BDO Cash Grab! - now embarassingly retracted

[Dannyboy]

His "board" of talents have really done a great job steering the good ship BDO.

Not to say this wasn't always going to happen eventually, but maybe a more realistic plan for what is left of the top end would have made a more sustainable organisation.

I know Unvle Barry isn't in day-to-day control of the PDC these days, but I bet he took less holidays when he did.

Steering her well.... Iceberg ahoy!!

[Deleted User]

What happens if no organisations pay the BDO levy???

Can the BDO hold the 2022 worlds without a tour?

Invitation only worlds?

If I thought for one minute that Des was bright enough, I'd suggest this was the plan all along.

An invitational ladies world championship featuring Paula and 15 Scottish county B team players.

She'd still lose 2-0 first round at the mere sight of a TV camera.

[The Jolly Man]

They have to backtrack, at least delay it until October, and even then a lot of orgs will tell them to do one.

But can they financially leave it till October?

I think not. Two more majors have to be planned and played by then. The Worlds would have to planned and in place. With all the rumours and talk going on the BDO can’t wait till then.

[Ginge]

They have to backtrack, at least delay it until October, and even then a lot of orgs will tell them to do one.

But can they financially leave it till October?

I think not. Two more majors have to be planned and played by then. The Worlds would have to planned and in place. With all the rumours and talk going on the BDO can’t wait till then.

The number of ranking events to be played before the end of Jan is minimal, they cant delay paying players long past then. This scheme isnt going to be raising huge sums for them very quickly whatsoever.

[Bag Carrier]

They have to backtrack, at least delay it until October, and even then a lot of orgs will tell them to do one.

But can they financially leave it till October?

I think not. Two more majors have to be planned and played by then. The Worlds would have to planned and in place. With all the rumours and talk going on the BDO can’t wait till then.

The number of ranking events to be played before the end of Jan is minimal, they cant delay paying players long past then. This scheme isnt going to be raising huge sums for them very quickly whatsoever.

I think the WC money is from things I have heard from sponsors.

But after the Jan payment to players, Who knows what is left if any to run more events on TV.

[ssjsa]

They have to backtrack, at least delay it until October, and even then a lot of orgs will tell them to do one.

But can they financially leave it till October?

I think not. Two more majors have to be planned and played by then. The Worlds would have to planned and in place. With all the rumours and talk going on the BDO can’t wait till then.

The number of ranking events to be played before the end of Jan is minimal, they cant delay paying players long past then. This scheme isnt going to be raising huge sums for them very quickly whatsoever.

I think the WC money is from things I have heard from sponsors.

But after the Jan payment to players, Who knows what is left if any to run more events on TV.

Has Ana been given any timescale yet as to when she is likely receive her WC contract.

[el_ringo]

Has Ana been given any timescale yet as to when she is likely receive her WC contract.

Or when any likely prize money would be paid ?

[The Jolly Man]

They have to backtrack, at least delay it until October, and even then a lot of orgs will tell them to do one.

But can they financially leave it till October?

I think not. Two more majors have to be planned and played by then. The Worlds would have to planned and in place. With all the rumours and talk going on the BDO can’t wait till then.

The number of ranking events to be played before the end of Jan is minimal, they cant delay paying players long past then. This scheme isnt going to be raising huge sums for them very quickly whatsoever.

I think the WC money is from things I have heard from sponsors.

But after the Jan payment to players, Who knows what is left if any to run more events on TV.

I do love a good sponsor that doesn't like to be known. That is unless the headline sponsors are picking it up.

[oche balboa]

They have to backtrack, at least delay it until October, and even then a lot of orgs will tell them to do one.

But can they financially leave it till October?

I think not. Two more majors have to be planned and played by then. The Worlds would have to planned and in place. With all the rumours and talk going on the BDO can’t wait till then.

The number of ranking events to be played before the end of Jan is minimal, they cant delay paying players long past then. This scheme isnt going to be raising huge sums for them very quickly whatsoever.

I think the WC money is from things I have heard from sponsors.

But after the Jan payment to players, Who knows what is left if any to run more events on TV.

Sponsors? seriously

[only85]

everyones going to look a bit silly if mike ashley sponsors the thing, loves a struggling brand / organisation hes your obvious fit & has previous form, or it could be Epax transport, however as long as someone covers the prize money then ok, even if its wibbly wobbly windows of shifty draughty lane that end up as title sponsors, but what do i know ,

[Ginge]

everyones going to look a bit silly if mike ashley sponsors the thing

If he puts in the entire fund then yes. We both know that wont be happening, just like it never happened the last time he did.

[Buzz Fledderjohn]

everyones going to look a bit silly if mike ashley sponsors the thing, loves a struggling brand / organisation hes your obvious fit & has previous form, or it could be Epax transport, however as long as someone covers the prize money then ok, even if its wibbly wobbly windows of shifty draughty lane that end up as title sponsors, but what do i know ,

Indeed he does, but only ones he knows he can turn a profit from in the long run. He's running a retail empire, not a charitable trust.

If he's figured out a way to make money from the BDO he truly is a genius.

It's no secret he only got involved in the past because Sue was desperate enough to offer him a decent amount of brand exposure for a fraction of it's value.
If the BDO truly are as potless as people are suggesting then there's no way that sort of sponsorship deal will help.

[Ginge]

Also got this as well....

[Buzz Fledderjohn]

He's not seriously expecting an answer is he?

[Ginge]

He's not seriously expecting an answer is he?

Probably not, just lobbing another spanner in the works I would suggest.

[Buzz Fledderjohn]

Poor Des is having a bit of a nightmare today, isn't he?
It's enough to put you off your San Miguel.

[devosteve]

This cash grab clearly shows that the board had no idea about the news that has hit them today.

5% of prize fund? Really?
£2 levy? For what?

The whole thing has crumbled in a day.

[nikkiboy]

It's ok because it's lovely and warm and everyone is having a good time.

[devosteve]

Has the cash grab been retracted. Someone on fanatics said it was but a letter was deleted. Then poster said check on tsod to see it.

[devosteve]

Seen the letter on Sharon Butler Facebook page.

Apologies from Frank and the cash grab is in fact annulled.