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Topic: Rileys

Ivejust heard that 30 clubs have closed. Northampton, Stoke Fenton, Peterborough, Stretford and Long Eaton amongst them.

is chesterfield ok its on the list had closed?

nice post riggers.

Just to add that most of the staff in my local club are my friends, and to find out that one day the manager goes to open the club and is told that they wouldn't be opening again is very sad news, I just wish all staff the best in finding new employment in this tough time

worst thing is any cues left there cannot be picked up until you havr got in touch with the adminastrators could take up to 2 weeks

Sad news, but can't say I'm surprised - they were in trouble before I moved to oz (over a year ago), and everything I've seen in the past few years didn't make good business sense to me - I only have decent knowledge of the Scottish clubs, but if their attitude was widespread (which it seemed to be) then it'll be more than 30 that close! Sorry for any staff that lose out as you were the only decent thing behind the name lately!

Bournemouth still open, just spoke to manager and told him about the clubs. He has not been told anything but is going to make a few call and get back to me.

contrakid...
                 making a b-line for his local club to get his cues and balls before they shut!

On 2009-03-25 13:12 , lifeizfab Wrote:

Stretford is a surpise

I echo all that has been said for the poor staff tied up in this, good luck to you all for the future !


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Any news on Hounslow or Victoria?

Wow, talk about timing. My club (Leeds Rileys) was bought by a consortium last year and its now going from strength to strength. If that had not have happened, Leeds would have definately been on the list.

Sorry to hear about everyones clubs. Biggest shock...Wakefield, Stretford and Scarborough...all three are fab clubs.

On 2009-03-25 14:12 , 9m Wrote:

Try phoning the club....

If they answer that's a good sign....

anyone know of any clubs around me that i can get in with wheelchair in case barnsley shuts?

A new company will keep the clubs open, right? Or are the clubs dead forever?

Does anyone know if Dave has the list of closed clubs?

On 2009-03-25 14:29 , RugRat Wrote:Id imagine they'll keep the best ones open (probably re-branded) and sell off what they can.

Yorkshire Evening Posts writes:

WAKEFIELD'S Rileys snooker club has closed with the loss of five jobs.

The closure of the Northgate club follows the collapse into administration earlier this week of its parent company Rileys Ltd and various subsidiaries.

Simon Allport and Tom Jack of business services firm Ernst & Young were appointed joint administrators on Tuesday.

Rileys Ltd operated pool and snooker clubs throughout the UK.

Headquartered in Milton Keynes, it employed approximately 1,400 employees across 159 sites.

Following their appointment, the joint administrators sold the assets of the business to Valiant Sports Ltd, for an undisclosed sum.

The new owner is understood to include some of the firm's existing directors.

The clubs will continue to trade as Rileys in 129 sites, including Leeds, Castleford and Pontefract, which will remain open for trading as usual.

However 30 sites, which were not part of the sale, have closed - including Wakefield and Scarborough, where six jobs were lost.

Mr Allport said: "The companies have been experiencing tough trading difficulties due to a downturn in trade and a heavy debt burden and were unable to trade outside of administration.

"Fortunately we have been able to secure a deal, which means 129 sites will continue to trade and the brand and 1,200 jobs will be preserved."
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Thanks for the update Andy.

On 2009-03-25 14:42 , wattsa Wrote:,

So 30 clubs closed along with 200 jobs lost, sad indeed


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Couldve been worse i guess.

Maybe some of those closed clubs will re-open as independants?

Company Statement
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS

Valiant Sports Limited has acquired 129 Rileys clubs across the UK and for members at these clubs it is business as usual.

However, 30 clubs as listed below have ceased trading immediately.

If your regular club is one of those closed then you will be eligible for a free one year extension to your current valid membership.

Please note that your membership gives you access to any of our clubs across the United Kingdom.

To find your nearest club please use our club finder.

If you have organised an event at one of the closed clubs please contact us immediately and we will seek to re-arrange. You can contact us via our contact page or you can write to us at Rileys, 8 Clarendon Drive, Wymbush, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK8 8ED.

Valiant Sports Limited is totally committed to the development of pool and snooker in the UK and to your experience with Rileys.



Closed clubs


Blackburn
Bracknell
Burnley
Clapham
Debden
Dundee
Glasgow (Victoria Rd)
Hartlepool
Hounslow
Lancaster
Long Eaton
Luton (Club Snooker)
Luton Leagrave Rd
Northampton Derngate
Nuneaton
Oxford Colours
Penicuik
Peterborough Eastfield Rd
Rainham
Rotherham (Kimberworth Rd)
Rotherham Doncaster Gate
Rugeley
Scarborough
St Albans
Stanford-Le-Hope
Stoke Fenton
Stretford
Sutton Coldfield
Wakefield
Weston

Chesterfield not closed then!