Re: Why the doom and gloom : Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:09 pm  

If the SL comment is true, then we either need a new stadium, or a very massive overhaui of the current one, as there is no way that the current Cougar Park is even remotely close to SL standards

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:25 pm  

ilkleycougar wrote:

From reading this thread Gary is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.
He has to show ambition, would JD or any other ambitious coach hang around if a chairman states he is happy with Championship RL for 5 to 10 years. Would sponsors be inspired by such comments, would potential new fans be inspired, short answer...No!

Nobody is saying he can't show ambition, he just needs to rein it from the amount he is showing. Will new fans/sponsors be impressed if they sign on the dotted line on the pretense of one thing and they get something far less than that? There is a middle ground on this one.

ilkleycougar wrote:

There are a number of comments re trust in the directors. Be thankful that they took the club on. Why anyone would want to be a director of an RL club defies logic. It's all your fault if it goes belly up and all the player's and coach if it goes well. And as for tarring the current directors with the actions of the previous incumbents serves no one at all. You cannot effect what has happened in the past but you can effect the future.

Forgive me and many, many other Keighley fans if we don't trust club directors. We aren't tarring the board with the same brush as previous boards. However the learning from what has happened in the past leaves us aware of what can happen.

ilkleycougar wrote:

If some fans believe that they can do a better job then stump up the cash and become a director. Failing that volunteer your services and help the club, don't bitch on a forum.

Has anybody said that they could do a better job? Nobody is even saying they are doing a bad job, just unimpressed by some of the brash and over ambitious statements being made. As for helping the club. I'm a season ticket holder, I've missed 1 home game in 4 years because it clashed with my sister getting married abroad, I go to the vast majority of away games, including Toulouse and I'm sure the bar staff will agree that I put more than a fair few quid in the till every home game. Away from the club I do my best to bring more fans down.

ilkleycougar wrote:

As for the Boxing Day game. Yes, it was not the greatest result but JD will know a hell of a lot more about players and tactics than the Halifax coaching staff. Judge the team against York, Batley, Swinton, Sheffield etc in the season.
We have a good squad, a great coach and a buzz about the club. There will be triumphs and adversity throughout this season and we need to treat them in the same manner.

Agreed, we can't possibly judge on what we're going to do until we put a full strength team out.

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Thu Dec 29, 2011 5:17 pm  

I for one can't see ryan smith get a sniff when the season begins we've stepped up now and the 3/4s are key. Was march injured cause he, jd and jy-mel seemed to look pretty lively to start with, then march went off jd and jy-mel subbed and that let fax in. but i also felt the team subbed too often, i hope shickell, killer, danny jones, semi, normington, cherryholme all get a go in the next outing.

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:17 pm  

Mick W. wrote:

Stealth, when you get your ferrari can I have a lift to the Grand Final?

It'll have to be the Super League Grand Final because we'll be in it by then.......

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:05 pm  

I agree with you ilkleycougar if gary is negative then everybody around become negative.The players need something to work towards in the past they looked to be just going threw the motions but now there is a buzz around the place .They know that if they dont perform for a game somebody else is waiting for a chance and that is healthy for the cougars.Thats thanks to Gary the other directors the sponsors and the fans present and the past who iam sure they want back at cougar park.Lets not forget what jason has managed the players that have come to cougars have got backing to a good genuine good bloke but also somebody they trust.Get behind them

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:55 pm  

With regard to the ground, I believe the club put in a bid for the Scarborough Football Club stands, but were beaten to it by Featherstone.

For those not happy with how some of the directors come across in public maybe you should try talking to them in person - they are actually approachable.

Last time I went to a fans forum, where the directors made themselves available, the fans were conspicuous by their absence - I seem to remember we all managed to fit round one table. However, it turned out to be a very informative evening.

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:26 pm  

Have to say after reading the posts on this topic I thought I was in the bulls forum as they tend to be doom and gloom when they lose but as others say it was the 1st game and a friendly at that, bear in mind Halifax are one of the top teams in the division, so its not too much to worry about.

In Keighley news Jd expressed his disappointment of how the team caved in and no doubt will address the problem.

As for style of play just remember what Jd did in a short space of time and I have total faith in him and the players that they will acquit themselves and get behind them instead of moaning.

Frustration is okay but to moan after just one game looks a bit daft to me.

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:12 pm  

I personally have no complaints about the directors, JD or anyone else at present to be honest.

My only critical comment was stating that the current stand could in no way meet SL standards without a major overhaul, or more! Dont really think anyone, including Gary would argue with that!

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:45 pm  

In all honesty we should just enjoy our current situation and stop the moaning of any kind! What's happened in 12 months is fantastic and we need more fans united behind the team! Bring on 2012!