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The B-Ark / Re: King's Lynn

« on: March 08, 2020, 03:13:54 PM »

Do you think the Tractor boys will come looking for IC? And more to the point would he go to the enemy 😀

If I was him and with past history, I'd love to be able to prove I could succeed where Lambert has failed.
I think Lambert may have dodged the bullet for now, so may have to be until end of the season to see if anything comes of it.
I would doubt Culverhouse would have any concerns about going to the enemy.

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The B-Ark / Re: King's Lynn

« on: March 08, 2020, 12:53:46 PM »

Probably that's why Lynn's chairman is not prepared to sink more of his money into the infrastructure of the club, if he knows that the landlord will not sell it to him or renew the lease.
Lynn will need to move away from the Walks if they want to be self sufficient going forward, they are in many respects in the same position as we are or were.

Looking at their accounts and their Chairman’s recent comments about cash flow, I think there’s a far more simpler reason why he apparently said at start of season he wasn’t going to continue pumping his money in. A business failure last year leaving local traders out of pocket and the sale of his pub. Draw your own conclusions.
Seen it all before when it comes to football. People never learn. There’s always someone who thinks he’s going to be a White Knight but learns their lesson when it’s too late.

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The B-Ark / Re: King's Lynn

« on: March 08, 2020, 12:39:58 PM »

Kings Lynn Chairman likes to hear his own voice so it’s no secret that he’s just persuaded the Council to extend the lease. I think it was said has 21 years left on it now.
Two things would stop Developers getting their hands on it, which is a shame for Lynn fans as it must be worth Millions and they could well afford to build a new stadium for the Club from the proceeds.
Their Trust has registered the ground as a place of community interest, and apparently there is a Covenant on there to stop it being developed.
A massive bonus for Kings Lynn is that the ground is on a Peppercorn rent, of less than £50 a week. That goes a long way to explain how they can afford to do what they do.

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The B-Ark / Re: King's Lynn

« on: March 07, 2020, 08:35:10 PM »

Cash flow problems for KL.
Paying £900 a week for Southwell and...... £1900 a week for Marriott. Both unsustainable in this league.

Sorry, but this is nonsense.
Marriott is indeed the biggest earner at Kings Lynn, but he's on £800 per week, which is still plenty at this level. Southwell was not offered anymore from Kings Lynn than he was offered elsewhere, but choose Kings Lynn. A professional such as Southwell would take into account the Management set up as well as what's on offer financially and I have to say as far as that goes, Kings Lynn seem to have the lead due to Culverhouse.
Anyway Southwell and what he's earning is not that important  in the grand scheme of things, apart from meaning that Kings Lynn now have a full squad to choose from, which is sonething they have not had for most of the season.The difference between Kings Lynn and otber Clubs is Culverhouse and his ability to get the right player at the right time. This can be seen in recent weeks when utilising his contacts with Norwich, and when he managed to get Power on loan. This lad could fit straight into most Championship sides (yes, he is that good). Norwich keen to keep him on their books and he is earmarked to be a regular Norwich first team player next season.
I don't think people should worry about Kings Lynn and what they spend, especially in future seasons,  as a closer tie up with Norwich is on the cards so more players such as Power will be Lynn bound, and financially that makes a lot of sense for both parties.
Playing Championship players at this level though.......not sure if I think thats fair or not!
Could all be academic though as latest rumour is that its a straight race between Warnock and Culverhouse if Lambert gets the chop.