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Post by harlan on Dec 6, 2017 9:21:57 GMT
www.tailfordmeats.co.uk/our-staff/George Ferdinando is the name being branded around as director of a new ho0lding company that will be in charge of the caps does this look dodgy to anyone Will the Elite League do it's fit and proper tests seeing that it appears as if there is going to be a change in owner? Or is Mr.Ferdinando just a figure head and it's the same people in the background being in charge?
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Post by coloradoflyer on Dec 6, 2017 9:55:54 GMT
www.tailfordmeats.co.uk/our-staff/George Ferdinando is the name being branded around as director of a new ho0lding company that will be in charge of the caps does this look dodgy to anyone Will the Elite League do it's fit and proper tests seeing that it appears as if there is going to be a change in owner? Or is Mr.Ferdinando just a figure head and it's the same people in the background being in charge? someone posted on the caps forum about it and it reads. That's a report in a Fife newspaper, hardly a PR from the Caps Whilst I think the Caps management should be conducting their business in private and I`ll repeat my stance that its nothing to do with those with no direct financial input, the club are now making a complete cod of the fans with the lack of any info after declaring (wrongly imo) that they would keep us informed. I get around and I'm hearing from the Braehead Clan boys that Neil Black is paying the Caps wages, unfortunately George Ferdinando has been reported to have put his house up as collateral for his new company to get credit facilities, Season ticket holder may have been asked to change their DD to Cool House ( I wouldn't, i`d see that as a getout to keep my cash as no contract with CH) have to laugh at the whole Tailford thing. Tailford resigns from Caps, Hartmann coach of a rival team where their seems to be more info coming from than Caps. An ex shop assistant suddenly "owns" a holding company that now appears to include the company his boss once owned. You couldn't make this up. Of course it may be that a rich man is using the club as a tax loss and quite happy to see the team playing in front of two men and a dog. However this is a bit of speculation and could grow further arms and legs to the point nobody will believe any PR the club eventually produce. I call on the owners to sort one out asap before more skeletons fall out the cupboard. That is assuming they have got a grasp on whats actually going on in what appears to be a bit of a power struggle
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Post by ronniemac on Dec 6, 2017 13:01:31 GMT
George Ferdinando is indeed the Director of Cool House and has been associated with sponsorship of the Caps for a little while, he has put his home on the line in order to raise funds for this project, he plays for my old recce team in Edinburgh,those are the facts not a rumour.
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Post by coloradoflyer on Dec 6, 2017 13:43:12 GMT
George Ferdinando is indeed the Director of Cool House and has been associated with sponsorship of the Caps for a little while, he has put his home on the line in order to raise funds for this project, he plays for my old recce team in Edinburgh,those are the facts not a rumour. Ronnie would you not say that was slightly mad putting your house on the line if it goes peat tong
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Post by ronniemac on Dec 6, 2017 15:40:56 GMT
George has willingly given The Caps a lot of money over the last few seasons, I would say it was utter madness to throw money into a bottomless pit myself but he is an adult and entitled to do what he wants with his belongings, it's just going to be hard for him when he realises he can't keep his finger in the dyke forever and the team move onto the next face.
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Post by coloradoflyer on Dec 12, 2017 14:10:38 GMT
first part of the news article in the Edinburgh evening news. Caps, with only three Elite League wins from 21 games, sit seven points adrift at the foot of the table. However, of even greater concern to die-hard fans is the continued wall of silence from management following news of financial difficulties and an uncertain future for the club. With last month’s liquidation of company Capitals Hockey Limited, the club would appear to be in limbo as it undergoes what was described in a brief statement as “a corporate restructure”, with a spokesperson since promising top-flight hockey will continue at Murrayfield with full details to be released once the process is complete. Season-ticket holders who chose to pay in instalments received a recent email instructing them to change their payments from Capitals Hockey Limited to a new company, Cool House Marketing Limited. However, increasingly impatient fans still await the promised full statement from the club. Read more at: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/ice-hockey/capitals/capitals-ace-hails-fans-for-backing-team-amid-lack-of-clarity-on-club-s-future-1-4634293
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Post by coloradoflyer on Dec 13, 2017 15:24:47 GMT
message to the caps fans
Following what we acknowledge has been a frustrating period for our fan base we’d like to assure our supporters that the Edinburgh Capitals are about to become stronger both on and off the ice.
We are in talks with a number of players and expect to announce new recruits from next week. We want to significantly strengthen the squad for the second half of the season, that is our immediate priority. We have three full calendar months left this season, we’re focussed on bringing in players who will battle for the club week in week out from now until the final game of the season.
Whilst we build on ice we are also seeking to strengthen off ice and are advertising for a Commercial Manager. We want to strengthen our current commercial ties whilst seeking to expand and identify new opportunities for growth. We recognise the need to strengthen in such areas as a necessity to bring success in the longer term in the EIHL.
We recognise that our supporters have remained loyal during this period, but naturally frustration has been felt. Our immediate goal is to provide you with a significantly stronger roster this season, a stronger second half to the season and for us to continue to build a club structure that provides a strong future in the Elite League.
As stated above, we'll bring you signing news shortly...
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