Monday, April 24, 2006
Paladini's Playing Career - ("Restored" Posting from Deleted QPR Board Blog)
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Paladini's Playing Career
Paladini in a Q&A with QPR Net Dec 2005 " All I want to know is what have I done at this club that is so dishonest? I played football for Naples when I was thirteen years of age, I kicked a few balls. Sure I never made it to the top but I was registered to play for them but what difference does that make to QPR today? Will that pay the taxman? No, they just want to say I am a liar. .... http://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
PALADINI MEETING WITH LSA in September 2005
LSA reported "A lot of inaccurate information has appeared in the press. He has never owned a nightclub and although he played for Naples for a long time he never played for Juventus or the Italian national side." - http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/Independent - Ian Holloway: In a league of his own ' - Interview by Robert ChalmersPublished: 06 November 2005"Paladini, now 60, was a striker on Napoli's books until injury forced him to retire at the age of 22. .. ".http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article324844.ece
The Times: September 30, 2005 "Chairman sees himself as agent for QPR revivalBy Alex Wade"Between 1958 and 1967, Paladini was on Napoli’s books wearing the No 10 shirt that, thanks to Stan Bowles, Rodney Marsh and Tony Currie, has iconic status at Loftus Road. It would be some joy for him — and QPR fans — if this thread had more than merely symbolic resonance" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,435-1804566,00.html QPR1st Latest news update -September 26, 2005"...Then on Friday afternoon, during a courtesy phone call between Gianni Paladini and a Trust rep.... One other issue that was raised was the Naples thing with GP saying how he understood people were confused on some of the messageboards regarding him playing for them. He was asked what the story was and a rather scattered explanation followed with him saying how he had signed for Naples at the age of 13 in 1958 and that in 1967, due to a broken kneecap, his playing career was cut short. He mentioned how it's quite easy to find the history on this and made the offer to talk this through in detail at a later date.http://www.qpr1st.co.uk/main/newsarticle.asp?id=29FSC INVESTMENTS...From a couple of years ago? FSC Investments -http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/"[site]was last updated Wednesday 17th September 2003"Specialist ServicesInheritance Tax Planning ServiceMany people now realise that the current level of nil rate band of £263,000 for inheritance tax is so low that once the value of their property and possessions is valued they are likely to leave their families with a tax bill when they die.Our IHT Planning Service helps people plan their financial arrangements in such a way that this nasty and vindictive tax can in most cases either be avoided or at worst reduced.Investment Portfolio Advice ServiceIn the modern investment market, things can get very complicated, you don't always keep on top of the paperwork as well as you should. As a result you may not always be receiving the sort of returns you want from your investments.Our Investment Portfolio Advice Service is designed to take away all the heartache of trying to keep abreast of the developments and changes in the investment market, we will help you chose the right contract and the right funds at the right time and make sure you are getting the best tax treatment on your overall portfolio. Remember that the value of investments can go down as well as up. They don't need your help to make them worse!Personal Equity Plan Portfolio Evaluation and ManagementHow many times have you said "this old PEP we bought isn't performing well I will need to see someone about it", well now is your chance. We will help you regularly review your portfolio and where you have invested in a fund that is past its sell by date we will inform you of your options.Professional Football Player and Sportsperson Financial Planning ServiceProfessional sportsmen and women are some of our highest paid earners, but if they are not careful with their money the end of their career can come all too soon. Injury is just one of the pitfalls awaiting a highly competitive sportsperson, we all want to be winners and if you have had a career full of success you will want your financial life to be a success as well.We have specialist knowledge of the market as we have professional introducers like Mel Eves - England International, ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion, Gianni Paladini - FIFA Players Agent - ex-Juventus and Italy, Tony Daly - England International, ex- Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers. http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/specialist.html Q&A with Chairman Paladini, Interesting QPR Net Interview with Chairman, Gianni Paladinihttp://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
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Monday, January 16, 2006
Paladini's Playing Career
Paladini in a Q&A with QPR Net Dec 2005 " All I want to know is what have I done at this club that is so dishonest? I played football for Naples when I was thirteen years of age, I kicked a few balls. Sure I never made it to the top but I was registered to play for them but what difference does that make to QPR today? Will that pay the taxman? No, they just want to say I am a liar. .... http://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
PALADINI MEETING WITH LSA in September 2005
LSA reported "A lot of inaccurate information has appeared in the press. He has never owned a nightclub and although he played for Naples for a long time he never played for Juventus or the Italian national side." - http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/Independent - Ian Holloway: In a league of his own ' - Interview by Robert ChalmersPublished: 06 November 2005"Paladini, now 60, was a striker on Napoli's books until injury forced him to retire at the age of 22. .. ".http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article324844.ece
The Times: September 30, 2005 "Chairman sees himself as agent for QPR revivalBy Alex Wade"Between 1958 and 1967, Paladini was on Napoli’s books wearing the No 10 shirt that, thanks to Stan Bowles, Rodney Marsh and Tony Currie, has iconic status at Loftus Road. It would be some joy for him — and QPR fans — if this thread had more than merely symbolic resonance" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,435-1804566,00.html QPR1st Latest news update -September 26, 2005"...Then on Friday afternoon, during a courtesy phone call between Gianni Paladini and a Trust rep.... One other issue that was raised was the Naples thing with GP saying how he understood people were confused on some of the messageboards regarding him playing for them. He was asked what the story was and a rather scattered explanation followed with him saying how he had signed for Naples at the age of 13 in 1958 and that in 1967, due to a broken kneecap, his playing career was cut short. He mentioned how it's quite easy to find the history on this and made the offer to talk this through in detail at a later date.http://www.qpr1st.co.uk/main/newsarticle.asp?id=29FSC INVESTMENTS...From a couple of years ago? FSC Investments -http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/"[site]was last updated Wednesday 17th September 2003"Specialist ServicesInheritance Tax Planning ServiceMany people now realise that the current level of nil rate band of £263,000 for inheritance tax is so low that once the value of their property and possessions is valued they are likely to leave their families with a tax bill when they die.Our IHT Planning Service helps people plan their financial arrangements in such a way that this nasty and vindictive tax can in most cases either be avoided or at worst reduced.Investment Portfolio Advice ServiceIn the modern investment market, things can get very complicated, you don't always keep on top of the paperwork as well as you should. As a result you may not always be receiving the sort of returns you want from your investments.Our Investment Portfolio Advice Service is designed to take away all the heartache of trying to keep abreast of the developments and changes in the investment market, we will help you chose the right contract and the right funds at the right time and make sure you are getting the best tax treatment on your overall portfolio. Remember that the value of investments can go down as well as up. They don't need your help to make them worse!Personal Equity Plan Portfolio Evaluation and ManagementHow many times have you said "this old PEP we bought isn't performing well I will need to see someone about it", well now is your chance. We will help you regularly review your portfolio and where you have invested in a fund that is past its sell by date we will inform you of your options.Professional Football Player and Sportsperson Financial Planning ServiceProfessional sportsmen and women are some of our highest paid earners, but if they are not careful with their money the end of their career can come all too soon. Injury is just one of the pitfalls awaiting a highly competitive sportsperson, we all want to be winners and if you have had a career full of success you will want your financial life to be a success as well.We have specialist knowledge of the market as we have professional introducers like Mel Eves - England International, ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion, Gianni Paladini - FIFA Players Agent - ex-Juventus and Italy, Tony Daly - England International, ex- Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers. http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/specialist.html Q&A with Chairman Paladini, Interesting QPR Net Interview with Chairman, Gianni Paladinihttp://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
Paladini's Playing Career - ("Restored" Posting from Deleted QPR Board Blog)
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Paladini's Playing Career
Paladini in a Q&A with QPR Net Dec 2005 " All I want to know is what have I done at this club that is so dishonest? I played football for Naples when I was thirteen years of age, I kicked a few balls. Sure I never made it to the top but I was registered to play for them but what difference does that make to QPR today? Will that pay the taxman? No, they just want to say I am a liar. .... http://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
PALADINI MEETING WITH LSA in September 2005
LSA reported "A lot of inaccurate information has appeared in the press. He has never owned a nightclub and although he played for Naples for a long time he never played for Juventus or the Italian national side." - http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/Independent - Ian Holloway: In a league of his own ' - Interview by Robert ChalmersPublished: 06 November 2005"Paladini, now 60, was a striker on Napoli's books until injury forced him to retire at the age of 22. .. ".http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article324844.ece
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Articles Pertaining to the Members of the Board of Directors of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) Football Club
Monday, January 16, 2006
Paladini's Playing Career
Paladini in a Q&A with QPR Net Dec 2005 " All I want to know is what have I done at this club that is so dishonest? I played football for Naples when I was thirteen years of age, I kicked a few balls. Sure I never made it to the top but I was registered to play for them but what difference does that make to QPR today? Will that pay the taxman? No, they just want to say I am a liar. .... http://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
PALADINI MEETING WITH LSA in September 2005
LSA reported "A lot of inaccurate information has appeared in the press. He has never owned a nightclub and although he played for Naples for a long time he never played for Juventus or the Italian national side." - http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/Independent - Ian Holloway: In a league of his own ' - Interview by Robert ChalmersPublished: 06 November 2005"Paladini, now 60, was a striker on Napoli's books until injury forced him to retire at the age of 22. .. ".http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article324844.ece
Paladini's Playing Career - ("Restored" Posting from Deleted QPR Board Blog)
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REVIVED ITEMS 1
QPR BOARD
Articles Pertaining to the Members of the Board of Directors of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) Football Club
Monday, January 16, 2006
Paladini's Playing Career
Paladini in a Q&A with QPR Net Dec 2005 " All I want to know is what have I done at this club that is so dishonest? I played football for Naples when I was thirteen years of age, I kicked a few balls. Sure I never made it to the top but I was registered to play for them but what difference does that make to QPR today? Will that pay the taxman? No, they just want to say I am a liar. .... http://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
PALADINI MEETING WITH LSA in September 2005
LSA reported "A lot of inaccurate information has appeared in the press. He has never owned a nightclub and although he played for Naples for a long time he never played for Juventus or the Italian national side." - http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/Independent - Ian Holloway: In a league of his own ' - Interview by Robert ChalmersPublished: 06 November 2005"Paladini, now 60, was a striker on Napoli's books until injury forced him to retire at the age of 22. .. ".http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article324844.ece
The Times: September 30, 2005 "Chairman sees himself as agent for QPR revivalBy Alex Wade"Between 1958 and 1967, Paladini was on Napoli’s books wearing the No 10 shirt that, thanks to Stan Bowles, Rodney Marsh and Tony Currie, has iconic status at Loftus Road. It would be some joy for him — and QPR fans — if this thread had more than merely symbolic resonance" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,435-1804566,00.html
QPR1st Latest news update -September 26, 2005"...Then on Friday afternoon, during a courtesy phone call between Gianni Paladini and a Trust rep.... One other issue that was raised was the Naples thing with GP saying how he understood people were confused on some of the messageboards regarding him playing for them. He was asked what the story was and a rather scattered explanation followed with him saying how he had signed for Naples at the age of 13 in 1958 and that in 1967, due to a broken kneecap, his playing career was cut short. He mentioned how it's quite easy to find the history on this and made the offer to talk this through in detail at a later date.http://www.qpr1st.co.uk/main/newsarticle.asp?id=29FSC INVESTMENTS...From a couple of years ago? FSC Investments -http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/"[site]was last updated Wednesday 17th September 2003"Specialist ServicesInheritance Tax Planning ServiceMany people now realise that the current level of nil rate band of £263,000 for inheritance tax is so low that once the value of their property and possessions is valued they are likely to leave their families with a tax bill when they die.Our IHT Planning Service helps people plan their financial arrangements in such a way that this nasty and vindictive tax can in most cases either be avoided or at worst reduced.Investment Portfolio Advice ServiceIn the modern investment market, things can get very complicated, you don't always keep on top of the paperwork as well as you should. As a result you may not always be receiving the sort of returns you want from your investments.Our Investment Portfolio Advice Service is designed to take away all the heartache of trying to keep abreast of the developments and changes in the investment market, we will help you chose the right contract and the right funds at the right time and make sure you are getting the best tax treatment on your overall portfolio. Remember that the value of investments can go down as well as up. They don't need your help to make them worse!Personal Equity Plan Portfolio Evaluation and ManagementHow many times have you said "this old PEP we bought isn't performing well I will need to see someone about it", well now is your chance. We will help you regularly review your portfolio and where you have invested in a fund that is past its sell by date we will inform you of your options.Professional Football Player and Sportsperson Financial Planning ServiceProfessional sportsmen and women are some of our highest paid earners, but if they are not careful with their money the end of their career can come all too soon. Injury is just one of the pitfalls awaiting a highly competitive sportsperson, we all want to be winners and if you have had a career full of success you will want your financial life to be a success as well.We have specialist knowledge of the market as we have professional introducers like Mel Eves - England International, ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion, Gianni Paladini - FIFA Players Agent - ex-Juventus and Italy, Tony Daly - England International, ex- Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers. http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/specialist.html
Q&A with Chairman Paladini,
Interesting QPR Net Interview with Chairman, Gianni Paladinihttp://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
REVIVED ITEMS 1
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Articles Pertaining to the Members of the Board of Directors of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) Football Club
Monday, January 16, 2006
Paladini's Playing Career
Paladini in a Q&A with QPR Net Dec 2005 " All I want to know is what have I done at this club that is so dishonest? I played football for Naples when I was thirteen years of age, I kicked a few balls. Sure I never made it to the top but I was registered to play for them but what difference does that make to QPR today? Will that pay the taxman? No, they just want to say I am a liar. .... http://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
PALADINI MEETING WITH LSA in September 2005
LSA reported "A lot of inaccurate information has appeared in the press. He has never owned a nightclub and although he played for Naples for a long time he never played for Juventus or the Italian national side." - http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/Independent - Ian Holloway: In a league of his own ' - Interview by Robert ChalmersPublished: 06 November 2005"Paladini, now 60, was a striker on Napoli's books until injury forced him to retire at the age of 22. .. ".http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article324844.ece
The Times: September 30, 2005 "Chairman sees himself as agent for QPR revivalBy Alex Wade"Between 1958 and 1967, Paladini was on Napoli’s books wearing the No 10 shirt that, thanks to Stan Bowles, Rodney Marsh and Tony Currie, has iconic status at Loftus Road. It would be some joy for him — and QPR fans — if this thread had more than merely symbolic resonance" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,435-1804566,00.html
QPR1st Latest news update -September 26, 2005"...Then on Friday afternoon, during a courtesy phone call between Gianni Paladini and a Trust rep.... One other issue that was raised was the Naples thing with GP saying how he understood people were confused on some of the messageboards regarding him playing for them. He was asked what the story was and a rather scattered explanation followed with him saying how he had signed for Naples at the age of 13 in 1958 and that in 1967, due to a broken kneecap, his playing career was cut short. He mentioned how it's quite easy to find the history on this and made the offer to talk this through in detail at a later date.http://www.qpr1st.co.uk/main/newsarticle.asp?id=29FSC INVESTMENTS...From a couple of years ago? FSC Investments -http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/"[site]was last updated Wednesday 17th September 2003"Specialist ServicesInheritance Tax Planning ServiceMany people now realise that the current level of nil rate band of £263,000 for inheritance tax is so low that once the value of their property and possessions is valued they are likely to leave their families with a tax bill when they die.Our IHT Planning Service helps people plan their financial arrangements in such a way that this nasty and vindictive tax can in most cases either be avoided or at worst reduced.Investment Portfolio Advice ServiceIn the modern investment market, things can get very complicated, you don't always keep on top of the paperwork as well as you should. As a result you may not always be receiving the sort of returns you want from your investments.Our Investment Portfolio Advice Service is designed to take away all the heartache of trying to keep abreast of the developments and changes in the investment market, we will help you chose the right contract and the right funds at the right time and make sure you are getting the best tax treatment on your overall portfolio. Remember that the value of investments can go down as well as up. They don't need your help to make them worse!Personal Equity Plan Portfolio Evaluation and ManagementHow many times have you said "this old PEP we bought isn't performing well I will need to see someone about it", well now is your chance. We will help you regularly review your portfolio and where you have invested in a fund that is past its sell by date we will inform you of your options.Professional Football Player and Sportsperson Financial Planning ServiceProfessional sportsmen and women are some of our highest paid earners, but if they are not careful with their money the end of their career can come all too soon. Injury is just one of the pitfalls awaiting a highly competitive sportsperson, we all want to be winners and if you have had a career full of success you will want your financial life to be a success as well.We have specialist knowledge of the market as we have professional introducers like Mel Eves - England International, ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion, Gianni Paladini - FIFA Players Agent - ex-Juventus and Italy, Tony Daly - England International, ex- Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers. http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/specialist.html
Q&A with Chairman Paladini,
Interesting QPR Net Interview with Chairman, Gianni Paladinihttp://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
Paladini's Playing Career - ("Restored" Posting from Deleted QPR Board Blog)
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REVIVED ITEMS 1
QPR BOARD
Articles Pertaining to the Members of the Board of Directors of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) Football Club
Monday, January 16, 2006
Paladini's Playing Career
Paladini in a Q&A with QPR Net Dec 2005 " All I want to know is what have I done at this club that is so dishonest? I played football for Naples when I was thirteen years of age, I kicked a few balls. Sure I never made it to the top but I was registered to play for them but what difference does that make to QPR today? Will that pay the taxman? No, they just want to say I am a liar. .... http://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
PALADINI MEETING WITH LSA in September 2005
LSA reported "A lot of inaccurate information has appeared in the press. He has never owned a nightclub and although he played for Naples for a long time he never played for Juventus or the Italian national side." - http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/Independent - Ian Holloway: In a league of his own ' - Interview by Robert ChalmersPublished: 06 November 2005"Paladini, now 60, was a striker on Napoli's books until injury forced him to retire at the age of 22. .. ".http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article324844.ece
The Times: September 30, 2005 "Chairman sees himself as agent for QPR revivalBy Alex Wade"Between 1958 and 1967, Paladini was on Napoli’s books wearing the No 10 shirt that, thanks to Stan Bowles, Rodney Marsh and Tony Currie, has iconic status at Loftus Road. It would be some joy for him — and QPR fans — if this thread had more than merely symbolic resonance" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,435-1804566,00.html
QPR1st Latest news update -September 26, 2005"...Then on Friday afternoon, during a courtesy phone call between Gianni Paladini and a Trust rep.... One other issue that was raised was the Naples thing with GP saying how he understood people were confused on some of the messageboards regarding him playing for them. He was asked what the story was and a rather scattered explanation followed with him saying how he had signed for Naples at the age of 13 in 1958 and that in 1967, due to a broken kneecap, his playing career was cut short. He mentioned how it's quite easy to find the history on this and made the offer to talk this through in detail at a later date.http://www.qpr1st.co.uk/main/newsarticle.asp?id=29FSC INVESTMENTS...From a couple of years ago? FSC Investments -http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/"[site]was last updated Wednesday 17th September 2003"Specialist ServicesInheritance Tax Planning ServiceMany people now realise that the current level of nil rate band of £263,000 for inheritance tax is so low that once the value of their property and possessions is valued they are likely to leave their families with a tax bill when they die.Our IHT Planning Service helps people plan their financial arrangements in such a way that this nasty and vindictive tax can in most cases either be avoided or at worst reduced.Investment Portfolio Advice ServiceIn the modern investment market, things can get very complicated, you don't always keep on top of the paperwork as well as you should. As a result you may not always be receiving the sort of returns you want from your investments.Our Investment Portfolio Advice Service is designed to take away all the heartache of trying to keep abreast of the developments and changes in the investment market, we will help you chose the right contract and the right funds at the right time and make sure you are getting the best tax treatment on your overall portfolio. Remember that the value of investments can go down as well as up. They don't need your help to make them worse!Personal Equity Plan Portfolio Evaluation and ManagementHow many times have you said "this old PEP we bought isn't performing well I will need to see someone about it", well now is your chance. We will help you regularly review your portfolio and where you have invested in a fund that is past its sell by date we will inform you of your options.Professional Football Player and Sportsperson Financial Planning ServiceProfessional sportsmen and women are some of our highest paid earners, but if they are not careful with their money the end of their career can come all too soon. Injury is just one of the pitfalls awaiting a highly competitive sportsperson, we all want to be winners and if you have had a career full of success you will want your financial life to be a success as well.We have specialist knowledge of the market as we have professional introducers like Mel Eves - England International, ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion, Gianni Paladini - FIFA Players Agent - ex-Juventus and Italy, Tony Daly - England International, ex- Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers. http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/specialist.html
Q&A with Chairman Paladini,
Interesting QPR Net Interview with Chairman, Gianni Paladinihttp://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
REVIVED ITEMS 1
QPR BOARD
Articles Pertaining to the Members of the Board of Directors of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) Football Club
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Paladini's Playing Career
Paladini in a Q&A with QPR Net Dec 2005 " All I want to know is what have I done at this club that is so dishonest? I played football for Naples when I was thirteen years of age, I kicked a few balls. Sure I never made it to the top but I was registered to play for them but what difference does that make to QPR today? Will that pay the taxman? No, they just want to say I am a liar. .... http://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
PALADINI MEETING WITH LSA in September 2005
LSA reported "A lot of inaccurate information has appeared in the press. He has never owned a nightclub and although he played for Naples for a long time he never played for Juventus or the Italian national side." - http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/Independent - Ian Holloway: In a league of his own ' - Interview by Robert ChalmersPublished: 06 November 2005"Paladini, now 60, was a striker on Napoli's books until injury forced him to retire at the age of 22. .. ".http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article324844.ece
The Times: September 30, 2005 "Chairman sees himself as agent for QPR revivalBy Alex Wade"Between 1958 and 1967, Paladini was on Napoli’s books wearing the No 10 shirt that, thanks to Stan Bowles, Rodney Marsh and Tony Currie, has iconic status at Loftus Road. It would be some joy for him — and QPR fans — if this thread had more than merely symbolic resonance" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,435-1804566,00.html
QPR1st Latest news update -September 26, 2005"...Then on Friday afternoon, during a courtesy phone call between Gianni Paladini and a Trust rep.... One other issue that was raised was the Naples thing with GP saying how he understood people were confused on some of the messageboards regarding him playing for them. He was asked what the story was and a rather scattered explanation followed with him saying how he had signed for Naples at the age of 13 in 1958 and that in 1967, due to a broken kneecap, his playing career was cut short. He mentioned how it's quite easy to find the history on this and made the offer to talk this through in detail at a later date.http://www.qpr1st.co.uk/main/newsarticle.asp?id=29FSC INVESTMENTS...From a couple of years ago? FSC Investments -http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/"[site]was last updated Wednesday 17th September 2003"Specialist ServicesInheritance Tax Planning ServiceMany people now realise that the current level of nil rate band of £263,000 for inheritance tax is so low that once the value of their property and possessions is valued they are likely to leave their families with a tax bill when they die.Our IHT Planning Service helps people plan their financial arrangements in such a way that this nasty and vindictive tax can in most cases either be avoided or at worst reduced.Investment Portfolio Advice ServiceIn the modern investment market, things can get very complicated, you don't always keep on top of the paperwork as well as you should. As a result you may not always be receiving the sort of returns you want from your investments.Our Investment Portfolio Advice Service is designed to take away all the heartache of trying to keep abreast of the developments and changes in the investment market, we will help you chose the right contract and the right funds at the right time and make sure you are getting the best tax treatment on your overall portfolio. Remember that the value of investments can go down as well as up. They don't need your help to make them worse!Personal Equity Plan Portfolio Evaluation and ManagementHow many times have you said "this old PEP we bought isn't performing well I will need to see someone about it", well now is your chance. We will help you regularly review your portfolio and where you have invested in a fund that is past its sell by date we will inform you of your options.Professional Football Player and Sportsperson Financial Planning ServiceProfessional sportsmen and women are some of our highest paid earners, but if they are not careful with their money the end of their career can come all too soon. Injury is just one of the pitfalls awaiting a highly competitive sportsperson, we all want to be winners and if you have had a career full of success you will want your financial life to be a success as well.We have specialist knowledge of the market as we have professional introducers like Mel Eves - England International, ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion, Gianni Paladini - FIFA Players Agent - ex-Juventus and Italy, Tony Daly - England International, ex- Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers. http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/specialist.html
Q&A with Chairman Paladini,
Interesting QPR Net Interview with Chairman, Gianni Paladinihttp://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
Paladini's Playing Career - ("Restored" Posting from Deleted QPR Board Blog)
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REVIVED ITEMS 1
QPR BOARD
Articles Pertaining to the Members of the Board of Directors of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) Football Club
Monday, January 16, 2006
Paladini's Playing Career
Paladini in a Q&A with QPR Net Dec 2005 " All I want to know is what have I done at this club that is so dishonest? I played football for Naples when I was thirteen years of age, I kicked a few balls. Sure I never made it to the top but I was registered to play for them but what difference does that make to QPR today? Will that pay the taxman? No, they just want to say I am a liar. .... http://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
PALADINI MEETING WITH LSA in September 2005
LSA reported "A lot of inaccurate information has appeared in the press. He has never owned a nightclub and although he played for Naples for a long time he never played for Juventus or the Italian national side." - http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/Independent - Ian Holloway: In a league of his own ' - Interview by Robert ChalmersPublished: 06 November 2005"Paladini, now 60, was a striker on Napoli's books until injury forced him to retire at the age of 22. .. ".http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article324844.ece
The Times: September 30, 2005 "Chairman sees himself as agent for QPR revivalBy Alex Wade"Between 1958 and 1967, Paladini was on Napoli’s books wearing the No 10 shirt that, thanks to Stan Bowles, Rodney Marsh and Tony Currie, has iconic status at Loftus Road. It would be some joy for him — and QPR fans — if this thread had more than merely symbolic resonance" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,435-1804566,00.html
QPR1st Latest news update -September 26, 2005"...Then on Friday afternoon, during a courtesy phone call between Gianni Paladini and a Trust rep.... One other issue that was raised was the Naples thing with GP saying how he understood people were confused on some of the messageboards regarding him playing for them. He was asked what the story was and a rather scattered explanation followed with him saying how he had signed for Naples at the age of 13 in 1958 and that in 1967, due to a broken kneecap, his playing career was cut short. He mentioned how it's quite easy to find the history on this and made the offer to talk this through in detail at a later date.http://www.qpr1st.co.uk/main/newsarticle.asp?id=29FSC INVESTMENTS...From a couple of years ago? FSC Investments -http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/"[site]was last updated Wednesday 17th September 2003"Specialist ServicesInheritance Tax Planning ServiceMany people now realise that the current level of nil rate band of £263,000 for inheritance tax is so low that once the value of their property and possessions is valued they are likely to leave their families with a tax bill when they die.Our IHT Planning Service helps people plan their financial arrangements in such a way that this nasty and vindictive tax can in most cases either be avoided or at worst reduced.Investment Portfolio Advice ServiceIn the modern investment market, things can get very complicated, you don't always keep on top of the paperwork as well as you should. As a result you may not always be receiving the sort of returns you want from your investments.Our Investment Portfolio Advice Service is designed to take away all the heartache of trying to keep abreast of the developments and changes in the investment market, we will help you chose the right contract and the right funds at the right time and make sure you are getting the best tax treatment on your overall portfolio. Remember that the value of investments can go down as well as up. They don't need your help to make them worse!Personal Equity Plan Portfolio Evaluation and ManagementHow many times have you said "this old PEP we bought isn't performing well I will need to see someone about it", well now is your chance. We will help you regularly review your portfolio and where you have invested in a fund that is past its sell by date we will inform you of your options.Professional Football Player and Sportsperson Financial Planning ServiceProfessional sportsmen and women are some of our highest paid earners, but if they are not careful with their money the end of their career can come all too soon. Injury is just one of the pitfalls awaiting a highly competitive sportsperson, we all want to be winners and if you have had a career full of success you will want your financial life to be a success as well.We have specialist knowledge of the market as we have professional introducers like Mel Eves - England International, ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion, Gianni Paladini - FIFA Players Agent - ex-Juventus and Italy, Tony Daly - England International, ex- Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers. http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/specialist.html
Q&A with Chairman Paladini,
Interesting QPR Net Interview with Chairman, Gianni Paladinihttp://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
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Monday, January 16, 2006
Paladini's Playing Career
Paladini in a Q&A with QPR Net Dec 2005 " All I want to know is what have I done at this club that is so dishonest? I played football for Naples when I was thirteen years of age, I kicked a few balls. Sure I never made it to the top but I was registered to play for them but what difference does that make to QPR today? Will that pay the taxman? No, they just want to say I am a liar. .... http://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
PALADINI MEETING WITH LSA in September 2005
LSA reported "A lot of inaccurate information has appeared in the press. He has never owned a nightclub and although he played for Naples for a long time he never played for Juventus or the Italian national side." - http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/Independent - Ian Holloway: In a league of his own ' - Interview by Robert ChalmersPublished: 06 November 2005"Paladini, now 60, was a striker on Napoli's books until injury forced him to retire at the age of 22. .. ".http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article324844.ece
The Times: September 30, 2005 "Chairman sees himself as agent for QPR revivalBy Alex Wade"Between 1958 and 1967, Paladini was on Napoli’s books wearing the No 10 shirt that, thanks to Stan Bowles, Rodney Marsh and Tony Currie, has iconic status at Loftus Road. It would be some joy for him — and QPR fans — if this thread had more than merely symbolic resonance" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,435-1804566,00.html
QPR1st Latest news update -September 26, 2005"...Then on Friday afternoon, during a courtesy phone call between Gianni Paladini and a Trust rep.... One other issue that was raised was the Naples thing with GP saying how he understood people were confused on some of the messageboards regarding him playing for them. He was asked what the story was and a rather scattered explanation followed with him saying how he had signed for Naples at the age of 13 in 1958 and that in 1967, due to a broken kneecap, his playing career was cut short. He mentioned how it's quite easy to find the history on this and made the offer to talk this through in detail at a later date.http://www.qpr1st.co.uk/main/newsarticle.asp?id=29FSC INVESTMENTS...From a couple of years ago? FSC Investments -http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/"[site]was last updated Wednesday 17th September 2003"Specialist ServicesInheritance Tax Planning ServiceMany people now realise that the current level of nil rate band of £263,000 for inheritance tax is so low that once the value of their property and possessions is valued they are likely to leave their families with a tax bill when they die.Our IHT Planning Service helps people plan their financial arrangements in such a way that this nasty and vindictive tax can in most cases either be avoided or at worst reduced.Investment Portfolio Advice ServiceIn the modern investment market, things can get very complicated, you don't always keep on top of the paperwork as well as you should. As a result you may not always be receiving the sort of returns you want from your investments.Our Investment Portfolio Advice Service is designed to take away all the heartache of trying to keep abreast of the developments and changes in the investment market, we will help you chose the right contract and the right funds at the right time and make sure you are getting the best tax treatment on your overall portfolio. Remember that the value of investments can go down as well as up. They don't need your help to make them worse!Personal Equity Plan Portfolio Evaluation and ManagementHow many times have you said "this old PEP we bought isn't performing well I will need to see someone about it", well now is your chance. We will help you regularly review your portfolio and where you have invested in a fund that is past its sell by date we will inform you of your options.Professional Football Player and Sportsperson Financial Planning ServiceProfessional sportsmen and women are some of our highest paid earners, but if they are not careful with their money the end of their career can come all too soon. Injury is just one of the pitfalls awaiting a highly competitive sportsperson, we all want to be winners and if you have had a career full of success you will want your financial life to be a success as well.We have specialist knowledge of the market as we have professional introducers like Mel Eves - England International, ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion, Gianni Paladini - FIFA Players Agent - ex-Juventus and Italy, Tony Daly - England International, ex- Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers. http://www.fscinvestments.co.uk/specialist.html
Q&A with Chairman Paladini,
Interesting QPR Net Interview with Chairman, Gianni Paladinihttp://www.qprnet.com/interviews/paladini.shtml
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Pre-QPR: Paladini Efforts to Invest in Port Vale
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Paladini Attempted Involvement with Port Vale
BBC Stoke
"December 2003 An Italian is just the job for vale
Port Vale's board have unanimously agreed to go ahead with a takeover deal involving Italian football agent, Gianni Paladini.
There's been yet another development in the long-running story of the proposed takeover at Port Vale with the announcement that an Italian football agent has agreed to buy the club. Gianni Paladini has managed the careers of Fabrizio Ravanelli, Benito Carbone and Brazilians Emerson and Juninho.The football agent used to play for Italian giants Juventus and Napoli, and also the national team.His interest in the club stems from his son Stephen, who is a Port Vale supporter and is fronting most of the money in the proposed deal to buy a controlling interest in the Second Division club. Paladini has yet to complete the takeover, but his bid has been accepted by the club's Board of Directors. The Italian's offer comes in the wake of the withdrawal of supporter Peter Jackson's bid, who backed out after being identified by a local newspaper. Paladini says he intends to strengthen the team significantly, but must first prove to the Football League that he has the finances to take the club forward, as only then will their transfer embargo be lifted.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/sport/portvale/2003/12/vale_takeover2.shtml
Paladini Attempted Involvement with Port Vale
BBC Stoke
"December 2003 An Italian is just the job for vale
Port Vale's board have unanimously agreed to go ahead with a takeover deal involving Italian football agent, Gianni Paladini.
There's been yet another development in the long-running story of the proposed takeover at Port Vale with the announcement that an Italian football agent has agreed to buy the club. Gianni Paladini has managed the careers of Fabrizio Ravanelli, Benito Carbone and Brazilians Emerson and Juninho.The football agent used to play for Italian giants Juventus and Napoli, and also the national team.His interest in the club stems from his son Stephen, who is a Port Vale supporter and is fronting most of the money in the proposed deal to buy a controlling interest in the Second Division club. Paladini has yet to complete the takeover, but his bid has been accepted by the club's Board of Directors. The Italian's offer comes in the wake of the withdrawal of supporter Peter Jackson's bid, who backed out after being identified by a local newspaper. Paladini says he intends to strengthen the team significantly, but must first prove to the Football League that he has the finances to take the club forward, as only then will their transfer embargo be lifted.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/sport/portvale/2003/12/vale_takeover2.shtml
2004: Paladini/Moorbound Investing in QPR
FROM DAVE'S QUEENS PARK RANGERS FC SITE - MAY 2004
Moorbound Ltd Buy 22% of QPR Holdings
http://www.queensparkrangersfc.com/newsnow/may04.htm
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QPR have announced that Moorbound Ltd have bought 22% of the PLC's issued shares giving the club a much needed cash injection of around £650,000. The deal sees Azeem Malik and Gianni Paladini join the board at QPR. Gianni Paladini is a former agent who represented many of the foreign stars who joined Middlesborough in the 1990's. Ravenelli, Juninio and Emerson were all on Paldini's books but he is now no longer a football agent after investing his money into QPR. Chief Executive David Davies was delighted with the investment and told www.qpr.co.uk " "Moorbound were hoping to retain some confidentiality until the end of the season, but following speculation in the press, the Board have decided to confirm the investment."They have taken a substantial stake in the business and with Gianni's experience in football, it should be a great aid to us."They bring skills to the table and Nick, Ian and I are looking forward to working with them."Gianni Paladini has the option to buy up to 51% of the shares if no new investment is forthcoming which would make his move a take-over and a little more concerning to QPR fans. Paldini attempted to take over Port vale earlier this season but fans grew nervous of the agents plans and were very pleased when his bid failed. Port Vale fan Mark posted on this website a few weeks ago warning of paldinis intentions. He said; "He (Paldini) promised to bring Fabrizio Ravenelli to Vale Park, much as he is now promising to take Carbone to Loftus Road for QPR. He also repeatedly reduced the ammount he claims to want invest initially in the club. He was part of a consortium to send us to a new stadium and sell Vale Park to a property developer (part of the consortium!). " "The Vice Chairman was on his side but the fans didn't trust him, with good reason, as he wanted to take ythe club to sole ownership and away from its fan-owned status. Like you with Chris Wright, we had a bad time with our former Owner Bill Bell who during his time consiered moving us in with Stoke, or even a merger, just like QPR with Wimbledon a couiple of years ago. So we know the perils of sole ownership. Paladini changed his story so much we knew he had vested interests and he promised the earth with a view to making a killing on our ground in a scam with his wealthy friends." "Fortunately the majority of the board backed the fans and told him where to go, instead attracting a local entrepreneur to buy a load of shares. I know investors aren't banging to door down at QPR but it would be a black day in the club's history if they took Paladini and his pals on. Don't listen to him, he's less trustowrthy than both Wright and they guy who owned QPR before (Richard something wasn't it?). At least they had the credentials of being successful businessmen - Paladini is a football agent. Sly, devious, underhand are his middle names.""Go to www.onevalefan.co.uk and ask the fans there for more details. Be warned and take care."The QPR supporters Trust QPR 1st have given Paldini a cautious welcome to the club. A statement on the QPR 1st website said: "QPR1st gives a cautious welcome to the investment made by Moorbound Ltd, a company of former-football agent Gianni Paladini. We are pleased to see that the Club Board has at last succeeded in attracting inward investment to QPR, but there are a number of questions that we would like to see addressed, primarily to do with the deal itself and with the business credentials of Mr Paladini and his team.In particular, we are keen to know roughly how much has been invested to secure 22% of QPR shares and what further investment plans Mr Paladini's company has. These questions alone have become pressing, since Mr Paladini's emergence as a bidder has generated substantial rumour, which QPR1st does not believe is good for either the Club or its support.Also, should Mr Paladini's company exercise its option, as a part of this agreement, to extend the 22% to 51%, it would make this deal the beginning of an effective takeover rather than an 'investment', although QPR confirms that the Board is at the advanced stages of negotiations with other interested parties.Given the potential that Mr Paladini could shortly have control of QPR, we call on the Board to explain what checks of Mr Paladini's business credentials and background have been done (we understand from QPR chief executive David Davies that every test so far put in front of Mr Paladini has been met on time). Meanwhile, we are seeking talks with Mr Paladini, to establish exactly what his company's involvement will mean for QPR." Despite one or two doubts about the new investor it is good to see the club attracting some money at last and hopefully this will turn out to be an excellent move for the club and hewlp take us forward.
http://www.queensparkrangersfc.com/newsnow/may04.htm
Moorbound Ltd Buy 22% of QPR Holdings
http://www.queensparkrangersfc.com/newsnow/may04.htm
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QPR have announced that Moorbound Ltd have bought 22% of the PLC's issued shares giving the club a much needed cash injection of around £650,000. The deal sees Azeem Malik and Gianni Paladini join the board at QPR. Gianni Paladini is a former agent who represented many of the foreign stars who joined Middlesborough in the 1990's. Ravenelli, Juninio and Emerson were all on Paldini's books but he is now no longer a football agent after investing his money into QPR. Chief Executive David Davies was delighted with the investment and told www.qpr.co.uk " "Moorbound were hoping to retain some confidentiality until the end of the season, but following speculation in the press, the Board have decided to confirm the investment."They have taken a substantial stake in the business and with Gianni's experience in football, it should be a great aid to us."They bring skills to the table and Nick, Ian and I are looking forward to working with them."Gianni Paladini has the option to buy up to 51% of the shares if no new investment is forthcoming which would make his move a take-over and a little more concerning to QPR fans. Paldini attempted to take over Port vale earlier this season but fans grew nervous of the agents plans and were very pleased when his bid failed. Port Vale fan Mark posted on this website a few weeks ago warning of paldinis intentions. He said; "He (Paldini) promised to bring Fabrizio Ravenelli to Vale Park, much as he is now promising to take Carbone to Loftus Road for QPR. He also repeatedly reduced the ammount he claims to want invest initially in the club. He was part of a consortium to send us to a new stadium and sell Vale Park to a property developer (part of the consortium!). " "The Vice Chairman was on his side but the fans didn't trust him, with good reason, as he wanted to take ythe club to sole ownership and away from its fan-owned status. Like you with Chris Wright, we had a bad time with our former Owner Bill Bell who during his time consiered moving us in with Stoke, or even a merger, just like QPR with Wimbledon a couiple of years ago. So we know the perils of sole ownership. Paladini changed his story so much we knew he had vested interests and he promised the earth with a view to making a killing on our ground in a scam with his wealthy friends." "Fortunately the majority of the board backed the fans and told him where to go, instead attracting a local entrepreneur to buy a load of shares. I know investors aren't banging to door down at QPR but it would be a black day in the club's history if they took Paladini and his pals on. Don't listen to him, he's less trustowrthy than both Wright and they guy who owned QPR before (Richard something wasn't it?). At least they had the credentials of being successful businessmen - Paladini is a football agent. Sly, devious, underhand are his middle names.""Go to www.onevalefan.co.uk and ask the fans there for more details. Be warned and take care."The QPR supporters Trust QPR 1st have given Paldini a cautious welcome to the club. A statement on the QPR 1st website said: "QPR1st gives a cautious welcome to the investment made by Moorbound Ltd, a company of former-football agent Gianni Paladini. We are pleased to see that the Club Board has at last succeeded in attracting inward investment to QPR, but there are a number of questions that we would like to see addressed, primarily to do with the deal itself and with the business credentials of Mr Paladini and his team.In particular, we are keen to know roughly how much has been invested to secure 22% of QPR shares and what further investment plans Mr Paladini's company has. These questions alone have become pressing, since Mr Paladini's emergence as a bidder has generated substantial rumour, which QPR1st does not believe is good for either the Club or its support.Also, should Mr Paladini's company exercise its option, as a part of this agreement, to extend the 22% to 51%, it would make this deal the beginning of an effective takeover rather than an 'investment', although QPR confirms that the Board is at the advanced stages of negotiations with other interested parties.Given the potential that Mr Paladini could shortly have control of QPR, we call on the Board to explain what checks of Mr Paladini's business credentials and background have been done (we understand from QPR chief executive David Davies that every test so far put in front of Mr Paladini has been met on time). Meanwhile, we are seeking talks with Mr Paladini, to establish exactly what his company's involvement will mean for QPR." Despite one or two doubts about the new investor it is good to see the club attracting some money at last and hopefully this will turn out to be an excellent move for the club and hewlp take us forward.
http://www.queensparkrangersfc.com/newsnow/may04.htm
From 2004 - Paladini on ABC, Taxes & Avoiding Administration
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PALADINI ON SAVING THE CLUB
FROM LSA - OCTOBER 2004
15th OctoberGianni Paladini Wants A Showdown - Marylebone and Paddington MercuryThere was a very interesting article by Paul Warburton in last week's Marylebone and Paddington Mercury. Gianni Paladini said that he would like a showdown with the previous Board to find out why they took out the £10m loan with ABC. The loan costs £1m a year in interest alone and when Gianni invested around £600,000 in May for 22.1% of company shares, instead of being welcomed, he was snubbed by members of the previous regime ! The former football agent believes that former Chairman, Nick Blackburn, Chief Executive, David Davies and plc Chairman, Ross Jones would have little to do with him.
He said, "I wasn't welcome the minute after I got involved with the Club. I tried but couldn't get answers about the finances of the Club, especially when I would ask David Davies.
For a long time it was like banging my head on the wall. It appears that Bill Power would get phone calls asking him what I was doing at the Club and yet I had brought a large sum of money and was keen to see what I was getting for my investment"
He alleges that Rangers were two weeks away from a second bout of administration which would carry a immediate fine of 10 points !
"We faced a bill from the Tax and the VAT man of around £2m, we hadn't got it and had no way of getting it at the time, quite frankly we were at the wall. I made a plea to my friend Antonio Caliendo in Monte Carlo to help. He had contacts going back 30 years. I told him if he couldn't help, I would lose all my money. I've never lost money in football and he must have thought it was shrewd on my behalf and we set about getting the money.
They persuaded other Monte Carlo businessmen to raise the money and they bought the company name Barnaby Holdings especially for that purpose.Gianni said, " We've paid the immediate bill but why did we have to borrow £10m ? We didn't have a £10m debt The loan was agreed at 8% and at the last minute -not the last hour -the details of the loan was changed to 10% - take it or leave it ! The previous Board claimed that the Football League forced them to do it but I've spoken to the League and they say that's not true, but I want to know the truth" Steve Russell http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/04sepoct.html
PALADINI ON SAVING THE CLUB
FROM LSA - OCTOBER 2004
15th OctoberGianni Paladini Wants A Showdown - Marylebone and Paddington MercuryThere was a very interesting article by Paul Warburton in last week's Marylebone and Paddington Mercury. Gianni Paladini said that he would like a showdown with the previous Board to find out why they took out the £10m loan with ABC. The loan costs £1m a year in interest alone and when Gianni invested around £600,000 in May for 22.1% of company shares, instead of being welcomed, he was snubbed by members of the previous regime ! The former football agent believes that former Chairman, Nick Blackburn, Chief Executive, David Davies and plc Chairman, Ross Jones would have little to do with him.
He said, "I wasn't welcome the minute after I got involved with the Club. I tried but couldn't get answers about the finances of the Club, especially when I would ask David Davies.
For a long time it was like banging my head on the wall. It appears that Bill Power would get phone calls asking him what I was doing at the Club and yet I had brought a large sum of money and was keen to see what I was getting for my investment"
He alleges that Rangers were two weeks away from a second bout of administration which would carry a immediate fine of 10 points !
"We faced a bill from the Tax and the VAT man of around £2m, we hadn't got it and had no way of getting it at the time, quite frankly we were at the wall. I made a plea to my friend Antonio Caliendo in Monte Carlo to help. He had contacts going back 30 years. I told him if he couldn't help, I would lose all my money. I've never lost money in football and he must have thought it was shrewd on my behalf and we set about getting the money.
They persuaded other Monte Carlo businessmen to raise the money and they bought the company name Barnaby Holdings especially for that purpose.Gianni said, " We've paid the immediate bill but why did we have to borrow £10m ? We didn't have a £10m debt The loan was agreed at 8% and at the last minute -not the last hour -the details of the loan was changed to 10% - take it or leave it ! The previous Board claimed that the Football League forced them to do it but I've spoken to the League and they say that's not true, but I want to know the truth" Steve Russell http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/04sepoct.html
From 2004: Paladini Investing in QPR
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From QPR1st via Dave's QPR - April 2004
http://www.queensparkrangersfc.com/newsnow/apr16.htm
Three investors circle QPR
from www.qpr1st.co.uk QPR1st has learnt that a third potential investor in QPR has emerged. In some respects this could be positive news if it means that people are beginning to see Rangers as a viable business proposition. However, there is still plenty of room to be cautious, since two have previously explored investing in QPR and have not yet gone through with it while the third has plenty of history elsewhere in the football world.The latest interested party to emerge is Gianni Paladini. This was reported in the Daily Express this morning but the story has subsequently been confirmed to QPR 1st by QPR chief executive David Davies. Davies stated that Paladini is looking to invest, rather than take a controlling stake.Gianni Paladini came very close to a majority buyout of Port Vale in December 2003, through a corporate vehicle named Vantis. However, at the very last minute, another party was given priority by the Port Vale board. Some sources say that this was related to Paladinis' stated desire to be the new Port Vale Chairman, others that he simply wasn't a credible bidder with sufficient funds. In an interview with BBC Stoke he claimed he had shown the Port Vale board proof of funds before they pulled-out of the deal. http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/sport/portvale/2003/12/vale_takeover3.shtml Whatever the truth, there does appear to have been a significant falling-out between Paladini and Bill Bratt the Port Vale Chairman.QPR 1st continues to explore Paladinis' provenance. It is understood that Vantis had recently taken an interest in 'investing in' or 'acquiring' a couple of clubs ... Port Vale and Notts County.Opinion amongst Vale supporter groups appears to back the Port Vale boards' position in rejecting Paladinis' advances. Port Vale Supporters' Trust (VAST) and Supporters Direct uncovered a series of County Court Judgments against him. Davies explained to us that these are public knowledge and arose from disputes between Paladini and another football agent. That does not mean that they should be ignored, however.Supporters groups also discovered that, despite his early denials, Paladini was a director of several companies, including a Leeds-based property development company. Davies confirmed that the critical difference between the Vantis interest in Port Vale and the current Paladini interest in QPR is that at Vale Vantis was attempting a complete takeover attempt, whilst Paladini is seeking to invest in QPR as an individual and not to take a majority stake. This,claims Davies, should ease supporters' worries about the ground being property-developed, as the rest of the QPR board would have to agree to such a thing. At the time of the Paladini takeover attempt at Vale, it was claimed by some that he was only interested in Vale for property development.Meanwhile Milwaukee Wave, whose owner Tim Krause has long been looking at investing in QPR, remains interested and looks to be moving to reflect that through investment. Last, but not least, the Brian Rowe-led consortium, which also includes the Anelka brothers, is still looking to invest.Davies confirmed that there was a possibility of a combination of two of the three parties/ groups working together and being able to invest independently. He also confirmed that an announcement about this could come earlier or later than this Monday, as stated in the Express.Meanwhile, the board must pick none, one or two from three. QPR1st calls on the board of QPR to take great care making their decision. Whilst recognising that failure to secure inward investment will almost certainly leave the club dangerously exposed as the season draws to a close, we recommend that prospective bidders be examined as closely as ever. At a time when the club is about to play a crucial promotion game, we have a critical weekend ahead of us.
http://www.queensparkrangersfc.com/newsnow/apr16.htm
From QPR1st via Dave's QPR - April 2004
http://www.queensparkrangersfc.com/newsnow/apr16.htm
Three investors circle QPR
from www.qpr1st.co.uk QPR1st has learnt that a third potential investor in QPR has emerged. In some respects this could be positive news if it means that people are beginning to see Rangers as a viable business proposition. However, there is still plenty of room to be cautious, since two have previously explored investing in QPR and have not yet gone through with it while the third has plenty of history elsewhere in the football world.The latest interested party to emerge is Gianni Paladini. This was reported in the Daily Express this morning but the story has subsequently been confirmed to QPR 1st by QPR chief executive David Davies. Davies stated that Paladini is looking to invest, rather than take a controlling stake.Gianni Paladini came very close to a majority buyout of Port Vale in December 2003, through a corporate vehicle named Vantis. However, at the very last minute, another party was given priority by the Port Vale board. Some sources say that this was related to Paladinis' stated desire to be the new Port Vale Chairman, others that he simply wasn't a credible bidder with sufficient funds. In an interview with BBC Stoke he claimed he had shown the Port Vale board proof of funds before they pulled-out of the deal. http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/sport/portvale/2003/12/vale_takeover3.shtml Whatever the truth, there does appear to have been a significant falling-out between Paladini and Bill Bratt the Port Vale Chairman.QPR 1st continues to explore Paladinis' provenance. It is understood that Vantis had recently taken an interest in 'investing in' or 'acquiring' a couple of clubs ... Port Vale and Notts County.Opinion amongst Vale supporter groups appears to back the Port Vale boards' position in rejecting Paladinis' advances. Port Vale Supporters' Trust (VAST) and Supporters Direct uncovered a series of County Court Judgments against him. Davies explained to us that these are public knowledge and arose from disputes between Paladini and another football agent. That does not mean that they should be ignored, however.Supporters groups also discovered that, despite his early denials, Paladini was a director of several companies, including a Leeds-based property development company. Davies confirmed that the critical difference between the Vantis interest in Port Vale and the current Paladini interest in QPR is that at Vale Vantis was attempting a complete takeover attempt, whilst Paladini is seeking to invest in QPR as an individual and not to take a majority stake. This,claims Davies, should ease supporters' worries about the ground being property-developed, as the rest of the QPR board would have to agree to such a thing. At the time of the Paladini takeover attempt at Vale, it was claimed by some that he was only interested in Vale for property development.Meanwhile Milwaukee Wave, whose owner Tim Krause has long been looking at investing in QPR, remains interested and looks to be moving to reflect that through investment. Last, but not least, the Brian Rowe-led consortium, which also includes the Anelka brothers, is still looking to invest.Davies confirmed that there was a possibility of a combination of two of the three parties/ groups working together and being able to invest independently. He also confirmed that an announcement about this could come earlier or later than this Monday, as stated in the Express.Meanwhile, the board must pick none, one or two from three. QPR1st calls on the board of QPR to take great care making their decision. Whilst recognising that failure to secure inward investment will almost certainly leave the club dangerously exposed as the season draws to a close, we recommend that prospective bidders be examined as closely as ever. At a time when the club is about to play a crucial promotion game, we have a critical weekend ahead of us.
http://www.queensparkrangersfc.com/newsnow/apr16.htm
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Commemorating Two Years since Paladini's First QPR Game
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To "reboot" my QPR Boardroom website (replacing the "vanished" QPR Board blog), and a few weeks late: Commemorating Paladini's First QPR Game: March 20, 2004
From QPR Net Interview with Paladini, December 2005
What made you want to invest in Queens Park Rangers, even though we are best team in London and the Championship?Daniel, Watford
I was initially interested in Port Vale but that fell through. I first heard about QPR through my accountant and I went to the game against Wycombe where it was very windy and we came back from 2-0 down. I met Bill Power at the game and I got hooked. The club then asked me to help out and I did. http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/QA/0,,10373,00.html
Report of LSA Meeting with Paladini - September 5, 2005
His first QPR game was away at Wycombe (draw, very windy conditions that day) Because of the type of players he had represented as an agent, he had never watched a game at that level before and he was appalled by the standard of football but struck up a great friendship with Bill Power that day. ... http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/05setpoct.html
March 20, 2004 WYCOMBE 2 QPR 2 MATCH REPORT
Wanderers recorded their ninth draw in eleven games after they threw away a two goal lead to draw with promotion chasing Queens Park Rangers at a windswept Adams Park. In front of the biggest League gate of the season at Adams Park and with the wind behind them, Wanderers scored twice in three first half minutes through Matt Bloomfield and Craig Faulconbridge but things were levelled up after the break as the wind turned the game into a near lottery. Kevin Gallen pulled a goal back a minute after the re-start and then on 68 minutes 'Wanderers reject' Martin Rowlands floated in a cross/shot from the right wing that Steve Williams watched sail over his head and into the back of the net. Danny Senda came closest to winning it for Wycombe when he went close in the 75th minute while Williams made up for his earlier misjudgement when he made late saves to frustrate the large travelling contingent from West London.Tony Adams made one change to the side that had drew in the week versus Colchester United - a not fully fit Jermaine McSporran dropping to the bench and Danny Senda moving forward to the right of midfield and Mark Rogers returning to the side at right back for his first appearance since Boxing Day.The effect of the wind was difficult to gauge in the opening stages where Wycombe's best chance came on 7 minutes when Nathan Tyson dragged a shot wide from the left after a good through ball from Michael Simpson. It was Tyson who played a major part in both of Wycombe's goals. First on 26 minutes he raced in on the left side of the penalty but under challenge from Clarke Carlise the ball deflected across the face of the goal where Bloomfield was waiting to convert his first goal in Wycombe shirt. Three minutes later Tyson broke again down the left and this time centred for Faulconbridge to cooly finish for his first goal since February 2003.Tyson was the centre of attention again three minutes before the break when he fought back to retrieve the ball down the right only for Carlisle to challenge roughly backed up by Marc Bircham. Tyson seemed to react by raising his arms to Carlisle and will probably be grateful for only picking up a yellow card along with the Rangers player.Half-time Wycombe 2 QPR 0It was disappointing from Wycombe's point of view to concede so soon after the re-start when Kevin Gallen made the most of poor defending from Wycombe as he was able to take a touch on the right side of goal before finishing past Williams. However, Wanderers almost restored their two goal advantage on 61 minutes when Currie's goalbound free-kick from the left seemed to be headed over by Faulconbridge from inside the Rangers six yard box.QPR's equaliser will go down as freak goal - Rowlands slung in a cross from the right that swirled and dipped in the wind before nestling in the far corner of the net. Most onlookers would have made QPR favourites to win from this point but Wanderers stuck in there and there was a chance to claim victory when Steve Brown's through ball to Tyson on 75 minutes culminated in Simpson and finally Senda seeing their efforts on goal twarted. At the other Williams made an excellent save from a Gallen free-kick on 82 minutes and with five minutes left on the clock he pushed away another Gallen attempt to earn Wycombe their deserved point and perhaps in more favourable conditions it would have been three.Final Score - Wycombe 2 QPR 2Rangers boss Ian Holloway commented on the conditions that had spoiled the game as spectacle, commenting "It was a really surreal day. I've never seen wind affect a football match like that before - not even in my amateur days. It was the most bizarre half time experience of my life. I wanted to scream and shout - but I also didn't think it was necessary. I just knew we'd get back in it.". Meanwhile, Tony Adams said he thought at half time that the two goal lead was not going to be enough bit and was frustrated that Wanderers had conceded straight away after the break. The Wycombe gaffer also didn't concede that his team were relegated "They're giving me everything they've got and as a manager I can't ask for more from them. They haven't thrown the towel in yet and they haven't done since I've been here. We may only have eight games left to avoid the drop but we're going to keep fighting until the last. If we win the last eight games, we'll stay up. Are we going to win the last eight? We'll most definitely try and that's all we can do."
Wycombe: Williams, Rogers (sub 87 McSporran), Vinnicombe, Johnson, Nethercott, Senda, Simpson, Currie (sub 77 Philo), Bloomfield, Faulconbridge (sub 63 Brown), Tyson - subs not used: Simpemba, DixonBookings: Tyson (ungentlemanly conduct 42)Scorers: Bloomfield (26), Faulconbridge (29)
QPR: Camp, Forbes (sub HT Edghill), Carlisle, Gnohere, Rowlands, McLeod (sub 75 Cureton), Bircham (sub 86 Bean), Johnson, Gallen, Thorpe, Furlong - subs not used Day, PalmerBookings: Carlisle (foul 42), Bircham (foul 59)Scorers: Gallen (46), Rowlands (68)
http://www.chairboys.ndirect.co.uk/onthenet/reports0304/qpr-h-20mar2004.htm
To "reboot" my QPR Boardroom website (replacing the "vanished" QPR Board blog), and a few weeks late: Commemorating Paladini's First QPR Game: March 20, 2004
From QPR Net Interview with Paladini, December 2005
What made you want to invest in Queens Park Rangers, even though we are best team in London and the Championship?Daniel, Watford
I was initially interested in Port Vale but that fell through. I first heard about QPR through my accountant and I went to the game against Wycombe where it was very windy and we came back from 2-0 down. I met Bill Power at the game and I got hooked. The club then asked me to help out and I did. http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/QA/0,,10373,00.html
Report of LSA Meeting with Paladini - September 5, 2005
His first QPR game was away at Wycombe (draw, very windy conditions that day) Because of the type of players he had represented as an agent, he had never watched a game at that level before and he was appalled by the standard of football but struck up a great friendship with Bill Power that day. ... http://www.qpr-lsa.co.uk/05setpoct.html
March 20, 2004 WYCOMBE 2 QPR 2 MATCH REPORT
Wanderers recorded their ninth draw in eleven games after they threw away a two goal lead to draw with promotion chasing Queens Park Rangers at a windswept Adams Park. In front of the biggest League gate of the season at Adams Park and with the wind behind them, Wanderers scored twice in three first half minutes through Matt Bloomfield and Craig Faulconbridge but things were levelled up after the break as the wind turned the game into a near lottery. Kevin Gallen pulled a goal back a minute after the re-start and then on 68 minutes 'Wanderers reject' Martin Rowlands floated in a cross/shot from the right wing that Steve Williams watched sail over his head and into the back of the net. Danny Senda came closest to winning it for Wycombe when he went close in the 75th minute while Williams made up for his earlier misjudgement when he made late saves to frustrate the large travelling contingent from West London.Tony Adams made one change to the side that had drew in the week versus Colchester United - a not fully fit Jermaine McSporran dropping to the bench and Danny Senda moving forward to the right of midfield and Mark Rogers returning to the side at right back for his first appearance since Boxing Day.The effect of the wind was difficult to gauge in the opening stages where Wycombe's best chance came on 7 minutes when Nathan Tyson dragged a shot wide from the left after a good through ball from Michael Simpson. It was Tyson who played a major part in both of Wycombe's goals. First on 26 minutes he raced in on the left side of the penalty but under challenge from Clarke Carlise the ball deflected across the face of the goal where Bloomfield was waiting to convert his first goal in Wycombe shirt. Three minutes later Tyson broke again down the left and this time centred for Faulconbridge to cooly finish for his first goal since February 2003.Tyson was the centre of attention again three minutes before the break when he fought back to retrieve the ball down the right only for Carlisle to challenge roughly backed up by Marc Bircham. Tyson seemed to react by raising his arms to Carlisle and will probably be grateful for only picking up a yellow card along with the Rangers player.Half-time Wycombe 2 QPR 0It was disappointing from Wycombe's point of view to concede so soon after the re-start when Kevin Gallen made the most of poor defending from Wycombe as he was able to take a touch on the right side of goal before finishing past Williams. However, Wanderers almost restored their two goal advantage on 61 minutes when Currie's goalbound free-kick from the left seemed to be headed over by Faulconbridge from inside the Rangers six yard box.QPR's equaliser will go down as freak goal - Rowlands slung in a cross from the right that swirled and dipped in the wind before nestling in the far corner of the net. Most onlookers would have made QPR favourites to win from this point but Wanderers stuck in there and there was a chance to claim victory when Steve Brown's through ball to Tyson on 75 minutes culminated in Simpson and finally Senda seeing their efforts on goal twarted. At the other Williams made an excellent save from a Gallen free-kick on 82 minutes and with five minutes left on the clock he pushed away another Gallen attempt to earn Wycombe their deserved point and perhaps in more favourable conditions it would have been three.Final Score - Wycombe 2 QPR 2Rangers boss Ian Holloway commented on the conditions that had spoiled the game as spectacle, commenting "It was a really surreal day. I've never seen wind affect a football match like that before - not even in my amateur days. It was the most bizarre half time experience of my life. I wanted to scream and shout - but I also didn't think it was necessary. I just knew we'd get back in it.". Meanwhile, Tony Adams said he thought at half time that the two goal lead was not going to be enough bit and was frustrated that Wanderers had conceded straight away after the break. The Wycombe gaffer also didn't concede that his team were relegated "They're giving me everything they've got and as a manager I can't ask for more from them. They haven't thrown the towel in yet and they haven't done since I've been here. We may only have eight games left to avoid the drop but we're going to keep fighting until the last. If we win the last eight games, we'll stay up. Are we going to win the last eight? We'll most definitely try and that's all we can do."
Wycombe: Williams, Rogers (sub 87 McSporran), Vinnicombe, Johnson, Nethercott, Senda, Simpson, Currie (sub 77 Philo), Bloomfield, Faulconbridge (sub 63 Brown), Tyson - subs not used: Simpemba, DixonBookings: Tyson (ungentlemanly conduct 42)Scorers: Bloomfield (26), Faulconbridge (29)
QPR: Camp, Forbes (sub HT Edghill), Carlisle, Gnohere, Rowlands, McLeod (sub 75 Cureton), Bircham (sub 86 Bean), Johnson, Gallen, Thorpe, Furlong - subs not used Day, PalmerBookings: Carlisle (foul 42), Bircham (foul 59)Scorers: Gallen (46), Rowlands (68)
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