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I'm not entirely sure, at this stage, what the EFL can do. Yes we all want them to do something, but they have to abide by their own legislation. They are probably on a very sticky legal wicket right now. They aren't the law (we might think and want them to be) but the upholders of it. I don't know what constitutes a breach of regulation (in our situation), but I would imagine on a finacial basis, it would be non-payment, not late payment, of staff. And non-payment probably won't be just one month either, but several. Late/non-payment to HMRC is probably outside of the realm of what the EFL control. All that the we/The Trust can do is to keep up the pressure, in whatever legal, non-confrontational/aggressive way we can.

Thanks for sharing Joe. Great interview.

There will be a lot of people who don't use OT who will not renew. I can count both my immediate neighbours in those numbers. I also know of 2 other Wednesday households on our small, Barnsley-based cul-de-sac, and I doubt any of those will be on here. I know they aren't renewing either. That's at least 8 ST holders, on my close alone. How many other won't? Add to the that those on here, and family members of the same, who won't renew. Conservatively, I would reckon we are looking at between 3 - 5,000 fewer ST sales. Then factor in those who will renew, but not during Early Bird. That could easily be the same number. Even working on the lower end of the scale, you could be talking 6,000 ST sales either not going through at all, or not going through until April/May. That's a revenue black hole right now of at least £3.5 - 4M and I'm trying to be sensible with all the figures. That is not an insignificant amount of money for Chansiri to find and fund. * figures quoted based on 60% consumption of a 12.5% Chilean Chardonnay.

I lived in Scholes in my first years of life. I don't remember it that much, but I've been back through the village on many occasions. It's still as wonderful as ever. Wentworth is beautiful. Two great pubs, the cottage gardens in "Paradise Square", and not forgetting Wentworth Woodhouse: the largest private house in the world, and the longest house facade in Europe. It also has some amazing monuments and follies. My old house near by was called Hoober View, as it originally had views of Hoober Stand. Just around the corner in Elsecar is Newcomen Engine - the worlds first working (and practical) steam engine, often being cited as the start of the industrial revolution. All of this within 4 miles of each other.

I'll have to get myself one of these, probably the gold one.

Very sad news indeed. Thanks for everything you did, and tried to do. RIP Milan.

What a great article, from a great man. I think if Bannan didn't play, but was around the first team, he'd still be worth 10 points a season.

I'd absolutely back them to do this. As would the players of any team we are facing I'd imagine. Players may well be handomely paid, but they still have commitments based on what they should be receiving as a wage each month. It also sends out another, probably more important sign, that the players will not tolerate staff not being paid. Maybe the players have a comfort zone financially for a period of time, but it's more likely the staff don't. I believe it would also put the EFL in a position where something had to be done to resolve the entire situation once and for all, as this will impact not only the two teams scheduled to play, should any strike action happen, but it could possibly have a knock-on effect on other teams if fixtures need to rearranged.

Great work @SWFC Trust I'll certainly be getting one of those.

He was an old school professional. Wore the shirt with pride and honour. Always gave his all. Enjoy your retirement Lee.

I think the point is simple: If we keep on paying and giving Chansiri money, we could end up with no team to support. Neil recently asked a question to non-ST holders about why they would still go to matches. I'm a non-ST holder as I've been boycotting the club this way for 5 years. My decision very comfortably coincided with the birth of my son - my one and only child. I said I would still go to some games if my son asked. What I didn't explain is that I often get a free ticket and I'd just have to pay for my 5 year old. But that's still £9.00 (family stand) that I'm giving to Chansiri. Times that by 5 or 6 games, and we are up to £55.00. Times that by 500 others of the same mindset as I was, and we are now at £27,500.00. And the figure of 500 others, and 5 or 6 matches, is at a very low end. It could be 1000s still attending, for 10 or more games. We could be bankrolling our own demise. So I've taken the decision not to go to any games now. As things currently, what have no future. That's as close to being factual as is possible. If we keep bankrolling Chansiri, we could end up with no club, no team to support. I want to create as many memories with my son, at football (as well as other places), as is feasibly possible. For now, that means creating no memories at all, because long term, I'll be able to if we still have a club to support.

Then it's definitely time to unify behind the Trust, not attend and force a cancellation of the meeting. But we all know that won't actually happen, because there are still those who are blind and misguided.

I clicked "Agree" by the 4th line.

Then break into a 3 hour rant to himself about how without him, we'd be nowhere. If it is the case the the EP would be cancelled without any fans group representation, then now is definitely the time for all groups to unify and follow the lead of the Trust. I think I'm right in saying that these meetings are "legal" requirements by the EFL (or some other body) and it would send a further clear message to them that we, as supporters, will not tolerate this situation any further.

If no fans group attended, would that essentially cancel the EP meeting?