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The Enigma that is David Hughes : Tue Apr 30, 2019 3:26 pm  
Big Dave is clearly not stupid otherwise he would not have made multiple millions in his day job. You would think being a successful gas/oil Broker or whatever, you have to be competent at data analysis & be able to manage risk. I appreciate those skills don't necessarily mean you are good at appointing the right coach or CEO but over the years he should have done better than he has.

I would love him to explain on the club website why he thought playing a Championship team, less probably their best player, was any way to avoid the team being relegated. You would hope there was some sort of master plan. From where we are now though, clearly we need one of Baldric's cunning plans. I don't hold my breath.

I can only think of two things, firstly, as jbuzza said on another thread, that he was anticipating one team imploding financially. Before the start of the season there was a lot of talk of Salford's financial position & maybe Toronto or Widnes being tapped up to replace them in SL. Secondly, with funds apparently limited he has decided not to improve the team, wait until the last 6-10 games to see if we were all but relegated anyway then keep his money in his pocket. Alternatively, if we were in with a shout of staying up, then bring in a few that might just make a difference. With 10 games to go it's now or never.

The 2 remaining games against HKR look vital. :CHEERS:
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Re: The Enigma that is David Hughes : Tue Apr 30, 2019 3:34 pm  
We have made a total pigs ear of this season, on and off the pitch. We did not need to spend ridiculous amounts on the squad, we just needed to bring in some sensible bodies in areas we are obviously short. That would have given us a chance to stay up and grow slowly, year on year. Continue to develop the academy etc. Instead we will go down, lose our better players, have to rebuild and try to get back up (no doubt to repeat the shambles of this season again). Said before, I have heard to two people I trust that Ward asked for more funds for players and was told no. Rumour was he is not the first coach to ask this and get the same response (and that coach decided to ply his trade elsewhere). Would not surprise me to see Ward follow out the door next season.
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Re: The Enigma that is David Hughes : Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:26 pm  
I actually think better players were let go
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Re: The Enigma that is David Hughes : Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:33 pm  
Just out of interest Honkytonk did Ward as Hughes for more money or that Lobster chappy?
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Re: The Enigma that is David Hughes : Wed May 01, 2019 10:48 am  
Deadcowboys1 wrote:
Just out of interest Honkytonk did Ward as Hughes for more money or that Lobster chappy?


Neither, it is a load of cr@p.
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Re: The Enigma that is David Hughes : Wed May 01, 2019 11:09 am  
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Neither, it is a load of cr@p.



Hmmmmmmmm. Yes you are right, Ward is totally happy with the squad he has assembled and under no circumstance did he want(s) to improve it.
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Re: The Enigma that is David Hughes : Wed May 01, 2019 11:16 am  
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Hmmmmmmmm. Yes you are right, Ward is totally happy with the squad he has assembled and under no circumstance did he want(s) to improve it.


At least we have put that one to bed.

Next time get your info from someone more credible :D
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Re: The Enigma that is David Hughes : Wed May 01, 2019 11:22 am  
hmmmmmm, if you say so
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Re: The Enigma that is David Hughes : Wed May 01, 2019 11:42 am  
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At least we have put that one to bed.

Next time get your info from someone more credible :D


Still waiting for that game at Loftus Road you told us we were playing.
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Re: The Enigma that is David Hughes : Wed May 01, 2019 11:54 am  
nadera78 wrote:
Still waiting for that game at Loftus Road you told us we were playing.


Are you sure I didn't say 'discussing' should there be a need to shift a big game?
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