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For Kwadoko: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2019/08/02/you-are-the-company-you-keep-a-tale-of-two-mining-companies/

I share your views on Bird Kwadoko!   However, he is beloved on the GLR`s BB - he can do no wrong.    As it happens, for the last 2 days there have been no entries on the GLR Board.   Accordingly, I couldn`t resist copying some of your inputs from today`s XTR.   Hopefully, it will generate `food for thought`.
Further on the subject of Bird, on the GLR BB I highlighted some articles from the Lusaka  Times  which showed him involved with a high-grade villan of the first order in Zambia.   The articles covered in some depth how Bird was involved with the villain in question in taking over a mine.   Surprisingly, much of the press coverage has now disappeared - I wonder why, and with the influence of whom???   That said, I have still managed to retrieve a much `sanitised` version from the Lusaka Times today.  Disappointingly, a lot of the finer (aka juicy!) detail is missing!Zambia : You are the company you keep: A tale of two mining companies (lusakatimes.com)

The silence on this Board has been deafening for the last 2 days! Not even an input regarding the latest price of copper!
Accordingly, I thought an alternative view on the much-adored and admired man Bird from XTR`s board this morning might liven things up a tad. The author is Kwadoku:

"Happy to see all the comments on here. The tide has really turned against Colin. He has been running his dubious model on AIM for years without any recourse.

Five companies, on AIM, all the same- promises, slick slick interviews on Sunday Roast, baseless ramps about production and selling on to other companies.    

Nothing happens- sidesteps, or one step forward and one step back.

Only thing that you can be sure of, every year- they hand over a chunk of [tax free] money to Colin Bird. I haven`t calculated how much it is all together. Maybe 300k in total?

What does he spend it on? We know he likes his prolonged summer vacations where we don’t hear anything from him for a while while he escapes the fierce UAE heat. We know he spends money on racehorses. If you want to see where your money is...dont go to a mine, visit Ascot!

So Colin Bird is like a modern Robin Hood in reverse- poor PIs give their money to a rich Yorkshire man who resides in tax free UAE.

I doubt any of us will ever see our money back, the least we can do is report him to AIM. The more people who complain, the more chance that AIM will investigate. I think AIM is at the situation now that so many people have reported Colin Bird- that is he is finally done in future- there will be a long paper trail that they did nothing. So lets add the pressure on them..contact AIM regulation.

Dont be a helpless victim

just a quicky, for I have just returned from my hols to see a surprising GLR drop since I went away.!
A few weeks ago, i questioned how GLR`s `unbeatable, imminent potential` could NOT have caught the eye of The Immortal Bird. Surely, the CEO would also want to endorse and benefit from this obvious `multi-bagger`( as described within this Board by `He, Who Knows Everything`). After all, we see his consumate, albeit regularly repetetive, knowledge (which he has plastered over GLR to the tune of OVER 1000 posts over the last 10 months ( . . . . . . and, how very sad is that?!) . . . YES! over 1000!) surely such profound, in-depth knowledge must be be hailing on the deaf `investors ears`, way beyond this Board. Or, the cinic might say, `ignored`.

Naturally, following a query of mine a couple of weeks ago as to why Bird was not increasing his stock in GLR, (with it`s implied `multi-bagger claims) there was an instantaniously reply (aka `excuse`) as to why Bird hadn`t bought any extra shares in GLR (for well over a year or two) , in order to benefit from this imminent `multi-bagger` bandwagon.

So, and accordingly, I am just wondering why Bird, last week, felt timely to buy a modest, increased tincture in XTR to increase his already substantial holdings? Of course, and, on this Board, `He Who Knows All`, will have the answer! But, along with others, perhaps, we would all like him to explain why XTR ( which has almost been off the radar for a time) has become Bird`s current favourite, compared with the `multi-bagger,` imminent potential of GLR of course.

I ignored your previous questions Oiltap, because your answer to my earlier observation that Bird, and every one of GLR`s Directors had not bought ANY GLR shares in the last 12 months was nothing more than a very weak excuse. Needless to say, you are invariably well-practised at ignoring or twisting observations which don`t suit you.

In early January 2021, whilst operating as `Oiltap` you were forcasting that GLR would become a "multi-bagger this year". In early January 2022, again as `Oiltap` you again still forcasted the same "multi-bagging" predictions.

Now, in your latest guise as `Analytical` you send me a link from some `expert` pundit within whose link there are also "multi-bagging" expectations for GLR. It`s worth adding that all those who believe pundits who are recommending AIM-listed companies should ALWAYS to tread with great care.
Anyway Analytical, you being you clearly believe the "expert pundit" in your link, because he/she suits your constantly opined views re GLR. However, I have NO doubt whatsoever that you would likely ignore or ridicule the views of other "expert pundits", should their thoughts/recommendations be at variance to those of yours.
Ergo, PURELY AS A COUNTER to your "multi-bagging GLR" link, and the therefore inferred Analytical recommendation, I give you this - which is of todays date:
https://www.barchart.com/stocks/quotes/GLR.LN/opinion.

In Jan 21, GLR`s SP peaked at 2.30. Two years later, the SP is now circa 1.28. Methinks, a fickle old share.

With what seems to have been a constant stream of perceived `good news` for GLR over the last couple of years or so, it seems strange that neither Bird, nor the board members of GLR have seemingly had no inclination to invest further in the company before the perceived multi-bagging takes off. The sceptic in me wonders why?

Over to you Analytical for something profound!

Analytical: Regarding your Tues 14:18 post, and I quote :

"As for your attacks on Colin Bird - My money is on his entrepreneurial skills and instincts". Well, inter alia I did take issue with his `dodgy dealing` with a major, well, known African rogue, which was well-publicized in various Aftrcan papers. To me, this was a fair observation as the detail was likely unknown to many.
Additionally, whilst you can only see Bird when wearing your rose-coloured spectacles (which blank out anything which may go against your (possibly) blinkered view), I just throw this in for your inevitable comment.

Colin Bird’s AIM record, as of mid Dec 22:

Time he became CEO of BZT- SP 0.5….now 0.08
Time he became CEO of XTR- SP 10...now 1.9
Time he became CEO of Galileo 7.38...now 1.3

However, I wonder how much has been transferred to Bird via salaries, shares and other perks over the same timeframe?. Seems to me that , to date, there has only been one financial winner in this game.

Yes DC - but you choose your example of an SP of .8P. If you had bought at 0.8P, all well and good. However, you failed to mention that GLR had DROPPED to there from 2.30P less than 2 years ago. Let us not forget also that `Oiltap`, prior to his reincarnation as `Analytical` was expecting "multi-bagging this year" back in both Jan 2021 and Jan 2022.

One final thing DC - Unlike many, I did very well with GLR when it was a genuine multi-bagger a few years ago. Wonder if you were you there?

Iky: The poor soul has no other life and spends it all in his damp little garret living and breathing GLR. At least, until a few months ago, he was also extolling the virtues of another "multi-bagger" of his (RMM), with similar, very frequent inputs. Horror, Horror! About 4 months ago, RMM dropped from around 40P to 5P in the space of 6 weeks. All that research eh?

If I lived close to him, I would call around on Christmas Day with a flask of my special Chicken Broth and a Good Luck card for 2023!

PS: Like your input, I bet this will undoubtedly GUARANTEE a response too!

Goingtomoonufo : Couldn`t help noticing some time ago that Analytical then seemed to have his teeth into you (constantly). Ha! I guess that you must have disagreed with him over something. How dare you?! After all, he was, and still is the font of all knowledge. Waxing lyrical over RMM for many a month as `Analytical` and earlier, in his previous incarnation as `Oiltap` - before he was made to `walk the plank` by LSE over a gross misdemenour in one of his inputs on Galilleo Resources (GLR). For a couple of months on GLR it was wonderful with none of his dirge, before `Oiltap` then re-appeared as `Analytical` to continue with his `vast knowledge`- aka general tedium!

Poor old Oiltap/Analytical, with his myriad of inputs on GLR (many of which are truly superfluous, but broadcast to show the `importance` of his constant, so-called `research`), it is clear that the sad old soul spends all his time in his drafty, damp little garret dreaming of GLR becoming a `told-you-so`multi-bagger. Trouble is, he is regularly predicting it too and has been since Jan 21!

Analytical: Your "take a [further] position on a down day in an uptrend whilst ignoring the noise is a good tactic".
Is this advice also applicable for your previous `top tip` RMM ( which was also comprehensively researched and much loved by you). Could it also be worthy of your same recommendation too?

Analytical: As you are no doubt aware that I hang on to your every word for, you are undoubtedly conscious that there are some of us who, long-time, who have been following GLR recognize that, since you arrived on the scene in early March 2022, you immediately became the self-styled GLR guru. Of course, the more astute of us immediately recognized that you were no less than your reincarnation of "Oiltap" - he who was cashiered , or should I say made to walk the proverbial plank by LSE for undescribed misdemeanours! (But, we know don`t we Oiltap/Analytical?!.)..

Anyway "Oiltap" let us look at your predictions various, (of which there have been many). Firstly, back at the start of 2021, (and as "Oiltap") you were predicting, (often) that "GLR was going to be a multi-bagger this year (ie in 2021).". It didn`t happen.

Come your very early predictions in 2022 , and forgetting what you had said in 2021 . . . again, as "Oiltap" you were predicting that GLR "was primed to be a multi-bagger in 2022".

Now, he who can`t live his sad life in his little garret without GLR - has just predicted "2 - 2.5P end of December would be good. Then off to the races in Q1. News should help accelerate things". Again, I ask - What has happened to this year`s "multi-bagger" prediction - or last year`s for that matter Analytical?.

Now folks, on the predictable wild furore from Analytical tomorrow, all I would say would be to remind "OilTap aka Analytical`s wild enthusiasm for RMM over the last year or two. Goodness, he used to be forever waxing lyrical about RMM (and, so, so,so apparently knowledgeable!) so, despite it`s mega collapse over the last 2 months, he was still recommending it as a "Strong Buy" at around 26-27P. Er . . . . . RMM, just 6 weeks later is now wallowing in the mire and hanging around 5-6P. I just wonder if there is such a thing as a "negative multi-bag"?!
Strangely, a few weeks ago too - "Analytical" whilst still recommending RMM as a "Strong Buy" was bragging how much he was off-loading - Hmm - (unless he was putting his cash into his latest "multi-bagger" - aka GLR!.

So folks, why do I bother with what is a fundamental BS type of guy? It is purely to highlight what he is. He is a hopeful chap who really has no more idea than the rest of us on the AIM. His constant drivel on "the rise of copper" or "L1-L2" quotes are totally irrelevant but he likes to include them to show his "knowledge" . But his knowledge is extremely flawed and, if anyone wants to go back, when has he ever been proved right? To prove my point, and if you can be bothered, look back and see his many "multi-bagger" predictions this year. Wishful thinking on his behalf has driven his dream of another Concordia. Simply readers, "Oiltap" aka the resurrected "Analytical" has no more REAL idea than many others and, and, there are many savvy investors who are perceptive enough to recognize his HYPE.

CHRI5P: Your last comment: "Analytical you remind me of someone else who used to be giving good information."
Spot on! Me too, it is undoubtedly OILTAP who, readers will remember, had to depart suddenly (aka forced to shut down) a couple of months ago. Around the same period, ANALYTICAL then hit the boards for the first time, both here on GLR and on his other favourite, RMM.

Well Billy, POG certainly `shot for the stars` roday! Well done!.

MM - Re your last: . . . On the face of it, I would find your view difficult to disagree with. However, GLR`s fundamental track record, plus the whole raft of `history` doesn`t fill me with confidence. My present insignificant holding here has left me with so many questions that the `believers` choose to ignore or, at least, invariably make excuses for. But, I guess that , perhaps, they have a lot to lose. Bit of a rhetorical point I guess, because that stops the GLR believers ignoring anything here that goes against the hype (aka `hope`)

Good to hear that you are still on board though.

Columbo: Missed your earlier input when a gave my penny-worth to MMs post. But, I do wonder why the run-of-the-mill investors here haven`t asked (or recognized) questions!? I reckon that the answer is quite simple. they are bamboozled by the hype, ABSOLUTE hype from the believers. But how often have we seen this on the tiny minors on the AIM. (I learnt my lesson with European Nickel some 25-30 years ago).

Wake up Billy (et al) GLR, and others, who are providing Bird with a very handsome remuniation with those other hopeful boarders who scrape every possible hint to broadcast "This is it" - "Good Old Colin" etc. I dont want to highlight, particulary, Oiltap, but if you believed his early 2021 predictions, then you would might start to question the "Believers" because, his wild predictions excuded one vital inclusion into his assesments . . . . and, that is pragmatism!

MM: At last someone echoes my fundamental sentiments of GLR and, de facto, Bird!

Late evening, so a bit of light reading:

It will be a much quieter place here without Oiltap, that`s for sure. He seemed to live and breathe this BB, day in and day out ! I am quite sure though that he will soon reappear, but likely using another handle.

Somewhere along the line, someone/something has clearly upset Oiltap for, over quite a period now, he has proved to be VERY sensitive to views, opinions and criticisms that have been contrary to his plethora of inputs various. "Attitude to Criticism" is an important facet in the make-up of an individual - be it positive or negative. In this instance, Oiltap would have scored badly, for he would never accept that he could be wrong!.

I did wonder if Bird`s revelations to Oiltap had been given "in Confidence". Even if this had been the case, Oiltap would nevertheless have been unable to resist the urge to impress all and sundry - hence his perceived stunning `broadcast` on this BB. Thus, it could be that Bird then felt it necessary to seriously`chastise` Oiltap. No doubt this would have left Oiltap truly mortified, and, accordingly, he has since gone off in one mega sulk! End of my theory!

"You would think more people would be jumping on the bandwagon" eh Billy? To some, it might be surprising that Bird hasn`t taken a much greater advantage of this absolute `cert` (hmm!). After all, he is the CEO of GLR and therefore ought to have a very close handle on the company`s imminent, vast potential (as is perceived by most on this board).

It is perhaps worth considering that, towards the end of Jan 21, GLR`s SP was around 2.30P. Since then, I expect that most on this board would consider that there has been nothing but a raft of good news - day in, day out. Yet the SP is presently much less than half than that of the Jan 21 figure and, as we now see, is currently sitting at just 1.00P.