Re: Winding up hearing : Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:26 pm  

MICKY1920 wrote:

The reality is we will be in a stronger position than we were before.

The problem is none of the fans knew what a mess we were in before.

I don't think we should assume we will have a weaker squad,
I have heard all contracts and jobs at the club are safe.

I for one see a future as being more than just the next season,

Whilst I feel gutted, I seriously doubt the lads are going to come out and put on any less of
an effort.

I don't come to the Club to cheer on directors and managers, I come to support the 17 lads
taking hits and breaking bones each week. That is what it is about.
They put themselves out for us last season and this mess is not of their making.
I'm sure there will be other who won't be turning their backs on them just yet.

Coooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuggggggggggaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrsssssssssss

I'll believe the bit about the contracts being safe when the season starts, and they are all still there, but I cant see it happening. Administrators will want to cut costs, sell assets as best they can, and contracted players are bound to be amongst them. As someone said, its the same mess as last time we went up, and looked what happened then. In fact it will be worse due to a points deduction as well...
Other big question is the season tickets sold by the old club, will they be recognised by the new team, assuming it happens? Because technically the money raised for those is part of the assets of the 2001 club as it was then, not any 2009 or 2010 edition? I assume if they want anyone to turn up, then they will have to, but what would the administrators say to that?

Not turning my back, but not expecting us to get out of minus points next year either! I'm sure the lads who play for us will do their best, but who they will be, and how good they will be is another matter.
Lots of heavy defeats I suspect which wont help crowd numbers, so...here we go again!

Re: Winding up hearing : Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:59 pm  

This coming season will only be my third following the Cougars and what a ride it has been.Highs,lows,freezing my t*ts off and sweating like a pig.BUT,i feel so deflated at the moment.

Whats the future hold for OUR team? Are we just gonna bob our heads into the championship every now and again then return to league 1 ?

I will continue cheering on the lads (gets me away from the old ball and chain for bit )with all my gusto but we need a plan with a purpose,a target to aim for.

If my 6 numbers come up tonight,i would still stand in the Jewson with you lot

Re: Winding up hearing : Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:10 pm  

Good luck guys i hope your side pulls through this dark time RL needs a Cougars side in it, Grass roots we need sod development!

Re: Winding up hearing : Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:12 pm  

A disgraceful state of affairs.

After all the times the current (?) board have declared how frugal they are to suddenly end up like this.

Something smells very badly.

It would be interesting to see up to date audited accounts.

Re: Winding up hearing : Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:19 pm  

A further point; where do season ticket holders stand? Has their money gone into a black hole?

What about those who pay for club membership? Is that money still going into the draw and to The Sue Ryder charity?

I hope the directors have some good answers, I hold them personally responsible.

Re: Winding up hearing : Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:29 pm  

Wheels wrote:

Yes, because the mess at the Cougars is all the Crusaders fault isn't it?

Who has mentioned the Crusaders?

Why come on here trying to score petty points?

A good few Cougar fans went to Bridgend (myself included) and had a good time with a great set of fans.

We don't need you trying to stir the mud at a time like this.

Re: Winding up hearing : Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:36 pm  

Dreamer wrote:

A further point; where do season ticket holders stand? Has their money gone into a black hole?

What about those who pay for club membership? Is that money still going into the draw and to The Sue Ryder charity?

I hope the directors have some good answers, I hold them personally responsible.

Losing my season ticket would be one thing.

I sincerely hope that Manorlands hasn't had funds withheld from it though.

That really would be the lowest of the low.

Re: Winding up hearing : Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:51 pm  

Before the rumours spread would the club please clarify the situation on Season Tickets already Purchased.

Is it correct to assume these will be valid just the same for the new season?

Re: Winding up hearing : Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:23 pm  

Wheels wrote:

Yes, because the mess at the Cougars is all the Crusaders fault isn't it?

wise words, as welcome as a fart in a lift.

[Wheels]

Re: Winding up hearing : Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:07 pm  

Dreamer wrote:

Who has mentioned the Crusaders?

Why come on here trying to score petty points?

A good few Cougar fans went to Bridgend (myself included) and had a good time with a great set of fans.

We don't need you trying to stir the mud at a time like this.

Mate honestly, I'm not trying to stir anything up, but your man mentioned moving into an expansion area and in three seasons you'll be in Superleague. It was this comment that annoyed me.

The mess at Keighley is nothing to do with Crusaders, it's all to do with Keighley. Just like Doncaster, Oldham, Rochdale, Widnes and before that York.

Keighley have no one to blame but their own board, so his comment just makes him look incredibly bitter.

I'm a York fan and I went through all this in 2002, and I do not envy you at all. I wish you all the luck and support in the world. It's not nice when you may lose your club, but it's pointless blaming anyone else.