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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jun 10, 2021 23:07:12 GMT 1
I was kindly invited tonight. It was an enjoyable affair, not completely illuminating but the group were open,positive and direct. Here are a few points i picked up on. The club are looking to recruit up to around 10 players. Phil said that it the first time he has been able to recruit without having to move a player on first. They must fit the profile from Carlos and have the right attitude for the dressing room. The club is putting emphasis on their character, looking at their previous social media, their commitment to football and the relationship with the clubs they have played for. It is hoped with a strong dressing room more can be gained from the sum of the parts. There is no large scale scouting network, Leigh Bromby leads the search and they narrow down to specific targets. Rhodes was very keen to come, unfinished business, something to prove. Watch this space...possibly a Brazilian or a Portugese player on the way. Despite high club debt it is supposedly on an even keel and in a better place than many Championship rivals who may have deductions hanging over them. The bad injury situation of last season was touched on, the surreal effect (and the possible motivational and tactical effects) of no crowds and the use of many younger players. Positive vibes about the current academy crop. Ian Birtley and Mark Devlin spoke more on the operational and commercial side...catering back in house and will be expanded. The White Rose to be extended out to the pitch, a 180 bed Hilton on site. If i get time i will add more.
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Jun 10, 2021 23:34:16 GMT 1
I hope you told them about the hundreds of Polish wonderkids you've seen play that we could sign for peanuts
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Post by SaudiTerrier on Jun 11, 2021 0:31:56 GMT 1
Considering the OP spouts absolute horse shit 99% of the time can anyone confirm this event was actually real and took place, let alone any of the actual content?
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Post by Lovechops on Jun 11, 2021 1:31:30 GMT 1
Some of it makes sense , apart from Rhodes all the others have had loads of comments wishing them well and asking us to look after them!
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jun 11, 2021 8:28:27 GMT 1
Considering the OP spouts absolute horse shit 99% of the time can anyone confirm this event was actually real and took place, let alone any of the actual content? Was that unhelpful waste of a post necessary? Jeez....
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Post by Captainslapper on Jun 11, 2021 8:51:22 GMT 1
I was kindly invited tonight. It was an enjoyable affair, not completely illuminating but the group were open,positive and direct. Here are a few points i picked up on. The club are looking to recruit up to around 10 players. Phil said that it the first time he has been able to recruit without having to move a player on first.They must fit the profile from Carlos and have the right attitude for the dressing room. The club is putting emphasis on their character, looking at their previous social media, their commitment to football and the relationship with the clubs they have played for. It is hoped with a strong dressing room more can be gained from the sum of the parts. There is no large scale scouting network, Leigh Bromby leads the search and they narrow down to specific targets. Rhodes was very keen to come, unfinished business, something to prove. Watch this space...possibly a Brazilian or a Portugese player on the way. Despite high club debt it is supposedly on an even keel and in a better place than many Championship rivals who may have deductions hanging over them. The bad injury situation of last season was touched on, the surreal effect (and the possible motivational and tactical effects) of no crowds and the use of many younger players. Positive vibes about the current academy crop. Ian Birtley and Mark Devlin spoke more on the operational and commercial side...catering back in house and will be expanded. The White Rose to be extended out to the pitch, a 180 bed Hilton on site. If i get time i will add more. Presume he meant that generally rather than for all ten signings they want? I would imagine we really need Mbenza and Bacuna to leave the wage bill on top of the big earners we've already moved on recently. If the next 5 signings are like the 5 we've already made, with all of them improving the squad and maybe 2 or 3 improving the first XI, then I think we'll see a big improvement in where we are in this division next season.
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Post by mids on Jun 11, 2021 8:53:49 GMT 1
Considering the OP spouts absolute horse shit 99% of the time can anyone confirm this event was actually real and took place, let alone any of the actual content? Bit harsh that, and uncalled for
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2021 9:10:02 GMT 1
The White Rose to be extended out to the pitch. Nice info thanks. What does the White Rose thing mean?
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Post by tepidterrier on Jun 11, 2021 9:47:20 GMT 1
Considering the OP spouts absolute horse shit 99% of the time can anyone confirm this event was actually real and took place, let alone any of the actual content? It's the All together town meeting I think. Devlin tweeted about it and said the minutes would be up soon.
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Post by insooth on Jun 11, 2021 10:15:29 GMT 1
This sounds like all the teachers giving a talk to the head-boy but this one is older than them and has been attending this school before they new it existed, Who else was invited?
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Post by morleyterrier on Jun 11, 2021 10:22:08 GMT 1
I was kindly invited tonight. It was an enjoyable affair, not completely illuminating but the group were open,positive and direct. Here are a few points i picked up on. The club are looking to recruit up to around 10 players. Phil said that it the first time he has been able to recruit without having to move a player on first. They must fit the profile from Carlos and have the right attitude for the dressing room. The club is putting emphasis on their character, looking at their previous social media, their commitment to football and the relationship with the clubs they have played for. It is hoped with a strong dressing room more can be gained from the sum of the parts. There is no large scale scouting network, Leigh Bromby leads the search and they narrow down to specific targets. Rhodes was very keen to come, unfinished business, something to prove. Watch this space...possibly a Brazilian or a Portugese player on the way. Despite high club debt it is supposedly on an even keel and in a better place than many Championship rivals who may have deductions hanging over them. The bad injury situation of last season was touched on, the surreal effect (and the possible motivational and tactical effects) of no crowds and the use of many younger players. Positive vibes about the current academy crop. Ian Birtley and Mark Devlin spoke more on the operational and commercial side...catering back in house and will be expanded. The White Rose to be extended out to the pitch, a 180 bed Hilton on site. If i get time i will add more. Good post Oti, and do I detect a hint of recognition towards the Club and optimism?.
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Post by Chips Longhorn on Jun 11, 2021 10:24:26 GMT 1
Talks talk and actions action . Schmoozing Ronnie doesn't equate to us signing a new number 10 . But thanks for the info Ron
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Post by dugnet on Jun 11, 2021 10:33:45 GMT 1
So the club selected, I assume, individuals to "meet the Directors"? On what basis was this group identified? I presume this was a "Zoom" event, as opposed to a socially distanced cheese and wine evening?
There's nothing like schmoozing an elite group and getting them onside.
Why not have a general Q&A and offer this on a "first come, first served" basis?
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Post by Mastercracker on Jun 11, 2021 10:44:53 GMT 1
It was a business/commercial event, not the ATT.
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Post by Dan on Jun 11, 2021 10:52:52 GMT 1
So the club selected, I assume, individuals to "meet the Directors"? On what basis was this group identified? I presume this was a "Zoom" event, as opposed to a socially distanced cheese and wine evening? There's nothing like schmoozing an elite group and getting them onside. Why not have a general Q&A and offer this on a "first come, first served" basis? Probably because it would be filled with scruffs saying 'WhErE's aLL thE PL mOnEy goNe?'
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Post by Torquayterrier on Jun 11, 2021 10:58:16 GMT 1
Apart from the bit about Brazilian and Portuguese players (which might not happen anyway) was there anything here we didn't already know?
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Post by Torquayterrier on Jun 11, 2021 11:00:50 GMT 1
So the club selected, I assume, individuals to "meet the Directors"? On what basis was this group identified? Not much footfall around the car parks for months, maybe the weeds have become a bit of an issue
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Post by Galpharmer on Jun 11, 2021 11:05:45 GMT 1
What an absolute honour and a real treat. For the directors.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2021 11:41:15 GMT 1
Apart from the bit about Brazilian and Portuguese players (which might not happen anyway) was there anything here we didn't already know? The most important line for me is - "It was an enjoyable affair, not completely illuminating but the group were open, positive and direct" Which is good to hear.
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Post by dugnet on Jun 11, 2021 11:42:26 GMT 1
It was a business/commercial event, not the ATT. Ahhh, an audience who's knowledge of football is limited... at best
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Post by runner76 on Jun 11, 2021 11:50:55 GMT 1
if the 10 players incs the ones we have that still means a good amount of firs team lads to come in!
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Post by Gag_N_Bone_Man on Jun 11, 2021 14:06:04 GMT 1
I can only imagine the discussion:
"We're improving the catering - we've added a burger range"
"I've never eaten a burger"
"okayyyyyyy, anyway...."
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Post by Teddington Ted on Jun 11, 2021 16:15:27 GMT 1
‘You buy the seat, we’ll buy the players’ ‘I’ve never owned a chair in my life and I’m not starting now’
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Post by bluestripe on Jun 11, 2021 17:06:02 GMT 1
There's plenty on here pissing into the Town tent. Can we get more invited to these meetings in future, so they're pissing out of the tent?
My feet are wet and smelly. 🤪
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jun 11, 2021 18:07:50 GMT 1
I can only imagine the discussion: "We're improving the catering - we've added a burger range" "I've never eaten a burger" "okayyyyyyy, anyway...." This post has nothing to do with the thread...you have been warned! I know you take photos of burgers and eat from buckets....crack on.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jun 11, 2021 19:54:13 GMT 1
So the club selected, I assume, individuals to "meet the Directors"? On what basis was this group identified? I presume this was a "Zoom" event, as opposed to a socially distanced cheese and wine evening? There's nothing like schmoozing an elite group and getting them onside. Why not have a general Q&A and offer this on a "first come, first served" basis? What and subject themselves to been told some home truths? Never happen.
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jun 11, 2021 22:34:42 GMT 1
So the club selected, I assume, individuals to "meet the Directors"? On what basis was this group identified? I presume this was a "Zoom" event, as opposed to a socially distanced cheese and wine evening? There's nothing like schmoozing an elite group and getting them onside. Why not have a general Q&A and offer this on a "first come, first served" basis? What and subject themselves to been told some home truths? Never happen. I have been the clubs biggest critic....thing is we have to move and groove on.
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Post by Gold Coast Terrier on Jun 12, 2021 13:10:13 GMT 1
I’m sure Rhodes was keen to come but ‘unfinished business’ is a convenient narrative. Let's face it, he wants to keep playing Championship football and not move home if possible. That’s fine but call it what it is.
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Post by mids on Jun 12, 2021 14:22:25 GMT 1
So the club selected, I assume, individuals to "meet the Directors"? On what basis was this group identified? I presume this was a "Zoom" event, as opposed to a socially distanced cheese and wine evening? There's nothing like schmoozing an elite group and getting them onside. Why not have a general Q&A and offer this on a "first come, first served" basis? What and subject themselves to been told some home truths? Never happen. Plenty moan on here. But guaranteed very few would actually say what they believe/feel/think in person.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Jun 12, 2021 14:33:37 GMT 1
I’m sure Rhodes was keen to come but ‘unfinished business’ is a convenient narrative. Let's face it, he wants to keep playing Championship football and not move home if possible. That’s fine but call it what it is. Rhodes has nothing to prove to us Town fans, nothing at all.
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