: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:40 pm  

Thelonius wrote:

I'm sure that if whoever the coach was wanted any player in the world, and that player was available, he would fund that deal too if possible.

This is what has been happening and so far it's got us nowhere, as i say paper over the cracks, adding to the problem rather than sorting the problem out.

: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:42 pm  

mark_m wrote:

I wouldn't go that far. The club would never have got planning permission for the new stadium if it wasn't for the fans.

I wouldn't go that far, Doug Hoyle got us the ground nobody else.

: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:43 pm  

I would like to see a Director of Rugby on the board to represent the sporting side of the club at board level.

From what I understand, in addition to Moran, the board consists of Lance James (local engineerings company), Diana Terris (WBC Chief Exec), Bill Holroyd (local businessman) and Norman Summers (Greenhalls accountant.

: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:47 pm  

mark_m wrote:

I wouldn't go that far. The club would never have got planning permission for the new stadium if it wasn't for the fans (does anyone remember the comments in the report) and the club has alwasy been bigger than any number of individuals.

However I do firmly believe that Simon Moran is essential to the future of the club but I do wish he would get some better people and advice around him. Clearly things are sliding away at an alarming rate of knots.

It goes back to before the stadium. Don't forget, and granted I am using his words; the bought the majority shareholding to ensure the club's priorty would be making the team as strong as possible. Not take whatever profits there may be.

: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:49 pm  

Latchford Wolvesfan wrote:

I'm saying i have come to the opinion that Simon Moran has a limited knowledge of Rugby League due to conversations that i have been involved in within his presence on a number of occasions.

Surely the fact that Simon Moran associates with the likes of Latchford Wolvesfan is damning enough evidence.

: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:49 pm  

Latchford Wolvesfan wrote:

I wouldn't go that far, Doug Hoyle got us the ground nobody else.

Incorrect and that is an insulting comment to the work that many, many people did on this proposal. Did you ever read the report that got published after the enquiry? It stated that the ground and store did break planning guidelines but they passed it because of the depth of support of the fans and the damage it would do to the community if the premier sporting club in the town ceased to exist.

The move to the stadium will always be the pivotal moment in the history of this club. Unfortunately a lot of the goodwill generated during this time has now been lost.

: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:50 pm  

getdownmonkeyman wrote:

Wood and Westwood, Gleeson & Carvell.

The fundamental that seems to have passed everybody by, is without Moran, there would be no need for this forum.

Anderson.

: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:53 pm  

getdownmonkeyman wrote:

It goes back to before the stadium. Don't forget, and granted I am using his words; the bought the majority shareholding to ensure the club's priorty would be making the team as strong as possible. Not take whatever profits there may be.

I am also aware of that and that was a crucial time in keeping the club going in that period before the stadium proposal was past. But I still state that it was the building of the new stadium that was the pivotal moment in the future of this club and that happened because of the will of many people.

: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:54 pm  

mark_m wrote:

Incorrect and that is an insulting comment to the work that many, many people did on this proposal. Did you ever read the report that got published after the enquiry? It stated that the ground and store did break planning guidelines but they passed it because of the depth of support of the fans and the damage it would do to the community if the premier sporting club in the town ceased to exist.

You believe that

: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:54 pm  

Thelonius wrote:

So his pennies have brought a world class centre to the club, two quality (if injury prone) props and most fans favourite player to the club. I'm sure that if whoever the coach was wanted any player in the world, and that player was available, he would fund that deal too if possible.

Moran, the Board, Lowes (though I agree with that one), half the back room staff, Doug Hoyle, Briers, King, Monaghan, Rauhihi, Clarke, Bridge, Johnson (agree again), Reardon (and again), Penny, all the shop and ticket office staff, the stewards, and Mr "On 3, 3 - 2 - 1" (definately get rid of him) all have to go!

Won't be much left

If you are referring to Martin Gleeson I think a much more accurate description would be former world class centre.

Think his lifestyle choices ruined him tbh.