Re: Where we stand, moving forwards : Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:07 pm  

charlie caroli wrote:

Littlerich is giving up his Pocket Money sorry but couldn't resist.

If I won the Euro lottery I'd park two million of it and sink the rest into Fax. What a party!!

Re: Where we stand, moving forwards : Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:09 pm  

Hudd-Shay wrote:

Seriously, whilst performances and entertainment have improved greatly, results haven't. A 50% record is no better than under KH Sportsman, shudds. Mallinsons Cascade. 4.1 % Mmm!

The results are the same but the squad needs time to gel though I do think a new half back is required though if IT happens is another thing.

Re: Where we stand, moving forwards : Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:10 pm  

If most SL clubs run a deficit how on earth can Championship clubs afford long term FT teams? The mind boggles.

[Nat (Rugby_Aholic)]

Re: Where we stand, moving forwards : Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:29 pm  

You have answered your own question. Championship clubs have a higher deficit that has to be picked up by somebody.

I honestly think that Marshall is capable of coaching a team to beat Full Time teams even with a part time squad, he just needs time to establish himself and bring in his own players.

Re: Where we stand, moving forwards : Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:01 pm  

Nat (Rugby_Aholic) wrote:

You have answered your own question. Championship clubs have a higher deficit that has to be picked up by somebody.

I honestly think that Marshall is capable of coaching a team to beat Full Time teams even with a part time squad, he just needs time to establish himself and bring in his own players.

Nat ,this is Charlie being serious I have listened to what Richard M has had to say on Fax TV a few times recently and he comes across as a very knowledgeable bloke ,stating what he wants and expects from his Squad of players ,the Question is ,can these players deliver to Fax what he expects ?In some way the answer is YES but in others it must be NO,simply because as a Part Time squad you are behind the 8 ball in terms of advantages,also you have a decent Pack but lack strength in depth at Half back and I personally think your backs from 1 to 5 are not as good as the Teams around you.

I am fond of Fax as a Club because I have a few friends here and know what a successful team means to you,hopefully this new Backer supposed to be a Fax Bank will provide you with the cash to invest in a bit of quality to challenge the teams like Leigh and Bradford ,I don't think you are that far away from doing this,good luck for the rest of the season I shall be cheering you on in spirit on Friday.Charles.

Re: Where we stand, moving forwards : Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:26 pm  

IMO RM is the best thing to happen to this club since the days of Gary Mercer. This man will get the best out of the boys I have no doubt about that, I just wish we had a few quid to buy a quality stand off.

To already compare Harrison's record with this season is bonkers. Anyone can see that we've got the ship off the iceberg and are slowly turning it around. Just look at the disappointment of the players after Saturday, they're giving it everything and it will come of that I'm certain.

Nil desperandum folks.

Re: Where we stand, moving forwards : Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:41 am  

In addition the Fax BOD feel strongly that they have landed the right man in RM, they will not be holding anything back, they will back him as much as they can and you can't ask for anything more than that.

The work CP is doing to get more sponsorship will add to another important income stream.

The crowds are the final piece of the jigsaw and will not move much until we have a winning side, at least the BOD will know this and not rely on more coming through the turnstiles than actually do.

You can bet they are giving a lot of thought and planning to see how this season goes whilst preparing for the next step.

At the moment RM has said he still isn't sure what is best line up is and we can expect a new incoming half back after the Easter period as the clubs are reluctant to release any players over the busy period. Most likely a DR or loan short term.

Re: Where we stand, moving forwards : Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:48 am  

RM has just come to the club and when he arrived he said it would be a gradual improvement. As we know he inherited the squad. Yes, we are a bit short in the Half back area and Im sure RM and the board are trying to sort this out.
This season was always going to be a difficult season. We have two run away teams at the moment but the rest of the league is very close and I think that makes it very exciting
Our 'problem' as Fax fans is we expect (demand) that everyone wearing the blue and white will win every game and it doesn't always happen. Our team has improved and will keep getting better under RM.
Someone mentioned about crowds? Have a look at Leigh. Several years ago the club were going under and had small hard core set of fans. Through realistic planning and spending, a coach they have stuck with and who has been aloud to develop his own squad they have become a force to be recon with in our league and their crowds have been slowly getting bigger.
I feel we are in a good place. We wont make SL this season but we are performing better, I feel we compete better this season even in the games we have lost and I think RM will stay with the club and with the support of the board, Fans and new investments move the club on to bigger and better things.

Re: Where we stand, moving forwards : Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:34 am  

I expect a half back signing prior to easter.

Re: Where we stand, moving forwards : Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:27 am  

mr t hall wrote:

I expect a half back signing prior to easter.

Ant thoughts/rumors to who it could be. Easter is only 3 days away