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Greg Dyke Backs the Bees

A quick update for you folks:

Former BBC director general Greg Dyke has got behind the Back the Bees campaign to raise £1m by the end of September to enable the takeover of Brentford FC by its fans.

Dyke, a supporter of the Club since childhood when his brother Ian played in the youth scheme at Brentford, has joined the supporters' trust Bees United, which is seeking to acquire the majority shareholding in the Club, and has taken out a loan note towards the £1m total.

He is also a former director of Manchester United who was deeply concerned about the takeover of the club by the Glazer family. He has commented that in supporting both United and Brentford for many years he has never seen a conflict, as during that time they have never had to play against each other. Living locally he can get to matches at Griffin Park in 15 minutes. Three of his children are also big Brentford fans as are many of their friends.

On his decision to Back the Bees, Dyke said: "I have been a Brentford supporter for more than 40 years and know how much the club means to a lot of people living in the area. It is very clear to me that the Club's long term future is best served by the majority shareholding being held by the people who care most about the club - its fans."

Commenting on Dyke's support, Bees United chairman Brian Burgess added: "I am delighted that Greg has decided to get behind our campaign. Having a businessman of his standing behind us adds credibility to what we are seeking to achieve and will, I hope, encourage others to play whatever part they can in securing the Club's future".
 
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If this is the case, I wonder what our current Chairman (you know, the Lemon slicer) has to say about it ?

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Mulitinovic said:
A quick update for you folks:

Former BBC director general Greg Dyke has got behind the Back the Bees campaign to raise £1m by the end of September to enable the takeover of Brentford FC by its fans.

Dyke, a supporter of the Club since childhood when his brother Ian played in the youth scheme at Brentford, has joined the supporters' trust Bees United, which is seeking to acquire the majority shareholding in the Club, and has taken out a loan note towards the £1m total.

He is also a former director of Manchester United who was deeply concerned about the takeover of the club by the Glazer family. He has commented that in supporting both United and Brentford for many years he has never seen a conflict, as during that time they have never had to play against each other. Living locally he can get to matches at Griffin Park in 15 minutes. Three of his children are also big Brentford fans as are many of their friends.

On his decision to Back the Bees, Dyke said: "I have been a Brentford supporter for more than 40 years and know how much the club means to a lot of people living in the area. It is very clear to me that the Club's long term future is best served by the majority shareholding being held by the people who care most about the club - its fans."

Commenting on Dyke's support, Bees United chairman Brian Burgess added: "I am delighted that Greg has decided to get behind our campaign. Having a businessman of his standing behind us adds credibility to what we are seeking to achieve and will, I hope, encourage others to play whatever part they can in securing the Club's future".
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Whilst it is fantastic to add a name like Mr Dyke to BTB - this is a bit of a wishy-washy press release - at least to me. What does it mean? Is Rick Wakeman backing the bees? Is Wellard? Just because Greg "adds credibility" because he is a "businessman of standing" etc. etc. Not being awkward but don't get the angle.
 

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It's good to have a man of his standing behind the cause but it would be nice to know whether his support extends beyond words. Regardless of this however, his support is welcomed and I hope it encourages more to do so..
 
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Brentford Bob said:
It mentions a loan note but neglects to say how much?
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It's in the Chron too but says that he wishes the amount to be undisclosed. Can't we just see how much the BTB total goes up by? :shrug:
 

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We lost 2-1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford in 1975 in the League cup.

Never seen a conflict, never had to play each other, my arse. :nono:

Hardly a fanatic. :rolleyes:

Seriously, Mr. Dykes involvement can only be a good thing in raising people's awareness of our plight. :sorted:


ps. Just a thought, has Dan Tana been contacted regarding fund-raising?
 

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He wasn't a director of Man U in 1975. Very good news. It would be nice if his loan note is a large one, but his participation may still have big value if it helps to persuade more large donors (as I've posted before, the small donations of the average Bees fans won't get us there- we need a few people willing to stump up six figure sums).
 

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Having someone like Greg Dyke involved can only be excellent news :sorted:

A move in the right direction me thinks, time for you to re-join BU and start a Standing Order if you can please ? :yes: :owusu:
 

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Bee H said:
Having someone like Greg Dyke involved can only be excellent news :sorted:

A move in the right direction me thinks, time for you to re-join BU and start a Standing Order if you can please ? :yes: :owusu:
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I missed the statement that said,"After two wonderful years at the helm at last John McGlashan can step down knowing that he's left BFC with a safe pair of hands". ;)
 

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If this a "ramp up" as the season starts, then all involved should be commended on the strategy.
 

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Can we ensure (moderators!) that there is nothing but positive comment on this thread?

This is the sort of news we need and there must be praise to Mr. Dyke not only for making the loan (for which we must respect his privacy on the details) but also for allowing his name to be leveraged to maximise the publicity potential.

This PR may also sway any potential loaners who are sitting on the fence and I hope it may attract others who have not been contacted by the massive campaign (ooops, sorry, I'm in danger of breaking my own rule!).

It may also serve to influence other locals who may sit at home watching Shy TV that, if a TV man can go to live matches, it must be safe to venture off the sofa and come down to see what it is all about.

Goodness; we only need a convincing win on Saturday and I'll feel that world domination is possible!
 

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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/printFriendly/0,,1-20429-1720380,00.html]today's Times[/URL] :dj:


The Insider - August 4
By Ashling O'Connor


WHEN Greg Dyke was on the board of Manchester United, he railed against unwanted prospective owners by standing up to the £623 million bid by Rupert Murdoch’s BSkyB, the pay-TV operator, while fellow directors submitted. With United now a lost cause in the eyes of many of their supporters after the £800 million takeover by the Glazer family, the former director-general of the BBC has turned his attention to a club in need closer to home.

He is joining the Back the Bees campaign to enable fans of Brentford to buy the club from Ron Noades by the end of next month. Dyke has pledged a loan note towards the campaign, which has raised about £540,000. The size of his contribution is confidential but is understood to be in four figures.

The supporters’ trust needs £1 million to exercise an option to buy Noades’s majority shareholding for £1 and refinance a £4.5 million loan with Barclays. If they fail, the club will be open to commercial buyers. The fans fear that Griffin Park would be sold off to property developers.

Dyke’s backing, to be announced today, is a boost to a campaign that has already won the support of another traditional Labour supporter whose political loyalties have been tested by the Blair regime. Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of London, offered his endorsement last month.

Dyke has been a Brentford supporter since childhood, when his brother Ian was a youth player. Three of his children are fans. Dyke still also counts himself a United supporter.
 

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The H said:
The size of his contribution is confidential but is understood to be in four figures.
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The minimum size of a loan note is £1,000 - so that doesn't really mean much, other than it's less than £10k. Thinking positively, The Times may be wrong!
 

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Burgess added:"It is ironic that Bees United pulled the club back from the brink of administration and possible ground-sharing at Kingstonian two years ago, and have now made it a more attractive proposition for would-be buyers."
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ummmmm I wonder whether or not the Section 106 Agreement helped to make GP a more attractive proposition for would-be "property speculators"
 

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jlove said:
It seems to me that Tony Flood does his research on the GPG!
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...or just got the same press release as everyone else :idea:
 

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Streetboy said:
...or just got the same press release as everyone else :idea:
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I think jlove was referring to this part of the article:
"Some Brentford fans are loath to make donations because they are still unhappy with the make-up of the club's board following decisions that prevented supporters getting tickets for the FA Cup tie at Southampton last season.

There was also criticism of safety chief Alistair Hill for referring on the club website to alleged racist comments by a Brentford fan."
 

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Banana said:
I think jlove was referring to this part of the article:
"Some Brentford fans are loath to make donations because they are still unhappy with the make-up of the club's board following decisions that prevented supporters getting tickets for the FA Cup tie at Southampton last season.

There was also criticism of safety chief Alistair Hill for referring on the club website to alleged racist comments by a Brentford fan."
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I know, I thought I'd be hilarious, but I think I'll go nurture my hangover instead... :sneakoff:

Only a few hours now! :owusu:
 

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I've seen him and John Stapleton last two home games walking up the stairs above the paddock, D block I guess. :)
 

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Banana said:
Where did you see him out of interest?
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I saw him walking towards the block D stairs at half time with a companion. Presumably he had a burger and a cup of tea on the forecourt with the rest of us.
 

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He was there with his lad, John Stapleton and another. They had tickets for D block I think.
 

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They sat in D block next to the press area. :sorted:
 

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:dj: His boy had a very cool t-shirt on which I have just ordered from e-bay, which says:
Football is my religion
Griffin Park is my church

Looks like he and his boy are true bees, hope he sacks off Man ure and splashes some cash at bees
 

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Davee said:
When's he coming again?
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he's at most games, sits in D block normally with son & John Stapleton. Expect he'll be there tonight. :sorted:
 

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i expect he has more sense than that :rolleyes:
 

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Bee nice if he could help us out in a big way
 

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weymouth bee said:
Bee nice if he could help us out in a big way
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mystery backer:fishing: :fishing:
 

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shows what i know lol
 

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I thought the fact all the press are reporting this as a major deal would have sparked a fury of postings from excited bees fans. It al seems a bit quite or have I missed something?
 
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