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Sold some of these, along with 3 other shares earlier this week. Only one sale was a good decision. The good news being I retained a holding in those three shares and they are doing Ok Thorntons being one. I think this is just because of the HMV factor and post Xmas good news for some stores. More action is required on this brand and the sooner the better.

AGM was a bit dull. Never mind at least we do not have any panic moves. I would guess something is going on though . So we are back to where we were. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Not sure what to expect from the AGM Friday. In case it is a rights issue, I have top sliced some of my investment here. Very happy with the 85% profit and used this to sell and off set some losses elsewhere. Prepared to reinvest more, but will wait for the AGM news first. Still a risky share but high risk high reward.

What is your opinion ? I bought in @ 11-12p range and sold some yesterday at 9.6p. Beginning to accept that it would be a while before I get my money back and starting to accept I will very likely lose money here now.

Takeover chat, who is it.... Costain ?

Tend to agree, they need to sort out what they are , manufacturer, franchiser, retailer, online retailer, or wholesaler. can they be all and still suceed? When they work it out, product is good, we know it sells, so how do they get the best margins?

Seems like I may be right and 10p was the bottom, 10.18 sell and 10.36p to buy. Just timed my entry here yesterday too early.

I agree, I bought yesterday on the basis that sales were up. They have a problem with margins - if thsi and unprofitable shops etc. are sorted, this will be OK. Just need the right decisions from the BOD. Spead tightening now and looks like 10p is the bottom IMHO.

Thorntons to fall this low...however bought in now, so will have to deal with it. Looks like I am in for the longer term!

Sales across the Thorntons group as a whole - including Thorntons Direct and sales at supermarkets - were up 0.6% at £83.7m. I have gone for a limit order at just under 12p a share.

Nabil says time to buy

We will know tmw how trading has been, looking at todays fall ,expectations are it will be bad.

Only small trades today and sp has been slowly marked down. For now just keeping my holding and no plan to increase my stake. GL All

AGM is on the 20th January, approval from shareholders requested for increased borrowings up to £225m. Not saying this is a good thing ,but it will keep MCHL as a going concern...which means it is worth every penny of the 5p of the ask for a recovery share IMO. I have had advice to stay clear of this share, but I am ignoring and staying in...with a view to increasing ny holding if the price is right.

Looks like a good start to the week

3p or 5p....doesn't really matter if this either sinks or swims., you either make money or lose it all. Going on other companies in the same situation I guess it is about 50/50 now on ones which fold and those that hang on. I am not really seeing any major t/o activity on failing companies, or am I missing them. Costain can now pick up the pieces if MCHL goes under, no need to pay more than required unless there is another player. I think MCHL will turn the corner and that is why I am in.

I am new to this share and I am very lazy when it comes to research, if I am only dabbling. From what I have read re the Bournemouth outsourcing, surely this is very good news for MCHL....and with this reported on Friday afternoon, was it too late for market to react ? I am thinking the sp will be marked up om Monday..am I wrong in this assumption...is this jperhaps ust a drop in the ocean for this company and more good news is required ?

Bought in, reasonable price for a punt on recovery.

On my watch list too.