Manly Sea Eagles Chairman Scott Penn has made a bid to wrest sole control of the club

[HappilyManly]

What saddens me that a simple pastime like watching footy, is constantly under attack. Its such a great diversion from all the other challenges of life.

News Ltd is forever to blame IMO. But the nastiness that their raid introduced, has spread like cancer among all the Clubs. We, the Supporters are always expected to accept whatever is being dished up.

Feeling sad about the endless Club office shenanigans🙁
Ready to release my inner Matai and sitting out the coming Seasons.😡

What Team is Cliffy coaching next year 😛

 

[bones]

What saddens me that a simple pastime like watching footy, is constantly under attack. Its such a great diversion from all the other challenges of life.

News Ltd is forever to blame IMO. But the nastiness that their raid introduced, has spread like cancer among all the Clubs. We, the Supporters are always expected to accept whatever is being dished up.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[WAMF]

I see another 14 or 15 page thread coming up, filled with the same innuendo, lies, propaganda and BS and none of us will be any wiser re. what the real problem is.

I see another 20 posts from you stating the above.

 

[tookey]

I see another 14 or 15 page thread coming up, filled with the same innuendo, lies, propaganda and BS and none of us will be any wiser re. what the real problem is.

As the Fc has been blamed in the media and by certain posters for Des leaving it is up to them to provide a full explanation to their members.

This is the only way to stop the rumour mongering.

 

[Phantar]

I just posted a comment on to the daily telegraph to make sure that they get there facts right before posting. I mean i nearly jizzed myself thinking Grant Meyer was our CEO again..

1. Or perhaps we are conducting some cross-code 'pollinating' with the GWS franchise?

2. Grant Mayer is giving Scott Penn tips on how to grow pornstar-like facial hair?

 

[MadMarcus]

The first point is that Penn didn't shaft Delmege. Sadly the GFC shafted Delmege and his problems are far greater than just his interest in Manly.

It seems difficult financial conditions are unfortunately having a similar - although not as dire - effect on Quantum.

If Penn had a last right of refusal in the constituion or a shareholders agreement I'm not sure why he didn't try to enforce it earlier. I suppose he thought he could live with Quantum and didn't want to rock the boat but now things have apparently changed.

If Delmege - and now Quantum - don't have the money to tip in then imo it can only be good for the club for Penn to take over. An owner with insufficient financial resources will only hamper the club.

 

[Utility Player]

If Penn had a last right of refusal in the constituion or a shareholders agreement I'm not sure why he didn't try to enforce it earlier.

Because he would have had to carry the can for a longer period prior to the new broadcast deal and an increase in the NRL grant.

I'm not knocking him by the way he seems a very smart business man.

 

[Dan]

Wouldn't it just be easier if one person or the other had control?

I mean then we could all get back to having lives and enjoying football with the politics.

 

[DSM5]

I trust you all can guarantee that at the end of this, we will be playing out of Brookvale.

 

[swoop]

I see another 14 or 15 page thread coming up, filled with the same innuendo, lies, propaganda and BS and none of us will be any wiser re. what the real problem is.

As the Fc has been blamed in the media and by certain posters for Des leaving it is up to them to provide a full explanation to their members.

This is the only way to stop the rumour mongering.

I agree Tookey, there is no way anyone can make an informed decision unless they lay the cards on the table.

One of the most important things that needs to happen, not matter who's running the show, is that members don't lose the rights to the name, colours and location where games are played.

 

[PONTIAN SEA EAGLE]

I trust you all can guarantee that at the end of this, we will be playing out of Brookvale.

Hmmm interesting,wasn't the central coast mentioned in the past by these guys.

 

[swoop]

I see another 14 or 15 page thread coming up, filled with the same innuendo, lies, propaganda and BS and none of us will be any wiser re. what the real problem is.

I see another 20 posts from you stating the above.

Both sides of the argument have posted so-called "facts" but no-one is any closer to learning the truth. Threads like these just feed the media with more BS to sling at us.

 

[mickqld]

I dont understand why some are pushing this rediculous line of Penn trying to move us here there and everywhere or selling us. Penn 1st and foremost is a Manly supporter just like all of us. He loves this club as much as anyone and wouldn't want to see it go he is trying to save it for godsake. Do you think he is in this to make money then he must be a terrible businessman because no one would be putting their hard earned into an NRL club anywhere to make money. Look at Russell Crowe he does it for the love of it and so does Penn. Stop pushing innuendos and lies and jus wait and see what happens. I dont care who runs this club as long as i have the Maroon and White Manly Warringah Sea Eagles to support those trying to preserve it will get my vote.

 

[The Gronk]

Penn moving the club is the weakest argument I can imagine. The FC will only alienate more people by making stuff up.

 

[Boozo]

What saddens me that a simple pastime like watching footy, is constantly under attack. Its such a great diversion from all the other challenges of life.

News Ltd is forever to blame IMO. But the nastiness that their raid introduced, has spread like cancer among all the Clubs. We, the Supporters are always expected to accept whatever is being dished up.

Feeling sad about the endless Club office shenanigans🙁
Ready to release my inner Matai and sitting out the coming Seasons.😡

What Team is Cliffy coaching next year 😛

I curse the day that the dangerous snake known as Murdoch was allowed into our midst.

 

[Dan]

I dont understand why some are pushing this rediculous line of Penn trying to move us here there and everywhere or selling us. Penn 1st and foremost is a Manly supporter just like all of us. He loves this club as much as anyone and wouldn't want to see it go he is trying to save it for godsake. Do you think he is in this to make money then he must be a terrible businessman because no one would be putting their hard earned into an NRL club anywhere to make money. Look at Russell Crowe he does it for the love of it and so does Penn. Stop pushing innuendos and lies and jus wait and see what happens. I dont care who runs this club as long as i have the Maroon and White Manly Warringah Sea Eagles to support those trying to preserve it will get my vote.

Fear is one of the greatest motivators you will ever find mate.

 

[Seaeagle63]

Shut the gate, the horse has bolted.

 

[BOZO]

In the end money talks and bull**** walks . and The penn is mightier then the sword. Go the Mighty Sea Eagles!!!!

 

[Dan]

More or less. The issue is that we need money to get ourselves back on track and will need money after this has all ended.

It all comes down to who is willing to stump the money up

 

[Eagle Eyed Cherry]

If Penn wants a majority stake in the club I feel he must shave off his mostauche. It looks like something out of a 70's porno flick.