Osborne Sells Up..... To Masters?

Post by **Dave** » 13 Mar 2018, 18:14

Well cock-a-doddle-do, this could be the best news of the week, thanks for sharing Dave.

Hammdog2601 · Post by **Hammdog2601** » 13 Mar 2018, 18:16

This just isn’t going to happen. Ya Torquay fans have the worst luck ever.

Plymouth Gull · Post by **Plymouth Gull** » 13 Mar 2018, 18:23

It's hard not to get carried away here, but we'll see who it is first. It could be the best news we've had in years, or some of the worst.

Have no reason to doubt the source, so time will tell (hopefully).

Rjc70 · Post by **Rjc70** » 13 Mar 2018, 18:40

Harrop saying “not as far as he is aware” to Devon Live

Post by **Southampton Gull** » 13 Mar 2018, 18:44

"all recent indications have been that Osborne, who took over the Gulls just under 15 months ago, is committed to the club and plans to remain so whatever their relegation fate this season."

Yes, of course he is, Guy...........

Yorkieandy · Post by **Yorkieandy** » 13 Mar 2018, 18:47

Rjc70 wrote: ↑13 Mar 2018, 18:40 Harrop saying “not as far as he is aware” to Devon Live

The blokes down at Devon Live need to stop messing around and start taking things seriously.

I mean, fancy asking if he has a brain. Ridiculous.

Great that Geoff was prepared to answer the question though with his response above. Top bloke.

Yorkieandy · Post by **Yorkieandy** » 13 Mar 2018, 19:01

Yorkieandy wrote: ↑13 Mar 2018, 17:36 What is Master's relationship / history with Osborne?

Plainmoor78 · Post by **Plainmoor78** » 13 Mar 2018, 19:12

Yorkieandy wrote: ↑13 Mar 2018, 19:01

Masters has long wanted to own TUFC but his ownership of Truro city held him back. He acted as advisor/consultant to Dave Philips board. As a result it was masters who brokered the deal that saw GI take over the club.

Post by **Southampton Gull** » 13 Mar 2018, 19:17

Exactly right, and he will drop Truro without a second thought to take over at Plainmoor.

westyorkshiregull · Post by **westyorkshiregull** » 13 Mar 2018, 19:17

Rjc70 wrote: ↑13 Mar 2018, 18:40 Harrop saying “not as far as he is aware” to Devon Live

That's not a no then.

It's a scoop Dave

Rjc70 · Post by **Rjc70** » 13 Mar 2018, 19:24

westyorkshiregull wrote: ↑13 Mar 2018, 19:17 That's not a no then.

It's a scoop Dave

There is no ‘denial’ even though the headline says there is. It’s all a bit dunno/Osborne didn’t say anything to me, with Harrop sounding as though he doesn’t speak to Osborne from one week to the next.

Post by **Southampton Gull** » 13 Mar 2018, 19:24

Well I have put my head firmly on the chopping block but it'll take a while I reckon to see if I'm right or my sources have stitched me up lol. I can live with that

tufc si · Post by **tufc si** » 13 Mar 2018, 19:30

Plainmoor78 wrote: ↑13 Mar 2018, 19:12 Masters has long wanted to own TUFC but his ownership of Truro city held him back. He acted as advisor/consultant to Dave Philips board. As a result it was masters who brokered the deal that saw GI take over the club.

So, if it was Masters who helped GI initially take over, surely he should be held slightly accountable for them being here in the first place, or am I totally getting the wrong end of the stick?!...

Yorkieandy · Post by **Yorkieandy** » 13 Mar 2018, 19:31

Rjc70 wrote: ↑13 Mar 2018, 19:24 There is no ‘denial’ even though the headline says there is. It’s all a bit dunno/Osborne didn’t say anything to me, with Harrop sounding as though he doesn’t speak to Osborne from one week to the next.

Must be that strong family bond........

Yorkieandy · Post by **Yorkieandy** » 13 Mar 2018, 19:33

If Masters is 'pally' with Osborne and they have history then i'd be very, very suspicious of any buyout involving him. I don't think we can trust anyone who even knows Osborne through business but by the same token, i don't think we have a choice.

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