robg58 319 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 In yesterdays Courier there was the following article about the imminent demise of Dunfermline , seems mps are falling over themselves to assist.Where were they when we needed help?The campaign to safeguard the future of Dunfermline Athletic FC has made it to the Scottish Parliament.A motion has been raised by MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife Annabelle Ewing.Pars legend and Fife provost Jim Leishman has launched an appeal and warned time is rapidly running out to save the Fife club.The cash-strapped club are due Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs due a six-figure sum, which prompted Leishman to issue his impassioned plea at a press conference at East End Park earlier this week.It was there he confirmed the club’s majority shareholder Gavin Masterton was resigning from the board along with his daughters, Karen Masterton and Tracey Martin, while long-serving chairman John Yorkston will also be standing down.The motion has been supported by MSPs Dennis Robertson, Willie Coffey, Roderick Campbell, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Adam Ingram, Joan McAlpine, David Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Bill Walker, John Finnie, Liam McArthur, Colin Keir, Nigel Don, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Bruce Crawford, Chic Brodie and Ruth Davidson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
koala bear 25 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Let's all have a pint of Blackthorn's and sit back for the dominoes to start falling Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesbro1976 162 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Am sure they were given money by the spl to see them through. ?? Money due to them but not due until next season or sumin. But we had asked for some leniency and were not afforder it? Ah well as you say blackthorn on tap. Reead it and weep yorkston. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 But the haven't paid the Tax Man. That's stealing from Schools and Hospitals. They must be punished in the name of sporting integrity. Points deductions, sanctions, relegation, investigation, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 'May others show similar mercy in the hunting of you'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornabear 6,275 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 At least members of their board have resigned for getting the Club in the shit.SFA and SPL board members get their organisations in the shit and are still there,,,,Hypocrits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamibianBear 1,853 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I think the main differences are that we were fucked over by a crook wheres they just fucked up Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I think the main differences are that we were fucked over by a crook wheres they just fucked upall the more reason not to help them IMO.If we get no help for being the victims of a crime. Why should dumf get any help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamibianBear 1,853 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 all the more reason not to help them IMO.If we get no help for being the victims of a crime. Why should dumf get any help.Whilst I wish no club (except the scum) any ill will, I will not shed a tear for their demise. I would have done 14 months ago but not now. Help yourselves... we did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
montana100 335 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 At least we can say, we did it by ourselves, on our own accord and with pride. This papering over the cracks with Dunfermline and Hearts will soon come to roost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Honestly dont think dumfermline have anywhere near the fanbase to keep their club afloat if they hit the wall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 The rest are cunts and we aren't! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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