Re: Top Interview : Tue May 19, 2015 10:01 pm  

No that is not how it works, how many players have we gambled on because it was thought no club would touch them. I guess we have given their agents free reign to obtain new clubs knowing all they need to do is go in see Carter say they want out and he will release them.
A good sound bite to appease supporters but could prove problematical in the long run.

Re: Top Interview : Tue May 19, 2015 10:27 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

Reading the various threads it would appear that the interview did what it intended to do and that is to divert the criticism from Webster. You should if you think it necessary have such discussions in private because in the long run it could harm the club more by forcing a wedge between all the players and the club.
I ask the question if you were a player how would you think if you heard the coach saying that he is only interested in the middle eight play offs and it would not be a surprise if Leigh won. They now hear our chairman criticising them in public, we need them because i doubt anyone else would want to join us so what we have will need to be the ones that help us stay in Super League. If any take up his offer which sounds good to the supporters what chance do we have of surviving.for

for gods sake stop over analysing everything. its an honest interview take it for what it is and be glad the guy is honest

Re: Top Interview : Tue May 19, 2015 10:34 pm  

It may be honest but i question the motive behind it and the timing for the reasons I have stated earlier.

Re: Top Interview : Wed May 20, 2015 4:28 am  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

No that is not how it works, how many players have we gambled on because it was thought no club would touch them. I guess we have given their agents free reign to obtain new clubs knowing all they need to do is go in see Carter say they want out and he will release them.
A good sound bite to appease supporters but could prove problematical in the long run.

He didn't say he would just release them he said he would sort it with them.so try selling them and spend the money on someone who does want to play for wakey.how do people still pick negatives out of that interview.

Re: Top Interview : Wed May 20, 2015 5:01 am  

Have to say he should have fired into those players a few weeks ago how many of us fans could see that some players were not putting effort in heavens above you see Washbrook and McShane giving it all they have and others not.

Re: Top Interview : Wed May 20, 2015 6:18 am  

The squads capable of so much more , and should for what ever reason be performing well above the level they have. M C has only repeated what many fans thought anyway and I for one am pleased he did.
Its now over to them lets hope they take on board the comments made.

Re: Top Interview : Wed May 20, 2015 7:07 am  

frogcat wrote:

for gods sake stop over analysing everything. its an honest interview take it for what it is and be glad the guy is honest

For god sake grow up man. This club has been shafted more times than your average coal face. I have no idea as to Carters level of honesty but what I do know is every previous Chairman has sounded just as plausible - Glover and Pearman spring to mind.

Question everything and take nothing on face value, we as fans are in the unfortunate position where we have to be super vigilant - cue Bazzo!

Mr Carter is on a steep learning curve but surely now he must realise that this is a business like no other and everything he thought he knew is pretty much useless. He needs to listen more, his choice TBF but I'd suggest the Hetheringtons, John Kear should he come even Ted Richardson or probably more likely Eric Timmins. I'm not suggesting any of them get a seat on the board or their word to be gospel but I know I'd want that level of support if it was available.

I mention the above because they all have Wakefield at heart to a greater or lesser degree.

In ten years should he last I think Mr Carter could be a superb CEO but he arrived knowing nothing and IMO it's a ten year apprenticeship.

Re: Top Interview : Wed May 20, 2015 7:09 am  

les-goose wrote:

Have to say he should have fired into those players a few weeks ago how many of us fans could see that some players were not putting effort in heavens above you see Washbrook and McShane giving it all they have and others not.

You missed Scruton - absolute hero IMHO

Re: Top Interview : Wed May 20, 2015 7:27 am  

vastman wrote:

You missed Scruton - absolute hero IMHO

Scruton has stepped up a gear and now looks what he was at Bradford. No doubting his commitment, or Andersons!
Would be inclined to give captaincy to one of those two but wouldn't want to affect their game.

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Re: Top Interview : Wed May 20, 2015 8:33 am  

Scruton and Anderson are great leaders by actions, but I don't see them as Captains
McShane would be my choice, though Washbrook shows signs as well.
I'm not against Kirmond being Captain, but I just feel he has too much to do for his game to improve and I do wonder if he is feeling the pressure of the losses more than most.