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elliegg wrote:orrell lad i thought it was common knowledge that JJb is suffering finacial difficulties cos they lost loads of money in the icelandic banks crash.
Nope, JJB didn't lose a penny in the Icelandic banking collapse. They're having financial difficulties, but they'll pull through IMO.
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orrell lad
sadly JJB is in very serious trouble and needs to sell its fitness centres in the next 2 weeks to generate money. they are also letting all the agency staff go from what ive been told.
the icelandic bank that lent JJB money has gone into receivership and the money is being chased by the receivers.
god its like the financial times on here....lol....
While it's true to say it had an impact on JJB - or more accurately JJB's valuation and it's shareholders - the company itself didn't actually lose a penny due to what happened in Iceland
Dave T wrote:The Icelandic Bank crisis did impact JJB.
While it's true to say it had an impact on JJB - or more accurately JJB's valuation and it's shareholders - the company itself didn't actually lose a penny due to what happened in Iceland
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elliegg wrote:orrell lad sadly JJB is in very serious trouble and needs to sell its fitness centres in the next 2 weeks to generate money. they are also letting all the agency staff go from what ive been told.
the icelandic bank that lent JJB money has gone into receivership and the money is being chased by the receivers.
god its like the financial times on here....lol....
Trust me they are in trouble - talking to a senior manager who said they will be here six months max. They have turned all their stock into a jumble sale and sell what the staff call polish clothes
Doogal McQuire. wrote:The perception with everyone from outside the Rugby League Community is that Wigan are still the biggest name in British rugby league.
It is a hard pill to swallow but unbelievably true.
What is to stop him putting his hand is in his own pocket and using his money to create a lasting legacy of his time at Wigan and buying fitness first etc for the club.
A real fan in the Jack Walker mould would.
I would suggest many of you devoye a greater % of your income to Wigan RL than Ian Lenagan does.
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Charlie Seeling wrote::shock: This is Ian Lenagan we are talking about
What is to stop him putting his hand is in his own pocket and using his money to create a lasting legacy of his time at Wigan and buying fitness first etc for the club.
A real fan in the Jack Walker mould would.
I would suggest many of you devoye a greater % of your income to Wigan RL than Ian Lenagan does.
Maybe create a museum / Hall of Fame, there must be loads of shirts, medals, programmes etc out there that need a home, the great history of our club should be celebrated, we should have a place we can visit, it would be a feather in his cap if he made this happen !!
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery.......
I will look to the moment, and miraculously, the future will take care of itself.
Radio 5 Live, Sat, April 14th, 2007,...Dave Whelan, "In Wigan, rugby will always be king"
'I was certain, positive, convinced, and yet..........unsure'
In terms of museums. Alongside the obvious heritage exhibits with technology advancing there are great possibilities in terms of interactive, young people 'toys' Preston's Football Museum has a great you become a MOTD commentator exhibit. Man U / Preston both have beat the keeper exhibits. Imagine a can you replicate Joes drop goal at Maine Road. Passing exhibits.
Did anyone see the pictures in the Post today, I didn't realise the former players lounge was that large, surely there's enough space for both clubs merchandise. I also noticed the club aren't running the shop but Vandanel, whoever they are.
On Matchdays for the rugby the shop will be half filled with rugby merchandise and not on matchdays the shop will have just basic merchandise (shirts etc)
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This is Ian Lenagan we are talking about
