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Post by drewden on Mar 6, 2024 18:57:02 GMT 1
That article suggests AH made the decision to leave the club. A lot of previous posts have suggested the decision wasn't hers to make. Anyone ITK able to give a view on these differing positions? I'm not generally one for conspiracy theories, but my perception and experience is that people generally do not leave a role willingly after they have amassed 30 years' service unless they retire. It's a bit like Shawshank Redemption ("a man becomes institutionalised") or they are hoping for the bullet or waiting for the maximised pension to retire. Not to say it doesn't happen though. What a boring life working for the same company 30 years. |
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Post by Porrohman on Mar 6, 2024 19:56:44 GMT 1
Bloody hell it must be a slow news day. I mean, who really cares that much to have a full article about it. Maybe someone with the initials AH does...  No, I don't. Edit : although I posted this before realising my initials were the same as hers 🥴 |
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Post by Porrohman on Mar 6, 2024 20:01:03 GMT 1
I'm not generally one for conspiracy theories, but my perception and experience is that people generally do not leave a role willingly after they have amassed 30 years' service unless they retire. It's a bit like Shawshank Redemption ("a man becomes institutionalised") or they are hoping for the bullet or waiting for the maximised pension to retire. Not to say it doesn't happen though. What a boring life working for the same company 30 years. My dad worked at Sellers for 50 years, he stopped on for 6 months after turning 65 to get to the anniversary. |
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Post by Baby Ate My Eight Ball on Mar 6, 2024 20:45:26 GMT 1
It has, in fact if anyone hasn't ventured in for a year or two prepare to be shocked and a little bit depressed if you do, its a proper shithole. I often wonder when the golden era of the Town centre was? We have been calling it a declining shit hole for about 30/40 years. Not sure about the town centre, but didn’t they used to say that there were more Rolls Royces in Huddersfield in the 30sthan anywhere else in the country per capita. Not sure of that was true or not, but you’d imagine all that textile money back then would’ve been good for the town centre. |
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Post by ben1987 on Mar 7, 2024 11:30:33 GMT 1
I'm not generally one for conspiracy theories, but my perception and experience is that people generally do not leave a role willingly after they have amassed 30 years' service unless they retire. It's a bit like Shawshank Redemption ("a man becomes institutionalised") or they are hoping for the bullet or waiting for the maximised pension to retire. Not to say it doesn't happen though. What a boring life working for the same company 30 years. Really odd post. My Dad worked for Naylor Myers for 38 years, he would tell you it was anything but boring. A work place full of characters and different work each day. |
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Post by htafcokay on Mar 7, 2024 11:33:46 GMT 1
What a boring life working for the same company 30 years. Really odd post. My Dad worked for Naylor Myers for 38 years, he would tell you it was anything but boring. A work place full of characters and different work each day. West Brom's longest serving manager was Fred Everiss, he was in charge for 46 years. Imagine if you were one of the fans that didn't like him?  |
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Post by drewden on Mar 7, 2024 23:33:08 GMT 1
What a boring life working for the same company 30 years. Really odd post. My Dad worked for Naylor Myers for 38 years, he would tell you it was anything but boring. A work place full of characters and different work each day. Worked there in the 80s for 5 years. |
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Post by utttrooper on Mar 7, 2024 23:49:11 GMT 1
Really odd post. My Dad worked for Naylor Myers for 38 years, he would tell you it was anything but boring. A work place full of characters and different work each day. West Brom's longest serving manager was Fred Everiss, he was in charge for 46 years. Imagine if you were one of the fans that didn't like him? I'd imagine it was more like having Jacko for 46 years than having Buzz for 46 years. Though you know some poor bugger went to his first West Brom game whe he started, didn't like the football and endured him for 46 years and then died before the new man came in. |
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Post by gledholt terrier on Mar 8, 2024 15:08:44 GMT 1
I often wonder when the golden era of the Town centre was? We have been calling it a declining shit hole for about 30/40 years. There never was one, as you can guarantee that 20 years ago, people were moaning that it wasn't as good as it was 20 years before, then 20 years before, people were moaning that it wasn't as good as it was 20 years before that. Rinse and repeat. I grew up with the Market Hall myth which still exists today. The “architectural vandalism” was actually more about demolishing a rat infested, crumbling wreck of a building before it fell down. Not that more sympathetic replacement buildings couldn’t have been designed. Whenever anyone tries to improve the town centre, it is invariably met with scorn (those big pole things recently, for example). |
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Post by htafcokay on Mar 8, 2024 15:19:32 GMT 1
There never was one, as you can guarantee that 20 years ago, people were moaning that it wasn't as good as it was 20 years before, then 20 years before, people were moaning that it wasn't as good as it was 20 years before that. Rinse and repeat. I grew up with the Market Hall myth which still exists today. The “architectural vandalism” was actually more about demolishing a rat infested, crumbling wreck of a building before it fell down. Not that more sympathetic replacement buildings couldn’t have been designed. Whenever anyone tries to improve the town centre, it is invariably met with scorn (those big pole things recently, for example). People just want to moan. Same as when derelict buildings are repurposed into accommodation, student or otherwise, all you get is "more student accommodation..., what do students bring to the town?" Well, they bring in money for a start, you stupid bastards. Same with the George Hotel. People moaned when it was derelict and demanded the council buy it. So then a few years later, the council bought it and the same people were moaning that the council had bought it. Recently, the plans were revealed for the new George Hotel and people were STILL moaning. |
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Post by nicovaesen on Mar 8, 2024 15:30:26 GMT 1
I grew up with the Market Hall myth which still exists today. The “architectural vandalism” was actually more about demolishing a rat infested, crumbling wreck of a building before it fell down. Not that more sympathetic replacement buildings couldn’t have been designed. Whenever anyone tries to improve the town centre, it is invariably met with scorn (those big pole things recently, for example). People just want to moan. Same as when derelict buildings are repurposed into accommodation, student or otherwise, all you get is "more student accommodation..., what do students bring to the town?" Well, they bring in money for a start, you stupid bastards. Same with the George Hotel. People moaned when it was derelict and demanded the council buy it. So then a few years later, the council bought it and the same people were moaning that the council had bought it. Recently, the plans were revealed for the new George Hotel and people were STILL moaning. My favourite is moaning about moaning. |
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Post by htafcokay on Mar 8, 2024 15:42:54 GMT 1
People just want to moan. Same as when derelict buildings are repurposed into accommodation, student or otherwise, all you get is "more student accommodation..., what do students bring to the town?" Well, they bring in money for a start, you stupid bastards. Same with the George Hotel. People moaned when it was derelict and demanded the council buy it. So then a few years later, the council bought it and the same people were moaning that the council had bought it. Recently, the plans were revealed for the new George Hotel and people were STILL moaning. My favourite is moaning about moaning. Not as good as moaning about moaning about moaning. |
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Post by nicovaesen on Mar 8, 2024 16:10:17 GMT 1
My favourite is moaning about moaning. Not as good as moaning about moaning about moaning. Exactly! |
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Post by Big Ern on Mar 8, 2024 18:10:47 GMT 1
I grew up with the Market Hall myth which still exists today. The “architectural vandalism” was actually more about demolishing a rat infested, crumbling wreck of a building before it fell down. Not that more sympathetic replacement buildings couldn’t have been designed. Whenever anyone tries to improve the town centre, it is invariably met with scorn (those big pole things recently, for example). People just want to moan. Same as when derelict buildings are repurposed into accommodation, student or otherwise, all you get is "more student accommodation..., what do students bring to the town?" Well, they bring in money for a start, you stupid bastards. Same with the George Hotel. People moaned when it was derelict and demanded the council buy it. So then a few years later, the council bought it and the same people were moaning that the council had bought it. Recently, the plans were revealed for the new George Hotel and people were STILL moaning. Those same students would bring even more money into town if they didn't have to fuck off to Leeds or Manchester because there is absolutely fuck all for them to do here. |
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Post by htafcokay on Mar 8, 2024 20:20:14 GMT 1
People just want to moan. Same as when derelict buildings are repurposed into accommodation, student or otherwise, all you get is "more student accommodation..., what do students bring to the town?" Well, they bring in money for a start, you stupid bastards. Same with the George Hotel. People moaned when it was derelict and demanded the council buy it. So then a few years later, the council bought it and the same people were moaning that the council had bought it. Recently, the plans were revealed for the new George Hotel and people were STILL moaning. Those same students would bring even more money into town if they didn't have to fuck off to Leeds or Manchester because there is absolutely fuck all for them to do here. Okay. |
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Post by ben1987 on Mar 8, 2024 20:48:08 GMT 1
Really odd post. My Dad worked for Naylor Myers for 38 years, he would tell you it was anything but boring. A work place full of characters and different work each day. Worked there in the 80s for 5 years. 5 years? Boring you. |
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Post by drewden on Mar 8, 2024 21:16:24 GMT 1
Worked there in the 80s for 5 years. 5 years? Boring you. Boring place so I left. Are you going to react with a boring reaction. |
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Post by Flowerdisco on Mar 9, 2024 15:54:16 GMT 1
Boring place so I left. Are you going to react with a boring reaction. Why change if you enjoy where you work? Some people change jobs as they get bored easy some don't. I've had 3 jobs in my entire working career of over 35 years. The shortest 3 months, The longest where I'm currently ar 24 years and counting. Let people be |
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Post by Towner47 on Mar 9, 2024 17:36:38 GMT 1
I worked 50 years ,to the day,for same firm.
Had a few opportunities to change by being " head hunted"
Not for me
Totally enjoyed my career but retirement is pretty dammed good
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Post by royrace on Mar 9, 2024 18:08:40 GMT 1
There never was one, as you can guarantee that 20 years ago, people were moaning that it wasn't as good as it was 20 years before, then 20 years before, people were moaning that it wasn't as good as it was 20 years before that. Rinse and repeat. I grew up with the Market Hall myth which still exists today. The “architectural vandalism” was actually more about demolishing a rat infested, crumbling wreck of a building before it fell down. Not that more sympathetic replacement buildings couldn’t have been designed. Whenever anyone tries to improve the town centre, it is invariably met with scorn (those big pole things recently, for example). One of the big problems along with failing to attract footfall and investment is the absolute shyte they build. The university buildings IMO are all great examples of modern architecture and what they've done on firth Street is a vast improvement. But then you have monstrosities like kirklees college building, the accommodation near by that was condemned, the new sports centre and the thing they've plonked on top of the old coop building at the top of chapel hill. All pig ugly buildings, totally out of keeping with the vernacular and make the place look run down. All of those developments are poorly designed and built and shouldn't have got permission. You don't see them throwing up crap like that in Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester etc and for good reason. Meanwhile the fuckwits are busy reducing car parking, building cycle paths to make driving even more inconvenient and failing to provide any incentives to attract businesses that would actually make the place worth visiting. So the decline continues and spaces filled with vape shops, empty units and charity shops. I fully expect the cultural heart bollocks to be another white elephant. At least the undesirables will have a nice new spot to hang out though. |
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Post by sapphireblue on Mar 9, 2024 18:10:04 GMT 1
I often wonder when the golden era of the Town centre was? We have been calling it a declining shit hole for about 30/40 years. Not sure about the town centre, but didn’t they used to say that there were more Rolls Royces in Huddersfield in the 30sthan anywhere else in the country per capita. Not sure of that was true or not, but you’d imagine all that textile money back then would’ve been good for the town centre. Sort of semi-true. More Rolls Royces were registered in Huddersfield than anywhere except London. (There were not that many Rolls dealerships) |
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Post by gledholt terrier on Mar 9, 2024 20:12:23 GMT 1
Not sure about the town centre, but didn’t they used to say that there were more Rolls Royces in Huddersfield in the 30sthan anywhere else in the country per capita. Not sure of that was true or not, but you’d imagine all that textile money back then would’ve been good for the town centre. Sort of semi-true. More Rolls Royces were registered in Huddersfield than anywhere except London. (There were not that many Rolls dealerships) And it only meant that there were a couple of dozen rich people, not that the population was wealthy (abject poverty largely) |
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Post by goodbet on Mar 9, 2024 21:56:05 GMT 1
Rolls dealerships in Huddersfield, Rippon Bros was a coach building business thought to have begun as early as the 16th century. They used to build bodies for Rolls Royce cars I understand. In the early days Rolls only produced the Chassis and the engine and the bodies & interior were supplied by different coach building companies. They were located somewhere on the corner of John William Street and somewhere near Viaduct Street now probably under Tesco's back in the 1960's. They also opened offices up in Bradford, Leeds and Sheffield. www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/end-era-rolls-royce-made-10726396There were lots of wealthy people in Huddersfield in those days as most of the companies has owners that lived in the town. Unfortunately some were rather odd, I new one woman whose father owned a few mills thought that the miners did not get dirty working in the mines and were told to rub coal dust on to their face and hands if there were any cameras around. The town of Huddersfield was a cut above the other local towns in the area in the 1960's and & 70's. Halifax and Barnsley were terrible places when compared to Huddersfield. Now huddersfield appears to have just gradually drifted downwards and has ended up as at best as a commuter town for Manchester and Leeds for people who could not afford to live any nearer. This is a view from someone who has not lived in Huddersfield for a long number of years and whose vision of Huddersfield town centre is seen after long spells away from the town. I personally don't go in to the town centre anymore just preferring to go to matches and stick to visiting friends and family and entertaining ourselves in places around the outskirts. |
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Post by Teddington Ted on Mar 9, 2024 22:35:33 GMT 1
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Post by goodbet on Mar 9, 2024 22:42:40 GMT 1
I can't open the link
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Post by westislandterrier on Mar 9, 2024 22:54:06 GMT 1
Indeed 😊 Both the Town ! ⚽️ 🥅 ⚽️ 👍 And The town ! 🏠 🚜 🚲 🚖 🏢 🛣 👍 And The Folks ! 👮🏻♀️ 👩🎓 👩💻 👨🔧 🐕 👍 Slainte Always Fae Westie ! 🥃 🥃 🥃 🥃 🥃 🏴 |
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Post by Flowerdisco on Apr 28, 2024 23:06:40 GMT 1
Ann was brought up by a friend after our "relegation" yesterday obviously amongst the on field calamity.
For someone that has worked for a club over 30 years , Blue and white through and through to suddenly leave doesn't sit right with me.
There is something distinctly wrong at HTFC and I'm not just talking on the pitch matters.
Problems start at the top
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