Purpose of The Fishy

These enthusiastic armatures would be all spin.

Quoted from friskneymariner

These enthusiastic armatures would be all spin.

That's a wind up. (The electricians will get that)

They would only take us round in circles.

Quoted from louth_in_the_south

Is this Julius Fentimus plan for the fishy ?

Fenti Fishi Fisti

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Fenti Fishi Fisti

Must be a safeguarding offence?

Quoted from Ahh Sole

Must be a safeguarding offence?

Depends on the recipient.

Welcome by the way.

Quoted from ginnywings

That's a wind up. (The electricians will get that)

I'm not getting wound up about it as I'm a prime mover and my moves are current  

Quoted from friskneymariner

These enthusiastic armatures would be all spin.

I seem drawn to this post almost magnetised.

Quoted from louth_in_the_south

Is this Julius Fentimus plan for the fishy ?

"My Name is Ioannes Sheltonius Fentii, Non-Chairman to a League Two Club, Consentis for Humberstonia and Novus Walthum, Loyal servant to the true Emperor, Ioannes Antonius Harveii. Founder of Quinque Stella Pisces, Director (resigned) of ToppusConnus Constructus, And I will have my new stadium, in this league or the next".

Quoted from HertsGTFC

Wow... if a post defined a thread this is it.

Why thank you.

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- Just because we lost to Exeter it does not mean to say we would have drawn Man U
- How did their cup run transform their fortunes? They are doing well this season but I don't recall they've smashed it ever

OK - quoting from the Wikipedia history, which I would not recommend to anybody writing a reasonable article, but in this case is a reasonable precis of the events:

In 2004, a Creditors Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) was put in place to reduce the club's debts. Through the club's "Red or Dead" scheme, hundreds of fans pledged at least £500 each to fund the CVA repayments, but the FA Cup proved to be the income boost the Grecians had needed, as City was drawn Manchester United away in the third round of the FA Cup. City drew 0–0 at Old Trafford in January 2005,[26] gaining £653,511 as City's share of receipts from the 67511 attendance. Further income from a televised replay—won 2–0 by United[27]—coupled with ongoing fund-raising and unpaid work from the club's supporters helped the club to repay its debts, and the CVA was cleared in December 2005.[28]

If that's not changing their fortunes, I'm not sure what is.

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- Do you know him personally? So if not how can you judge him "as a person"  
- He must be a fan as "investing" in GTFC in the last decade is like betting on a 3 legged horse

It's very easy to judge people without knowing them personally; you're judging me in a way. I've chatted with John on the train a couple of times, but make no claim to know him. Do you honestly say you've never made judgements about someone without knowing them? Isn't that the entire nature of people's perceptions, prejudices and opinions?
Having read the thread and previous comments, I'm referring to the differing opinions offered here, and the fact that people are discussing personal attacks about John Fenty.

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- You have no quantifiable chance of winning the Euro Millions so your point about that is irrelevant
- Are you rally saying you would give millions to enthusiastic armatures to run the club/a business? What could they do differently to a business experienced savvy board who in reality at this stage aren't looking to take anything out of the club.?

I know, but who hasn't thought about what they'd do with such a win? And yes, given the fact that the model for fan ownership of clubs in the Bundesliga is being put forward as a laudable approach, then either the Trust (and don't forget to read my post this time)  other newly created fans body  with no comment on their professional capabilities or status (it doesn't have to be enthusiastic amateurs) might be a viable recipient of the money.

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On top of this see the point Mrs Doyle made above, spot on for me!

I agree -the ability to put the money in with no effect on my own personal status would be a lovely and enviable position to be in. That makes what John Fenty has done all the more admirable. And yes, I can understand him wanting a little kudos for doing so (think Mazlow's hierachical needs and look at the top of the pyramid to see it's perfectly understandable), but for me in that situation I think being able occasionally to go into the club would be enough. After all, with the rest of the millions to spend on things I love to do more, I'd not want the day to day running of a club to deal with.

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I don't live in the Town anymore but go back for games and family visits, people away from the area think Grimsby is a bit backward and crummy if they read this thread I am sure they would have a smile on their faces.I don't like censored/deleted threads but all this one does is allow people to grin axes that aren't based on fact.  

Not sure which axe I was grinning at - I was postulating a hypothesis and even said "what if"s often can change things remarkably. I also left the area, go back sometimes. I appreciate being able to converse, sometimes eloquently, sometimes not, with others on this board who share a passion for something in common. Not sure what relevance that has on my post, but thanks for your opinions in return. That also defines this board, and hopefully this thread.

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Funny, the feeling was very different a few weeks ago when he gave Dis a benefit game, maybe worth looking back on that thread?

I felt similar then - there's not a great amount in my post which would be different, including the (un)likelihood of my winning the EuroMillions and my belief that John Fenty has acted in what he felt was best. I have to say that sticking my head back behind the castle parapets is more likely now, but again, being able to espouce a differing opinion is again a wonderful thing to do every now and again. All with no personal attacks and hopefully the chance at some point to continue the conversation over a beer or two.

I hope this clarified my opinons further, and look forward to the continuing debate.