Giovanni Q&A (continued)

Last updated : 27 November 2004 By Dundee Mad Admin
Here are the latest Q&A's from the Giovanni Di Stefano article.

In addition we will soon have an article written by GDS himself outlining his plans and ambitions towards Dundee FC. We will also give Peter Marr the opportunity to put his side directly to the fans.

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Q Giovanni do you still take an interest in what is happening at Dens Park, or have you had your moneys worth publicity wise the last time you were involved with us, as to most of the fans it seemed like you were on an ego trip. Question from Cassdfc


A have enough media to last me a lifetime and my ego trip is manifested only in winning my cases, which i tend to do. see our news section on our website www.studiolegaleinternazionale.com
and you will find I dont need DFC to get me any media if I so chose!!g



Q Gio since you ignored this question the last time can you answer it this time thanks.

To get the fans on your side you do not have to invest 26 million as you think. Why not make a one of donation to Dee4life for a fee dont know what you could afford but say 100k this would certainly get the supporters on your side. Question from James



A I will not donate anything to D4L as I am not convinced any amount of money invested in D4L or Dundee FC in their current situation and structure would be anything but (a) publicity stunt (b) sheer folly. I am not in for either!


Q It was quoted that you had 20/26 million to invest in Dundee
That you have a business plan and banking since the debt is REPORTED at only 7million is now the time to buy the club if not when. Question from P Sinclair


A It is far more managable now HOWEVER, I am investigating where the other £18m of debt went to and if there exist any contingent guarantees that are not reported on the balance sheet. Some debt was written off by the creditors but my understanding this was only about £2m so we are left with £16m debt that has gone where? You will appreciate that ANYONE buying Dundee FC must know the complete story and must know what debts are around the corner. Administration sorted out some more publicly known debts like the PAYE and NI and Revenue but the BOS has not come totally clean with how they have restructured the loans and neither have they confirmed what, IF ANY, the bank wrote off!!! So I am investigating now all the Marr companies and see what has happened and if they can come out later and make a claim on Dundee. G


Q As the fans are unsure if you are serious about Dundee. Dont you think giving the DEE4LIFE a donation to help Duffy strengthen the team even short term would be the best idea say 100k if not why ? Question from P Sinclair


A have just answered that question to James Hegarty.


Q  Tell me although you have been involved in Dundee for a short time in the past what would draw a man like you to DFC,surely having business sense(not my words) you would see Dundee as a bad proposition. If you are to invest in the future what aspect of our club do you think will make money?  Question from ForeignDee

A   Dundee FC is a long term project and certainly not short term. It can and will indeed make a profit but we must exorcise all past liabilities first (in fact we need to actually establish what are the liabilities)!


Q  1/   You knew the the club was in dire financial straights why did to remove some £35,000 of gate receipts from a game V Motherwell.
 
2/ When was the last time you have spoken to Peter Marr or Jimmy Marr.
 
3/ What admin fee did HBOS Dundee charge us for their "service"
 
4/ Do you think Peter has put his own interests before Dundee FCs
 
5/ Who is this property company that has security over Dens Park (according to Peter Marr)
 
6/ Are you actively trying to take Dundee over .
 
7/ Do you think that officials with HBOS acted in collusion with the Marrs to save their other companies to the detriment of Dundee FC.
 
8/ If you take over at Dens Park will you tell us the whole story of this whole sordid affair.

Questions from Jock Thomson


1. I am a little tired of the stupid questions which exemplifies how really pathetic and stupid people can be. Neither I or anyone eose REMOVED anything from the Motherwell game. The money of 17,000 or so was banked at Dundee FC a/c at Barclays Bank in London so stop please being sheep and asking stupid questions if you want to be serious about our club. You should be asking where £1m went from June 2003 to October 2003 and who took it and who gave authority!!
 
2. About a year ago
 
3. Over £1m a year
 
4. Yes but he was forced to by BOS
 
5. Its not mine thats for sure! But I will check and let you know.
 
6. Yes
 
7. DEFINATELY.
 
8.Like the song from Frankie Avelon in "Grease" " This story sad to tell, a teenage near do well, most mixed up non delinquent on the block, your futures so unsure now...." except the future for DFC is bright! and forget any bullshit about relegation pleeeeeze!
 
9. No more stupid questions about Motherwell game as it insults people's intelligence!