Re: Hudge and Crossland ready to pull their support? : Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:13 pm  

Apologies if already mentioned, but is it confirmed that Peter May has stepped down from the board? Think Humberside mentioned it earlier in the week. Think he has the biggest individual shareholding.

Re: Hudge and Crossland ready to pull their support? : Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:12 pm  

Hessle Roader wrote:

I don't think the lack of away support is unique to you. For differing reasons we both to seem to see less supporters coming to Hull than other teams seem to enjoy. We both suffer by being so far away from the other teams and this is compounded at KC by the ticket cost. In Rovers' case I think its the long range viewing that they have to endure. Its for such reasons we need each other as we both contribute to the others upkeep.

all teams are suffering wakey and cas only managed 7000

Re: Hudge and Crossland ready to pull their support? : Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:32 pm  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Apologies if already mentioned, but is it confirmed that Peter May has stepped down from the board? Think Humberside mentioned it earlier in the week. Think he has the biggest individual shareholding.

Its not been officially announced, perhaps after this weeks Board meeting, and yes Pete is the major shareholder which I am sure you already know!

Strange how this has gone under the radar because quite frankly its far bigger than NH and RC threatening to withdraw their support. Pete May is an institution so this is siesmic. I don't know why he is stepping down but it seems more than a coincidence.

Re: Hudge and Crossland ready to pull their support? : Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:42 pm  

Paul T - HKR wrote:

Its not been officially announced, perhaps after this weeks Board meeting, and yes Pete is the major shareholder which I am sure you already know!

Strange how this has gone under the radar because quite frankly its far bigger than NH and RC threatening to withdraw their support. Pete May is an institution so this is siesmic. I don't know why he is stepping down but it seems more than a coincidence.

Pretty sure it was mentioned on Humberside this week that he'd stepped down, and Hudgell did say "there are two of us on the board" ie him and Crossland. From what Hudgell said earlier in the year, it's been the three of them bankrolling the club, but May's had a lower profile it seems.

Re: Hudge and Crossland ready to pull their support? : Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:17 pm  

Was announced at the POTY on Tues Night by Hudge

Re: Hudge and Crossland ready to pull their support? : Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:57 am  

It would seem the Oz press have picked up on NHs lament at Rovers continuing losses. Steve Mascord’s opening gambit, in his article ‘Australian club teams could help save game in Britain’ (SMH 13 Sep 2012), sets the tone and he doesn’t pull any punches as he mocks NHs delayed season passes comment.

Re: Hudge and Crossland ready to pull their support? : Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:43 am  

When do we find out the outcome of the big meeting? Rob Crossland is off to Mumbai - has it taken place already? I honestly think the Allams are taking over, not trolling, I genuinely think it will happen. Couple of shareholding shuffles this year, some cryptic comments. Watch this space. Always wanted to put that.

Re: Hudge and Crossland ready to pull their support? : Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:47 am  

fun time frankie wrote:

all teams are suffering wakey and cas only managed 7000

Wakefield have had the largest % increase in gates in SL. Their average is over 8,000 and larger than ours. Some of this is away fan numbers, but their own support has increased now they have 2 garden sheds to stand in.

Re: Hudge and Crossland ready to pull their support? : Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:08 am  

Mrs Barista wrote:

When do we find out the outcome of the big meeting? Rob Crossland is off to Mumbai - has it taken place already? I honestly think the Allams are taking over, not trolling, I genuinely think it will happen. Couple of shareholding shuffles this year, some cryptic comments. Watch this space. Always wanted to put that.

I tend to agree and there are plenty of whispers that indicate it is, I did laugh when Rufus came out on that horse it will be hilarious when he comes out on a camel

Re: Hudge and Crossland ready to pull their support? : Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:18 am  

Bet Lynch wrote:

I tend to agree and there are plenty of whispers that indicate it is, I did laugh when Rufus came out on that horse it will be hilarious when he comes out on a camel

Tbf in Cairo they tend to travel round on donkeys not camels, the camels tend to hang around the desert area