Oyston to pay out.

[rayzer]

The referee for Blackpool's game has been replaced as his name is Ben Toner. Apparently there has been a lot of social media humour about it, so the FL thought fit to spare him too much scrutiny.

 

For anyone who do not get it- Ben Toner (bent owner. I am sure the Oyston's didn't get it.

[geosname]

The referee for Blackpool's game has been replaced as his name is Ben Toner. Apparently there has been a lot of social media humour about it, so the FL thought fit to spare him too much scrutiny.

 

For anyone who do not get it- Ben Toner (bent owner. I am sure the Oyston's didn't get it.

 

Thats funny

[Yukon]

Its one thing getting a judgement its another getting the money

 

Agreed. I’ve not read the judgement but it all depends on where the liability falls; on them or the companies through which the funds were extracted. I think it’s the former and the reasonable outcome is relinquishing control of the club to Mr Belokon. I presume the £31m is not a figure plucked from the air and is a close approximation of the club’s holdings, with a bit of spending money chucked on top.

 

If it’s the latter, they could just wind them up & therefore extinguish the debt, which is not an equitable solution.

 

I bet the books from the last decade are an interesting read.

[CambridgeDon]

The Odious Oystons. Football will always be better off without people like them. I just hope this doesn't end up killing Blackpool FC as a club and actually becomes the new beginning they desperately need.

 

A lifetime Blackpool supporter I know has said just this - that the Oystons would destroy the club sooner than lose it. So the judgement may be a two edged sword for Blackpool as they, and not just the Oystons, could end up losing everything. So much for the football authorities' fit and proper persons test.

[Bea Smith]

It is documented that in 1996 Owen Oyston was offered the chance to buy a controlling interest in Manchester United, but refused the offer as he 'did not want to desert Blackpool'.

 

How different might football history have been, especially for those 2 clubs but also generally, if he had taken over as Man United owner ? The mind boggles.....