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger jambo98 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: Another donation for grassroots football. He did say there would be more. Tam McManus and Stuart Cosgrove will still be in denial about all these donations…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 26/06/2020 at 12:49, jonnothejambo said: Sounds like a normal Saturday night in Clouds back in the 70's. I'll never understand how the 3rd floor disco (Ziggy's) didn't collapse because I swear the floor moved. Or maybe it was the alcohol.... Alcohol is a badly misunderstood liquid. It gets the blame for many things that go wrong and this must end! I am all for starting a campaign to get Alcohol a better deal and a cleaner reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Gilbert Wauchope Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, davemclaren said: Willie Miller and chums on Radio Scotland will think it can’t possibly be true. Willie Miller and chums on Radio Scotland will think? Now you're just being silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auldbenches Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, davemclaren said: Willie Miller and chums on Radio Scotland will think it can’t possibly be true. It probably won't even get a mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auldbenches Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 49 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Miller should tap him for a loan for his next business venture....... I'm sure the response would be The response would be 'you've had your chips!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, davemclaren said: Willie Miller and chums on Radio Scotland will think it can’t possibly be true. Those chumps are willing to open their mouths about anything other than what stares them in the face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Another donation for grassroots football. He did say there would be more. 3 years of Doncasters salary paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyBeach Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 26/06/2020 at 12:42, Smith's right boot said: I'd be on that page too. Tbh, if I had his money I'd already be dead. I'd Likley have bought a club and bankrupted it, contracted several Std's and Likley found dead in a hotel suite covered in cocaine, lipstick, seminal fluid, urine, a zoo animal and a gluttony of fizzy cola bottles and haribo's in a bath tub with a dog collar on. Good thing I'm not rich, he's obviously a better man than most! I’m trying hard to get that hotel room image you’ve painted out of my head 😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyBeach Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 04/08/2020 at 18:00, OTT said: What James Anderson is doing is incredible. Its his money and I wouldn't for a second attempt to demand how he spends it. I would however say that irrespective of his introduction to Doncaster and co being through Ann (i.e those incompetents at the SFA/SPFL have done nothing to attract the philanthropy themselves) adds credibility to Doncaster and co's position. By continuing to keep money coming in it gives Doncaster and his cohorts an illusion that they are continuing to secure funding for Scottish football. They are not. The reality is they are so bad at their job they are dependent on funding by charity to protect the clubs they should be protecting through commercial income like the TV deal or league sponsorship. The reality is if JA was not there the money to help support these clubs wouldn't be there. That is an indictment of Doncasters incompetence. You know the saying about teaching a man to fish because it removes his dependency on begging for more fish? Well the same stands true of Scottish football. The philanthropy continues to prop up what is a failed CEO, a failed board a, failed governing body and a failed league. I understand JA's money isn't about that, its about reaching grass roots, but money from the top should already be trickling down but its not because Doncaster and co are utterly incapable of securing a competitive TV deal or even a bloody sponsor for our league. I'm not criticising him for a moment, I'm criticising the need for his money in the first place. Scottish football is an international laughing stock because of weasels like Doncaster who have done nothing but take and offer literally nothing back. Its disgusting. Good post - well said 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 04/08/2020 at 18:00, OTT said: What James Anderson is doing is incredible. Its his money and I wouldn't for a second attempt to demand how he spends it. I would however say that irrespective of his introduction to Doncaster and co being through Ann (i.e those incompetents at the SFA/SPFL have done nothing to attract the philanthropy themselves) adds credibility to Doncaster and co's position. By continuing to keep money coming in it gives Doncaster and his cohorts an illusion that they are continuing to secure funding for Scottish football. They are not. The reality is they are so bad at their job they are dependent on funding by charity to protect the clubs they should be protecting through commercial income like the TV deal or league sponsorship. The reality is if JA was not there the money to help support these clubs wouldn't be there. That is an indictment of Doncasters incompetence. You know the saying about teaching a man to fish because it removes his dependency on begging for more fish? Well the same stands true of Scottish football. The philanthropy continues to prop up what is a failed CEO, a failed board a, failed governing body and a failed league. I understand JA's money isn't about that, its about reaching grass roots, but money from the top should already be trickling down but its not because Doncaster and co are utterly incapable of securing a competitive TV deal or even a bloody sponsor for our league. I'm not criticising him for a moment, I'm criticising the need for his money in the first place. Scottish football is an international laughing stock because of weasels like Doncaster who have done nothing but take and offer literally nothing back. Its disgusting. It's nothing to do with the SPFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 6 hours ago, PortyBeach said: I’m trying hard to get that hotel room image you’ve painted out of my head 😱 Don't, let it marinate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectormasson Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 7 hours ago, PortyBeach said: Good post - well said 👍 Ditto... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db211833 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, colinmaroon said: It's nothing to do with the SPFL. Correct, completely different organisation and governance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 04/08/2020 at 18:00, OTT said: What James Anderson is doing is incredible. Its his money and I wouldn't for a second attempt to demand how he spends it. I would however say that irrespective of his introduction to Doncaster and co being through Ann (i.e those incompetents at the SFA/SPFL have done nothing to attract the philanthropy themselves) adds credibility to Doncaster and co's position. By continuing to keep money coming in it gives Doncaster and his cohorts an illusion that they are continuing to secure funding for Scottish football. They are not. The reality is they are so bad at their job they are dependent on funding by charity to protect the clubs they should be protecting through commercial income like the TV deal or league sponsorship. The reality is if JA was not there the money to help support these clubs wouldn't be there. That is an indictment of Doncasters incompetence. You know the saying about teaching a man to fish because it removes his dependency on begging for more fish? Well the same stands true of Scottish football. The philanthropy continues to prop up what is a failed CEO, a failed board a, failed governing body and a failed league. I understand JA's money isn't about that, its about reaching grass roots, but money from the top should already be trickling down but its not because Doncaster and co are utterly incapable of securing a competitive TV deal or even a bloody sponsor for our league. I'm not criticising him for a moment, I'm criticising the need for his money in the first place. Scottish football is an international laughing stock because of weasels like Doncaster who have done nothing but take and offer literally nothing back. Its disgusting. This is a superb post. Could not agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5-1Jambo Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Nookie Bear said: Scottish Football is fortunate! He has put more in than Dunngcaster has been able to get for selling the complete football package to the world. Shameful really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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