Mr Millward : Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:24 pm  

Have posts been removed regarding Ian Millward position at Castleford, I can't believe no one has posted on here regarding his situation.
Surely his position must be seriously under threat. We have had three decent performances this season, last season we had two, Huddersfield at home which we won, and St helens at home in which we were narrowly beaten.
The supporters voted with their feet yesterday, paltry 4500 which must be one of the lowest attendences ever at Whelon Road for a Super league game, and below the average when we were in the Championship.
The Board must realise that without people coming through the turnstiles the club is in trouble. Most of yesterdays attendence would have been season ticket and membership holders, so very little cash generated on day. The only way that we will increase attendences in this time of economic crisis is by winning and being honest. The last two games have shown to be not much difference from the Castleford of last year when Millward's excuse was that it wasnt his team, well now he can rule that one out.
He is running out of time, and the Board must act quickly. I wouldnt like to see anyone lose their job, but many coaches have been dismissed for far better performances than Castleford have show over the last 34 games.
Why he was given a 3 year contract is anyones guess, surely a rolling contract would be the norm, unless they have proven themselves.
I personally would like to see John Kear as coach, a local ex-player with a very good track record with less popular teams, Sheffield, Paris, Hull, Wakefield. He would show and instil passion for the club. We need to act fast and act now or it will be too late.

Re: Mr Millward : Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:33 pm  

well said

Re: Mr Millward : Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:15 pm  

John Kear? No fear!

Re: Mr Millward : Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:29 pm  

[quote="Scabbycat"]Have posts been removed regarding Ian Millward position at Castleford, I can't believe no one has posted on here regarding his situation.
Surely his position must be seriously under threat. We have had three decent performances this season, last season we had two, Huddersfield at home which we won, and St helens at home in which we were narrowly beaten.
The supporters voted with their feet yesterday, paltry 4500 which must be one of the lowest attendences ever at Whelon Road for a Super league game, and below the average when we were in the Championship.
The Board must realise that without people coming through the turnstiles the club is in trouble. Most of yesterdays attendence would have been season ticket and membership holders, so very little cash generated on day. The only way that we will increase attendences in this time of economic crisis is by winning and being honest. The last two games have shown to be not much difference from the Castleford of last year when Millward's excuse was that it wasnt his team, well now he can rule that one out.
He is running out of time, and the Board must act quickly. I wouldnt like to see anyone lose their job, but many coaches have been dismissed for far better performances than Castleford have show over the last 34 games.
Why he was given a 3 year contract is anyones guess, surely a rolling contract would be the norm, unless they have proven themselves.
I personally would like to see John Kear as coach, a local ex-player with a very good track record with less popular teams, Sheffield, Paris, Hull, Wakefield. He would show and instil passion for the club. We need to act fast and act now or it will be too late.[/quote]


I posted on here before the first home game of the season. The wheldone road end became a no go area for non members and non season ticket holders. My family had been attending cas since 1981 and have always stood in the WRE or the NS not any more. We have been banned from where we like to watch our games from. The club has banned 6 adults spending on average £50 per game each from the ground. ( Entrance price - Beer - Burger ). With the attendance of 4500 I just wonder if others have said enough is enough. Four of us work shifts so buying a season ticket is not an option but at least when we did go to our home town club we could watch the match from our preffered WRE.

Re: Mr Millward : Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:39 pm  

nhs1984, i bought a bronze membership. Cost 50 quid i got 2 games for that and i can also go into the WRE. So for 50 quid and 2 game you could have stood in the WRE.

As for millward, 7 wins out of 35 games tells its own story....enough said.

Re: Mr Millward : Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:26 pm  

nhs1984 wrote:

I posted on here before the first home game of the season. The wheldone road end became a no go area for non members and non season ticket holders. My family had been attending cas since 1981 and have always stood in the WRE or the NS not any more. We have been banned from where we like to watch our games from. The club has banned 6 adults spending on average £50 per game each from the ground. ( Entrance price - Beer - Burger ). With the attendance of 4500 I just wonder if others have said enough is enough. Four of us work shifts so buying a season ticket is not an option but at least when we did go to our home town club we could watch the match from our preffered WRE.

You don't need a ST to stand in the WRE - a bronze membership would have had you set for the season.

You clearly aren't loyal either if you sulk and don't want to go to games just because you can't stand in the worst part of the stadium in terms of viewing the game.

As for millward, 7 wins out of 35 games tells its own story....enough said.

Don't forget his horrific record at Wigan & North Queensland before Cas too. Pathetic excuse of a coach.

Re: Mr Millward : Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:52 pm  

Any one who comes out with the excuse of being banned because you have to buy a membership from the club are talking out off the other end off where all the burgers & beer goes, for £50 you get your moneys worth with discounts on other things.

At the weekend were on the telly so you can go to the pub drink all you want and slag the club until your heart is content, if or in some fans cases when we loose, then maybe Millward will be on his way & Donlan will take over for the next six or seven games.

One thing what can be taken for granted win or loose the fans will find something to moan about.

Re: Mr Millward : Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:06 pm  

nhs1984 wrote:

I posted on here before the first home game of the season. The wheldone road end became a no go area for non members and non season ticket holders. My family had been attending cas since 1981 and have always stood in the WRE or the NS not any more. We have been banned from where we like to watch our games from. The club has banned 6 adults spending on average £50 per game each from the ground. ( Entrance price - Beer - Burger ). With the attendance of 4500 I just wonder if others have said enough is enough. Four of us work shifts so buying a season ticket is not an option but at least when we did go to our home town club we could watch the match from our preffered WRE.

Why do you keep repeating this?

You only need a bronze membership (2 games) and you can satnd in the WRE all season!

Re: Mr Millward : Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:44 pm  

Lasts seasons squad Millward inherited,and he stated things would be different this season with the squad he wanted.

So with fresh faces in this year the performances were better up to the last two games...which have mirrored last seasons.

Players like Chase,Clark,Huby,Owen certainly played better under the previous coach, and haven't been consistent under Millward...makes you wonder why this is?.

I would give him 2 to 4 games to improve the performances....or we will have to let him go. Otherwise how can the club sell memberships on the back of 2 lousy seasons and no bright horizon in sight?.

Re: Mr Millward : Tue Mar 19, 2013 2:05 pm  

There's one or two I'd get rid of before Ian Millward....