Re: New Backer : Wed May 17, 2023 6:41 am  

The Glover days were mental, I think he soon realised how difficult the task is and packed it in. I'm sure he just used it as free advertising for his business.

That and for getting drunk every game in the bar.

Didn't we have Francis Stephenson and Nick Fozzard doing the same job at one point?

Re: New Backer : Wed May 17, 2023 7:08 am  

charlie wrote:

The Glover days were mental, I think he soon realised how difficult the task is and packed it in. I'm sure he just used it as free advertising for his business.

That and for getting drunk every game in the bar.

Didn't we have Francis Stephenson and Nick Fozzard doing the same job at one point?

It was a bit of advertising yes, but then at the same time, his TV advertising had the Wildcats logo there too, so that can be deemed as advertising.

I think Francis and Nicks time at Wakefield were at different times.

"Best be quick, these deals won't last forever"

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Re: New Backer : Wed May 17, 2023 7:16 am  

Glover did half the job really well.
If you could merge him with Carter you'd have the perfect owner/CEO.

His marketing and publicity for Trinity was great.....just didn't keep an eye on the pennies so much.

Re: New Backer : Wed May 17, 2023 7:16 am  

charlie wrote: The Glover days were mental, I think he soon realised how difficult the task is and packed it in. I'm sure he just used it as free advertising for his business. That and for getting drunk every game in the bar. Didn't we have Francis Stephenson and Nick Fozzard doing the same job at one point? How about these Good Times https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/sep/22/wakefield-trinity-avert-winding-up-order https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/jan/06/wakefield-trinity-financial-straits Think Belle Vue had already been lost prior to this too?

charlie wrote: The Glover days were mental, I think he soon realised how difficult the task is and packed it in. I'm sure he just used it as free advertising for his business. That and for getting drunk every game in the bar. Didn't we have Francis Stephenson and Nick Fozzard doing the same job at one point? How about these Good Times https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/sep/22/wakefield-trinity-avert-winding-up-order https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/jan/06/wakefield-trinity-financial-straits Think Belle Vue had already been lost prior to this too?

Re: New Backer : Wed May 17, 2023 7:32 am  

PopTart wrote:

Glover did half the job really well.
If you could merge him with Carter you'd have the perfect owner/CEO.

His marketing and publicity for Trinity was great.....just didn't keep an eye on the pennies so much.

let's not forget glover saved our club

Re: New Backer : Wed May 17, 2023 7:50 am  

From memory didn't Glover also not call in his directors loan.

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Re: New Backer : Wed May 17, 2023 8:01 am  

MOPSEY LIVES ON wrote:

let's not forget glover saved our club

Indeed. Glad you are starting to appreciate some of the people that have put their cash and time to save us over the years

Re: New Backer : Wed May 17, 2023 8:05 am  

PopTart wrote:

Glover did half the job really well.
If you could merge him with Carter you'd have the perfect owner/CEO.

His marketing and publicity for Trinity was great.....just didn't keep an eye on the pennies so much.

Pretty much agree with that statement.

Having said that, he was not the only person on the board who was made aware of the financial status, or authorised to make payments on behalf of the club. All financial reports, such as aged creditors/debtors, cashflow etc, was presented to everyone involved in the fortnightly board meetings.

Re: New Backer : Wed May 17, 2023 8:08 am  

MOPSEY LIVES ON wrote:

let's not forget glover saved our club

He certainly did.

Also for his sins, a certain person, with fingers in loads of pies, not too poplular with Wakefield fans, put his hand in his pocket to pay an unpaid tax bill of around £175k.

Where would we be now, if that hadn't of got paid when it was?

Re: New Backer : Wed May 17, 2023 8:09 am  

lampyboy wrote:

From memory didn't Glover also not call in his directors loan.

He did not, no.

Wonder if someone else will?