Re: Dear Board of Directors. : Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:49 pm  

alegend wrote:

AGREE .Better to watch a team that plays attractive rugby in the Championship ,than the garbage rugby these coaches think is rugby

He still will be the coach

Re: Dear Board of Directors. : Tue Apr 25, 2023 4:06 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

He still will be the coach

I think the fans have been very patient with the coach and much of the flack is rightly now falling on sir mick or Lord mick or the messiah or I'm billy big boots bigger than the club Carter but I think if the fans crank it up the coach will go

Re: Dear Board of Directors. : Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:22 pm  

Also a supporter of over 65 years and feeling now resigned to our fate. I feel that it is time for the people in charge who have obviously achieved a great deal in very trying circumstances to communicate with the fans, admit mistakes have been made and develop a strategy to salvage the rest of the season and also outline the way forward if relegation does come. In conclusion I will add that I will be supporting next season come what may. It is what I do.

Re: Dear Board of Directors. : Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:18 pm  

I think most supporters agree with some aspects of both sides of the argument. I think what is annoying most supporters is the lack of communication coming from the top. Fitness of the players for me seems to be way short, especially our new overseas signings, who perhaps thought it was going to be far easier than it actually is. Im not sure the sacking of Mash is the answer as it just wastes more money , that could be better spent on playing staff. Most agree its a step too far to revive our season, perhaps it is, but that can be a positive as some have said, watching a team winning some games and building success slowly is better than watching us playing with no zip, staying up and being even worse next season.

Re: Dear Board of Directors. : Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:19 pm  

I have no beef with anyone on here (except an odd few who seem to think that the world is full of unicorns and money grows on trees) I contributed to this thread because I thought the whole issue lacks balance… and it’s becoming a witch hunt… which I believe is in the best interests of no one.

I actually think the business strategy for the future of the club is a good one… stymied by the pandemic and recession (the causes of which are another vitriolic debate) but… our club is living within its means.. other clubs are not… one only has to look at the demise of some leading RU clubs in the UK to wonder at the fate of some of our clubs. When debt becomes unsustainable or the hobby directors move on??? What then!


That I now live in Australia… should be a reason for me not to have (or not be allowed to express) an opinion on the matter (despite my being a fairly regular face at the club from 75 to 2008) is disappointing. I would suggest that it is you don’t like me having the opinion I do… rather than that it is expressed from overseas that is the issue.

I subscribe to Trinity TV and watch every game(despite knowing the result) and live on Fox Sports when I can… and on my infrequent visits to the UK I have been to every game available… including academy games… my love for the club and the game has not changed since that first game against Keighley in 1975.. it gets in your blood and won’t go away.

Anyway I love this club and will be a fan until I die.

Re: Dear Board of Directors. : Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:33 pm  

Spookisback wrote:

I have no beef with anyone on here (except an odd few who seem to think that the world is full of unicorns and money grows on trees) I contributed to this thread because I thought the whole issue lacks balance… and it’s becoming a witch hunt… which I believe is in the best interests of no one.

I actually think the business strategy for the future of the club is a good one… stymied by the pandemic and recession (the causes of which are another vitriolic debate) but… our club is living within its means.. other clubs are not… one only has to look at the demise of some leading RU clubs in the UK to wonder at the fate of some of our clubs. When debt becomes unsustainable or the hobby directors move on??? What then!


That I now live in Australia… should be a reason for me not to have (or not be allowed to express) an opinion on the matter (despite my being a fairly regular face at the club from 75 to 2008) is disappointing. I would suggest that it is you don’t like me having the opinion I do… rather than that it is expressed from overseas that is the issue.

I subscribe to Trinity TV and watch every game(despite knowing the result) and live on Fox Sports when I can… and on my infrequent visits to the UK I have been to every game available… including academy games… my love for the club and the game has not changed since that first game against Keighley in 1975.. it gets in your blood and won’t go away.

Anyway I love this club and will be a fan until I die.

Well said mate and good on you.
Say what you want on here and bascially if some don't like it - .

Edited, i support your sentiment but say what you want but without swearing BG. - Poptart

Re: Dear Board of Directors. : Wed Apr 26, 2023 5:52 am  

BarnsleyGull wrote:

Well said mate and good on you.
Say what you want on here and bascially if some don't like it - f**k them.

absolutely not.... I am always persuadable to other stratagems, ideologies.. and opinions founded on reality... I am, however, a little intolerant of emotional outbursts (something I was totally guilty of in my younger years).. and personal agendas.

Forums are based on debate and open discussion, about things that are important to the group. But there are aspects of this general debate which, whilst they have some truth, are moot or offer nothing other than criticism and/or vitriol; victory was never won by those seeking revenge.

Re: Dear Board of Directors. : Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:32 am  

Spookisback wrote:

absolutely not.... I am always persuadable to other stratagems, ideologies.. and opinions founded on reality... I am, however, a little intolerant of emotional outbursts (something I was totally guilty of in my younger years).. and personal agendas.

Forums are based on debate and open discussion, about things that are important to the group. But there are aspects of this general debate which, whilst they have some truth, are moot or offer nothing other than criticism and/or vitriol; victory was never won by those seeking revenge.

Thats a little aspirational - maybe in an ideal world.

Emotions do play a massive part in sports , and by extension the fans, and hence the odd outburst in here.

And victory is indeed obtained by those seeking revenge. You live down there. You’ve seen State of Origin, right?

Re: Dear Board of Directors. : Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:06 am  

Spookisback wrote:

I have no beef with anyone on here (except an odd few who seem to think that the world is full of unicorns and money grows on trees) I contributed to this thread because I thought the whole issue lacks balance… and it’s becoming a witch hunt… which I believe is in the best interests of no one.

I actually think the business strategy for the future of the club is a good one… stymied by the pandemic and recession (the causes of which are another vitriolic debate) but… our club is living within its means.. other clubs are not… one only has to look at the demise of some leading RU clubs in the UK to wonder at the fate of some of our clubs. When debt becomes unsustainable or the hobby directors move on??? What then!


That I now live in Australia… should be a reason for me not to have (or not be allowed to express) an opinion on the matter (despite my being a fairly regular face at the club from 75 to 2008) is disappointing. I would suggest that it is you don’t like me having the opinion I do… rather than that it is expressed from overseas that is the issue.

I subscribe to Trinity TV and watch every game(despite knowing the result) and live on Fox Sports when I can… and on my infrequent visits to the UK I have been to every game available… including academy games… my love for the club and the game has not changed since that first game against Keighley in 1975.. it gets in your blood and won’t go away.

Anyway I love this club and will be a fan until I die.

Well said Spooki. Hope you are well.

Re: Dear Board of Directors. : Wed Apr 26, 2023 1:11 pm  

We all have our ideas as to how we are where we are, but I haven't seen anyone come up with an answer to the problem yet, other than sack him or he has to go.
Is that alone going to get us out of this mess, we have no money to speak off, so what's the answer?????