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I have lost track of the spree of signings M&T have made over recent days and weeks. One could be forgiven for thinking they have a more expansive budget than some clubs playing at League Two level.
Which begs the question ....who on earth is funding operations at Park Drive?
After suffering a string of humiliating defeats the boot is well and truly on the other foot after signing virtually a new squad at break neck speed.
With the apparent recent investment M&T should have their sites set on The Conference South at the very least.
That could make for a very interesting local football scene .
After Wayne Brown there was Paul Abrahams, then there was Adam Flint, next was Peter Taylor, then possibly Liam Bailey, then Jamie Cureton, followed by Dave Huzzey followed by Brett Munyard and next ....? .
I may have this out of order and possibly missed another appointment somewhere.
The activity has been packed into two seasons and a few months.
The turnover in players is as manic as that of Head Coach.
I wonder if the new ownership bid will get to the finishing line.
Next M&T Manager will be full time! - so will a number of others joining the club, this will include five or six full time players, and several other positions.
This really will be a 'Makeover' with a capital 'M'.
This will have to take M&T to National League South to make the master plan worthwhile.
Next M&T Manager will be full time! - so will a number of others joining the club, this will include five or six full time players, and several other positions.
This really will be a 'Makeover' with a capital 'M'.
This will have to take M&T to National League South to make the master plan worthwhile.
I've been tracking this today.
The prospective new owners are effectively buying two separate entities, the stadium and surrounding premises and land from Robbie Cowling, and Maldon & Tiptree F.C. from Richard Cowling.
Add into the mix that they are currently considering employing Mitchell Cowling in the capacity as a Sporting Director - or some such term, pursuing one of the most ambitious transitions in a football club at this level ever attempted in the U.K., l wonder if this may pave the way for something similar at Colchester United?
I don't think the new guys are over impressed with the current state of the club.
They have been contacted by a number of people who have virtually pleaded with them not to be associated with certain individuals currently involved with the club.
I am not one of those people, but l would advise a clean break from the current ownership and their family members.
At least the new owners will look elsewhere for loan players other than just from Colchester United.
I'm sure the news has filtered through to members of the media who M&T have offered the position of Manager to, but l doubt they will mention the length of deal or the salary involved.
It is the most ever at this level l believe.
In addition to this there are some interesting players being tagged!
I'm sure the news has filtered through to members of the media who M&T have offered the position of Manager to, but l doubt they will mention the length of deal or the salary involved.
It is the most ever at this level l believe.
In addition to this there are some interesting players being tagged!
And quite a bit more. ššššš
I've got a hotline through to the nerve centre on this one.....highly entertaining.
I am all for ambition and this is ticking the boxes.
These guys are not just thinking outside of the box - they are off the pitch!
I don't think they can announce this until the ownership of the club is over the line - this is the Richard Cowling element.
Unless they have agreed something in advance?
Maldon being located in the triangle between Colchester, Chelmsford and Southend may become a more prominent place on the football map than it has been hitherto.
My initial 'Makeover' thread title has been completely eclipsed by what is coming.
Although l am in touch with the local media l think it's best for the news to be released after an official statement from Drewitt - Barlow and Co.
They do have some refreshing and innovative ideas and l am looking forward to seeing this thing unfold.
Yet another one of those 'interim' Management situations going on over at M&T with Liam Bailey back yet again for another shift - until the end of the season?
My mole is in the Southern Hemisphere and l wonder what he will make of this.
I also wonder how the negotiations are panning out?
Article on the Gazette website says "A NEW era is upon Maldon and Tiptree Football Club after businessmen and couple Barrie and Scott Drewitt Barlow announced the purchase of the Park Drive football club and its surrounding facilities.
The Drewitt-Barlow Organisation (DBO) have acquired the Pitching In Isthmian League division north club from previous owner, Colchester United chairman Robbie Cowling."
Article on the Gazette website says "A NEW era is upon Maldon and Tiptree Football Club after businessmen and couple Barrie and Scott Drewitt Barlow announced the purchase of the Park Drive football club and its surrounding facilities.
The Drewitt-Barlow Organisation (DBO) have acquired the Pitching In Isthmian League division north club from previous owner, Colchester United chairman Robbie Cowling."
Full steam ahead to go full time on attendances of 200.
Presume there to be no more connection between the clubs, so the Uās cannot use their facilities unless some agreement already reached ?
Under U18/21 to play future games at Florence Park ?
Could well continue as they might like the income from what they could charge Colchester. Does this mean Liam Bailey has now with severed his links with Colchester as, has he not been Coach for the Under 21's? Would think RC glad to get rid as must have soaked up cash with attendances of 200!
Sparkyfilms picking up on one of your earlier comments every business is for sale at the right price regardless of whether they are a football club or not. M & T are never, imo going to be anymore than a minor club and certainly there best hope was when they could call upon Colchester players and even managers such as Wayne Brown but as we found they were his level in the skill set arena. Would think, again imo Cowling and his family will be glad to be out of this money pit and able to concentrate resources on Colchester United and the golf course both of which make more financial sense. Hopefully for them money has been made from the sale of M & T and the land which will more than compensate what has been burnt through during the year's of ownership.
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