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Post by arroloui on May 15, 2019 1:19:30 GMT 1
Sounds like hes got more ambition and more money than dean ..
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2019 8:05:00 GMT 1
There's no OPE behind him.
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Post by Headless Chicken on May 15, 2019 8:11:25 GMT 1
Sounds like hes got more ambition and more money than dean .. Positive interview. Not sure how you have come to a conclusion on either of those matters though. The only figures quoted were in a context (e.g. lending) that does not remotely indicate the group's value, let alone his personal wealth. We still ain't going to have the financial clout some want, but we're in the best position financially we have been in years (ever?) and hopefully Phil's allegiance to Town should mean we don't need to have any concerns about what we have seen elsewhere (e.g. administration, high ticket prices, the chairman getting bored or having enough). I doubt we'll be signing the likes of Maupay or Adams, but there are now a few teams in this division we can usurp or at least stave off. Something we couldn't do only three seasons ago. |
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Post by detox on May 15, 2019 8:30:37 GMT 1
Like the fact he's a true Town fan, has all the programmes in his loft etc etc, and he does come across as passionate about our club. He also seems to have a very determined character and has a successful business record behind him. he'll be a hard bargainer and don't think he'll accept second best.
He speaks well and comes across as genuine, he wants Town to progress and doesn't seem to be here just to 'consolidate' . Expect hime to be quite hands on with Town and JS had better deliver next season or he'll get the boot.
How much he's prepared to invest I don't know but more important is perhaps avoiding mistakes, both in selection of managers and choice of players we recruit. Dean made a few mistakes with his managerial appointments (Powell, Bobbins...) and we did buy a few dodgy players... Can he learn from Dean though because that wealth of experience Dean has from getting where he was to where we ended up (in the PL) will be invaluable. I'm sure hewill benefit from having him on the board.
While I would have been quite excited about some billionaire taking over the club and promising to spend spend spend to get us back to the PL , this appointment , of a true Town fan, is probably the better option.
Good luck Phil, we're all wishing you success but we'll be watching carefully and you'll have to expect a fair amount of criticism along the way if things don't go as we wish..the vultures on DATM are already circling....
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Post by Venezuelan Pete on May 15, 2019 8:51:57 GMT 1
None of it matters unless we get the DoF hire correct. We were criminally unprepared for the Premier League in that sense, and I fully believe that having the right man in that role would have given us a 10x better chance of survival. Worrying to hear from Dean's comments pre Man Utd that they'll be delaying recruitment until after the summer, seems bizarre to me when they've known for six months that we were going to be a Championship team and could have been planning accordingly.
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Post by drewden on May 15, 2019 9:00:04 GMT 1
Interesting that he pointed out that Pure is a business group not just Pure Legal which is only one part which I think people were worried was a small outfit with not much behind them. Funny you should say that, I have a miss sold mortgage claim going through at the moment, pure claims in Liverpool, hope he gets me a load of cash back. |
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Post by k1man999 on May 15, 2019 9:08:22 GMT 1
Came across well and seems to be in it for the long haul quoting the next ten years.
We potentially have money in the bank and with player sales he will not have to dip into his own pockets just yet.
In the championship as we proved and Norwich and sheff utd have proved its not about blowing your load its good recruitment, management and being stable to challenge at the top end. the problems re "how much cash you got" come when your fighting against teams owned by countries and other major financiers in the greedy league.
Hopefully Jan will be backed to get the type of players in he wants as DW proved in our promotion season you can get good effective players for next to nowt if they are the right mix
Got more hope than I had
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Post by royrace on May 15, 2019 9:14:08 GMT 1
None of it matters unless we get the DoF hire correct. We were criminally unprepared for the Premier League in that sense, and I fully believe that having the right man in that role would have given us a 10x better chance of survival. Worrying to hear from Dean's comments pre Man Utd that they'll be delaying recruitment until after the summer, seems bizarre to me when they've known for six months that we were going to be a Championship team and could have been planning accordingly. Absolutely right and I'm sure that's not lost on Phil. He is clearly experienced in putting together teams to bring success and will be all too aware how important it is to get it right. IMO they are making sure they get the appointment right this time. I assume that if they are leaving the transfers in and out in the hands of Marsh, Winter, Siewert and the board then they must be blaming Rebbe for last summers debacle because to get it so wrong again would likely see us relegated. Massive window, Im as worried about the mass exodus as I am who we bring in, when you hear rumours that the likes of Lowe and Schindler might be off it doesn't bode well. We need to maintain a nucleus of good solid, experienced pros at the club and good characters. |
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Post by dugnet on May 15, 2019 9:14:38 GMT 1
None of it matters unless we get the DoF hire correct. We were criminally unprepared for the Premier League in that sense, and I fully believe that having the right man in that role would have given us a 10x better chance of survival. Worrying to hear from Dean's comments pre Man Utd that they'll be delaying recruitment until after the summer, seems bizarre to me when they've known for six months that we were going to be a Championship team and could have been planning accordingly. You make an excellent point here and it is the single biggest question mark against the changes at the club I can see. Our recruitment prior to the 16/17 season was sharp and focused, we need similar now. On one side I don't feel particularly comfortable with the "cottage industry"/we'll all muck in approach but on the other hand those currently there found Karlan Grant. It will be interesting to see what PH says about the immediate future and how we plan for the Championship. My initial impression is entirely favourable although it would be more appropriate if the club has issued the full interview now rather than this "box set" approach. |
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Post by Convictatthemac on May 15, 2019 9:32:36 GMT 1
None of it matters unless we get the DoF hire correct. We were criminally unprepared for the Premier League in that sense, and I fully believe that having the right man in that role would have given us a 10x better chance of survival. Worrying to hear from Dean's comments pre Man Utd that they'll be delaying recruitment until after the summer, seems bizarre to me when they've known for six months that we were going to be a Championship team and could have been planning accordingly. Absolutely right and I'm sure that's not lost on Phil. He is clearly experienced in putting together teams to bring success and will be all too aware how important it is to get it right. IMO they are making sure they get the appointment right this time. I assume that if they are leaving the transfers in and out in the hands of Marsh, Winter, Siewert and the board then they must be blaming Rebbe for last summers debacle because to get it so wrong again would likely see us relegated. Massive window, Im as worried about the mass exodus as I am who we bring in, when you hear rumours that the likes of Lowe and Schindler might be off it doesn't bode well. We need to maintain a nucleus of good solid, experienced pros at the club and good characters. Also JS’s offsider that he brought in, name escapes me, has operated in a DoF role. Would certainly be able to help in the role of closing deals for recruitment. |
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Post by Mav on May 15, 2019 9:50:32 GMT 1
Good interview.
What’s his song going to be?
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Post by digs on May 15, 2019 10:06:38 GMT 1
Good interview. What’s his song going to be? Hopefully not, Pure and Simple by Hear'Say |
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Post by mids on May 15, 2019 10:27:56 GMT 1
To the tune of 'Wooly Bully' we could have 'Philly Philly'....but that might be a bit cheesy to be fair
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Post by hueypnewton on May 15, 2019 10:29:19 GMT 1
This is PR fluff. He needs someone to ask real questions. Get him down the Gas Club
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2019 10:41:53 GMT 1
Good interview. What’s his song going to be?
Phil me in - Craig David
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Post by drewden on May 15, 2019 11:17:45 GMT 1
Should I stay, or should I go. Clash
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Post by yorkshiretripod on May 15, 2019 11:37:35 GMT 1
He sorts claims my lord, he sorts claims...
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Post by space hardware on May 15, 2019 11:50:14 GMT 1
Good interview. What’s his song going to be? If I Were a Rich Man  |
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Post by Bubbles on May 15, 2019 11:52:32 GMT 1
He was in the Ray Wilson team at the Young Terriers, as was I ... don’t remember him sadly and strongly suspect that’s mutual. Must admit, I do like the fact he’s a proper fan (weird he didn’t mention Stewart though ... or that might be just me)! Ha! Us in the Vic Metcalfe team pissed all over 'em!  Ah those were the days...fish fingers and chips and a quiz at the sports centre! |
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Post by Terrier Ramone on May 15, 2019 13:38:35 GMT 1
Came across really well & it's obvious either he, or someone very close to him, reads this forum.
Good luck Phil, immense shoes to fill but best of British.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2019 13:41:59 GMT 1
None of it matters unless we get the DoF hire correct. We were criminally unprepared for the Premier League in that sense, and I fully believe that having the right man in that role would have given us a 10x better chance of survival. Worrying to hear from Dean's comments pre Man Utd that they'll be delaying recruitment until after the summer, seems bizarre to me when they've known for six months that we were going to be a Championship team and could have been planning accordingly. Absolutely right and I'm sure that's not lost on Phil. He is clearly experienced in putting together teams to bring success and will be all too aware how important it is to get it right. IMO they are making sure they get the appointment right this time. I assume that if they are leaving the transfers in and out in the hands of Marsh, Winter, Siewert and the board then they must be blaming Rebbe for last summers debacle because to get it so wrong again would likely see us relegated. Massive window, Im as worried about the mass exodus as I am who we bring in, when you hear rumours that the likes of Lowe and Schindler might be off it doesn't bode well. We need to maintain a nucleus of good solid, experienced pros at the club and good characters. only rumours worth listening too was Fleetwood mac! |
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Post by loumacari on May 15, 2019 13:56:21 GMT 1
Interesting that he pointed out that Pure is a business group not just Pure Legal which is only one part which I think people were worried was a small outfit with not much behind them. Funny you should say that, I have a miss sold mortgage claim going through at the moment, pure claims in Liverpool, hope he gets me a load of cash back. Pure Legal Group made a loss of £4m in the year to 30 March 2018. Maybe there’s either a business entirely separate to Pure that we don’t know about, but Companies House doesn’t list him as being involved with any others. Not being deliberately negative or controversial, just doesn’t quite stack up when looking at the facts. Not am I suggesting that we should have gone for an overseas billionaire, it’s just obvious to everyone that you need a huge amount of money to run a football club that can compete in the Championship in the longer term. |
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Post by townrwe on May 15, 2019 15:35:05 GMT 1
Funny you should say that, I have a miss sold mortgage claim going through at the moment, pure claims in Liverpool, hope he gets me a load of cash back. Pure Legal Group made a loss of £4m in the year to 30 March 2018. Maybe there’s either a business entirely separate to Pure that we don’t know about, but Companies House doesn’t list him as being involved with any others. Not being deliberately negative or controversial, just doesn’t quite stack up when looking at the facts. Not am I suggesting that we should have gone for an overseas billionaire, it’s just obvious to everyone that you need a huge amount of money to run a football club that can compete in the Championship in the longer term. How much did Pure Business Group make? |
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Post by royrace on May 15, 2019 15:45:14 GMT 1
Absolutely right and I'm sure that's not lost on Phil. He is clearly experienced in putting together teams to bring success and will be all too aware how important it is to get it right. IMO they are making sure they get the appointment right this time. I assume that if they are leaving the transfers in and out in the hands of Marsh, Winter, Siewert and the board then they must be blaming Rebbe for last summers debacle because to get it so wrong again would likely see us relegated. Massive window, Im as worried about the mass exodus as I am who we bring in, when you hear rumours that the likes of Lowe and Schindler might be off it doesn't bode well. We need to maintain a nucleus of good solid, experienced pros at the club and good characters. only rumours worth listening too was Fleetwood mac! Lowe not leaving then? Or don't you know? Seems he is, in which case that rumour, like many, was worth listening to  Nice album I agree  Sent from my SM-G920F using proboards |
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Post by jasrick on May 15, 2019 16:11:28 GMT 1
Mr Chairman seems to have businesses coming out of his ears!
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2019 16:33:25 GMT 1
Mr Chairman seems to have businesses coming out of his ears! He made the point about being an entrepreneur, so just because he sold his first business it doesn’t mean that is his complete wealth. It was also about him not doing nothing very well and needing challenges. Sounds OK, it will take at least a season to bed in so let’s just give him time and support. His heart is obviously the same place as ours. |
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Post by Headless Chicken on May 15, 2019 16:38:44 GMT 1
Came across really well & it's obvious either he, or someone very close to him, reads this forum. Good luck Phil, immense shoes to fill but best of British. He's Terrierpark 🤣 |
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Post by townatheart on May 15, 2019 16:47:25 GMT 1
Absolutely right and I'm sure that's not lost on Phil. He is clearly experienced in putting together teams to bring success and will be all too aware how important it is to get it right. IMO they are making sure they get the appointment right this time. I assume that if they are leaving the transfers in and out in the hands of Marsh, Winter, Siewert and the board then they must be blaming Rebbe for last summers debacle because to get it so wrong again would likely see us relegated. Massive window, Im as worried about the mass exodus as I am who we bring in, when you hear rumours that the likes of Lowe and Schindler might be off it doesn't bode well. We need to maintain a nucleus of good solid, experienced pros at the club and good characters. only rumours worth listening too was Fleetwood mac! Now you are showing your age  But damn right about Fleetwood Mac. |
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Post by 28901 on May 15, 2019 16:55:07 GMT 1
If the only thing he does for HTFC is sack them off then his time at the helm will gave been worthwhile. I remember a campaign to shut the music down 15 mins before kickoff so we could all sing... 3 dead games later the music returned. Get rid of the clippers so people can clap and 3 games later they will be back. Part of the game and match experience now, should all be sponsored, should be in all stands. If you dont want them, dont use them. Same for those that dont like the music, bring earplugs. Sponsored clappers, match day experience, you want goal music back? its not rugby league, American wrestling, Its a fuckin knockout, or infant school sports day. They are a cringeworthy embarrassment. Grown men clapping bits of cardboard in time to the shittest mainstream kiddies pop music, the absolute shame.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on May 15, 2019 16:59:58 GMT 1
Good interview. What’s his song going to be? Sack the board, sack the board, saaack the board? |
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