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BVZ,
I thought Stuart had resigned his position on the board before this process started? I guess that he may well not be happy with how this process has been handled? i.e. JR declaring its down to two even before the last interview takes place!

It looks like the choice has been made. Press conference at 4pm tomorrow.

The mystery of the appointment will be revealed tomorrow at 4pm. Its looking like Dickov and if he satisfies the 18 point criteria it doesn't say much for the other incredible applicants!

The Board consists of just JR and Gavin Baldwin and has done for some time. On the big issues, then clearly, the other 2 owners would also need to be in agreement.

For the world cup here, preparations are very poor. I've seen a few of the new grounds and they are no where near. The Maracana opened again after a refit, but I understand there is a lot to do still. I am just trying to get tickets for the England game next month. When Brazil tendered for the world cup, one of the items that swung it their way, was the upgrade to the infrastructure, airports and roads etc. Well as I travel by air all over the country, I haven't seen any modifications to any of the airports that I have been to. Also the main road, the BR101 was supposed to have been upgraded to a dual carriageway. This road, stretches almost the whole length of Brazil and is mostly a single carriageway, and is extremely dangerous, made doubly so by the absolutely crazy driving of the drivers here. Anyway, the upgrades are being done in a few places, but no way is it going to fulfill the promise. They have now changed their minds and decided it will be better if nobody goes to work or school on match days, the idea being, that the traffic will ease. The problem with that is that when Brazzos aren't at work, they are driving their cars, so it doesn't take a lot to see what will happen on match days.
This is the world cup I am talking about, where the matches are spread out and are in different cities. Next up is the Olympics, all in Rio and many more countries and spectators turning up. The airport is already overloaded. I have missed more than one flight trying to park my car. Also, there is an acute shortage of hotel space so, they are going to bring in cruise ships to ease the problem. Also they are going to utilize the motels around, as accommodation. Motels here are not as we know them in the UK, they are used for an entirely different purpose and are generally paid for by the hour. (Allegedly)
So we outsiders are planning to be nowhere near the chaos that is sure to ensue

Thats exactly what came across in the documentary plus an element of financial impropriety, strange that who would have thought FIFA may be involved with that?

I see Hayter does it again and scores the winner at Wembley, well done James.

This clip is a boy called Will long 14 who plays for Donny boys. Could be good but can he do the biz in a game?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRCE6GCVclg

Ah, well this time tomorrow it will all be over and you can rant or cheer as much as you wish..

Happy Days are Here Again.
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

On the point of Stuart Highfield - he did announce his resignation long before this process began.
On the point of JR selling properties in Donny because he was thinking of packing up with the Rovers - what a load of tosh.
Even if he did leave the Rovers - why would he need to sell a property portfolio?
He wont go collecting the rents himself will he.
I have had a few giggles to myself recently with all the conspiracy theories on here this season, most of which have proven to be incorrect.