[Toddhopper.]

Jud, on 24 January 2022 - 06:44 PM, said:

In other news, I haven't been on Tw*tter in years what with it being a digital hellhole and all but it's interesting to see just how many County fans have a major chip on their shoulders. Didn't really give two hoots about them until tonight, now I find myself wishing them all stubbed toes and a decade in the NL North, the cheeky so and sos.

Yes we do seem to be under their skin don't we. Good.

[Fit as a Nelson]

Jud, on 24 January 2022 - 06:44 PM, said:

In other news, I haven't been on Tw*tter in years what with it being a digital hellhole and all but it's interesting to see just how many County fans have a major chip on their shoulders. Didn't really give two hoots about them until tonight, now I find myself wishing them all stubbed toes and a decade in the NL North, the cheeky so and sos.

Yeah they’ve got a serious obsession with us. Weird bunch.

[Exharboroughspireite]

Fit as a Nelson, on 24 January 2022 - 06:37 PM, said:

Current player? Who?

David Buchanan seems to be the ex player along with some very uncomplimentary comments from the father of Luke rawson.

[JonB]

isleaiw1, on 24 January 2022 - 05:35 PM, said:

I hate social media and how all the "look at mes" come out of the shadows and try and make a story and a name.

I doubt James Rowe is easy to work for. I see Gloucester are now 19th in National League North. And they are better off without him.... well some may beg to differ on that.

Arrogant is never a great trait but its a thin line between confidence and arrogance and if you are a winner, I suggest its easy to overstep.

Being a bully is unacceptable - but maybe after a few years of losers with losers mentality the staff have got used to lax ways and no one caring. Maybe what they call bullying is someone holding them to account to do their job.

And that ladies and gentlemen is why there is an INVESTIGATION before a HR meeting with the relevant people....

Wasn’t it this Twitter journo that broke exclusive news of us signing someone from Hartlepool based on the player tweeting he was travelling to chesterfield only for it to turn out he was playing against us in a reserve game?

[stevie_b]

It's all a bit: 'Heard it from a friend; Who heard it from a friend; Who heard it from another ...." at the minute. We can hear what was said but nobody seems to know to whom or the reasoning behind it.

Let's wait and see.

Absolutely awful timing though

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

Gonna say summat no one else has yet - well done to the Board.

Okay, the allegations may be so serious they'd no choice. But given the circumstances it would've been more than easy to look the other way. Or brush it under the carpet. Or smear a convenient scapegoat. Infact do pretty much what many suspected was so often done as Town slid into the cess pit of sleaze.

As for Rowe, I'm sad to say I can only echo the sense of inevitability emanating from others. Let's be clear; JR can't be a total ogre as a succession of players have performed well enough for him to deliver success. However there's been a troubling 'underground car park' narrative of ugly behaviour too. To the point it's no surprise to witness a wry satisfaction in certain quarters.

All we can hope for now is a speedy conclusion. If Rowe's gotta go then get him gone and appoint a replacement. If this can be settled somehow amicably then do so and re-focus on football (though I find it impossible to see how the Club and manager can simply carry on as before).

Either way let's remember there're legal implications here, the possibility of a victim who needs to be taken seriously and, equally importantly, an accused who ought to be viewed innocent until proven guilty.

Though most of all this us the time for everyone to remember CFC's good name, so casually disregarded and discarded over previous years, must come first. And if it means losing a promotion chasing boss to do that, then so be it...

[Westbars Spireite]

Goku, on 24 January 2022 - 06:03 PM, said:

Are people saying he’s sacked going off the tweet from Joshua Smith journalist or someone else?

If you put journalist in your Twitter bio and put BREAKING before your Tweets, people fall for anything.

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

isleaiw1, on 24 January 2022 - 04:56 PM, said:

Most winners get bad press about their behaviour, whether its Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic, Alex Ferguson etc etc

And we all need lessons in life to teach us where the boundaries are.

I once called my boss an idiot and avoided getting fired (you cant be fired for telling the truth so I said we would leave it to tribunal to decide...). Working for him was a bit challenging afterwards, didnt affect me but he seemed to think I'd got one over on him

Ooh you little renegade

[lindave]

Lincs Spireite, on 24 January 2022 - 06:30 PM, said:

Is JR a bully and tyrant but good at his job ?

What about Warnock, Cloughie and Fergie, all known to be bullies at times but won many trophies between them.
I don't suppose shezza was Mr. Nice Guy, he even called some of us fans nasty names etc. but we didnt give a flying F. Pity he was caught on camera at maidenhead it ought to have remained in the closed dressing room if there was an axe to grind. I felt like biting a few balls off some of the players who under performed that night. I f this is the reason for JR's suspension he should be given a fine and a short ban. we need him here. We've had `5 horrible years of failure, since JR arrived he has brought us off the bottom with over 100pts in just over a year. Gave us the belief back within the Club and the attendances will soon be doubled if we continue to do well. The Trust are working miracles I hope JR hasnt gone a step too far I'll be devastated if we lose him. The fans have suffered enough, dont take that belief away from us.

[spireitenag]

Rudeboy spireite, on 24 January 2022 - 06:45 PM, said:

I am not surprised about this at all, its a shame but a bully is a bully no matter how successful they are, i attribute it to little man syndrome. i hope he treats his partner and young child with more respect.The truth will come out and we cannot condone bullying at any level.

Don't know why anyone would give you red for that comment ?

Consider it removed.

[Nickycw]

Struggling to see how he comes back from this even if he’s cleared. He’s going to need very thick skin for the rest of the season as every away crowd will be all over him and he doesn’t strike as someone who takes mockery well

[Looker-on]

If it is curtains for JR, I reckon we ought to go after the bloke at County, just to see their twitter glow like the sun.

[Jud]

The Rev., on 24 January 2022 - 06:45 PM, said:

If you listen very carefully you can hear him referring to `Alex'; it was just as King was taking the free kick...so perhaps the `in there...in one minute' comment was referring to the tunnel - as half time was just a minute away? The only `Alex' we had on the pitch was Whittle....

If any of our squad are missing a nose come Satdi, my money's on them.

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

Jud, on 24 January 2022 - 05:48 PM, said:

Honestly, I just want us to keep the squad together for another week. If this mess costs us Kabby...✊️

It might cost us getting rid of the players he was alleged to be getting rid of and stop others coming in.

[Waller is my hero]

Lincs Spireite, on 24 January 2022 - 06:30 PM, said:

Is JR a bully and tyrant but good at his job ?

I think it’s becoming very clear that bullying in the workplace is the issue, unfortunately this day & age it’s not acceptable.

There’s nothing wrong with passion, desire & a willingness to succeed….& no doubt this makes him a very good manager..as proven.

But there’s a fine line you need to tread, a desire to succeed should not be at a detriment to how you treat others…..just because your very good at your job, does not make you untouchable

Unfortunately, there’s absolutely no way back from this for James Rowe….no one is bigger than the club.

Arguably & statistically our best ever manager…..a sad if it ends this way. Will ruin JRs reputation going forward & will be very surprised if JR returns back to his role at the club.

Only a matter of time when it’s confirmed……

[moondog]

Reading between the lines I'd say he's been sacked but has 7 days to appeal

[sophocles]

spireitenag, on 24 January 2022 - 06:56 PM, said:

Don't know why anyone would give you red for that comment ?

Consider it removed.

I know nothing about this situation, and I don't ever do reds/greens, but maybe it was given because the recipient has condemned JR without evidence (as opposed to gossip and guesswork).

[isleaiw1]

Exharboroughspireite, on 24 January 2022 - 06:47 PM, said:

David Buchanan seems to be the ex player along with some very uncomplimentary comments from the father of Luke rawson.

And they of course will both have unbiased opinions....

[isleaiw1]

Waller is my hero, on 24 January 2022 - 07:02 PM, said:

I think it’s becoming very clear that bullying in the workplace is the issue, unfortunately this day & age it’s not acceptable.

There’s nothing wrong with passion, desire & a willingness to succeed….& no doubt this makes him a very good manager..as proven.

But there’s a fine line you need to tread, a desire to succeed should not be at a detriment to how you treat others…..just because your very good at your job, does not make you untouchable

Unfortunately, there’s absolutely no way back from this for James Rowe….no one is bigger than the club.

Arguably & statistically our best ever manager…..a sad if it ends this way. Will ruin JRs reputation going forward & will be very surprised if JR returns back to his role at the club.

Only a matter of time when it’s confirmed……

Of course there is, a public apology and some appropriate courses.

In fact if he hasn't received appropriate written warnings before I would say its hard to sack someone for a first offence.... assuming of course that he is found guilty....

[spireitenag]

isleaiw1, on 24 January 2022 - 07:08 PM, said:

And they of course will both have unbiased opinions....

Flipping the coin they both might be voicing honest opinions.