The Umbongo

[Maidstone Shrimper]

Does anyone know if the EFL/Premier League have actually started distributing the basic amounts of the bailout to the clubs? They're not noted for speed of action.

 

[londonblue]

Is the state of play of the embargo that we wait till Thursday and re-evaluate then or is it not going to happen until Jan at earliest? I only ask as if it’s the latter I can put it to the back of my mind, like Ronald, and try and enjoy the festive season.

If I were in charge and the had had the embargo lifted I wouldn't publicise it. I would try to spring a surprise by naming Akinola, Hart and whoever else we may have registered in the starting line up on Saturday.

 

[Bromley Blue]

If I were in charge I and the had had the embargo lifted I wouldn't publicise it. I would try to spring a surprise by naming Akinola, Hart and whoever else we may have registered in the starting line up on Saturday.

I’ve been hoping for this for the past few weeks. It would definitely give us the upper hand on our first opponents after it’s lifted.

 

[Barry.C]

Does anyone know if the EFL/Premier League have actually started distributing the basic amounts of the bailout to the clubs? They're not noted for speed of action.

I dont know , but from various reports I read in the papers it said the pay outs would be made very quickly and expected to be sent out inside a few days or week. So if true that would be about now and at worst by Thursday, but as you point out, not noted for fast action stuff

 

[SeldomSeenShrimper]

I'll be very surprised if the Premier league money will be in the bank this year.

All our eggs are firmly in one basket when it comes to lifting the Embargo. And I can't see that happening until January either.

It could be a very depressing January as in theory, we could be all but relegated before January Rolls around so investment to stay up could come too late and therefore be a waste of money.

As a fan, I'm ready for the worst as it keeps me mentally prepared and healthy

 

[londonblue]

I’ve been hoping for this for the past few weeks. It would definitely give us the upper hand on our first opponents after it’s lifted.

Indeed. I don't know how practical that is though. Can, for example, Scunthorpe see our list of registered players somewhere?

 

[londonblue]

So, according to CP Akinola and Hart can be registered in Jan anyway. I doubt we'll see them before then. Shame really, given that we have 5 matches and 15 points to play for this month.

Ron is a clown, or at least will be if he waits that long.

 

[Westcliff DGS]

Other than Halford do we know who the other trial isn’t was?

also any truth in the rumour that Ranger maybe coming back?

 

[Mad Cyril]

Does make you wonder just how much we owe as Umbonga still not been paid. If saving the club was top of the list by paying up and I knew I was guaranteed £250k like yesterday I would have found a way to pay it upfront and then transfer the money back into my account a few days later

Business doesn't work like that and in any case 250k is small potatoes.

 

[Bay Shrimper]

I guess the embargo is lifted?

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

I guess the embargo is lifted?

Yes it has

 

[MisterStubbs]

Sim and Sam starting, embargo lifted.. just the 3 home points now to make this a bloody good Saturday.

 

[CaptainSmudger]

THE EMBARGO HAS BEEN LIFTED COME ON YOU BLUES

 

[tommy tucker]

Ron was never going to get the embargo lifted .Well it lifted lets hope for 3 points Ans maybe some more new faces in the door to give the kids a rest .

 

[Holy Joe]

Lump upfront not signed then?

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Lump upfront not signed then?

Would appear that way.

 

[Westcliff DGS]

someone said it was Ranger we were looking at, no confirmation from anyone though

 

[in the know]

someone said it was Ranger we were looking at, no confirmation from anyone though

ranger contacted MM on the phone last week...... MM sought the advice of senior players because he didn't know rangers history enough.

 

[Westcliff DGS]

ranger contacted MM on the phone last week...... MM sought the advice of senior players because he didn't know rangers history enough.

And its now dead or alive?

 

[brigg blue]

ranger contacted MM on the phone last week...... MM sought the advice of senior players because he didn't know rangers history enough.

Tbf Ranger would be a beast in this division, he just needs to keep his nose clean