Guest Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 When was the last time we heard from the top 2 at this club? seriously cannot recall too much at all recently. Just a rallying call or an update on the progress of this their club will do? Maybe both are already on the beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 Even if we hear something, it’ll just be a load of waffle. At best they’ll identify and show they’re aware of the situation. But what will be done about it? Probably not a lot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire robin Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 No point it wouldn’t be anything but waffle about how we have the new training ground and how we want to develop young players and get to the prem . It’s boring hearing them talk about it whilst other clubs get on and do it . Anyway rant over I’m sure they’ll come out of hibernation at the end of the season . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 Why should we hear from them regularly? They employ others for the day to day of the club, how often do you hear from other clubs owners? 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 Why would they come out and say anything before the end of the season? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 Dont worry, theyll be around by the end of April to drum something up, when season card sales arent hitting figures theyd hoped for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 28 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Why should we hear from them regularly? They employ others for the day to day of the club, how often do you hear from other clubs owners? “Your” owner / chairman is pretty vocal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 46 minutes ago, gl2 said: When was the last time we heard from the top 2 at this club? seriously cannot recall too much at all recently. Just a rallying call or an update on the progress of this their club will do? Maybe both are already on the beach Give em a chance. Sunday is the day of rest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 I much prefer it when we don’t hear from them to be honest. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 So many fans misunderstand their roles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, And Its Smith said: So many fans misunderstand their roles Thank god you are here Dave to constantly correct us at every opportunity. Edited April 11, 2022 by The Constant Rabbit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 "It's my money and my club" 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extonsred Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 Maybe more hpful to hear what RG is doing!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 7 hours ago, Lrrr said: Why should we hear from them regularly? They employ others for the day to day of the club, how often do you hear from other clubs owners? JL was quick enough to come out and say "We should be doing better"! What the hell has he done to improve anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 7 hours ago, Lrrr said: Why should we hear from them regularly? They employ others for the day to day of the club, how often do you hear from other clubs owners? 7 hours ago, Rossi the Robin said: Why would they come out and say anything before the end of the season? They could end all speculation re NP for a start; "We are aware of speculation from some fans but NP is our manager till the end of his contract" " there is no money available until we sell some of our players, then NP will only get a fraction of any money" "the rebuilding of our squad has begun and will continue based on our 5 pillars plan" "we expect to advance towards the top half of this div next season" " our fantastic training facilities is and will yield results (just not in midfield or defence yet)" Will take about 5mins of their empire building time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 21 minutes ago, Red said: JL was quick enough to come out and say "We should be doing better"! What the hell has he done to improve anything? I was thinking that, then realised he was in bermuda for last years transfer window, which is probably the best place tor him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 23 minutes ago, gl2 said: They could end all speculation re NP for a start; "We are aware of speculation from some fans but NP is our manager till the end of his contract" " there is no money available until we sell some of our players, then NP will only get a fraction of any money" "the rebuilding of our squad has begun and will continue based on our 5 pillars plan" "we expect to advance towards the top half of this div next season" " our fantastic training facilities is and will yield results (just not in midfield or defence yet)" Will take about 5mins of their empire building time. Even that I’d expect to come from Gould 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 8 hours ago, gl2 said: When was the last time we heard from the top 2 at this club? seriously cannot recall too much at all recently. Just a rallying call or an update on the progress of this their club will do? Maybe both are already on the beach That is the Steve Lansdown way now appoint a manager and CEO and turn his back on whatever is happening. And as for Jon Lansdown running the club what a joke he is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 Everyone wanted him to shut up when he was more vocal, everyone wanted the former CEO to shut up, what are they supposed to do. Lansdown was told to appoint a "football" man and leave it to him, but now come out and say Pearson is staying, until he's going. If they make a statement that Pearson is staying, then we lose the next few games and Nige makes more comments, then what. They sack him and everyone says but, but, but you said !!! There is no point in saying anything at the moment, we should be safe and we have time to assess , which I'm sure they are doing. The time to make statements is when they have something to say. 2 hours ago, Red said: JL was quick enough to come out and say "We should be doing better"! What the hell has he done to improve anything? What exactly could he do ? Serious question. We all wanted a strong experienced manager, we got one. If he criticises the team, it just undermines the manager. If he says anything about the manager staying or leaving it just sets himself up to look stupid when the opposite happens. He can't sign anyone, he can't make players better so ? As for saying we should be doing better, name someone that hasn't said that. It's incredibly frustrating ATM, it makes it worse they have to try a sell tickets, but what are they supposed to do? All I can see happening is a coast to the end of the season, they make a decision and then they tell us what that is. 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Red Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Redrascal2 said: That is the Steve Lansdown way now appoint a manager and CEO and turn his back on whatever is happening. And as for Jon Lansdown running the club what a joke he is. Their silence speaks volumes no real interest anymore, years ago you couldn't keep Steve away from the media side of things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Redrascal2 said: That is the Steve Lansdown way now appoint a manager and CEO and turn his back on whatever is happening. And as for Jon Lansdown running the club what a joke he is. JL has said he doesn't want to run the club once his dad retires/sells he'd much rather continue with his property business in Bermuda (who can blame him?). I think SL's just fed up, he's tried everything and the club's still losing money, he was hoping to have handed over to Jon by now and given he's 70 this year is probably looking to sell (as was hinted in another thread recently). Although the club's income has increased with the new stadium wages have gone up even more, if we're restricted to spending 70% of our income on transfers/wages as hinted in the proposed new FFP rules we'll struggle to stay in the Championship as the income currently doesn't even pay the wages. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 2 hours ago, gl2 said: They could end all speculation re NP for a start; "We are aware of speculation from some fans but NP is our manager till the end of his contract" " there is no money available until we sell some of our players, then NP will only get a fraction of any money" "the rebuilding of our squad has begun and will continue based on our 5 pillars plan" "we expect to advance towards the top half of this div next season" " our fantastic training facilities is and will yield results (just not in midfield or defence yet)" Will take about 5mins of their empire building time. Will be said in 5 games time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 Rather not hear from them as they have not got a clue how to run a successful football club. Embarrassing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 They way I look at it I really don't want JL in charge but he sort of is but with Pops pulling the strings. However, given that he is sort of in charge then I'm glad we aren't hearing anything from him. So inept, at everything! When we had a relatively successful period (cup run) SL was bloody everywhere and on every radio, couldn't shut him up. I'm not saying I want to hear anything from either of them but it really does boil my p!ss when they only appear when things are good. Which is why we haven't seen or heard from them for such a long time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 They dont need to say anything 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire robin Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 The amount of people I’ve seen defending them over the last couple of days saying stuff like we wouldn’t have a club without them is comical. The debt we’ve had over the years is purely down to them whilst every club of a similar size has overtaken us. Appreciate the shiny new stand but god it really is time for lansdown to either put his ego to the side or let someone with some brain cells have a go 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 All I want to hear from them is something along the lines of 'we're employing a Director of Football and a Head of Recruitment to be chosen by Nigel and Richard. We currently have some limitations financially due to FFP but we want to put in place a structure that will allow us to develop over the next few seasons. If and when Nigel leaves, we want the structure and people in place that will allow the club to develop and be an attraction to the next manager.' 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Bard said: All I want to hear from them is something along the lines of 'we're employing a Director of Football and a Head of Recruitment to be chosen by Nigel and Richard. We currently have some limitations financially due to FFP but we want to put in place a structure that will allow us to develop over the next few seasons. If and when Nigel leaves, we want the structure and people in place that will allow the club to develop and be an attraction to the next manager.' Pretty obvious really to most on here, but SL and JL just can’t see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ashton_fan said: JL has said he doesn't want to run the club once his dad retires/sells he'd much rather continue with his property business in Bermuda (who can blame him?). I think SL's just fed up, he's tried everything and the club's still losing money, he was hoping to have handed over to Jon by now and given he's 70 this year is probably looking to sell (as was hinted in another thread recently). Although the club's income has increased with the new stadium wages have gone up even more, if we're restricted to spending 70% of our income on transfers/wages as hinted in the proposed new FFP rules we'll struggle to stay in the Championship as the income currently doesn't even pay the wages. Agree. Think there might be several other clubs struggling with the 70% too. It’s not just wages, but transfers too (I assume they mean amortisation). In effect it will be “sell to buy”. I don’t think that will fuel the reversal of the transfer market depression either, which will pour cold water on any clubs proposals to claim transfer fee losses on covid either. Academy will be key. Edited April 11, 2022 by Davefevs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, gl2 said: They could end all speculation re NP for a start; "We are aware of speculation from some fans but NP is our manager till the end of his contract" " there is no money available until we sell some of our players, then NP will only get a fraction of any money" "the rebuilding of our squad has begun and will continue based on our 5 pillars plan" "we expect to advance towards the top half of this div next season" " our fantastic training facilities is and will yield results (just not in midfield or defence yet)" Will take about 5mins of their empire building time. You realise that would only increase the speculation? Dreaded vote of confidence and all that! Edited April 11, 2022 by italian dave 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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