[Skywalker]

MP-Spire, on Oct 21 2008, 11:00 PM, said:

A fair interview from Barrie, but an economical one.

Barrie's known for a few weeks now that Rico has no long term future at the Club, Rico knows it and so do the players. It certainly explains the performances on the pitch.

I was talking to my guy on the inside and he can't confirm this. You must either have a good contact or a bad one.

[bucko]

Respect to Barrie for not side stepping Geoffs questions.

The future of the football club, looks secure for many years to come

Rico i believe no matter what the result tomorrow will be gone {interpreting BH comments}

Genuinely came across as fed up as we have been feeling with the on field matters.Was and is expecting a hell of a lot more given the investment in players during the summer.

Spoke about the attitude of the team and wants to see improvement, that may seem obvious but it does show us that although some may feel hes had is head in the sand that he is cutely aware of what should be achieved with the squad in place.

Overall good interview , helped lift my chin off the floor from this weekend.

LETS GET BEHIND THE LADS TOMORROW NIGHT

COME ON YOU BLUES

[Skywalker]

MP-Spire, on Oct 21 2008, 11:08 PM, said:

Impeccable.

Dead Man Walking.

I'll take your word for it then. Any ideas as to when?

[lindave]

For once in my life I was interested to hear what Hubbard had to say, and he's got me beginning to believe that he does grasp the seriousness of our on the field decline ( I believe if we don't get 6pts in the next home games,which we the fans will demmand, then he will get rid of Ricco at the weekend).
I don't believe that the fans staying at home is a good thing,although I can understand how they feel whilst Ricco is still in charge). I hope Hubbard's interview will encourage as many fans as possible to give the club another chance over the next couple of games at least and come to Saltergate to cheer the team on.
To me one positive change of attitude to try to encourage the fans back would be to lift Wharfey's ban and invite him back to the Club, on the proviso that he behaves himself. Everyone know's Dave has been a great fan of the club home and away and the club needs his like back supporting the team. Both Hubbard and Wharfey should forget personal vendettas for the good of the club.
At lot of people on these boards have been wanting some sort of response from Hubbard and I think he has at last responded in a positive manner. Also well done to Geoff mitchell for once no sherking away from awkward questioning, and your interview deserves some respect and praise,well done.

[Skywalker]

lindave, on Oct 22 2008, 12:00 AM, said:

For once in my life I was interested to hear what Hubbard had to say, and he's got me beginning to believe that he does grasp the seriousness of our on the field decline ( I believe if we don't get 6pts in the next home games,which we the fans will demmand, then he will get rid of Ricco at the weekend).
I don't believe that the fans staying at home is a good thing,although I can understand how they feel whilst Ricco is still in charge). I hope Hubbard's interview will encourage as many fans as possible to give the club another chance over the next couple of games at least and come to Saltergate to cheer the team on.
To me one positive change of attitude to try to encourage the fans back would be to lift Wharfey's ban and invite him back to the Club, on the proviso that he behaves himself. Everyone know's Dave has been a great fan of the club home and away and the club needs his like back supporting the team. Both Hubbard and Wharfey should forget personal vendettas for the good of the club.
At lot of people on these boards have been wanting some sort of response from Hubbard and I think he has at last responded in a positive manner. Also well done to Geoff mitchell for once no sherking away from awkward questioning, and your interview deserves some respect and praise,well done.

The fact the interview was available on 'freeview' (meaning the HUB wanted as many people as possible to hear) was a clear indication that the current financial situation is not good. On more than one occassion he mentioned the low attendances and their impact. He also said no job was safe come 'win, lose or draw'. I think regardless of results this week if the attendances remain the same or are lower, then LR will be gone.

[Bonnyman]

Skywalker, on Oct 22 2008, 08:22 AM, said:

The fact the interview was available on 'freeview' (meaning the HUB wanted as many people as possible to hear) was a clear indication that the current financial situation is not good. On more than one occassion he mentioned the low attendances and their impact. He also said no job was safe come 'win, lose or draw'. I think regardless of results this week if the attendances remain the same or are lower, then LR will be gone.

i will believe it when i see it,why keep someone on just to sack them the following morning it just dosent make any sense,if we were to win tonight it would make it harder surely even if the attendences are low,i really cannot get my head around what is going off at the club,he should have gone monday morning at the latest and someone should have took over temporary before tonights game

[Number 9]

Interview that was needed given the unrest and despondancy there is around.

Geoff and Barrie will have spoken before about the questions and there was no way that, this time, they could skirt round the issue of the Management of the team.

Having listened to the interview, it seems that defeat at Lincoln surprised Barrie and forced him to come out and say something.

Whilst it is welcomed, is it too late?

I guess by saying what he has will make a number of Rico dissenters in a better frame of mind and some will change their mind and go to tonights game instead of black listing it.

For me, the most relevant comment was that of Barries disappointment in the players who get paid good money for doing what most of us would probably do for free. Whilst Rico decides who plays where and what tactics they employ, the players are not without fault for being in the position we are in.

Will be very interesting tonight. If we won tonight convincingly and played good football, would the fans leaving Saltergate be happy?

For me, Barries interview has been left too long.

[Bugerov]

Number 9, on Oct 22 2008, 09:08 AM, said:

Interview that was needed given the unrest and despondancy there is around.

Geoff and Barrie will have spoken before about the questions and there was no way that, this time, they could skirt round the issue of the Management of the team.

Having listened to the interview, it seems that defeat at Lincoln surprised Barrie and forced him to come out and say something.

Whilst it is welcomed, is it too late?

I guess by saying what he has will make a number of Rico dissenters in a better frame of mind and some will change their mind and go to tonights game instead of black listing it.

For me, the most relevant comment was that of Barries disappointment in the players who get paid good money for doing what most of us would probably do for free. Whilst Rico decides who plays where and what tactics they employ, the players are not without fault for being in the position we are in.

Will be very interesting tonight. If we won tonight convincingly and played good football, would the fans leaving Saltergate be happy?

For me, Barries interview has been left too long.

This came over very strongly and it is important that (1) tonight's result is poor and (2) the attendance is very low to put the final nails in Rico's coffin.
2 wins this week could be very bad for the club in the longer term if it extends Rico's tenure.

[financejon]

Bugerov, on Oct 22 2008, 09:26 AM, said:

This came over very strongly and it is important that (1) tonight's result is poor and (2) the attendance is very low to put the final nails in Rico's coffin.
2 wins this week could be very bad for the club in the longer term if it extends Rico's tenure.

Sorry, can't agree that 2 wins and 6 points this week can be bad for the club in any term, long or short. At the end of this season 6 extra points could be absolutely vital and a great way to start the upwards push whoever is the manager.
Overall, well done Barrie for being honest withy some tougher questions from Geoff and making it very clear that our performances must improve. Tend to agree that Rico's number is up - Barrie didn't even give him the dreaded vote of confidence so he really must be feeling agrieved with Rico and his team of non performers.

[Eddie63]

Skywalker, on Oct 21 2008, 10:59 PM, said:

Your right, it was. I thought GM was excellent.

gm and excellent inthe same sentence now you dont see that every day.. lol

[Rick Payne]

jm1452, on Oct 22 2008, 09:53 AM, said:

Tend to agree that Rico's number is up - Barrie didn't even give him the dreaded vote of confidence so he really must be feeling agrieved with Rico and his team of non performers.

My take on this is that nothing is going to happen regarding the manager's position until the new 'major shareholder' signs up in early December (at the same time as the land at Deema is handed over). Obviously the new investor will want to influence who he wants in the Job. So we will have to grin & bear things for another 6-8 weeks.

[Eddie63]

is this the same chairman who not long ago said support us or we will close it down.

[Eddie63]

MP-Spire, on Oct 22 2008, 10:23 AM, said:

Most of Geoff's interviews of late have been good. However, he should have gone into:-

The calibre of recent loan signings.

Why no long term replacement for Fletch?

Why does the Chief Scout sit on our bench?

Why is Rico referred to as a dead man walking by some at the Club?

Is it right that after the 3rd defeat of the season, the Board & Rico knew he had no long term future at the Club?

Is it right that the Board aren't in a position to appoint a permanent successor to Rico at the present time?

Are the current off field activities having an impact on Rico?

Are the on field performances a direct result of the investor's intentions?

Are supporters being cheated?

in order to ask these sorts of questions you have to have some knowledge of football,.......so that may be why he didnt ask them.

[JonB]

MP-Spire, on Oct 22 2008, 10:23 AM, said:

Most of Geoff's interviews of late have been good. However, he should have gone into:-

The calibre of recent loan signings.

Why no long term replacement for Fletch?

Why does the Chief Scout sit on our bench?

Is it right that after the 3rd defeat of the season, the Board & Rico knew he had no long term future at the Club?

Are the current off field activities having an impact on Rico?

Surely those questions should be directed at Rico himself rather than getting a third party to answer. Following on from Eddies point surely the person answering should be from the football side as well rather the board.

[rogue_saga]

[quote name='MP-Spire' date='Oct 22 2008, 10:23 AM' post='271970']
Most of Geoff's interviews of late have been good. However, he should have gone into:-

Just for the hell of it I'll give you the answers that i would give if I were in Hubbards position

The calibre of recent loan signings.

You can only have what is available and if they don't want to come to town what can we do?

Why no long term replacement for Fletch?
The manager has had the cash to buy experienced players who he thinks rightly or wrongly are able to do that role

Why does the Chief Scout sit on our bench?
We see him sat on our bench but he's been out looking at players whilst we arent playing at home and mid week games.

Why is Rico referred to as a dead man walking by some at the Club?
Who inside the club calls him this? I haven't heard this with the exception of the message boards

Is it right that after the 3rd defeat of the season, the Board & Rico knew he had no long term future at the Club?
obviously the situation needs to improve and this is down to the players and management to get it right. I have spoken to Rico and I have set a target of at least 10 points out of the next possible 15

Is it right that the Board aren't in a position to appoint a permanent successor to Rico at the present time?
The board arent in a position to appoint a successor as the present manager is still employed

Are the current off field activities having an impact on Rico?
I would say the off field activities are affecting the players and management but i would have hoped only in a positive way but this isnt the case at present, and will need to be addressed.

Are the on field performances a direct result of the investor's intentions?
The proposed investor wants success for the club and at the moment it isnt happening, i wouldn't think it worries him too much at the moment the current board are the decison makers.

Are supporters being cheated?
simple answer. yes in as much as the supporters pay to be entertained and by definition that should leave them feeling happy but the case at present is they are leaving Saltergate decidedly upset and this is unacceptable.


Piece of urine this interviewing. Now if only I had the cash that Hubbards got i'd be laughing and you lot would be chanting ROGUE OUT. lol