Perhaps I was a bit optimistic to suggest Balram Chainrai liked Spandau Ballet. I know! Johnny Nash sounds more his middle of the road type. All together now: There are moooooore questions than answers...
Since Portpin's arrival on the Pompey scene, the longer they hang around, the more questions there are. Here's the latest batch Portpin fail to answer, despite being given every opportunity to do so.
After Portpin's decision to appoint Tavistock Communications as their PR company, we at least have someone to ask the questions of. I have so far collected in excess of 100 questions suggested by inquisitive Pompey fans. If there's a question you want us to ask, please send it hallrightnow@pompey-fans.com and we'll try to ask it. I have now sent four batches totalling 43 questions to Tavistock and I publish their 'reponses' below.
The answers so far remain none too illuminating of course. However, I will continue to ask the questions and publish the reponse at approximately ten at a time.
Click here to read questions 1-13 and here to read questions 14-23 and here to read 24-33 sent to Portpin and their responses.
33. Is it Portpin's position that they never received an email communication from Mr Azougy relating to the financial position at Portsmouth FC between October 6th 2009 and February 10th 2009? Portpin: Declined to comment.
34. Is it Portpin's position that they did not approve any transfers of money in and out of their account by their solicitor between October 6th 2009 and February 10th 2010? Portpin: Declined to comment.
35. Removing assets from a company which is subject to a winding up order is a breach of section 127 of the Insolvency Act. Why did Portpin break the law in this way?Portpin: Declined to comment.
36. Have Portpin agreed to repay the £4m they took in contravention of section 127 of the insolvency act?Portpin: Declined to comment.
37. Who was the friend that Mr Chainrai said he had taken the money to repay? Portpin: Declined to comment.
38. Who did the £1.5m of unauthorised payments go to?Portpin: Declined to comment.
39. What is the police complaint number under which this clear crime, the theft of £1.5m, was reported? Portpin: Declined to comment.
40. Were Portpin reimbursed for the £1.5m as prescribed under the Solicitors Regulatory Authority code? Portpin: Declined to comment.
41. Have they reported this rule breach to the SRA/Law Society/police? Portpin: Declined to comment.
42. What is their view on the legality of transferring money removed illegally under section 127 of the Insolvency Act out of the country? Portpin: Declined to comment.
43. On how many occasions have Portpin engaged the services of Mr Azougy as a debt recovery agent? Portpin: Declined to comment.
44. A source close to Portpin has alleged that Mr Azougy was retained subsequent to February 2010 by Portpin to secure repayment of debt owed by Arkadi Gaydamak. Please comment. Portpin: Declined to comment.
I have sent the next batch of ten questions to Tavistock and hopefully I will be able to bring you some answers to those on Friday. Click here to read why PFC owe Portpin absolutely nothing...
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